Videos tagged with Gunsmith Tip

This gunsmith tip compares brass and steel cased ammunition, highlighting brass as the traditional standard. While steel ammo causes faster wear, it's often negligible for tens of thousands of rounds, making it a cost-effective plinking option. Crucially, immediate bore and action cleaning after shooting steel is recommended to prevent rust and gumming from protective coatings.

This video debunks the dangerous myth of using spent bullet casings for hearing protection. The D'Boss Firearms expert strongly advises against this practice, recommending proper earmuffs like Walker's or, as a safer alternative, foam earplugs. The content emphasizes practical firearm safety and maintenance from a professional gunsmithing perspective.

This video offers a practical gunsmithing tip: keep chopsticks in your range bag. They serve as a durable, non-damaging tool for clearing spent cartridges or prying items from a firearm's action. The advice comes from D'Boss Firearms, highlighting their expertise in practical firearm maintenance solutions.

Retrofitting smooth bore shotguns with choke tubes can significantly enhance their versatility and value. This process involves checking barrel wall thickness for compatibility with screw-in chokes, allowing for a range of constrictions from skeet to full. Costs are reasonable, with single barrel retrofits around $175 and over-and-unders near $350, making it a cost-effective upgrade for modern shooting needs.