SKS Full Disassembly & Cleanup

This guide details the process of removing stubborn Cosmoline from surplus firearms, specifically Chinese Type 56 SKS carbines. It covers field stripping, using heat to 'sweat' Cosmoline from wood, sonic cleaning small parts, and employing non-chlorinated brake cleaner for metal components. Safety precautions, such as ensuring the firing pin channel is clear to prevent slam fires, are emphasized.

This video details the lubrication process for an SKS rifle, emphasizing its importance for preventing malfunctions and wear. Key areas to lubricate include the firing pin, bolt, bolt carrier, receiver interior, and trigger group. Proper application involves a thin coat of oil to critical moving parts and a lightly oiled patch for the receiver to prevent rust. Excess oil should be wiped off before reassembly.

This video from Brownells demonstrates the proper and precise use of the Barska AK/AKS Front Sight Adjustment Tool. It guides viewers on how to effectively adjust the front sight of their AK and SKS pattern rifles, ensuring accurate aiming. The description also provides a link for further information on Brownells' video website.

This video showcases a custom Yugo SKS (M59/66) upgraded with high-quality Davranov leather gear, including a chest rig and buttstock carrier for stripper clips. The demonstration highlights efficient loading techniques and features live fire at an outdoor range, emphasizing the rifle's 7.62x39mm caliber, integrated grenade launcher, and folding bayonet.

This video demonstrates an alternative, faster method for loading the SKS rifle with loose 7.62x39mm rounds. Instead of top-loading, the presenter shows how to flip the rifle, release the magazine floorplate, and drop rounds directly into the fixed magazine housing. A live-fire test confirms the reliability of this technique for practical shooting scenarios.

This video warns against improperly modifying or 'bubbaing' an SKS rifle. It highlights the importance of respecting the firearm's original design and avoiding common mistakes that can degrade its value or performance. The title and description suggest a focus on SKS ownership and maintenance, potentially touching on historical context and proper handling.

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.