Ammunition
All About Corrosive Ammunition
Corrosive ammunition is ammunition that uses a primer with chemicals that, when ignited, leave a residue of corrosive salts. Most…Read More >
Tag: Firearm Cleaning
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General
How to Clean a Smith and Wesson M&P
In the attached video, you will see two variations of this firearm. The first is the M&P Pro Series with…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Video: How to Clean the AR-15 BCG (With Froglube)
In this video, FrogLube gives step-by-step instructions on how to clean the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) of an AR-15 using FrogLube products, which are billed as the world’s first Bio-base Weapons Care System. Push Play and get ready to learn how to strip down and clean the BCG as well as the effectiveness of FrogLube’s line of cleaning and lubrication products.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
How Often Should I Clean My Handgun?
We all may know of handguns that have been going since World War II without changing the springs, but this simply isn’t optimal performance. We purchased a high-end pistol so that we would not have to worry about reliability, true, but maintenance is part of every firearm. The question that is often asked is how often should we clean the handgun? The answer really depends upon the firearm.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: Otis 7.62MM MPSR Cleaning System
If you have a .308/7.62 caliber rifle and need a comprehensive compact packable cleaning kit for the field, then the Otis 7.62mm MPSR Cleaning System is an obvious choice, however there is more to the Otis cleaning kit than just size.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Swab-Its — Simple, Cool, Reusable, and Durable
I first saw the Swab-Its at the 2015 SHOT Show and simply didn’t get the concept of them—hmm… disposable foam bore cleaners. Yeah, the concept was cool. However, I wondered why anyone would buy such an expensive single-use product. Like many times in life, I was wrong. I learned my lesson, even though it took me a full year. My mistake was thinking, “Swab-Its are a one trick pony.” In actuality, Swab-Its are a well made, non-damaging, bore cleaner that can be cleaned and continually reused many, many times.
How-To
Rifle-Cleaning Tips Video
In this NSSF video, former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner describes how he cleans his bolt-action rifle and lets shooters in on some tips and tricks. He also challenges some cleaning conventions many shooters believe.
How-To
Are You Over or Under Lubricating Your Glock?
Too much gun oil can be as dangerous to you and your Glock’s future as not enough. Read more about the proper amount of oil and where to place it to keep your Glock healthy.
Firearms
Lubricating Your AR-15
Dripping wet? Dry? How much is too much? Are you putting enough lube on your AR-15? Maybe you’re experiencing malfunctions because you aren’t putting enough. In this quick how-to, The Shooter’s Log walks you through which parts on the AR-15 need lubricating.
Firearms
Magazine Cleaning and Maintenance
In a world where autoloading handguns and rifles are the most common type of personal firearm, I’m amazed at how little attention magazines are given.