Videos tagged with Brownells Tools

This video from Brownells highlights essential tools for gunsmiths, emphasizing quality and durability for everyday use. Host Caleb discusses the importance of a good screwdriver set, precision calipers, durable punches, versatile hammers, bench blocks, files, pliers, and a robust gunsmithing vice. He stresses that investing in quality tools like Brownells' magnet tip screwdriver set and Starrett calipers can prevent damage to firearms and save money in the long run.

This video introduces a new line of Brownells AR tools, including upper and lower receiver vice blocks, and a bench block. These tools are designed to aid in the assembly and maintenance of AR-15 and AR-308 platforms. Specific applications highlighted include barrel installation, gas block and bayonet lug roll pin work, buffer tube alignment, and castle nut staking, emphasizing secure component handling.

This guide outlines the essential tools needed for basic DIY gunsmithing, emphasizing quality over quantity for beginners. It highlights the importance of proper screwdrivers to avoid damaging firearm screws and suggests a padded vise, files, picks, punches, and a small hammer. For more advanced tasks, a drill press with an X-Y vise and a tap and die set are recommended, along with a site pusher for sight work. Safety is paramount, with a strong reminder to always ensure firearms are unloaded before starting any work.

This comprehensive guide details the step-by-step disassembly and reassembly of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 Classic DX revolver in .44 Magnum. The instruction, provided by an expert with professional gunsmithing experience from the Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI), covers internal mechanisms, specialized tools, and common pitfalls to avoid. It emphasizes methodical procedures for maintaining the firearm's functionality.

This video showcases the Brownells Bolt Catch Pin Punch, a specialized tool designed for the AR-15 platform. The punch's unique slab-sided design allows it to clear the magazine well, enabling the user to drive out the bolt catch pivot pin from the rear. This feature aims to prevent damage to both the punch and the lower receiver during the pin removal process. The video likely serves as a demonstration or product highlight for firearm enthusiasts involved in AR-15 maintenance and customization.

This video focuses on Brownells fixed blade screwdrivers, highlighting their utility for gunsmithing tasks. The description explicitly mentions their purpose for gunsmiths, indicating a practical application for firearm maintenance and assembly. The content appears to be a product showcase or review of these specialized tools within the firearms community.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, publisher of American Handgunner, covers essential tools and techniques for basic gunsmithing and firearm maintenance. It emphasizes using the correct tools, such as dedicated screwdriver sets and specialized punches, to avoid damaging firearms. The guide also highlights the importance of precision measurement with digital calipers and proper lubrication for longevity. A strong emphasis is placed on firearm safety throughout the process.

This guide details essential cleaning procedures for the Brownells CMMG AR-15 .22 Conversion Kit to ensure optimal performance and accuracy. It emphasizes pre-use chamber cleaning of the host firearm, thorough post-shooting cleaning of the conversion kit's bore and chamber to remove powder and lead deposits, and debunks the myth of using jacketed bullets for lead fouling removal. The instruction highlights specific tools and cleaning agents for effective maintenance.

This guide details the installation of a Speedfeed Tac-3 buttstock and forend onto a Remington 870 shotgun, as demonstrated by Wes Doss from the Brownells Training Group. It covers the necessary tools, safety precautions, and step-by-step procedures for removing the old components and installing the new ones, ensuring proper fit and function. The process emphasizes using common tools and specific Brownells accessories for a successful DIY upgrade.

This guide details the process of sporterizing a Mosin Nagant by shortening the barrel and removing the rear sight base, as demonstrated by an expert gunsmith. Key steps include precise barrel measurement, cutting, and squaring the muzzle using specialized Brownells tools powered by a Milwaukee drill. The process emphasizes creating a professional 11-degree target crown for accuracy and safely removing the soldered rear sight base with an oxy-acetylene torch.

This guide details the installation of the Blackhawk SpecOps recoil-reducing adjustable shotgun buttstock and forend. It emphasizes safety by ensuring the firearm is unloaded and outlines the necessary tools, including specialized screwdrivers and wrenches. The process involves removing the old stock and forend, then fitting and securing the new components.