Brownells - Field Shooting Rest

This video provides a practical guide to essential items for a shooting range visit. It details the contents of a typical range bag, emphasizing safety and efficiency. Key items discussed include ear and eye protection, cleaning supplies, brass collection bags, lubricating oil, various tools for adjustments and maintenance, marking tools like Sharpie markers, and additional useful accessories such as foam earplugs, a squib rod, a light hammer, and a torque wrench for scope mounting. The content aims to equip shooters with the necessary gear for a successful and safe day at the range.

This YouTube video from Brownells features Steve and Caleb reviewing and demonstrating the Nine-Reloaded magazine loader. The video highlights how this innovative tool simplifies the magazine loading process, making it more efficient and less physically demanding. It showcases the loader's versatility with various inserts for popular handgun magazines, including Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, and Sig Sauer models. The demonstration covers both tray and individual round loading methods, emphasizing its durable construction for long-term use and its benefits for high-capacity magazines and competitive shooting. The video encourages viewer engagement through comments and subscription.

Caleb from Brownells outlines his preferred range toolkit strategy, emphasizing the utility of the Fix It Sticks Field Armor Kit for comprehensive needs and the Magpul DAKA Organizer for a more compact setup. The guide details how to load essential tools like various bits, wrenches, torque drivers, and specialized firearm tools into a portable organizer for efficient on-range adjustments and maintenance. This approach ensures preparedness for common firearm issues without carrying an overly cumbersome kit.

This guide details the application of Alpha Munitions Case Sizing Lube, as demonstrated by Steve and Caleb from Brownells. The lube is water-soluble and easy to clean, making the reloading process more efficient. It's presented as a valuable tool for both reloaders and handloaders, especially when working with brass like the Alpha Munitions 86 Blackout.

This video from Brownells features Caleb demonstrating how to clean a weapon light, focusing on restoring brightness and effectiveness diminished by carbon buildup from range use. He provides a step-by-step guide using simple household items like a Magic Eraser and gun oil, and offers preventative tips, such as using tape to protect the lens during daytime shooting. The tutorial covers cleaning the lens, which is highlighted as the most critical part, and discusses the optimal frequency for cleaning weapon lights.

This video from the Brownells 85 on 80 event features Caleb and Barclay from Pulsar exploring their comprehensive thermal imaging product line. The discussion covers entry-level handheld scanners, high-end thermal riflescopes and binoculars, and highlights innovative features such as integrated laser rangefinders and ballistic calculators. The content also touches on versatile mounting options and practical applications for thermal optics, extending beyond night use to daytime and farm utility. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in purchasing or learning to effectively use thermal gear.

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.