Mauser Rifle Bolt Disassembly (Cock on Open Type)

This video focuses on the operational aspect of a Mauser bolt-action rifle, specifically demonstrating how to decock the hammer when the rifle is already cocked. It provides a clear visual guide for a specific firearm manipulation, crucial for safe handling and storage of this type of rifle. The content caters to owners and enthusiasts of bolt-action firearms.

This video showcases the Short Action Customs (SAC) Modular Action Wrench, a versatile tool designed for bolt-action rifle maintenance. Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant demonstrates its ease of use and modular design, highlighting how a universal body combined with interchangeable heads simplifies the process of working on various rifle actions. The demonstration covers assembling the wrench, aligning it with action lugs, and its application in separating the action and barrel, presenting it as a significant improvement over previous single-purpose tools.

This video tutorial, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, demonstrates a gunsmithing technique for modifying the magazine follower of a Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle. The modification allows the bolt to close on an empty magazine, which is a common characteristic of many Mauser designs that prevents accidental dry-firing or chambering of a round when the magazine is depleted. The process focuses on angling the rear of the magazine follower to achieve this functionality.

This video details the process of fitting a new 'grind-to-fit' Kick-Eez recoil pad to a Husqvarna M46 Swedish Mauser. It covers heat-shaping the pad to match the stock's curvature, using a specialized grinding fixture for precision, and achieving a professional, gap-free installation. The guide emphasizes careful scribing, controlled grinding, and final finishing for optimal results.

This video demonstrates the advanced gunsmithing technique of counterboring a severely damaged Mauser rifle muzzle. Mark Novak explains how to set up a lathe precisely using a four-jaw chuck and dial indicators to align the bore, then uses a reamer to remove damaged rifling and create a new, safe crown. The process restores the rifle's integrity without needing a barrel replacement.

This video, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, offers a detailed gunsmithing guide on how to install a short chambered barrel onto a Mauser 98 bolt action rifle. The demonstration focuses on a method that bypasses the need for a lathe, making it accessible for rifle re-barreling without specialized machinery. This instructional content caters to rifle enthusiasts and those interested in firearm modifications and maintenance.

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.