Videos tagged with Torque Specifications

This guide, informed by experienced firearms professionals from Classic Firearms, details the decision-making process between building an AR-15 from components versus buying a factory-assembled rifle. It covers the advantages of each approach, including quality control and customization options, and emphasizes the critical need for proper tools, technical specifications like headspacing and torque, and the ultimate importance of training and ammunition.

This guide details the installation of the Magpul Hunter Lite Stock on a Ruger American Short Action rifle. It covers receiver seating, action screw torquing to 60-80 in-lbs, LOP adjustment using spacers, and accessory mounting via M-LOK slots. The instructions emphasize proper tool usage and torque values for a secure fit.

This guide details how to inspect a PSA JAKL for common Gen 1 manufacturing and assembly flaws, as highlighted by FocusTripp. It covers checking the Picatinny rail, piston roll pin, critical assembly screws, and barrel/handguard stability. Proper torque and awareness of the rifle's weight and recoil characteristics are emphasized for potential owners.

This guide details essential tips for securely mounting red dot sights on firearms, emphasizing the critical importance of using new, correctly torqued screws to prevent loosening and potential optic failure. It also introduces the 'witness mark' technique as a visual indicator for detecting loose fasteners, applicable to various firearm components.

This guide provides nine essential tips for building an AR-15, presented by CJ from AT3 Tactical. It covers crucial steps like dry-fitting components, proper roll pin installation, gas block alignment using the spaghetti method, managing small parts with Ziploc bags, adhering to torque specifications, smart lubrication techniques, trigger installation, using a soft-faced hammer, and maintaining a clean workspace. The advice aims to make the AR building process smoother and faster.

This guide details the reassembly of the Sig MCX Rattler LT handguard. It covers the correct installation of the barrel, piston, and gas valve, emphasizing the importance of specific torque values for the handguard screws (45 in-lbs) and barrel clamp screws (60 in-lbs). The process concludes with the reinstallation of the bolt carrier group and dust cover.

This guide details the expert installation of a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro red dot sight on a Glock 17 MOS pistol. It emphasizes critical steps like safety checks, proper use of thread locker, and precise torque specifications (13 inch-lbs for adapter plate, 25 inch-lbs for optic) using specific Torx bits. The instruction is delivered with an expert tone, highlighting the importance of following detailed procedures for a reliable optic mount.

This guide details the autopsy and repair of a Black Rain Ordnance SPEC15 AR-15, focusing on tuning an over-gassed system. Master Gunsmith Chad provides expert-level instruction on replacing key components like the gas tube, buffer spring, and firing pin, using specific torque values and materials like Loctite 620 and Rocksett. The process emphasizes achieving a reliable 4:00 ejection pattern through meticulous adjustments.

This guide, presented by Brownells experts Steve and Caleb, details common scope mounting mistakes and best practices. It emphasizes maintaining proper clearance, adhering to torque specifications, and selecting appropriate mount height for platforms like the AR-15 to ensure accuracy and usability. The instruction draws on extensive gunsmithing experience to help shooters avoid common pitfalls.

Mel Bernstein, 'The Dragon Man,' provides an advanced guide on rebuilding 1976 Shovelhead Harley-Davidson flywheels. The process involves meticulous cleaning, precise torquing of critical components like the pinion shaft and crank pin nuts, using specialized jigs and a press for alignment, and truing the assembly with dial indicators. A key emphasis is placed on using the correct pinion shaft bushings to ensure proper oiling, preventing catastrophic engine failure.

This guide details the reassembly process for the Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Target rifle, presented by a Ruger Technician. It emphasizes critical torque specifications for action screws (45 in-lbs for rear, 95 in-lbs for front) and the importance of proper trigger guard alignment for magazine feeding. Safety checks are paramount throughout the procedure.

This guide details the process for adjusting the handguard on a Generation 2 Ruger Precision Rifle. It emphasizes safety by requiring the rifle to be unloaded and cleared of ammunition. The steps involve removing the handguard, aligning critical components, and reassembling with precise torque specifications (30 inch-pounds) using specific tools like a T15 Torx wrench and a torque wrench. This procedure is presented by Dan Thomas from Ruger Firearms, indicating a high level of expertise.