NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger AR-556 Rifle

Ian McCollum provides an expert overview of the Sako ARG S 40, Finland's emerging service rifle. The video details its transition from AK-based platforms to the AR-15 standard, highlighting its ambidextrous controls, direct impingement system, and heavy barrel profile. McCollum's assessment emphasizes its reliability and suitability as a modern service weapon, despite a noted front-heavy balance during range testing.

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 basic maintenance and cleaning procedures for an AR-15 style rifle, specifically a Daniel Defense DDM4, as demonstrated by Jim Ross, Director of Commercial Sales. It covers safety protocols, field stripping, BCG disassembly, cleaning techniques for all components, proper lubrication, reassembly, and a crucial function check to ensure reliability. The instruction emphasizes methodical execution and the necessity of regular cleaning for optimal firearm performance.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of GUNBROS, details how to properly handle and maintain firearms that arrive heavily oiled from the factory, a common practice for rust prevention during international shipping and storage. It emphasizes thorough cleaning and lubrication, especially for owners in humid climates like Florida, to ensure long-term reliability and prevent corrosion. The advice is practical for owners of rifles like the Ruger AR-556.

This guide details the field takedown procedure for the Heckler & Koch MR556 A4, emphasizing its tool-less takedown pins for simplified maintenance. The video highlights significant upgrades over the MR556 A1, including an updated gas system and lighter barrel profile. Expert instruction from Tim Harmsen of Military Arms Channel covers the practical application and mechanical improvements of this civilian HK416 variant.

This guide details the field stripping and maintenance of the Tippmann Arms M4-22 Magnum Elite, a .22 WMR rifle praised for its AR-15 compatibility and robust build. The process involves standard AR takedown procedures, emphasizing the importance of cleaning and lubricating the chrome-plated bolt carrier group for optimal rimfire reliability. Expert instruction highlights the rifle's aluminum receivers and compatibility with common AR-15 parts.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.