Ruger® Harrier™ Rifle Cleaning Tech Tip

This expert guide, presented by a firearms instructor, details the correct procedure for cleaning a rifle to preserve accuracy and barrel quality. It covers cleaning frequency, essential tools, and step-by-step techniques for removing both carbon and copper fouling, emphasizing proper solvent application, brushing methods, and final lubrication. The instruction highlights best practices for maintaining firearm performance and longevity.

This video provides expert instruction on the most challenging aspect for many shooters: loading semi-automatic firearm magazines. Lead Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson breaks down the mechanics of magazine loading, emphasizing the importance of leverage over brute force. He teaches two primary methods, including the 'PEZ' method, and demonstrates how to load various popular magazines, offering practical advice for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

This video details the process of cleaning Glocks that have reached a point of malfunction due to extreme round counts and neglect. Ben Stoeger explains that his Glock 47s, with tens of thousands of rounds each and aftermarket Apex triggers, eventually stopped functioning reliably in cold weather and with lighter ammunition. He describes field stripping, cleaning slide rails, and addressing striker channel issues as necessary steps when firearms reach this state.

Washing firearms in a dishwasher is strongly advised against due to the high risk of rust and corrosion. Water can penetrate microscopic pores in metal, leading to damage even after oiling, as oil is oxygen permeable. While polymer frames are less susceptible, hidden moisture can still cause issues. Proper gun cleaning is quick and effective, making dishwasher washing an unnecessary and damaging risk.

This guide details the process of zeroing a handgun optic, emphasizing the reduction of shooter error by using a stable rest. It covers firing initial groups, calculating adjustments based on optic specifications, and making incremental changes to achieve a precise point of impact at a recommended 25-yard distance, while acknowledging the impact of environmental factors like wind.

The Iraqveteran8888 "Meltdown" video series, while primarily for entertainment, offers educational insights into firearm durability under extreme stress. The videos demonstrate that AR-15 gas tubes are a common failure point, often exploding around 650-750 rounds of full-auto fire. This testing highlights the importance of materials like Inconel for components subjected to high heat and pressure, suggesting potential for improved firearm design and longevity.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger-57 pistol, presented by an official Ruger representative. It details the advantages of the 5.7x28mm cartridge, the pistol's mechanical features like its delayed blowback action and ambidextrous safety, and its ergonomic design. The guide also covers sight options and optics mounting, emphasizing a comfortable shooting experience with low recoil.

This expert-level guide details the step-by-step reassembly of the Ruger Mark III pistol, presented by an authoritative instructor from Ruger Firearms. It covers crucial steps like ensuring the firearm is unloaded, proper alignment of the barrel and receiver, seating the bolt and firing pin stop, and completing function checks. The guide emphasizes avoiding common mistakes that could damage the firearm, such as improper hammer strut alignment or a missing firing pin stop.

This expert guide details the step-by-step disassembly of the Ruger AR-556 rifle, presented by a Ruger representative. It covers essential safety checks, handguard removal, receiver separation, and detailed breakdown of the bolt carrier group, including the bolt, cam pin, and extractor. The instructions emphasize proper technique for each component.

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger AR-556 MPR, highlighting its key features and components. From a Ruger representative, viewers learn about the rifle's 18-inch 5R rifled barrel, rifle-length gas system, 15-inch M-LOK handguard, and the precision of the Elite 452 two-stage trigger. The build quality, including Magpul furniture and a 9310 steel bolt, is emphasized for its value and performance potential.