Field Repair Kit 101

[@bigbraddad718]

from a 91f: most replaced parts I saw in order of consistency- gas rings, springs and detents (get at least 1 of all for selector, takedowns, and dust cover), firing pins, bolt, barrel. Most manufacturers I've noticed do not stake the castle nut on the buffer tube (do it to prevent your buffer tub/stock from rotating and losing your detent and spring for your buffer assy) and keep something like a long flat screwdriver in kit that can reach inside the pistol grip to tighten up as this can be a reason you lose the selector spring and detent. I used to take my multitool and squeeze the end of a mre spoon if I didn't have access to any other tools as the multitool isn't long enough to reach the screw.

[@woodsghost9088]

Excellent reply. Excellent advice. This should maybe be pinned

[@pztgst]

Paint can opener. Small, light, and easy to add to kit, and when you get a stuck case in the chamber, it works wonders.

[@savagehunger3315]

Getting harder and harder to find the old steel keys sadly....

[@Scannerhead]

Absolutely, spot on. Tons of them on E bay cheap.

[@noway5266]

​@Hulk Hogan based

[@m.k.nielsen5822]

Good Idea 👍

[@johno1544]

Add a bit of paracord to the handle and its perfect

[@dauntewimbush1939]

We need those hats

[@UrNotThatGuyPal]

Yesterday

[@GlasbanGorm]

Reject comsumerism goy.

[@grits_taste_good415]

Made me think of tf2 soldier

[@OpaKnows]

Here you go, lad: Maintenance (noun) vs. Maintain (verb) You MAINTAIN your rifle by performing MAINTENANCE. You do not MAINTENANCE your rifle. Always looking to help in improving the grammar of tomorrow’s and today’s young leaders.

[@GoofysBandit]

Another piece that people overlook is the firing pin retainer pin. Ive had a couple break over time, so I always keep a few on hand now.

[@pb7087]

Yeah, on the spare bolt I’d keep a spare firing pin, cam pin, and firing pin retaining pin.

[@saxmusicmail]

You don't need a spare ejector, nor a gas key in a field repair kit, as these take a vise and other tools to install. Gas rings, firing pin, FP retainer ("cotter pin"), extractor (and it's pin, spring, buffer) should be in your kit. GI cleaning kit is good. It's not hard to figure out which parts you need a workshop, and which parts you can change on your lap with no tools. Plan your field kit accordingly.

[@MaticFox]

As someone currently in school for gunsmithing, you can absolutely replace an ejector by hand in the field, the gas key on the other hand, yeah if it's staked, like most are, yes you will need a vice for that

[@saxmusicmail]

@@MaticFox I said ejector, not extractor. The ejector is held in by a tiny roll pin. You need something to hold the bolt, a mallet and tiny punch for the roll pin. The extractor is easy, using the firing pin as the only tool needed.

[@mblake0420]

​@saxmusicmail yes you ate right though I have done it with no vice and it was an sob and took creativity to get it done.

[@MaticFox]

​@saxmusicmail ah you did, I misread that, however with that being said, while it is a bit of a bitch, it's definitely doable to replace the ejector without a vice. Use a spare round to compress it, small punch to push the pin out. Not the easiest, but not impossible out in the field.

[@ConMan1504]

If you can afford it, just put a whole new bcg in your kit and have replacement parts at home. That way you can fix any issue, regardless of what on your bcg isnt working

[@TonyBologna240]

Big tip for those who don’t know: shaving cream is a multi-use item. One of its many uses is being a fantastic weapon cleaning sort of solvent. It’ll pull all the hard copper/carbon off and it won’t damage any of the normal finishes. I’ll just keep a gallon ziploc bag in my cleaning kit, toss whatever parts in that I wanna clean (usually the bolt/bolt carrier separated, charging handle) in the bag with shaving cream, let it sit for a minute or so and then wipe it down. Use a sparing amount of lube afterwards (you usually need way less than you think), and put it back together

[@m118lr]

Hadn’t heard that one..nice.

[@Ty-sq7yi]

@@m118lr we used shaving cream in basic training for the final cleaning or our rifles for graduation inspection. Shaving cream is amazing.

[@m118lr]

@@Ty-sq7yi ..thanks for the tip brother! Seriously, I’d never heard that..will give it a go.

[@mikesmith7497]

Hey man what chest rig is that your wearing in your profile pic? Thankyou for the tip to!@@Ty-sq7yi

[@Ty-sq7yi]

@@mikesmith7497 so that particular chest rig is actually discontinued. It is one version of the Phalanx Chest Rig by Tactical Assault Gear. They still sell the Phalanx rig, but the one in my PFP has four double mag pouches while the current one only has four single mag pouches.

[@itsyxg]

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@nathanmack4411]

I'm a big fan of the Leatherman MUT Multitool, its a great piece of gear to carry especially if you're running an AR. It has a bronze carbon scraper, bolt override tool, and some other great features, could be very handy with a repair kit.

[@lachlansprigg1434]

Just been discontinued mate. I sent mine off for repair about 2 months ago and they could repair it. Absolutely gutted to hear as it was an incredibly handy tool

[@jordanwerzinski1574]

I always carried a cleaning kit in an issued IFAK pouch on my plate carrier. Whenever I'd get a break, I'd give it a quick check.

[@sirbalanced5486]

Cleaning Is Overrated. Lube & Go!

[@KingNuada86]

I'm so glad you guys created this channel. I like fun ridiculous running and gunning, it's what attracted most of us early on, but these are the videos that get my attention more nowadays.

[@Aporqpyn]

Please! One doesn’t “maintenance” a rifle! I think the word you’ve so carefully avoided is “maintain.” One maintains a rifle.

[@gbear34]

This absolutely never gets talked about

[@wyattmason3902]

Had to clear several barrels of simunitions that where almost entirely full, hit it with a heat gun and an old cleaning rod with a hammer, it comes out looking like a long crayon

[@JakeReillyEDM]

A Slim-Jim for Marines (the blue ones taste the best)

[@daxta23]

I need to point out that maintenance is not a verb.

[@seanwhite304]

Lube , BCG / Bolt , Multi-Tool , Batts and Bandana is what I have carry

[@ahmadcampbell2626]

Again Great Content I actually Carry a complete BCG less time down. What multi tool is that?

[@JoeJoe-wt7ss]

This is like makeup for men

[@miniwolverine6227]

Important things to consider when working a gun hard for extended periods of time!

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i would suggest a broken shell extractor in the correct caliber. they cost only about ten bucks.

[@mr.exploregon7065]

Good video! I love your content! But just a heads up, try not to get in the habit of storing your your tourniquet time Tab over your clip like that. It should be stowed on one side and not over the windless rod. You lose your fine motor skills when under stress. I promise if you’re deploying a tourniquet you will be shaking and scrambling. You could accidentally put it on and go to tighten the wand and not be able to. Or you could have a hard time moving that time tab because you lost your fine motor skills. Stay safe! Keep posting awesome videos!

[@dirty-civilian]

Yep we hear ya. With good training and lots of reps, that can be overcome. We do agree that it can cost precious time but there is also a time and place for keeping debris out of your kit when its exposed like this.

[@sig02medic15]

If you train. It will be fine. Fine motor skill loss is such a bs talked about concept. A proper trigger press is a fine motor skill....anyone mention that getting lost? No.but a slide release/catch ,all of a sudden is impossible to do. Please stop perpetuating nonsense people

[@sig02medic15]

@@davidmecham9676 no anger here. You have seen people who haven't trained have issues. Not people who have put in the work. Training is what you revert to. Procedural training gives you a task to focus on when your fight or flight kicks in. Just like Dirty said. Train and you will be fine. But propagating nonsense is a bad thing to do. Don't call the guy out and then be upset your wrong for calling him out

[@accunutoutdoors2717]

Not directly related to maintenance but; have you ever tried using a paint can opener to pull out stuck brass instead of punching it out with a rod?

[@jeffreywall4818]

Yup a paint can opener will work fine unless the case ruptured in 2 pieces. That’s why in addition to a segmented cleaning rod you also ought to have a ruptured case remover.

[@tombeer4544]

PLEASE!! Don't use q-tips on the gas key. Use pipe cleaners instead. Fold in half with lube/solvent for less issues. This should prevent having to extract a broken q-tip by accident.

[@robeylemere]

I always just carried a spare BCG, should I really carry a parts kit? I feel like if you’re going to have a failure I would rather quickly swap and worry about repairing it later.

[@lithium1770]

I mean you should have all of it somewhere i guess

[@mikevscan]

Can you do a breakdown of the chest rig and pouches? Love the setup.

[@JustAverageJeff]

Midway has an AR-Stoner Ultimate Field Repair Kit for around $30 that comes with a lot more items a much better deal than that BCM pack even if BCM is a higher tier brand it's all made in the USA.

[@AyeMane117]

Last night I was thinking to myself “what are the most common replacement parts I should have for my AR and Glock” thank yall for the video and all the content. Y’all rock!♥️🇺🇸

[@ireilly2000]

huge fan of keeping the essential tools on the gun itself. A Samson soprod, Magpul grip lube bottle, and BCM foregrip filled with the right allen keys and swags will handle 99% of issues in the field.

[@BananaMagsinPyjamas]

I was on pig hunt about a year ago when I got a squib. Fortunately I had a spare rifle but now I carry a segmented rod to clear obstructions. So this is a great bit of advice 5:24

[@pb7087]

Former armorer in an infantry company: I’d recommend having a spare firing pin. They do wear and it would suck to start to get light primer strikes you can’t do anything about. But you’re right about the carrier and gas key, as long as they are quality components and the gas key was installed properly. And I wouldn’t worry about cleaning the chamber very often. If you did a pared down kit for a few weeks in the field, it could easily be omitted.but, doesn’t hurt to have that capability I suppose. Overall, good list

[@MH-lg1iu]

"maintain the rifle"

[@christopherbeining825]

Nobody keeps batteries in the stock or grip

[@welderdude1]

For backup stuff on all of my battle bangers I have a complete bolt with firing pin and cam pin in my grip. I have bore snakes and a folding cleaning rod. Copper brushes and lots of clp. Those BCM kits are a must for DI guns.

[@anonymous_friend]

Do you mean brass brush, not copper?

[@BlitzkreigThant]

Anybody happen to know what midlayer he's wearing when he starts going through the kit at 1:45?

[@dirty-civilian]

It's a discontinued pull over from Patagonia.

[@thebarefootadventurer8467]

Solid vid! especially having a bit for every screw is really smart!

[@wyattmason3902]

Do you have a recommendation for a Leatherman style multi tool that is best suited for firearms maintenance purposes?

[@dirty-civilian]

There are a handful out there. We have had great luck with the Centerdrive from Gerber.

[@daver2492]

It would appear to me you know what is coming too

[@bluemonday09]

Bringing a bore snake and a cleaning rod is redundancy, and you even specifically say that you brought a bore snake so you don't have to bring patches, but at that point you might as well just bring patches and not a bore snake. Also bringing a bolt repair kit as well as a full spare bolt is redundant and overpacking. You're never going to repair a bolt in the field if you have the option to just change it out. Packing nitrile gloves in a repair kit versus just using the work gloves you should already have, or the nitrile gloves out of a first aid kit is also overpacking. And bringing brushes and q-tips is overpacking. Aren't you the guy in the last video that also overpacked way too much stuff for a 1 mile stroll to the neighbors?

[@stevenmaddox8771]

Its better to have it and not needed than to need it and not have it, you obviously never been in a field, you never know what you need , so stick to what you think you need and let this man flex what he prefers.

[@bluemonday09]

@@stevenmaddox8771 lol ok

[@J69-y2d]

DO NOT USE Q TIPS IN GAS KEY EVER!!! you WILL clog the key when cotton swab gets stuck...very difficult to remove even with tools...

[@fook-joby-den6172]

What drives me Nutz, is WHY is it they None of the Gen2 B5 Systems SOPMOD stocks/BCM SOPMODs, or Magpul SL-S Stocks will HOLD 18350/18650 Rechargeable batteries NOR a Spare Bolt/Spare Firing Pin/Spare set of gas rings,rubber o-rings, & spare gas rings like in the BCM kit you referenced can be stored in a stock??? Would that not offer both a kick ass cheek weld when behind the gun, AND have the ability peace of mind knowing that if your gun goes down in the field you have what’s needed on-hand to fix anything short of re-barreling the upper itself??? Correct me if I’m talking out of my A$$, YET I think having the additional functionality capabilities to service your weapon in the field would be a highly desirable piece of kit most guys would love to have access too.

[@lukasBe77]

Why are u a civilian again? Good stuff. awesome vid

[@samschannel2581]

I’ve broken a firing pin. It was on a cheapo bolt but even with my current gun I’ll always carry an extra

[@johnp1839]

Great video! What multi-tool are you using and do you recommend it?

[@robertfoote3255]

Leatherman. MUTT It has a bit driver

[@ChemistyStudent]

Small can of CLP, baby wipes, thread together cleaning rod with mop and q-tips in a bag. You can't unplug your barrel with a bore snake and your barrel isn't the part that needs to get cleaned 99% of the time. The bolt is the failure point. Put a titanium firing pin, and cotter pin into a replacement bolt head with cam pin and vacuum seal that package, if you need to mess with your bolt, just replace the whole thing and don't bother with the fiddly bits. I think being this anal about cleaning your rifle assumes a level of crud and carbon fouling that you aren't carrying enough ammo for. If you keep the gun lubed, it will naturally squeeze out the crud, and keep hard carbon from developing. If you realllllly need to clean your barrel, the mop can replace patches. copper fouling isn't a real issue ime.

[@evanedwardsen7849]

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[@kenboyles72]

I have two of the small Clenzoil multi cal , tactical cleaning kits, that is always in my go bag and my battle pack. The cleaning rods in these aren't very long when screwed together, therefor I have another rifle length, screw together rod in both packs. But other than that, these little kits have a lot to them.

[@juansimon5802]

ive never broken a bolt in a semi auto but i have broke a firing pin and cam pin.if ur gonna carry a bolt u might as well carry a cam pin and firing pin. broken shell extractor is a good idea too cause if u rip the bottom of a casing off that will be the only way ur gonna get it back up and running.

[@jeffreywall4818]

I had a bolt break once on a semi auto AR15. It broke right through the cam pin hole.

[@mblake0420]

Only thing i have broken was a firing pin.......your kit is backwards and throwing your snake in the dirt is how you ruin a barrel in short order. Quackery

[@alphabears6342]

I only have a snake, small thing of lube and a cotton rag in my cleaning kit. I don’t need much more for the field. Anything else, I would do it once back inside my house or work.

[@Dethrone47]

Thanks for the Vid! What multitool is that?

[@juudaime34]

Was going to ask the same thing about the multitool lol

[@theminecraftgolems7727]

It is a GERBER multi tool. I dont know which model exactly but they are all similar

[@dirty-civilian]

Gerber Centerdrive

[@rsm_me171]

most people over look that cleaning rod , bad shit personall i think they are terrible wd40 and some fifty pound monofiliment and clothes do the job

[@TheTacos4life]

Having a paint can opener attached with some 550 slipped into your chest rig to pop out jammed brass is a quick life saver.

[@bevans7772]

Please get a steel core bore snake. You’ll learn why when the cloth string breaks.

[@anonymous_friend]

Who makes a good one?

[@bevans7772]

@@anonymous_friend Otis Ripcord and surprisingly, Real Avid makes a good one.

[@Rossinator789]

Q-tips, baby wipes, cigarettes and lube. Good for a month

[@andreazimmardi9074]

What watch you have in this video? Thank you, amazing channel 😊

[@gansior4744]

Kinda crazy how young this channel is, but you put out one of the best Gun content. If you'd manage to talk with Fred from Spiritus, I would watch it Every week to learn from Every Second of it

[@m.k.nielsen5822]

I second that 😊

[@jeffreywall4818]

Which multi tool is that? Also a good kit includes a ruptured case remover.

[@FluffPuffkotj]

Ummmh, you don't need to change your tires with every oil change.

[@TGrave31]

If i May provide a suggestion from a dude that has spent time in the jungle and the desert…have a paint brush on hand to clean off debris.

[@joshwolf7139]

Solid kit. What's the chest rig you're wearing?

[@eugenearchibald7375]

Ive broke a few firing pins!?? You haven't?

[@blazblaz9156]

Can you please tell me who the manufacturer of the shirt you're wearing

[@MrHollywoodProductions]

I didn't know Ryan Renolds started doing GunTuber things

[@justaregularguy3827]

You guys should do a cleaning your plate carrier and gear video most people dont cover that

[@Furnaceguy1978]

Maintain, the term is Maintain not maintaniced for the love of god learn English!

[@Rooster72]

Let's talk about that shirt. What and where? Please and thank you.

[@Dgjnbv]

If you get a stuck case especially if you or youre friend is shooting steel cased ammo you are going to need a rod to get it out.

[@zachw2323]

Can you please add some links to these parts and cleaning supplies.

[@alexc.6502]

One thing to note, the carrier itself will wear down over time and become "gas inefficient" meaning cleaning will become needed more frequently, as well as it will be out of spec and might cause other issues. Personally, I'd carry an extra bolt assembly for myself. Everyone has different convictions about it, but there isn't a law to follow when it comes to packing parts.

[@travweeve]

What waffle top is that?

[@bryandederick466]

Waiting for someone to tell as well lol

[@charlesc6954]

ARs: Cleaning In the field: Use your dust cover. Bore snake (for that bore size) Hoppes gun soap (non-toxic, works better and does not have a strong odor that can give you away) white lithium grease (never in chamber or bore) sectional rods (bore obstructions) paint can key (extracting blown brass and has a bottle opener should you survive) chamber brush (cleans behind barrel extension lugs) #2 pencil (dry environments: don't need sand/dust sticking to lubed parts. Externally, if you need camo and you have local dust...) Rag (wipe off coated, slick parts) Parts: (If you've been this busy, there are other options lying around) Bolt Firing Pin Trigger Charging handle Buffer tube

[@andynguyen6481]

Anyone know what frames he’s wearing?

[@jtroulston6733]

furst

[@Largepapa2]

Carbon is a natural element and not dangerous.

[@roofcake8951]

Would LOVE a video on general field repair for items like bags, jackets, boots, knives, etc.

[@welderdude1]

Most of the time I dump lots of oil in my chamber. Seems to work well.

[@RAIDER8388]

Amazing lol

[@elterga6224]

What chest rig are you running?

[@loganbloom3648]

Homie has an injury on his hand in every video

[@hateferlife]

Maybe carry a firing pin retaining pin, extractor spring and bumper, I'd save the extra extra parts kits for the rear (i.e. back at higher hq). But if you're "out in the boonies" a whole other bolt carrier could (should?) be carried as excess 'squad equipment', maybe, dunno. Just make sure it's been checked for headspace amongst everyone's primary. Mission should really dictate load out and if you're going to be dealing with that kind of use of an AR shouldn't supply/medevac lines be on point _before_ smoking gas rings is a planning concern? Just a thought.

[@beatty169]

I need to know what chest rig that is. Also. I have the basic kit of FIX-IT-STICKS that I can easily slide in a pocket or small pouch and I have Allen or torx wrenches for my optics mounts and accessories. The small torque attachment in the kit is handy for a repair kit!

[@threat2demoracy5454]

Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance ❤

[@garrettsasome888]

TQ needs to be staged correctly

[@moicus29]

Googles ultralight vice

[@user-qn7ui7sb1q]

Bore snake destroys your bore

[@TheRatL0rd]

Got unsubbed thanks youtube

[@KennyOrr]

What is the chest rig you are using?

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Excellent! The small tube of blue lock-tight is good to carry also! I like your chest rig. What brand is it?

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

The things that are going to give you the most issue are broken firing pin (just the tip), extractor, and springs. All those can be found in the CMMG bolt rehab kit and lower parts kits. Gas rings shouldn't surprise you, stand the bcg on the bolt during normal cleaning. If the bolt doesn't collapse into the carrier; your fine I'd keep a rod over a bore snake simply because it can clear obstructions if you eat shit and fall. I wouldn't plan on breaking everything down and cleaning it in the field but a small bottle of whichever oil or a tube of grease would be good.

[@762cat]

Broken casing tool

[@jeremystebbins8480]

I carry a polymer Glock cleaning rod for the chamber brush and a paint can opener for stuck cartridges. Works just like the extractor on the bolt. Great video! Thanks for the post.

[@musician445]

It should be mentioned that bore snakes can break after repeated use and should be replaced every so often. I've never had to do it but SOTAR has a video on it and apparently its a complete bear and may render your weapon inoperable until you can blow it out with compressed air or a grease gun.

[@loganguerry]

Multitool is a Gerber Center Drive. Notably better than the MUT imo due to the non-proprietary bit driver.

[@MrWilliewonka69]

I secound a paint can opener for a kit. As well would you be doing a review on your nvg boonie hat any time im highly interested

[@TheJetlife94]

dude completely forgot about the daka pouch. Thanks for the video!

[@davidjdunham]

liked and subbed. love that im part of the DC community.

[@boomboombang8700]

What chest rig is that??

[@kalliste23]

Except maybe in the desert, you don't need the Q tips because you can use small twigs / bits of wood instead.

[@glocksundgeworfenheit_]

There's a product called Ready rod that really comes in handy. Its a cleaning rod that folds down to pocket size.