Brownells DIY Trigger Tool Kit

This video explains the significant impact a quality trigger has on firearm accuracy and performance, particularly for new shooters. Chris Ellis from Timney Triggers details the company's 75-year history of innovation, emphasizing their commitment to American manufacturing and rigorous quality control, including individual human testing of every trigger. The discussion covers the evolution of triggers, from military surplus to modern aftermarket solutions, and highlights how Timney's designs aim to simplify installation while enhancing user experience and accuracy across various firearm platforms.

This guide details the precise process of fitting a semi-inletted walnut stock to a Remington Model 700 barreled action, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. The instruction emphasizes patience and meticulous material removal using specialized tools to achieve a perfect, custom fit. It covers inletting the recoil lug, action, barrel channel, and trigger guard, highlighting the iterative nature of marking and removing high spots for optimal seating.

This guide details the process of installing a short-chambered barrel on a Remington Model 700 action, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers essential tools, precise measurements, and the critical steps of chambering and headspacing using specialized gauges and reamers. The instruction emphasizes methodical work and safety, crucial for achieving proper firearm function and accuracy.

This guide details the process of upgrading scope base mounting screws from standard 6-48 to stronger 8-40 size, a critical modification for rifles experiencing heavy recoil. Larry Potterfield, demonstrating master gunsmithing techniques, explains the necessity of this upgrade to prevent screw shearing and ensure scope reliability. The procedure involves precise drilling and tapping of both the rifle receiver and the scope bases, utilizing specialized tools for accuracy.

This guide details the process of pillar bedding a bolt-action rifle, a gunsmithing technique presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA to significantly enhance accuracy. It covers pillar preparation, stock machining, precise measurement using digital calipers, and the epoxy application process for a stable, consistent rifle foundation. The method ensures reliable torquing of trigger guard screws, leading to improved rifle performance.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA provides an expert guide to understanding and differentiating between three common rifle floorplate designs: detachable, hinged, and blind magazines. He demonstrates the specific procedures for releasing or unloading each type, emphasizing practical gunsmithing techniques for common rifle models like the Mauser Model 98 and Remington Model 700. This instructional content is valuable for firearm owners seeking to perform basic maintenance or understand their rifle's internal magazine access.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.