Project Lightening: After Action Report with Mark

This guide details how to fix a carbon-locked adjustable gas block on an AR-15, as demonstrated by Chad Albrecht of School of the American Rifle. It involves a multi-day chemical soak, mechanical shock, meticulous cleaning of components, inspection for gas erosion, and reassembly. The process emphasizes thorough cleaning and proper reassembly to restore functionality.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the full disassembly and cleanup of a Sino-Soviet SKS carbine, focusing on removing cosmoline and ensuring proper function. It details step-by-step procedures for taking apart the receiver, bolt, trigger group, gas system, and other components, offering practical tips and warnings to avoid damage. The guide emphasizes thorough cleaning and correct reassembly for safe and reliable operation.

This guide details the process for replacing the barrel seal and piston seal assembly on Remington 1100 and 11-87 shotguns, as demonstrated by Tim Dillon from Brownells. Proper installation of these seals is crucial for preventing gas leakage and ensuring reliable cycling. The video emphasizes cleaning carbon buildup and protecting the new seals during installation.

This video demonstrates the loading technique for a Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. The process involves using four 5-round stripper clips to load a 20-round detachable box magazine. The demonstration highlights efficient use of stripper clips and proper manual action cycling.

This video demonstrates the specialized loading procedure for the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting the use of stripper clips to fill its unique 25-round extended magazine. Mae, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases proper technique for engaging targets at 70 yards, emphasizing disciplined trigger control, efficient bolt manipulation, and consistent cheek weld during live fire. The demonstration covers the bolt-action operation, recoil impulse management, and analysis of shot placement.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, as demonstrated in an ASMR-style video. It covers loading, action closure, and firing, emphasizing mechanical operation and recoil. The video highlights proper muzzle discipline and the historical expertise of the presenter.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the iconic Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by firearms experts Mae and Othais. It covers the unique method of loading the pan magazine and the techniques for engaging targets in both short bursts and sustained fire. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling and the effectiveness of the light machine gun at various ranges.