DIY Gunstocks | GUNS Magazine Podcast #67 | Presented by Berger Bullets

This video details upgrading a budget bolt-action rifle's stock and bedding for improved precision and aesthetics. It highlights the Boyds Prairie Hunter laminate stock for the Ruger American Predator and demonstrates the action bedding process using Brownells Acraglas and a V-block system. The upgrade enhances durability and performance for a custom hunting rifle build.

This video focuses on customizing a factory-standard Ruger 10/22 rifle. The creator details the process of upgrading various components, specifically mentioning the installation of a Kidd trigger, barrel, and recoil buffer, as well as a Boyds gunstock. Links to purchase these specific parts are provided, along with a thank you to HrntFixr and a note about royalty-free music.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.