Mossberg 500/590 Firearm Maintenance: Part 3 Lubrication

This video details the cleaning process for Mossberg 500/590 shotguns, covering barrel, trigger group, and receiver maintenance. It emphasizes using specific tools like bore brushes and solvents, warns against damaging the trigger group with metal brushes, and highlights the importance of thorough cleaning before lubrication.

This video details the reassembly process for the Mossberg 500/590 shotgun. Key steps include correctly reinserting the elevator assembly, installing the bolt and forend, meshing the slide assembly with action arms, and securing the trigger group. The final steps involve attaching the barrel and performing a function test to ensure proper lockup.

This video details the initial disassembly steps for the Browning Maxus shotgun, focusing on safety and component removal. Key actions include ensuring the firearm is unloaded, operating the speed lock lever for forearm removal, and carefully disassembling the bolt and trigger housing. Proper technique is emphasized to prevent damage during these procedures.

This YouTube video, part 3 of a 4-part series, provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly lubricate a Benelli M2 shotgun. Presented by a Brownells' gunsmith, the video focuses on essential maintenance for this specific firearm model. Viewers are encouraged to watch the other parts of the series for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly instructions, and can visit the provided website for products and more how-to content.

Proper lubrication for Remington 1100/1187 shotguns is minimal. Apply a thin coat of Rem Oil to exterior surfaces and the barrel for rust prevention. Internally, a single drop on each receiver rail is sufficient to reduce friction. Over-oiling should be avoided as it traps fouling and can cause malfunctions.

This video details the proper lubrication for a Remington 870 shotgun, emphasizing minimal application due to its generous tolerances. It covers applying a single drop of oil to the trigger group's moving parts and a small amount to the action bars, ensuring even coverage without excess to prevent fouling buildup. The guide highlights the importance of a light coating for optimal performance.

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.