Videos tagged with Smith Busters

This episode of Brownells' Smith Busters debunks the myth that superior gear can replace essential firearms training. Hosts Stephen Caleb emphasize that while good equipment is important, it's the user's proficiency and practice that truly matter. They illustrate that even the most expensive gear is ineffective without proper training, and that consistent practice with any level of gear will ultimately outperform expensive, unused equipment.

This video debunks the myth that primer dents on unfired cartridges in an AR-15 indicate a malfunction. It demonstrates that the AR-15's floating firing pin design naturally causes a slight inertia strike when the bolt closes, creating a minor indentation without igniting the primer. This is normal operation for firearms with this design.

This 'Smith Busters' episode debunks the myth that shooting jacketed bullets can effectively clean lead fouling from a firearm barrel. While jacketed bullets may remove some powder residue and lubricant, they primarily iron lead into the barrel's grooves rather than removing it. For proper lead removal, using a dedicated lead solvent and brushing is recommended. This is particularly important for .22 rimfire conversions in AR-15s, where wax and lubricants can build up, impacting accuracy when switching back to centerfire ammunition.