Tech Tip: Corrosive Ammo

This guide details the field stripping and lubrication process for a Zastava M70AB2 rifle, a government contract model. It emphasizes thorough cleaning and proper lubrication using Drnch gun oil, crucial for maintaining the reliability of the AK platform. The video also includes a basic safety check demonstration.

This guide details how to clean surplus firearms heavily coated in cosmoline, a common preservative. It covers methods using heat (oven or boiling) and subsequent degreasing, drawing on the speaker's experience with historical surplus firearms. The information is presented with the authority of someone deeply familiar with the C&R market and firearm maintenance.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning and maintaining the SKS rifle, emphasizing the use of quality cleaning products like those from Otis Technologies. It covers disassembly, bore cleaning, component cleaning, lubrication, reassembly, and a crucial safety check. The SKS, known for its durability and ease of maintenance, benefits from regular cleaning, especially if using corrosive ammunition, due to its chrome-lined bore.

This guide details the modification process for a Full-Size Romanian Draco AK-47 pistol, transforming it into a highly customized firearm. The build incorporates several high-end aftermarket parts, including a CNC Warrior brace, ALG Defense trigger, KNS adjustable gas piston, and an Attero Arms mount for a Trijicon SRO optic. The speaker, demonstrating experienced-level knowledge, walks through the installation of these components, emphasizing performance and tactical enhancements suitable for home defense and preparedness scenarios.

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of field stripping the SKS rifle, a process essential for cleaning and maintenance. It covers the removal of major components like the dust cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and gas tube. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing safe handling throughout the procedure.

This guide details the installation of the Krebs Custom Left-Side Charging Handle Kit for AKM-pattern rifles. The modification is presented as a tool-less, non-permanent, and reversible upgrade, taking approximately 20 seconds. It enhances ergonomics for competitive shooting by allowing faster reloads and malfunction clearing without breaking the firing grip. The kit utilizes a modified WBP Polish bolt carrier designed for thick-stem AKM bolts.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.