Shilen Contour #4 Barrels

This video details the meticulous process of building a 'nearly perfect' safari rifle, emphasizing accuracy through advanced gunsmithing techniques. Key steps include blueprinting the Remington 700 action, installing a Shilen barrel and adjustable trigger, custom stock shaping with glass bedding and pillars, and free-floating the barrel. The result is a .375 caliber rifle capable of sub-MOA accuracy at 200 yards.

This Brownells Tech Tip features Caleb's personal project: transforming an old CZ Brno Mauser military rifle into a custom .35 Whelen hunting rifle. The video details the entire build process, including installing a Shilen barrel, fitting a Richard's Microfit stock, utilizing Talley rings and bases, and performing modifications to the bottom metal and bolt handle. It also touches on trigger guard reshaping and potential iron sight installation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at DIY gunsmithing and custom rifle creation for Mauser enthusiasts.

This video details a highly customized Ruger 10/22 build focused on competition accuracy. Key modifications include an MOA stainless steel receiver, a Shilen bull barrel threaded directly into the receiver, and a Kidd two-stage trigger. The bolt was trued by CPC, and a lightweight charging handle was added to improve cycling with light target loads. The build is finished with a black Duracoat and features a Leupold VX-2 scope.

Larry Potterfield details the creation of his 'Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle,' emphasizing the .375 H&H caliber for its balance of power and versatility. He discusses meticulous gunsmithing, including blueprinting the Remington 700 action, using a Shilen barrel, and reinforcing the English walnut stock for extreme durability. The rifle features custom aesthetics like express sights and an ebony forend tip, alongside practical upgrades for reliability in dangerous game hunting.

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.