How To Episode 2: ATI Mauser Stock Install

This Brownells Tech Tip features Caleb's personal project: transforming an old CZ Brno Mauser military rifle into a custom .35 Whelen hunting rifle. The video details the entire build process, including installing a Shilen barrel, fitting a Richard's Microfit stock, utilizing Talley rings and bases, and performing modifications to the bottom metal and bolt handle. It also touches on trigger guard reshaping and potential iron sight installation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at DIY gunsmithing and custom rifle creation for Mauser enthusiasts.

This video offers practical advice for gunsmiths on how to manage and complete firearm projects efficiently. The hosts, Steve and Caleb, address common project stalls like waiting for parts or tackling complex tasks. They propose four key "On-Track Hacks": focusing on one project at a time, meticulously checking all necessary parts (especially small ones) to avoid "Forgotten Part Syndrome," establishing realistic timelines for complex tasks, and defining specific project goals, such as preparing a rifle for hunting season. Caleb humorously admits to having an unfinished Mauser rifle project for over a year while starting two new ones, highlighting the relatable challenges discussed.

This video focuses on the gunsmithing process of a 7mm Mauser stalking rifle, specifically detailing steam bending and checkering. The creator explicitly states this is not a tutorial and warns against attempting the work without proper skills, highlighting the challenging nature of the task. Support for the creator's work is also directed to their Patreon page.

Restoring sporterized military rifles is often more complex and costly than anticipated, rarely yielding a profit. Key restoration challenges include irreversible modifications like cut barrels or drilled receivers, and the scarcity of original, matching-numbered parts. While aesthetically pleasing, these modifications significantly diminish collector value compared to original, unmolested examples.

This video demonstrates how to remove the stripper clip boss from a Mauser action using common hand tools and a rotary tool. The process is presented by Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, as a straightforward gunsmithing task. Removing the boss allows for the installation of commercial scope bases and improves the aesthetic of military Mauser actions. The tutorial is suitable for individuals looking to modify their Mauser rifles for better scope mounting options and a cleaner appearance.

This video showcases the Saber Modular Rifle Chassis System from Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO), specifically designed for the Savage Model 10 rifle in short-action calibers. The review highlights the chassis's advanced adjustable ergonomic design, suggesting a significant upgrade for the Savage Model 10 platform. The content focuses on product modification and enhancement for a specific rifle model.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.