Quick Tip: What's In Caleb's Range Bag?

This video features Jude from Brownells showcasing the contents of his personal range bag, emphasizing preparedness and efficiency. He details essential items ranging from medical supplies, including trauma kits and tourniquets, to firearm maintenance tools like cleaning kits, squib rods, and gunsmithing essentials such as multi-tools, Allen keys, and punches. The bag also contains range accessories like a rangefinder, shot timer, markers, and extra safety gear for guests. The video highlights the importance of having these items readily available for a smooth and successful shooting session.

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 showcases the robust construction of the Savior Equipment Specialist Range Bag. The presenter demonstrates its exceptional durability by standing directly on the bag, highlighting its ability to withstand significant weight and pressure, making it a reliable option for transporting firearms and gear.

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 provides an overview of the new Savior Equipment TAMography Range Bag, featuring a unique green topographical design by Tam. The bag is presented as a limited production item, with the speaker noting that a previous black version sold out quickly. The design and functionality, including zipper closures on side pockets, are highlighted.

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.