Videos tagged with Shotgun Repair

This guide, drawing on expert analysis from a critical review of the Remington 870, provides actionable steps for improving the reliability of post-2007 models. It emphasizes polishing the chamber, inspecting and potentially replacing MIM extractors, and upgrading magazine components. The advice is geared towards owners looking to address common issues like sticky extraction and rough actions, transforming a potentially problematic firearm into a dependable tool.

This guide details how to diagnose and fix a non-functioning gas system on a Smith & Wesson Model 1000 shotgun. The primary issue identified is an incorrectly installed magazine tube, causing misalignment of the gas port. By rotating the magazine tube 180 degrees, the gas system can be restored to proper function, allowing the shotgun to cycle correctly.

This video details a critical shotgun malfunction experienced by Lena Miculek at a World Shoot competition. It highlights the consequences of aggressive malfunction clearing techniques and the importance of understanding firearm mechanics under pressure. The narrative emphasizes resilience and the competitive spirit, even in the face of significant equipment failure.

This video details the process for submitting a Browning firearm with a deteriorating Dura-Touch stock to the factory for renewal. The speaker explains how to navigate the online submission process, prepare the firearm for shipping by removing aftermarket parts and the original box, and what to expect regarding service options and turnaround times. Browning offers repair, replacement, or even full firearm replacement for qualifying issues.

This episode discusses the declining availability of generalist gunsmiths capable of handling older or less common firearms. The hosts highlight the challenges gunsmiths face with pricing, customer expectations, and the shift towards specialization. They encourage aspiring gunsmiths to embrace a broad skill set, emphasizing the demand for versatile professionals who can work on a wide range of firearms, from vintage shotguns to modern semi-automatics.

This guide details the proper setup and maintenance of the friction ring system on an FN Auto-5 (Browning A5 design). It explains how to orient the friction ring for maximum or reduced braking based on ammunition power, emphasizing the need for lubrication to prevent component welding. The guide also includes a warning about disassembling the forend's main spring.

This video details the process of replacing a broken magazine tube on a Remington Model 11 shotgun. The presenter demonstrates how to remove the old tube, clean the receiver, and install a new, period-correct original magazine tube sourced from eBay. The guide also covers the removal of the two-shot hunting plug to increase magazine capacity and the reassembly of the shotgun's action.

This guide details the meticulous process of soldering shotgun barrel ribs, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers essential steps from thorough cleaning and surface preparation to prevent moisture contamination, to the precise application of solder using specialized techniques like a Sharpie resist. The guide emphasizes achieving a strong, continuous solder joint through proper heating and finishing, culminating in a resonance test to confirm structural integrity.

This guide details the friction ring setup and maintenance for the Browning A5 shotgun, as explained by expert gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers the function of the friction ring as a braking system, how to adjust it for heavy and light loads, and essential maintenance steps like lubrication and proper assembly alignment. Novak emphasizes the importance of correct friction ring placement for reliable cycling and longevity of the firearm.

This video features Jonny examining a Stephen Grant sidelock side-by-side shotgun in poor condition, highlighting its need for restoration. The content focuses on a specific, high-quality firearm that requires significant gunsmithing to be brought back to its former glory. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through memberships and merchandise.

This guide details the complete disassembly and reassembly of a Mossberg 500 shotgun, including specific instructions for older models with a spring-loaded foregrip assembly. It covers removing the barrel, trigger group, bolt, and magazine tube, as well as replacing parts like the foregrip, magazine spring, and follower. The video emphasizes thorough cleaning and provides a step-by-step reassembly process.

This guide details the disassembly and maintenance of the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 shotgun, drawing on expert insights from a professional gunsmith. It covers the removal of the stock and trigger plate action, highlighting the modularity of the trigger unit and the ease of accessing the ejector system. The guide also touches upon the replaceable locking bolts and trunnions for action tightening, emphasizing the gun's 'gun for life' design.