Firearm Maintenance: FN SCAR Cleaning – Part 2

This guide details the field stripping process for the FN SCAR 16S, a civilian semi-automatic rifle. The procedure, demonstrated by Alex C from TFB TV, covers safety checks, receiver separation, stock removal, and the disassembly of the bolt carrier group and gas system. The expert instruction highlights the reliability of the SCAR platform.

This guide details the installation of the Geissele Super SCAR trigger into an FN SCAR 16S, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms instructor. The process involves removing the stock trigger and hammer components and replacing them with the Geissele assembly. Pre- and post-installation trigger pull tests and shooting group comparisons are provided to illustrate the performance enhancements, highlighting a reduction in trigger pull weight and improved shot consistency. The instructor emphasizes the value of the upgrade for achieving better accuracy.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.