Videos tagged with Ramrod

This guide details the essential tools and steps for cleaning an AR-15 using the Tactical Elite gun cleaning kit. It highlights the use of specific brushes, ram rods, and jags for both the bore and chamber, emphasizing organization and efficiency provided by the kit.

This video from AT3 Tactical explores a reproduction Blunderbuss, a muzzleloading firearm popular in the 1700s and 1800s. The host, demonstrating high expertise, explains the practical design features of the flared muzzle, which aided in reloading, especially for horseback riders and sailors. The video also corrects common misconceptions about the firearm's historical use, noting that earlier models had straight barrels.

This video demonstrates a firearm cleaning process using the Tactical Elites gun cleaning kit and magnetic gun mat. It highlights the use of a ramrod with a jag for bore cleaning, a hard brush for lower receiver cleaning, and a soft brush for general cleanup. The kit is presented as a comprehensive solution for various firearm types, emphasizing organization and ease of use.

This guide details how to approach a muzzleloader with a stuck ramrod, a common issue often caused by incorrect powder measurement. The video highlights a critical mistake where a customer used grams instead of grains, leading to a dangerous overcharge. It emphasizes the risks and costs associated with clearing a live charge and strongly advises against firing an overcharged weapon. The instruction comes from a professional gunsmith at D'Boss Firearms, offering practical insights into firearm safety and maintenance.

This guide details a comprehensive cleaning process for a Hatsan Escort shotgun, emphasizing the use of 'CHISTOSTVOL' brand cleaning products. It covers partial disassembly, thorough cleaning of the barrel and chamber with specific brushes and oils, and application of a protective cream to prevent rust and moisture. The process concludes with reassembly and a final check.

This YouTube video features a comparison test involving a 1853 Enfield rifle and an unnamed "Spinner" firearm. The description highlights a collaborative effort with "Sinistral Rifleman" assisting with the ramrod and pre-torn cartridges, suggesting a historical or experimental shooting scenario. The video appears to be a "best of three attempts" demonstration, indicating a focus on practical application and performance comparison between the firearms.

This guide details the process of firing a Civil War-era 1855 Springfield Musket using a Minie ball, as demonstrated by expert firearms instructor Hickok45. It covers preparation, loading with a ramrod, priming with a percussion cap, and firing. The demonstration highlights safe and correct muzzle-loading techniques for historical firearms.

This guide details the maintenance and loading techniques for the Veteran Arms Military Blunderbuss, drawing on expert insights from InRangeTV. It covers essential cleaning, ramrod usage, and proper cartridge preparation, emphasizing the importance of a hardened frizzen for reliable flintlock function. The information is presented with a high degree of authority, reflecting deep knowledge of historical firearm mechanics and DIY modifications.

This video focuses on a specific feature of the Gunwerks Muzzleloader: the two-piece ramrod. The description highlights this innovation as contributing to the rifle's long-range capabilities. It also promotes the Gunwerks YouTube channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe for content on long shots, difficult shots, shooting tips, DIY projects, and ballistics.

This guide details the technique for loading and firing the 1850-60's Confederate Swivel Breech Rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from InRangeTV. It covers the process of loading powder, seating round balls, capping the nipples, and firing both barrels, emphasizing the unique swivel breech mechanism. The guide also includes essential safety warnings for handling muzzle-loading firearms.

Jim Shockey, an outdoor industry veteran with 35 years of experience, presents the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter Muzzleloader as the most versatile firearm he's ever used. He highlights its durability, ergonomic design, and exceptional ease of maintenance, particularly the quick-release breech plug and swing hammer. The interchangeable barrel system allows conversion to various rifle calibers, shotguns, or handguns, making it adaptable for diverse hunting scenarios across extreme conditions.