Videos tagged with Rifle Maintenance

This video features firearms instructor hickok45 discussing two rifles: a Ruger American Predator in .350 Legend and a 35 Whelen. He covers practical aspects like cleaning, ammunition choices, and the importance of shot placement over caliber debates. The instructor also shares life advice on consistency in self-defense, health, and financial preparedness, emphasizing that true preparedness spans multiple life domains.

This video introduces CLP Tech, a brand offering disposable gun wipes that combine cleaning, lubricating, and protecting functions into a single formula. The presenter explains that this eliminates the need for multiple solutions, simplifying firearm maintenance. Different wipe sizes (2x2, 4x4, 6x6) are recommended for specific firearm components, such as rifle bores, pistols, and long guns.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of a Ruger Mini-14 trigger group, prompted by a failure where the trigger group "flew apart." It covers identifying broken parts and reassembling the receiver. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights a common failure point and the process of repair.

This video provides an in-depth look at the American Model 1917 rifle, often overshadowed by the M1903 Springfield during WWI. The presenter highlights its robust Mauser-based action, chambered in .30-06 Springfield, and compares it extensively to the Springfield. Key features discussed include its weight, internal six-round magazine, cock-on-close action, and manufacturing by Remington, Winchester, and Eddystone. The video also touches on its reliability in arctic conditions and its continued use by other nations.

This guide details a technique for testing how barrel fouling affects rifle accuracy, based on an expert-led 100-round test. It demonstrates that for some rifles, accuracy can improve as the barrel breaks in and accumulates fouling, contrary to common assumptions. The test uses a Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter in .308 Winchester with Hornady ammunition and a Leupold scope, observing group sizes and point of impact shifts over 100 rounds without cleaning.

This guide details the updated cleaning and bolt release features on the new Ruger 10/22, as presented by Sootch00 at Shot Show 2026. Key improvements include a receiver cleaning port for easier maintenance and a slingshot bolt release for more intuitive operation. The video highlights how these factory enhancements simplify common user tasks.

This guide details the tactical advantages of using suppressors on AR-style rifles, focusing on flash suppression, noise reduction, and stealth. It also covers practical maintenance tips, including annual battery checks for electronic accessories and storing essential spare parts for the bolt carrier group within the rifle's grip. The information is presented with an instructional tone from an experienced individual, highlighting effective use in tactical scenarios.

This video demonstrates the assembly and operation of a WOOX .308 rifle equipped with a suppressor. It covers basic disassembly/reassembly, suppressor attachment, scope mounting with torque specifications, magazine loading with Hornady ammunition, and shooting the suppressed rifle. The content is presented in a casual, hobbyist tone, offering a practical overview for enthusiasts.

This guide details the field stripping process for a Japanese Type 30 infantry rifle, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor from C&Rsenal. It covers the removal of the bolt from the action, followed by the disassembly of the bolt head and rear components, including the firing pin and sear. The instruction emphasizes careful handling of small parts and suggests appropriate tools for safely compressing springs and removing the firing pin.

This guide details the importance of cleaning your Thompson/Center rifle barrel to maintain accuracy and quality. It recommends cleaning after deer season, every 200-400 rounds, or when accuracy degrades, emphasizing cleaning down to bare steel. The process is presented as essential for preserving firearm performance.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the HK MR308/HK417 rifle, as demonstrated by FrenchGunGuy in a speed test. The process emphasizes safety checks before disassembly and reassembly, culminating in a function check and live fire. The video showcases an experienced instructor's proficiency in a timed challenge.

This video demonstrates the use of a DS Arms SA58 rifle paired with a HuxWrx FLOW 762 suppressor, highlighting its performance in snowy conditions. The presenter notes the rifle is a soft shooter, especially for .308 caliber, and is nearing its final configuration. It offers a practical look at suppressed rifle operation in a unique environment.