From the Vault: End of the Browning BAR Line - the FN Model D

This guide details the field stripping process for the H&K MG4, a 5.56mm light machine gun. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to disassemble the weapon into its primary component groups, highlighting the removal of the buttstock, recoil spring, grip assembly, and bolt carrier group. The process involves the use of captive pins and emphasizes the stamped steel receiver construction.

This guide details the field stripping and quick-change barrel procedure for the M-60 machine gun, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It emphasizes safety checks and the mechanical steps involved in disassembling the bolt carrier group and barrel, crucial for maintenance and sustained fire operations. The process highlights the M-60's design lineage from German machine guns.

This guide details the disassembly and maintenance overview of the Colt OICW Mark II LMG Prototype, focusing on its unique external piston system and quick-change barrel. It highlights key components like the pyramid-tipped gas piston and the modified bolt carrier group with 'skis' to prevent carrier tilt. The information is presented with the authority of a former Colt employee and firearms historian.

This guide details the quick-change barrel system on the Walther Hammerli Force B1 Combo, allowing users to swap between .22LR and .22 WMR calibers. The process involves using a detent lever to release and secure the barrel, emphasizing a straightforward user experience. The video highlights this feature as a key selling point for the rifle.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the M249 SAW, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers the removal and disassembly of the bolt carrier group, gas piston, and other key components. The video emphasizes the M249's mechanical nuances, including its gas-operated, long-stroke piston system and quick-change barrel feature.

This guide details the field stripping and operational overview of the Heckler & Koch MG3 machine gun, presented by Brandon Herrera. It covers the disassembly process, including removing the stock, recoil spring, and bolt carrier group. The guide also touches upon the MG3's roller-locked, short recoil operating system, its quick-change barrel feature, and its belt-fed mechanism. Advanced users will find the detailed breakdown and operational insights valuable.

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.