Channel: @brownells
Steve from Brownells' "From the Vault" series explores the classic Marlin 1894 CL lever-action rifle, specifically chambered in the .32-20 caliber. The video highlights the rifle's limited production run, its enjoyable light recoil, and the unique characteristics of the .32-20 and .25-20 cartridges. It also touches on the rifle's sights, scope mounting potential, and the Marlin safety button. This episode is recommended for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Marlin firearms, offering insights into what makes this particular model a great rifle.
This video from Brownells features Steve and Caleb reviewing the Magna-Tip® Screwdriver Set, highlighting its importance as a gunsmithing tool. They discuss the advantages of this modular system, including its versatility, durability, and precision, emphasizing the significance of hollow-ground bits and proper handle selection. The review contrasts the Magna-Tip® system with lower-quality alternatives, explaining how the right screwdriver prevents screw damage and covers the variety of screws encountered in firearms. The presenters touch on essential gunsmithing toolkits and answer viewer questions, providing valuable insights for both professional gunsmiths and hobbyists.
This video provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to building a .300 Blackout AR-15 pistol. Caleb from Brownells walks viewers through the entire process, from selecting top-tier components from manufacturers like Aero Precision and Sons of Liberty Gun Works, to detailed assembly of the lower receiver, upper receiver, gas system, and the installation of accessories such as optics and lights. The guide offers valuable tips on essential techniques like staking castle nuts and setting torque specs, making it an ideal resource for both novice builders and those seeking to learn more about AR-15 customization.
This YouTube video from Brownells features Caleb and Andrew from SureFire demonstrating best practices for mounting weapon lights on rifles, specifically the SureFire Scout Light Pro. The tutorial covers optimal light positioning to avoid interfering with grip or suppressors, effective use of pressure switches, and compatibility considerations. It's a practical guide for AR-15 owners setting up their firearms for home defense, tactical applications, or competition shooting, offering a simplified approach to weapon lighting.
This comprehensive video from Brownells features Caleb providing a step-by-step guide to fully cleaning and servicing the Springfield Prodigy 2011 pistol after heavy use. The tutorial covers field stripping, deep cleaning of the slide, frame, barrel, firing pin, extractor, and magazine. This detailed maintenance process is applicable to numerous other 2011-style handguns, making it a valuable resource for owners looking to maintain their firearms for optimal reliability, whether for competition or general use.
This Brownells Tech Tip focuses on the proper cleaning and preservation of a vintage Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun, a family heirloom. Steve and Caleb guide viewers through maintaining its original bluing and patina, gently removing surface rust with appropriate materials like steel and bronze wool, and caring for the wood stock with oil. The emphasis is on preserving the firearm's history and sentimental value rather than refinishing it, ensuring it remains functional and aesthetically pleasing for future generations.
This video is a product spotlight featuring the new SureFire XC3 compact weapon light. Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from SureFire discuss its design for concealed carry and duty use, highlighting its 550 lumens output, rugged aluminum body, and compatibility with holsters for TLR-7 lights. Key features covered include intuitive switching, front-loading battery, deactivation mode to prevent accidental activation, and runtime performance. The video also touches on construction, durability, mounting options, and rechargeable battery support.
This Brownells Product Spotlight features Caleb demonstrating the installation and use of SureFire CS remote switches, specifically the CSP (Picatinny) and CSM (M-LOK) models. The video covers mounting options, cable management using zip ties, and activation techniques for SureFire Scout Lights. It highlights the advantages of momentary and constant-on functionality for tactical and defensive applications, with detailed steps for routing cables and securing the switch, as well as cleaning up sharp edges. Product availability and support information are also provided.
This video details the setup of a Henry H015 single-shot rifle chambered in .350 Legend for deer hunting. It covers mounting an EGW scope base, installing Burris Z-Rings, and zeroing a Burris Fullfield E1 scope. The content aims to prepare viewers for Iowa whitetail season and highlights the effectiveness of the .350 Legend cartridge for hunting. The presenter guides through each step with clear explanations.
This "Product Spotlight" video from Brownells features Caleb and Steve examining the new generation of Midwest Industries MK2 quick-detach (QD) optic mounts. The review highlights their premium build quality, smooth camming QD lever system, and tool-free tension adjustment. They cover support for various scope sizes (30mm, 34mm, 35mm, and 1 inch), top ring accessories for red dots, and offset mounting options. The presenters also discuss compatibility with popular red dot sights like Aimpoint and other optics from brands like ACOG, Steiner, and Trijicon, emphasizing the robust nature and research & development behind Midwest Industries' mounts.
This Brownells Product Spotlight features Phil from Burris showcasing their latest optics for 2025. The video delves into the new FastFire E enclosed emitter red dot, highlighting its battery life, window size, durability, and ACRO footprint compatibility. It also introduces the FastFire C micro-compact optic, detailing its RMSC footprint, glass lens design, high-impact polymer housing, and co-witness capabilities with various pistol models. The discussion touches upon its auto and manual brightness settings. Finally, the segment explores the updated Burris Thermal Generation 3, emphasizing its improved menu system, dual battery setup with USB-C charging, and ADM mount partnership with adjustable eye relief. The content provides a comprehensive overview of these new Burris products.
This product spotlight video features Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from SureFire comparing the SureFire SOCOM RC2 and RC3 suppressors. The discussion delves into the key differences, highlighting SureFire's low back pressure technology. The video explains how the RC3's 3D-printed Inconel core significantly reduces back pressure (by 60%) while maintaining durability and repeatability, leading to improved performance, reduced wear, and better shooter health. They also cover cost, use cases, testing methods, SureFire's design philosophy for military applications, sound, flash, durability, and mounting systems, and guide viewers on choosing the right suppressor.
