Videos tagged with Brownells Tech Tip

This Brownells Tech Tip demonstrates the effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaners for deep firearm maintenance, particularly for carbon-heavy parts like suppressors and bolt carrier groups. It highlights the Infante Ultrasonic System, emphasizing the importance of using the correct, firearm-safe cleaning solutions to avoid damaging finishes like anodizing. The video details a two-step cleaning process involving an ultrasonic solution followed by a water-displacing oil, showcasing significant carbon removal after a short cycle.

This Brownells Tech Tip features Caleb's personal project: transforming an old CZ Brno Mauser military rifle into a custom .35 Whelen hunting rifle. The video details the entire build process, including installing a Shilen barrel, fitting a Richard's Microfit stock, utilizing Talley rings and bases, and performing modifications to the bottom metal and bolt handle. It also touches on trigger guard reshaping and potential iron sight installation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at DIY gunsmithing and custom rifle creation for Mauser enthusiasts.

This Brownells Tech Tip provides a comprehensive guide to fitting and installing recoil pads on firearms, a valuable gunsmithing skill. Hosts Caleb and Steve demonstrate the entire process, from selecting the correct pad size and matching it to the stock's profile, to cutting screw holes and ensuring proper installation. They highlight the Pachmayr Decelerator pad and offer tips applicable to wood, laminate, and synthetic stocks. The video is designed for gunsmiths, hobbyists, and anyone looking to enhance their shotgun or rifle stock, emphasizing practical advice and real-world experience.

This guide details a robust method for repairing stripped screw holes in wooden firearm stocks, specifically demonstrated on a Remington 870 recoil pad. It emphasizes drilling out damaged holes, inserting glued wooden dowels, and re-drilling pilot holes for a permanent fix. The technique, presented by Caleb from Brownells, ensures proper alignment and structural integrity, avoiding temporary, less effective solutions.

This Brownells Tech Tip video, hosted by Caleb and Steve, delves into the critical differences between match ammunition and bulk range ammo. It explores factors influencing match ammo cost, such as component quality and consistency. The video also addresses whether expensive match rounds can improve the accuracy of a poorly performing firearm and discusses the value of training with budget-friendly yet effective ammunition options. Ultimately, it guides viewers on how to choose the appropriate ammunition for various needs, from competition to cost-conscious training.

This Brownells Tech Tip provides a detailed guide on installing the Midwest Industries modular stock system onto a Remington 870 shotgun. The video covers necessary tools like Fix It Sticks and a Magne-Tip screwdriver, identifies the stock components, and walks viewers through the process of safely removing the original stock and recoil pad, and then installing the new adapter, main stock screw with thread locker, grip module, and side grip panels. It also touches on adjusting the cheek riser for ambidextrous use and an optional shell holder.

This YouTube video from Brownells Tech Tip features Caleb demonstrating how to install the Tyrant CNC Extended Slide Release on a Springfield Hellcat Pro. The tutorial covers the entire process from safety checks and disassembly to removing the OEM part, comparing it with the Tyrant CNC upgrade, and finally installing the new part, including reinserting the pin and checking functionality. This upgrade is presented as a quick and easy way to enhance the Hellcat Pro with improved texture and functionality, especially beneficial for concealed carry. The video also briefly touches upon compatibility with the standard Hellcat and mentions access to Brownells' Tech Line support.

This video details how to properly check AR-15 headspace using go and no-go gauges. It emphasizes checking headspace for new builds, part replacements, or used firearms to ensure safety and function. The process involves stripping the bolt, cleaning components, and testing with gauges, noting that the bolt should lock with a go gauge but not with a no-go gauge.