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 maintenance guide provides a comprehensive cleaning and lubrication tutorial for AK-pattern rifles, using a Zastava M70 as the example. Host Caleb details field stripping, safe cleaning of the barrel, bolt, gas system, and receiver. The video covers essential cleaning supplies like CLP, steel wool, and bronze brushes, along with specialized lubricants for AK heat resistance. It also addresses common issues such as stuck firing pins and carbon buildup, offering practical tips for maintaining AK reliability and longevity without overcomplication.
This YouTube video from Brownells provides a quick and effective routine for cleaning a handgun after a range session. Focusing on a post-range wipe-down and lubrication rather than a deep clean, the video demonstrates how to clean the barrel, slide, and frame, and then reassemble and function check the firearm. It's presented as an ideal solution for maintaining firearm reliability when time is limited and is particularly relevant for striker-fired pistols like the SIG. The guide covers essential steps for keeping a handgun in good condition between outings.
This video from SHOT Show 2025 features a discussion with Teslong about their folding borescope, with a specific mention of its use for barrel cleaning. The presenter also details testing conducted at Microtech Knives. Discount codes and links to purchase products from both brands are provided, along with a promotion for XP Long Range Classes.
This video from Bolt Action Reloading highlights the significant benefits of using a borescope for firearm barrel cleaning. The demonstration shows how a borescope, combined with recommended cleaning products like ThorroFlush, can effectively reveal and address issues such as copper fouling and carbon rings within the barrel. The content emphasizes how this tool and process lead to a cleaner, better-performing firearm, offering practical advice for gun owners.
This YouTube video showcases the process of cleaning a pump-action shotgun after a shooting session at a range. The content creator disassembles the firearm, highlighting the gunpowder residue in the barrel. They then demonstrate the use of gun cleaning fluid and a barrel cleaning tool to effectively clean the bore, concluding with a clear view of the pristine barrel. The video combines elements of gun maintenance with the visual and auditory appeal of ASMR.
This video showcases a vintage Charter Arms stainless steel Pathfinder revolver with a 3-inch barrel at the range. The presenter notes good initial accuracy but observes potential keyholing after approximately 120 rounds, suggesting a need for deep cleaning. The description also touches on common .22 LR barrel cleaning practices, with the presenter expressing skepticism about frequent bore snake use for target pistols.
This video challenges the common belief that frequent copper removal from a rifle barrel is essential for maintaining accuracy and preventing excess pressure buildup. The creator argues that the industry promoting copper-removing solvents has propagated a false premise, leading consumers to unnecessarily spend money and potentially harm their firearms. It encourages viewers to question this established advice and protect their rifle barrels from exploitation.
This video debunks the myth that new firearm barrels do not require cleaning. Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb use a borescope to demonstrate that factory-new barrels, particularly AR-15s, often contain grease in the bore and chamber. This grease can cause extraction failures, pressure issues leading to malfunctions, and in extreme cases, a catastrophic weapon failure or 'KA-BOOM.' The experts advise a simple cleaning with solvent to remove this protective shipping grease before firing the first round, regardless of whether the barrel is a replacement or part of a new firearm.
This YouTube Short demonstrates the importance of cleaning a firearm's barrel, highlighting it as the component subjected to the most stress from pressure and friction. The description emphasizes that proper barrel maintenance is crucial to prevent pressure spikes during projectile acceleration. Accumulations in the forcing cone are identified as a key cause of resistance, potentially damaging the firearm. The video also touches upon general firearm mechanics, safety checks after cleaning, proper disposal of cleaning waste, and the use of protective equipment. A follow-up episode on barrel cleaning is announced, and the existing hashtags indicate content related to firearms, gun cleaning, and practical shooting.
This YouTube video features PRS Pro shooter Brian Allen sharing his expert tips and tricks for barrel cleaning and break-in procedures. He encourages viewers to engage in the comments, sharing their own methods or confirming if Allen's approach aligns with their practices for new firearms or barrels. The description also includes promotional information for Cole-Tac, with a discount code, and A-Team Precision, providing their social media handles and a phone number visible in the video.
This video challenges the conventional wisdom of cleaning precision rifle barrels, inspired by F-class shooter Erik Cortina's methods. The creators conduct a test, shooting groups with a dirty barrel and then a "deep cleaned" barrel to observe accuracy differences. Surprisingly, their test showed no noticeable difference in accuracy between the two states, leading them to conclude that barrel cleaning might not be as crucial for precision rifles as commonly believed. They emphasize that individual rifle and barrel variations exist, and suggest viewers test this themselves. The video mentions Sellier & Bellot ammunition and links to Polenar Tactical's store and Patreon.
