From the Vault: Remington Nylon 66 Rifle

This content demonstrates the disassembly and reassembly of a Ruger Mini-14, highlighting a critical issue with the trigger group breaking. The speaker, exhibiting experienced firearm handling, shows the broken components and guides through the reassembly process. The video also touches on suppressed shooting and gas management.

This guide provides expert-level instructions for cleaning the Ruger Red Label III Over/Under Shotgun, drawing from a Ruger Firearms Tech Tip. It details a comprehensive step-by-step process for disassembly, cleaning individual components like the bore, choke tubes, receiver, and fore-end, and proper reassembly. The guide emphasizes critical safety precautions throughout the procedure, including the use of safety glasses and ensuring the firearm is unloaded.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the Smith & Wesson 22X chambered in 22 LR. It emphasizes safety checks and outlines the steps for removing and reinstalling the slide, barrel, and recoil assembly. The fixed barrel design is noted for its potential accuracy benefits.

This video showcases a timed challenge of field stripping, reassembling, and firing an HK VP9 pistol. The presenter successfully completed the task in 29 seconds, demonstrating proficiency with the firearm's basic maintenance. The video also includes a promotional segment for SDI's online gunsmithing programs.

This expert-level guide from SIG SAUER demonstrates the step-by-step disassembly of the P211 pistol and the installation of the new barrel block accessory. It covers essential safety checks, component removal and reinstallation, and torque specifications, highlighting the benefits of the barrel block for competition use. The video also touches on recoil spring options and the upgrade to a metal recoil plug.

This expert-level guide details the takedown and reassembly process for the Remington Model 10 Trench Gun, presented by C&Rsenal. It highlights critical steps like rotating the magazine tube and separating the barrel, along with a crucial maintenance tip regarding extractor alignment to prevent damage. The video emphasizes the importance of proper bolt positioning during reassembly to avoid jamming.

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.