Brownells has six great videos that are informative.

Brownells, a well-known retailer, sells guns, gun parts and accessories, ammunition, and other gun-related products. You may not be aware that Brownells’ video production department is very active and releases new “how to” and product information videos each week. These videos offer helpful advice on gun cleaning/maintenance, reloading, as well as selecting/assembling components for various kinds of rifles. Every week, Brownells releases a new product video. Brownells YouTube Channel has over 3000 videos, which is a fantastic resource. Here are our six favorite videos from Brownells. The video on ammunition storage is a must-see for all gun owners. It includes a guide on scope installation, advice for AR owners on spare parts, and a tutorial on how to use an OAL tool. Scope-Mounting – Common Mistakes To Avoid Be careful when mounting a scope on a rifle. It’s not a very complex or technical task, but you can still mess it up. This video shows you how to avoid common mounting mistakes. 1. Be sure that the rings do not touch any part of the housing, bell, or objective. 2. Be sure that the scope rings are firmly clamped onto the scope base. Grab the scope with one arm and the rifle in the other. Make sure there is no movement. 3. Ensure that the objective bell is not touching the rifle. The scope should not touch the rifle. 4. Never overtighten the rings of your scope. You can damage the optic and the scope tube by over-tightening the rings. Keep to the torque specs. How to Use Hornady OAL tool and Hornady bullet comparator Gun Tech Steve Ostrem explains the proper way to use Hornady’s Overall Length gauge to accurately determine length-to land. The OAL Gauge is a “Modified Case”, which threads onto the tool. It holds a bullet. Push the gauge back until you feel the tip of the bullet touch the rifling. We tap the rod gently to align the bullet at first. Once you have the length, use the tool and a comparator with your calipers. NOTE: We recommend measuring the length 3-4 times to get a reliable result. After a little practice, you should be able get repeatable measurements to within.0015″. You can travel with firearms on commercial airlines. You must adhere to the TSA regulations and your airline’s rules. First, ensure that your guns are unloaded before you leave. Guns should be transported in hard-sided cases which cannot be opened. If the TSA wants a look inside, be prepared to unlock it. TSA agents are able to cut the locks of the case if they can’t find you and need to open it. TSA agents can open your case without damaging your locks if you use TSA-approved locks. You can transport up to 11 lbs of ammunition, with the restrictions explained in this video. How to Store Ammunition Securely and Safely This video has received over 1.7 millions views. The truth is, ammunition will last a long time when stored properly. Store ammunition in a place that is cool and dry, with no extreme temperature fluctuations. Temperature cycling can also cause primers and powder to degrade. Keep it in an airtight ammunition can to keep moisture out. Tupperware containers work as well. Brownells recommends that you place moisture-absorbing silica packets in your ammo boxes. Don’t just store ammo in factory boxes in the attic, basement, or garage. Factory ammo can absorb moisture, which can corrode brass cases and degrade primers. It’s not a good idea to store sealed military ammo in this way. Must-Have Parts for AR-Platform Rifles Two gun technicians answer the question “What spare parts do I need to keep on hand for my AR-15?” The list includes: Gas Rings (or Buffer Spring), Extractor Spring, and Pin. You may want the one-piece spiral ring instead of the standard rings that require alignment. When the Bolt Carrier Group is disassembled to clean, it’s easy to lose the cotter pin or cam pin. You’ll need spare springs and detents on the lower receiver for the pivot/takedowns pins. Keep spares of standard-power springs on hand if you’re using lighter power springs. If your rifle suddenly stops working, try swapping in the factory-specsprings to determine if it’s the gun or the ammo. Always keep your original trigger in case you upgrade your trigger. Cleaning Advice for.22 LR Rifles Gun techs Steve Ostrem & Caleb Savant dispel some myths regarding cleaning.22 LR Barrels. One myth is cleaning a.22 LR will reduce accuracy. Caleb believes this myth is caused by people cleaning barrels from the muzzle, damaging the muzzle cap. This can reduce accuracy. Cleaning the bore won’t harm it if done correctly. You don’t have to clean the bore of your 22 LR every time you visit the range. You should clean the action of your rifle every time you fire it, especially if it is a semi-auto. What if you shoot a lot of bullets with lead? Will that cause the bore to clog? They also give us the truth about lead fouling. You may want to clean your.22 LR rifle if you notice that the groups are opening up.This article is Copyrighted 2023 AccurateShooter.com. Reproduction of this article on another website is punishable by monetary damages.