Brownells - RAT Grips - Bow Grip Installation

This video tests the durability of three pans (stainless steel, cast iron, non-stick granite) against a 70-pound compound bow. The cast iron pan proved most resilient, showing only a minor mark. The stainless steel pan bulged significantly but didn't fully penetrate, while the non-stick granite pan was easily pierced. The test highlights material differences in resisting projectile impacts.

This video tests the durability of three helmets against a 70lb compound bow. A football helmet was completely penetrated, a motorcycle helmet stopped the arrow but with significant impact, while a Vietnam War-era steel helmet deflected the arrow with only a dent. The results highlight the varying protective capabilities of different helmet types against projectile impacts.

This video tests the feasibility of using a compound bow with night vision goggles (NVGs) for tactical operations. While daytime archery at 50 meters was successful, the combination of NVGs and traditional sights proved highly inaccurate at night due to alignment challenges. The host concludes the current setup is not viable for night operations and seeks audience input for solutions.

This YouTube video, titled 'Cutting Down Arrows The Easy Way' and featuring a description linking to www.autumnsarmory.com, appears to be a practical guide or demonstration focused on modifying arrows. Given the website's name, it's highly probable that the content, while focused on arrows, is presented within a context relevant to archery as a shooting sport, hunting, or a related hobby that might appeal to a firearm enthusiast audience. The emphasis on an "easy way" suggests a tutorial or how-to format.

This YouTube video from Brownells features Caleb and Dustin from Athlon Optics showcasing the Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro chronograph. The video delves into the chronograph's features, including its user-friendly design, advanced Doppler radar technology, and cloud-based data management. It covers aspects like battery life, durability under recoil, optimal placement for accurate readings, and how the companion app facilitates load development for various firearms, from archery equipment to high-velocity rifle rounds. The discussion highlights real-world applications and the benefits for long-range shooting and bullet-specific zeroing.

This video tests the ballistic protection of a Kevlar military helmet against a 70lb compound bow. While a standard field tip failed to penetrate, both a carbon steel and a stainless steel broadhead successfully penetrated the helmet, with one pinning it to the dummy and the other causing a partial penetration and nicking the dummy's head.

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.