Videos tagged with Mortaring Technique

This guide details the 'mortaring' technique for clearing a jammed AR-15 when the bolt is stuck shut and cannot be cleared by normal means. It emphasizes collapsing the stock, gripping the charging handle firmly, and striking the rifle's butt on the ground to dislodge a stuck cartridge or bolt. The instructor, with personal experience using this method, explains the mechanics behind why it works and its applicability primarily to AR-15 platforms due to their non-reciprocating charging handles.

This guide details techniques for clearing common malfunctions, specifically mud-induced jams like stovepipes and double feeds, on the IWI X95 Tavor. It emphasizes the 'mortaring' technique for clearing a seized action and stresses the importance of function checks after clearing. The assessment highlights potential reliability issues due to open receiver slots in adverse conditions.