Videos tagged with Brownells

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, provides a ballistic comparison of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington ammunition against standard 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds. The testing, conducted at Big Spring Shooting Complex using ballistic gel, highlights the superior terminal performance of the Critical Defense round, demonstrating a significantly larger and more effective wound channel. The presenter argues for its value in self-defense scenarios due to its rapid energy dump and stopping power on unarmored targets, contrasting it with the over-penetration and minimal damage potential of FMJ rounds.

This guide details the installation and zeroing process for the Vortex Viper shotgun enclosed micro red dot sight, presented by Caleb from Brownells. It addresses common shotgun optic mounting challenges like varying receiver hole spacing and comb height issues. The video emphasizes proper screw selection, torquing procedures, and a practical method for zeroing with both slugs and shot, highlighting the optic's features like motion activation and multiple reticle options.

This review of the Brownells BRN-4 rifle highlights its accurate, strong, and hardy nature, with a smooth cycling action comparable to the MR556. The gas system is noted as well-tuned, requiring minimal adjustment for reliable function. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that the rifle's slight weight increase is a worthwhile trade-off for its performance, especially when using accessories like night vision and suppressors.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC provides expert insights into why firearms like the BRN-4 and 416 are superior for suppressed use. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, explains how these platforms handle suppressors without common issues like short-shucking or extraction failures. Key benefits highlighted include the BRN-4's consistent cycling, lack of need for gas adjustments, and reliable ejection patterns, even with military ammunition. The availability of Brownells replacement parts is also noted as a significant advantage.

This video discusses German knife laws, highlighting that one-handed opening knives are illegal. It showcases a two-handed knife from Wolfskrieger, available through Brownells, as a compliant option for carry in Germany.

This video review from Regular Guy Training LLC provides an expert assessment of the Brownells BRN-4 upper receiver. The instructor, demonstrating high authority and expertise, critically evaluates the current AR-15 market, highlighting prevalent quality control issues and poor longevity in lower-tier brands like Del-Ton, PSA, and Smith & Wesson. The BRN-4, featuring a Geissele rail and priced at $1,900, is presented as a superior option that exceeds expectations in reliability and performance, justifying its cost.

This video provides an expert assessment of the Brownells BRN-4 rifle, highlighting its impressive reliability and consistency, particularly in comparison to standard AR-style platforms. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and extensive experience, attributes the rifle's resilience to its HK416-inspired design, emphasizing the robust construction of key components like the barrel extension and receiver. The BRN-4 is shown to perform exceptionally well under extreme stress and across various environmental conditions, making it a noteworthy option for those prioritizing durability and consistent function.

This video details an impressive durability test of the Brownells BRN-4 rifle following an internal case failure. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, recounts how the BRN-4 withstood an ammunition-induced explosion with minimal impact. Subsequent testing of 4,000 rounds post-incident showed zero performance loss, underscoring the firearm's exceptional resilience.

This guide outlines a cautious, expert-level protocol for testing a firearm after it has experienced a significant internal failure, as demonstrated by Regular Guy Training LLC. It emphasizes safety through staged firing and confirms the importance of headspace gauging for continued reliability. The approach highlights the resilience of well-built firearms under extreme stress.

This guide details a compatibility issue between the Brownells BRN-4 upper receiver and the Rare Breed FRT trigger. The video highlights that the BRN-4's bolt carrier group dimensions are too large at the rear, preventing the upper and lower receivers from closing properly when an FRT is installed. This technical insight comes from Regular Guy Training, who possesses high authority and practical testing experience.

This guide details the use of the Obsidian Arms Bolt Assembly/Disassembly Tool for AR-15, AR-10, and SR-25 platforms. The tool features dual knockout holes, beneficial for stubborn or damaged roll pins, unlike single-hole designs. It includes a roll pin holder and punch. The video emphasizes using a stable wood bench block for striking and a flat-face punch for final pin seating to prevent damage. Instruction is provided by Chad Albrecht, a recognized expert in AR technical maintenance.

This review of the Brownells BRN-4 upper receiver, assembled by PWS with a Faxon barrel, highlights its HK416 specifications and performance. Expert analysis from Regular Guy Training covers gas system tuning for H2 buffers, expected ejection patterns with various ammunition types, and impressive accuracy, achieving 1 MOA with Mk262 ammunition. The build quality, utilizing HK-spec components and a Geissele rail, contributes to its consistent performance.