Videos tagged with Field Cleaning

This video from TGS Outdoors puts a Beretta over-under shotgun through a rigorous durability test, simulating extreme field conditions. The host intentionally submerges the firearm in mud, performs a rough field cleaning, and subjects it to multiple drops on gravel and asphalt, including a butt-first slam on pavement. The test aims to assess the shotgun's resilience and structural integrity under severe abuse, with a humorous and irreverent approach.

This video demonstrates a traditional, outdoor method for cleaning a 12 gauge side-by-side hammer shotgun, emphasizing ASMR elements. It covers firing inspection, fire-starting for boiling water, and a unique barrel cleaning technique using boiling water and wooden plugs. The process concludes with scrubbing, oiling with ROSTVOL, and reassembly, showcasing experienced firearm maintenance skills in a wilderness setting.

This video provides an overview of the T.REX Carbine Field Cleaning Kit. The kit is designed to equip users with essential tools for maintaining their rifle in the field or at the range, especially when standard cleaning supplies are unavailable. It highlights the portability and convenience of the kit, particularly when paired with an optional Magpul DAKA pouch, which offers some weatherproofing and spill containment. The description emphasizes the kit's suitability for inclusion in packs, range bags, or vehicles.

This video details a rigorous mud test performed on the WWSD 2020 rifle by InRangeTV. The test involves multiple applications of thick mud to the firearm, followed by firing sequences to assess its reliability under extreme conditions. The WWSD 2020, an AR-15 variant, demonstrates impressive resilience, continuing to function after each mud submersion and firing cycle. The segment concludes with a thorough cleaning procedure, highlighting the importance of maintenance after exposure to harsh elements.

Instruction from Karl Kasarda on the historically accurate and simple field cleaning of the 1853 Enfield rifle-musket. The process emphasizes minimal tools and a water-based cleaning method to combat black powder fouling, contrasting with modern complex cleaning solutions. This method was standard for Civil War soldiers, with lock disassembly reserved for armorers.

This video focuses on assembling a bug-out kit specifically for field firearm maintenance. It covers essential tools and supplies needed to keep firearms operational in a SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) scenario, emphasizing preparedness and the practical aspects of firearm upkeep when away from a typical workshop environment.

This video details a mud test on a Uberti 1860 Henry Rifle replica, demonstrating its performance under extreme conditions. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the rifle's surprising initial reliability due to its lifter mechanism, but ultimately shows how the open action and magazine tube lead to failure when heavily contaminated. The test underscores the necessity of design improvements found in later Winchester models.

This video tests the legendary reliability of the WASR-10 AK-47 by subjecting it to extreme conditions like dirt, mud, and water. Despite a failure to cycle after heavy contamination, the rifle was successfully revived with a simple lake water rinse, showcasing the AK platform's robust design and field-serviceability. The WASR-10 is recommended as a high-value firearm.

This video from SHOT Show 2013 introduces the Otis Upland Wingshooter Cleaning System, specifically designed for maintaining shotguns in the field. The description highlights its utility for shotgun owners who need effective cleaning solutions while outdoors.

This guide details how to perform field cleaning of a firearm using the Hoppe's M-Pro 7 Tactical Cleaning Kit, as demonstrated by Steve Ledin, Director of Technical Sales & Intelligence at OpticsPlanet. The kit is a self-contained, portable solution featuring a segmented cleaning rod, various brushes and jags, a toothbrush, cleaning patches, and non-hazardous cleaning solutions. The entire kit is housed in a sturdy hard case for easy transport and field use.