Videos tagged with Corrosive Ammunition

This review of a modified Mosin Nagant, presented by TheFirearmGuy, covers its history as a budget surplus rifle and its combat longevity. It details modifications like an ATI Monte Carlo stock and bent bolt, demonstrates loading and bolt removal, and discusses maintenance for corrosive ammunition. The speaker, exhibiting high expertise, notes the diminishing availability and affordability of these rifles and their associated ammunition.

This YouTube video features an "autopsy" of an AR-15 upper receiver that experienced a rare malfunction: a broken buffer spring. The video investigates a Green Sprinco buffer spring that failed after 2780 rounds, potentially due to corrosion from corrosive South African ammunition. Additionally, the video includes a physical examination of a SOLGW Scalper BCG. The content focuses on a specific firearm component failure and its potential causes, as well as an accessory inspection.

This expert-level evaluation of Ethiopian .30-06 ammunition, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context, manufacturing origins in Addis Ababa, and performance characteristics. The review includes live-fire testing with a US Model 1917 Enfield rifle, providing empirical data on muzzle velocity and reliability. It highlights the ammunition's M2-style bullets, brass casing, Boxer primer, and packaging formats, offering practical insights for collectors and shooters.

This video details the proper cleaning of an SKS rifle, particularly after using corrosive ammunition. It emphasizes neutralizing salts from corrosive primers with water or water-based solvents to prevent rust. Key steps include cleaning internal mechanisms like the recoil spring and bolt carrier, ensuring the firing pin moves freely, and thoroughly cleaning the bore and chamber.

This guide details the cleaning process for AK-47/74 firearms, with a focus on neutralizing corrosive ammunition residue. It recommends using water or water-based solvents to dissolve salts, followed by thorough drying and cleaning of components like the gas tube, piston, and barrel. The video emphasizes specific tools and techniques for effective carbon and salt removal from various parts of the rifle.

This guide covers essential firearm maintenance for beginners, detailing necessary tools like the Brownells Magna-Tip Super Set and recommended cleaning agents such as Hoppe's No. 9 and Ballistol. It provides specific maintenance steps for popular firearms including the Glock 20, Ruger 10/22, and SKS, emphasizing proper lubrication and the critical need to clean firearms exposed to corrosive ammunition immediately.