Gun Gripes #136: "Can You Buy Accuracy?"

This guide details the assembly of a custom bolt-action rifle, focusing on installing a Proof Research barrel onto an Aero Precision Solus action. It covers critical steps like proper lubrication, torquing procedures (75 ft-lbs for barrel, 60 in-lbs for action screws), and headspace verification using Go/No-Go gauges. The process also includes trigger installation and mounting the barreled action into an MDT HNT26 chassis, emphasizing precision and methodical execution.

This guide details the installation of a TriggerTech aftermarket trigger into a Remington 700 rifle action. The process involves removing the old trigger by carefully driving out two pins and then installing the new trigger with its corresponding pins. The video emphasizes the importance of engaging the safety before pin removal and performing a thorough function check post-installation. It also covers the adjustment of pull weight and mentions the availability of different trigger grades and shoe profiles.

This video demonstrates the process of installing a Remage barrel onto a Remington 700 style action, specifically a Stasa RS700 straight-pull variant. Lead Firearms Instructor Iain Harrison highlights that the core principles of barrel installation remain the same across different action types. He emphasizes the importance of using headspace gauges for safety and notes that this DIY process can be done at home without a gunsmith, saving time and money.

This guide details the operation of the safety mechanism on the Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine, as explained by an expert with high authority in historical small arms. The video highlights the unique cocking piece safety, its mechanical function in preventing firing, and its ergonomic advantages for a shooter-focused design predating 1900. The instructor challenges viewers to find a superior pre-1900 safety design.

This guide details the comprehensive restoration of a vintage Page-Lewis Reliance .22 LR boys rifle, dating from 1910-1915. Expert gunsmith Roy Huntington demonstrates custom part fabrication, metal restoration using cold bluing, muzzle crowning with a Manson Reamer, and stock refinishing. The process highlights techniques for bringing a heavily corroded firearm back to functional and accurate condition.

This guide details the receiver modification for the Finnish TKIV-85 sniper rifle, focusing on improving accuracy through a unique bedding system. The process involves replacing standard receiver screws with an octagonal block that secures the action and allows the barrel to free-float. This modification, explained by Ian McCollum, enhances the rifle's precision potential.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.