The Best Night Rifle Match Yet: Moons Out 2025, Night 1

This guide details the process of converting a legacy Q Honey Badger from .300 Blackout to 5.56 using an upper conversion kit. The conversion involves replacing the recoil system components, including the spring and guide rod, with a new, shorter setup designed for 5.56. The process is presented by Nick Schaefer, Director of Engineering at Q, highlighting the ease of switching calibers and the ability to revert to .300 Blackout by swapping uppers.

This video showcases various AK platform customization and build projects undertaken during a quarantine period. It highlights the use of different parts kits, receivers, and aftermarket accessories to create unique firearms tailored to individual preferences. The projects demonstrate modifications ranging from furniture swaps and trigger upgrades to full custom builds and caliber conversions, emphasizing the versatility and adaptability of the AK platform.

This video details the process of converting 5.56 brass into 300 Blackout cases. It covers cutting the brass, sizing it in a 300 Blackout die, trimming to length, and a preliminary annealing process. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper case preparation for successful reloading and highlights potential challenges and techniques for beginners.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.