Firearm Maintenance Series: Marlin 336 Lever Action Lubrication, Part 3/4

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, details the essential steps for cleaning a muzzleloader. It emphasizes the importance of thorough cleaning at the end of the hunting season to prevent rust and corrosion during storage. The process involves using specialized tools like bore brushes and cleaning rods to maintain the firearm for future use.

This guide details the maintenance and loading process for the custom 'Space Cowboy' Lever Action rifle, as demonstrated by Jaeger Z999. It emphasizes proper lubrication and safe cartridge loading techniques for the .357 Magnum caliber. The video showcases high-end components and expert handling, suggesting advanced firearm knowledge.

This guide, based on expert instruction, details 17 habits to ensure firearms like Glocks and AR-15s last over 20,000 rounds. It emphasizes proactive maintenance, including meticulous round count logging, regular cleaning and lubrication, timely replacement of critical springs and components, and thorough visual inspections. Following these practices prevents malfunctions and extends the operational life of your firearm.

This guide details the process of lapping an AR-15 receiver to ensure proper barrel alignment for improved long-range accuracy. Instructor Stephen Caleb from Brownells explains that receiver faces can be slightly out of alignment, leading to barrel runout. The process involves using a specialized lapping fixture and aluminum oxide lapping compound with a drill to create a perfectly flat receiver face. This ensures the barrel seats flush and square, critical for precision shooting beyond 500 yards.

This guide details the disassembly process for the gas trap variant of the M1 Garand, highlighting its differences from the later, more common models. It involves removing the bolt and operating rod first, then a specific screw to release the gas trap, followed by the sight block, before the gas trap assembly can be rotated off. This early design proved less reliable than the later gas piston system.

This guide details the process of replacing the standard bushing and firing pin assembly in a Thompson Center Encore receiver with the Fire Stick bushing kit. This modification is necessary to adapt the receiver for use with Federal's Fire Stick muzzleloader system, ensuring proper function and safety. The process involves careful disassembly of the original components and precise reassembly of the new Fire Stick-specific parts.

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.