Videos tagged with Rifle Modification

This guide details the straightforward installation of the MDT Oryx chassis system onto a Remington 700 pattern rifle, such as the Taurus Expedition. The process requires only two screws for securing the action, highlighting the simplicity of this rifle upgrade. The MDT Oryx chassis offers significant improvements including AR-15 grip compatibility, an adjustable cheek riser, and ample rail space.

This expert guide, drawing on the insights of a seasoned firearms instructor, details how to significantly improve the Ruger 10/22's accuracy and reliability. It covers crucial modifications like barrel free-floating, precise takedown screw torquing, and magazine maintenance. The guide also provides detailed advice on selecting ammunition, upgrading the trigger, and optimizing performance when using a suppressor, transforming the 10/22 from a 'backyard legend' into a highly capable rifle.

This guide details the installation and testing of a Strange Waters conversion kit for an AR-22 platform, enhanced with Bore Buddy springs and a Whisper Strike suppressor. The video demonstrates how these upgrades resolve previous reliability issues, allowing the rifle to function smoothly. It emphasizes the importance of specific components for optimal performance and includes live-fire testing to confirm functionality.

This video demonstrates the unboxing and installation of the Woox Superleggera bolt-action rifle chassis. The process involves removing a barreled action from its original stock and fitting it into the new Superleggera chassis using the included hardware. The guide highlights the straightforward nature of the installation, suitable for intermediate rifle owners.

This guide details how to upgrade a standard AR-15 platform into a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) for improved accuracy. Key modifications include a longer, heavier match-grade barrel, a free-floated handguard, and quality magnified optics. The video emphasizes that while DMRs are military-specific, these enhancements can transform a standard AR-15 into a capable precision instrument, offering modularity and reliability.

This video showcases the Exigent Pointman9, a 3D printed 9mm suppressor, mounted on a Century Arms Sharps Bros MB47 rifle equipped with a Triton Star Strike optic. The demonstration highlights the suppressor's surprisingly effective performance, even on a non-.30 caliber dedicated suppressor, and notes improved manageability of the MB47. The presenter also advises viewers interested in gunsmithing to visit SDI.edu/shortshot and emphasizes the importance of hearing protection.

This analysis from Forgotten Weapons details how political corruption nearly led to a flawed Mosin-Nagant rifle variant being adopted. The modified rifles, including those with barrel fluting, did not outperform standard M91s in accuracy and exhibited reliability issues. The significant cost of retrofitting these changes was not justified by performance gains, yet 32,000 units were ordered due to political connections, highlighting a case where politics superseded sound engineering and testing.

Elliott Delp reviews a unique Global Ordinance AR-15 upper receiver featuring a monolithic barrel design, integrating the muzzle device, gas block, and barrel into a single unit to eliminate potential failure points. He demonstrates how to effectively regulate gas for suppressed fire using an adjustable bolt carrier group, highlighting its flawless performance and correct gassing.

This video showcases an IDF reserve soldier's rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher. Key accessories highlighted include the Meprolight GLC sight for the launcher and an M5 optic for the rifle. The installation of a TDI foregrip on the M203 is also demonstrated, indicating a focus on enhancing the ergonomics and functionality of this tactical setup.

This video demonstrates the process of sporterizing a Karabiner 31 (K31), a robust Swiss military bolt-action rifle. The presenter, Ziga, showcases how to modify the rifle for modern use, including the addition of an optic. The K31 is highlighted for its unique straight-pull bolt action and its original 7.5x55mm Swiss caliber.

This guide details the process of 'sporterizing' a Swiss K31 rifle to improve its accuracy and modern usability. It covers essential gunsmithing techniques such as stock refinishing and advanced glass bedding to ensure a stable action-to-stock fit. The modifications are designed to be non-permanent, preserving the rifle's historical value while enhancing its performance with modern optics.

This video details the rapid development of the Gunwerks 'Tiny A.F.' rifle, a compact folding variant of the ClymR stock. Head of Product Development Jim Allan explains the process from initial concept to functional prototype, highlighting the team's ability to integrate a folding hinge into an ergonomic carbon fiber design in under two weeks. The resulting rifle is noted for its extreme portability and compact nature.