Maintenance Series: Cleaning AK Pattern Rifles

This guide details the field stripping and lubrication process for a Zastava M70AB2 rifle, a government contract model. It emphasizes thorough cleaning and proper lubrication using Drnch gun oil, crucial for maintaining the reliability of the AK platform. The video also includes a basic safety check demonstration.

Ian McCollum, demonstrating high expertise, provides a detailed field strip of the Chinese Type 63 rifle. This hybrid design merges AK and SKS elements, featuring a short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, and a unique folding spike bayonet. The guide covers receiver markings, component separation, and gas system examination, highlighting differences between early milled and later stamped receivers.

This guide details the field strip and reassembly process for the CMMG Mk47 Dissent, a 7.62x39mm rifle featuring a unique bufferless direct impingement system. The process involves separating the upper and lower receivers, removing the dual recoil spring assembly and bolt carrier group (BCG) from the upper receiver, and then reassembling in reverse order. Expert insights highlight the innovative design allowing for a side-folding stock and AR-15 ergonomics with AK-47 magazine compatibility.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Chinese Type 56C carbine, a unique AK variant. It covers removing the top cover, recoil spring, gas tube, and bolt carrier group. The video highlights specific non-standard components like the lightened bolt carrier and ribbed top cover. Expert Ian McCollum provides detailed insights into the rifle's construction and historical context.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Hungarian FEG SA-85S, a semi-automatic variant of the AKM. It covers removing the receiver cover, gas tube, and bolt carrier group, emphasizing the importance of safety checks throughout the process. The information is presented with high authority, drawing from detailed knowledge of Hungarian firearm history and US import regulations.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of the Colt CK-901's proprietary bolt carrier group, a critical component for its reliable function with 7.62x39mm ammunition. The video emphasizes the importance of checking the beefed-up bolt lugs and redesigned firing pin, key features developed to overcome common failure points in AR-15 conversions of this caliber. Proper cleaning and reassembly are crucial for maintaining the rifle's performance.

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.