This video is extremely helpful. There are so many conflicting opinions regarding the level of stripping down and cleaning dos and don’ts about this model that I was unsure what to do. This walkthrough is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
You did an excellent job of verbally and visually explaining and showing us how to disassemble, clean and reassemble your Buckmark in an uncomplicated fashion. Now I know what to expect when I take mine apart for a good cleaning and inspection. Thanks so much.🙂👍 Yours, Doug
Jeff, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for creating the video on stripping and cleaning a Browning Buck Mark 22LR. Your video was incredibly helpful and informative, and it gave me the confidence to maintain my firearm on my own. Before watching your video, I was hesitant to strip and clean my Browning Buck Mark 22LR on my own. However, your clear and concise instructions made the process easy to understand and follow. Your attention to detail and thorough explanations made it clear that you have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the subject matter. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this video. Your work has made a real difference in my ability to responsibly maintain my firearm. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the world. Again, thank you for all that you do, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I have subscribed to your chanel
The fact that you took time out of your busy day to leave a comment like this means the world to me. I don't do this for money, youtube won't pay me, and I don't do it for views or subscribers. I do it to help people and for situations like this one. Thank you so much for your support, and happy shooting!!!
I sm glad you made the video. Since the manual made it sound like you should not strip it down I thought maybe a part would spring out and you may not get it back together! Now I know it is not a problem to st least strip it as you did. I have a red dot sight but that will just come off with the rail. Thanks for showing this.👍
Perfect timing for my Buck Mark Bullseye Std 7 1/4 barrel. For a thorough cleaning, the Browning owner manual says to only take it to a gunsmith annually, and not to clean it myself. Just spoke to one of the range managers about cleaning, and he said I don't need to take it completely apart, and he'll give me a demo cleaning next spring so I can do it myself. This video provided everything I need to know, including some great comments. Thank you Jeff, and the comments contributors! Inherited the gun in March 2022, and it only jammed twice. Using CCI LR 40 gr/std, and I do a basic cleaning after each use.
Doing this today. I wanted to do a clean, and also try to find a cause for feeding issues. I did find that the screw holding the barrel on was NOT completely tight AND the screw holding the feed ramp was almost ready to break. I got lucky when I took it out, didn't know the head was almost twisted off probably by previous owner, went to reinstall. That's when the head came off. I was able to get the screw out with the help of a slight twist with pliers. Got screws from hardware store. Going to test my work later today or tomorrow. Thank You for the nice precise instructions.
I was cleaning my buckmark when the spring came flying off the rod. Took me an hour to find the very small c clamp that holds it on. No one seems to mention the small c clamp.
@@ironhorse127 same thing happened to me the little c shaped clip popped of and I spent 30 minutes looking for it. Finally took a big magnet and swept it around the area and on the floor in the area until it stuck to the magnet. I think the official name for that clip should be the “damnit” clip. When it pops off the first thing you say is “damnit”.
@@jeffofalltrades8489 If you take it off like you show it, there’s a good chance the c-clamp will fly off. If you pull the slide back a little you can easily hold on to the rod and pull it out without risking the c-clamp flying off. That’s an important part of taking the recoil spring out.
Thank you for your insight, I took my buck Mark apart for the first time after about 500 rounds it was nasty inside, but while removing the firing pin/ recoil spring assembly the spring flew across the room, luckily I could track the sound it made as it bounced around made it easy to find but the very small C ring that kept the spring in place on the firing pin was nowhere to be found, I did get lucky the C ring was stuck to the plastic buffer block and I couldn't see with all the carbon build-up. So happy ending
I always locktight those top strap screws,I have a camper,looks like same barrel,these guns are capable of half inch rested groups at 25 yds.Finding the cartridge they like best is the challenge.
I’ve owned a Browning Challenger III since purchasing new in 1984. It’s the predecessor to the Buckmark. The only difference I know of is the mag release being moved from the bottom of the mag well to aft of the trigger. It is one of my most treasured firearms. No trip to the range is complete without it coming along.
Thanks for sharing your video on the Buckmark .22 as I just bought one here in Ireland a Buckmark Medallion. Your video explains exactly the step by step striping of the gun, and I really loved the way you laid each section out on the white sheet, all in a certain order. A big thank you from Ireland.
Great video! Very clear visuals and commentary. Advice in Australia is not easy to come by because handguns are rare, and no one else at the range owns a Browning. So this was most helpful. My gun was so 'bound up' when I bought it new that the slide wouldn't even return when I released it. It kept getting stuck halfway. I'm looking forward to trying it out again now that it's had a decent clean. Thank you.
I have the Buckmark Hunter with the longer barrel and I clean and lube my gun exactly as you have demonstrated, except for the barrel. I was always taught to go from the breech end and I feel uncomfortable putting the brass end down the front without some protection for the rifling, but that's just me. I get that the brass is way softer than the steel barrel so your method is ok. I was glad to see you use minimal oil, and wiping the surface. Too many shooters overdue the lube. Very well done disassembly, exclamations and reassembly. A+ bud. On the rear screw I use a t handle and give it slightly more torque to prevent the slide from loosening up after 50 rounds.
Very clear and the information was clear and the visual coverage was great. I was hesitate to even attempt however your information was very clear and I feel very confident to be able to do .
Please be advised that Browning does NOT recommend disassembling the Buck Mark by removing any screws. That is why this disassembly procedure is NOT covered in the owners manual. I confirmed this with the Browning tec-rep via telephone conversation. Also, be advised that dry-firing the Buck Mark without a snap cap or spent shell casing WILL DAMAGE the firing pin. This is stated TWICE in the owners manual. I recently purchased a new Buck Mark Camper. My contention is If the hammer is cocked and the trigger pulled, causing the hammer to fall (dry fire), it is EXTREEMLY DIFFICULT to retract (cock) the slide!! Strange, but I have never seen this Buck Mark quirk discussed anywhere? Otherwise, I really like my Buck Mark, great fun to shoot. I have 500+ rounds through mine of High Velocity ammo. (Aquila, Super Vel, 1280 fps, 38 gr, Hollow pt, cu-pl), with no problems. I enjoyed watching your excellent video.
Excellent video Jeff! I recently had some issues with FTE with my buck mark. I did the full tear down and the problems continued. I ended up replacing the springs on the magazines, ($2.00 each) and the problem was resolved. Very simple process that you might want to include in a future video.
Good video except when you said a 22lr won't kill anyone. Completely false information, they are very deadly. Not as much as larger calibers but they are efficient. There are a lot of murders from 22s that illustrate it's deadliness.
I heard a story where a guys friend shot himself in the temple with a 22.LR pistol. He had enough time to regret it, sending texts to his family & friends about what he did, then he had enough time to put the gun back under his mattress & wrap himself up in his blankets crying & bleeding til he either died from blood loss or shock. they cleaned him up that very night an hour or so after they got the texts…
Good video. I've owned three different Buck Marks over the years with over 20,000 rounds total. Only had an issue with one of them. They are extremely reliable when kept relatively clean. If a Buck Mark has any "light strike" issues, it is very easy to remove the firing pin from the plastic assembly and clean it or replace it if damaged. Buck Marks are relatively easy to field strip as you demonstrated in your video. Thanks.
thnx for the video..i have owned my buckmark since 1989..fun gun..never clean..too intimidating! not anymore! the "plastic thingy" is the buffer...the "back of the barrel" would be the breach/chamber..i learned a lot when i ordered the parts to update my buckmark to "post 2001", and added a threaded barrel. was Always a good shooter...now its a quiet shooter too!!
Thanks this is most helpful I do have one these pistols for about 15 years and only did superficial cleaning. I am sure it needs a proper cleaning. Thanks again
Great tutorial Jeff..! Very thorough & informative...I recently picked up the UDX model & enjoy the craftmanship of this excellent pistol.! Thanks again for your presentation..👍
Awesome. Thank you very much for this clear and concise approach. I'm considering buying a Buck Mark Contour and glad to have come across this video. A subscriber now, no doubt. I'm quite eager to know how the gun held up -and for how long- before needing another cleaning session. Should you still plan on doing the cleaning with the bore snake, I'd be glad to learn from that too.
Good video. I’ve seen many videos on gun cleaning and this is definitely one of the best. It also helps when you have the same gun, then you can relate. Well done. Forgot to mention - I really like your camera work. I was able to clearly see everything that you were doing without your hands getting in the way. Again, we’ll done.
My goodness thats some smoky ammunition. Excellent video, very informative. I have my first Buck Mark on the way to my FFL. (The new Tungsten one) Its going to be a host for the Sig SRD22x so cleaning it is going to be a full time job
People underestimate the power of a .22, it would make a fine self defense gun. The bullet is small/ light enough that when it enters the body it doesn't just go straight in. It bounces off organs, bones, and vital parts that can cause more damage. I think there is nothing wrong with having a .22 as a self defense. Now, going into combat? Haha, ya that's a different story. But you are right....to each his own!! Great review!!
Thank you for the support! I think a .22 is fine for self defense and I truly hate when people say certain rounds don't have "stopping power". I do truly agree with you 100%, but to please 50% of viewers, you also have to upset the other 50%. Lol I can never win 🤣
@@jeffofalltrades8489 yes I agree 100%. Seems It doesn't matter persons own opinion these days. You can buy a red Chevy and someone else would look at that same truck and say, "i would have bought a blue Chevy instead". To each his own as stated prior. Haha
Terrific video, very clear explanations of cleaning procedures. No matter which firearm you own, you will benefit from viewing this. Many thanks! I was interested in the Buck Mark but read online that there were problems with misfiring and jamming. Anyone experiencing that?
Thank you for the support! Personally, I've never had an issue with jamming or misfires and I've had this gun for many many years. Thousands of rounds through it. With any gun, there will be unexpected jams but they are far and few between. This of course is just my experience with this weapon.
I just used this video as a guide for my first barrel removal / cleaning in 1000 rounds. I have had 3 miss fires. All in the breech. There is no other way to get to the dirtiest parts without removing the slide and barrel. Thanks for the guidance.
Thanks for the video , my Buckmark owners Manual doesn’t mention any of that , just mentions cleaning the barrel and the breech face . Doesn’t explain or offer any diagrams on how to disassemble.
Great video. When I took mine apart the corner of that plastic recoil spring holder was broken. Dose it have a name or parts #? Thank you for your time and keep it up.
Hmm, i did not know or have seen pulling through. The uni Hoppes kit says to push and I ended up just buying a bore snake for .223 which i use on the Buckmark and 10/22. Alot easier. Thanks for the video.
Jeff, in shooting the Buck Mark do you recommend a thorough cleaning after every time you go to the range or is there a number of rounds fired that you need to do a thorough cleaning?
Good informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make this and post it. You mention the gun will not test fire without a round in it. That is not completely correct the gun has a safety measure were it will not fire without a magazine in place. You can work the action, test the safety and trigger with an empty magazine inserted.
First : thank you for your step by step. The plastic piece on back of spring has broken, actually shattered. I don’t know where to buy a new one, as I’m not sure what to call it. Or could I make one with specific measurements?
Ballistol is great! And I really don't see an issue, nor have I ever had an issue with taking this gun apart. Still shoots laser straight with no issues!
A good lube is amsoil harley oil.. get a light viscosity..think about it.. it protects metal on metal cycling at a minimum of 15 times per second up to 50 times per second or more for hours..
I realize it has been a few years since this video, but I must say you have shown the real firearm ....I have since purchased one, and I would only add one thing....this firearm operates perfectly with Mimi-mags.....it loves them as do I....but Stingers...nope...the casing ang firearm is not a harmonious combo......know your firearm and it's preferred ammo.......beautiful unit......thanx for the training.
I'm an old guy. Sometimes I watch these videos just to see what kinda crap youngsters believe and practice with their firearms. My Buckmark is one of the firsts and it still functions as flawlessly (with good ammo) as when I first bought it...probably around 1987. I have to compliment you, Jeff. Your basic knowledge and principles of firearms and their maintenance seems solid. However, I would submit that your "pull through" method from the muzzle still requires you to put a bare rod through the muzzle. If not done carefully, even a little accidental ding can occur. With the breech completely open as the barrel is removed, there is no reason not to enter the bore from the breech with whatever cleaning device you desire. So here's this "old man's" rule of thumb. Never enter the bore from the muzzle! I will say it again for those who just thought "What about revolvers and lever actions!?" NEVER ENTER THE BORE FROM THE MUZZLE!! For all those who are still showing those ??? in little white clouds above their craniums, this is a good time to look into and invest in "Bore Snakes". Good video, man. Thanks.
Thank you for your advice! If you watch any of my other videos, I actually encourage bore snakes. BUT I like to make videos that anyone can watch and anyone can preform. Where I'm from, buy a gun, get a cleaning kit. That's why I showed it this way but I absolutely agree with you. Thank you very much for watching and your support. People don't know how much that means to me! From - Some Crappy Youngster ;)
I'm sorry to hear this :( This isn't the first time I heard that there were issues with this gun. Fortunately, I've never had a problem and I have thousands of rounds through the lifetime of this gun. I hope you get yours back soon!!
Nice video, but if you ask a few gunsmiths they will tell you only the BRUSH should go past the barrel crown, not the rod. Some rods are brass, some aluminum, some even steel. You don't want those rubbing the fine precision finshed crown of the barrel which is the last stabilization the bullet gets as it leaves the barrel. Check it out on some gunsmith videos. :)
In my experience, with hundreds of firearms and as a military trained individual, this is not a problem. Others will also say to never take the Buck Mark apart but here we are! To each their own I suppose Froggy. Thank you for the support
Great vid but how can you put that dirty patch back on and run it through the barrel a second time? Why obsess about only cleaning from the chamber to the muzzle if you are just going to turn around and put all the dirt you removed on the first pass right back in the barrel?
When you shower, after you use the washcloth on your arms, do you get a new one for your chest? The dirt isn't going to fall off of the cloth. The oil/spray you put into the barrel or on the cloth is going to make everything stick to it. There is no issue. Don't stress about it! Waste of cloth if you throw it away after every time you see dirt on it.
Thanks for the video, Very helpful. I followed your video to clean mine. I have a question that I have searched web but didn't find answer for. My Browning is new, just shot once in the range. It happened twice before I took it to the range that the slide would lock and wouldn't open after dry fire. (I know it's not good to dry fire, so not going to do that again) I bought dummy bullet and it also got locked after firing the trigger. The strange thing is I left it over night and was able to slide it back the next day. I'm just puzzled why and couldn't find an answer. Would you know what the reason might be? Thanks!
I will try to replicate it and see what I can find ... are you sure the safety didn't get clicked on when it didn't fire? Or that it got jammed up on the mag? Those are my first two thoughts
Thanks for replying. I’m pretty sure the safety was not clicked on. Not sure if it was the mag … when it was locked, I couldn’t release the mag. But after I left it as is overnight, next day I was able to pull back the slide, and was able to release the mag as well.
About your comment of self defense, If the person is not physically strong, can't handle big caliber, should consider a 22. If the person can't control the gun, it might not hit a target. With a 22, minimum recoil, staying and tracking the target have better chance to destroy the target. I don't think there's many people that would stand in front of a person with a 22 pistol and not run. thanks for making the video.
If thats the case, buy a AR15 Pistol, hold it with 2 arms for strength and way better aim capabilities...I always need excuses to buy more guns anyway ;)
Like your cleaning video , a little over kill dragging the brush on a one way trip through the barrel .... lol !! .... copper verses steel , steel always wins 🏆 .... 😅🤣
Great video. We have one of these and took it to the range recently. Brand new. It wasn’t feeding the next round when we fired it. I think it might not have enough lubrication. Something else I could be missing?
So it might be the oil on the weapon, but most times it's your strong hand (the hand pulling the trigger) being too weak. If you let your wrist move at all on your strong hand, then you're absorbing the recoil and the slide won't come back all the way. Keep that hand strong and try not to flinch when you pull the trigger so the force from the round can properly put the slide back and rechamber the next round. I hope that helps! Let me know how it goes!
Although a solid cleaning and oiling can work wonders. First thing i do whenever I buy a new gun is take it apart, scrub all the factory oil off, and oil it myself.
Check the screws that hold ur top sights on. If they become loose itll cause the slide to become slightly misaligned which will result in failure to feed as well as jamming issues
Well, as I did in the video, take it apart and clean it. Everyone has an opinion, but I feel if it's done correctly, take it apart and clean it. If you do it to specs and follow my instruction you won't have a problem. If you don't feel comfortable, you can easily clean/oil the gun without doing a full breakdown. Just rack the slide, run a brush and oil, and you're good to go. At the end of the day, any cleaning is better than no cleaning. Happy shooting, and please let me know if you need anything else!
What ammo do you use .my gun would jam and key hole on target but the more I have shot it the better it has gotten. Seams to not like the higher power ammo
Hey Jay!! I've used high velocity as well as sub sonic (700 fps) rounds (CCI brand) and there is no difference for me! I have noticed some Key hole on target, but its very rare. I couldn't even say which ammo would cause that. I feel that if the bullet isn't seated correctly from factory it can cause that, but I'm not too familiar with that ... I just recently made a video on the Keltec CP33 and that gun likes high velocity so you might be onto something there!! Happy shooting, my friend! and thank you for the support.
I just cleaned a Buckmark for someone that has a Picatenney rail and thought I needed a 2 foot cheater pipe th break lose those lock washers!!! Ridiculous---I left them out and used some blue locktite and 18 inch lbs torque...,
You said you've only taken it down 4 times in it's entire life, wow. I have a Walther P22 and take it down every time after I shoot. I'm picking up the buckmark camper next Saturday. Is it your recommendation not to field strip every time after shooting?
Well that's to each their own. I take my 9mm apart every time I shoot. Same with my ARs. With a .22, I don't really see the need. I mean, you saw the dirt that was on the gun. When I took it apart, and it truly was minimal. The amount of "dirt" and carbon build up from a small .22 cartridge is minimal so I don't see the point in taking it apart so frequently. Just my opinion! I also believe in always having a clean gun so you really can't go wrong!! I feel with those two Allen bolts, if you took it apart after every shooting you risk them stripping out. So the risk is higher than the reward for me. No reason you can't lock the slide back, clean the barrel and the internals as best you can, and call it a day! Thanks for the support my friend
@@paulmarion7578 yeah well, call me a gunsmith then lol. There is nothing a gunsmith can do, that you can't do with a little research and taking your time. Taking apart this .22 is no different
I clean mine once a year or every 1000 shots of competition season. It is black powder on .22LR routine, other kind of cartridges need more cleaning. Thanks for the video master. Suscribed.
Hi Jeff; I just cleaned my buckmark yesterday for the 1st time after 500+/- rounds(as recommended by the dealer) using your tutorial..worked great except mine did not have the little lock washer on the end by the plastic rectangular buffer. It went together well and cycles like new!
@@jeffofalltrades8489 I was on the fence but you pushed me over. Just got back from the gun store. Picking it up Sunday :) ... like I need another gun... currently 18. Around 150-ish over my lifetime. Thanks Again.
My buckmark went from reliable (1 or 2 fails/1,300 rounds) to 1 fail/50 or 150 rounds while using the exact same ammo. I've cleaned it the way the manual says(without a break-down). Is it time for a full break-down cleaning? Manual says not to break-down this far, why not clean the way manual says? Any problems after? Thanks in advance.
No problems after at all. Still fires like a dream I'm not sure why the drop down in efficiently with yours? A full cleaning like described in the video can't hurt! Just use the right tools, take your time. And you'll do fine. You can't go wrong with MORE cleaning.
This video is extremely helpful. There are so many conflicting opinions regarding the level of stripping down and cleaning dos and don’ts about this model that I was unsure what to do. This walkthrough is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
That's what I'm here for!
You did an excellent job of verbally and visually explaining and showing us how to disassemble, clean and reassemble your Buckmark in an uncomplicated fashion. Now I know what to expect when I take mine apart for a good cleaning and inspection. Thanks so much.🙂👍
Yours,
Doug
Glad I could help you, Doug! Thank you for the kind words. Be safe!
Jeff,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for creating the video on stripping and cleaning a Browning Buck Mark 22LR. Your video was incredibly helpful and informative, and it gave me the confidence to maintain my firearm on my own.
Before watching your video, I was hesitant to strip and clean my Browning Buck Mark 22LR on my own. However, your clear and concise instructions made the process easy to understand and follow. Your attention to detail and thorough explanations made it clear that you have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the subject matter.
I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this video. Your work has made a real difference in my ability to responsibly maintain my firearm. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the world.
Again, thank you for all that you do, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
I have subscribed to your chanel
The fact that you took time out of your busy day to leave a comment like this means the world to me. I don't do this for money, youtube won't pay me, and I don't do it for views or subscribers. I do it to help people and for situations like this one. Thank you so much for your support, and happy shooting!!!
Thank you for taking the time to create this video.I’m going to clean mine now.
I sm glad you made the video. Since the manual made it sound like you should not strip it down I thought maybe a part would spring out and you may not get it back together! Now I know it is not a problem to st least strip it as you did. I have a red dot sight but that will just come off with the rail. Thanks for showing this.👍
Perfect timing for my Buck Mark Bullseye Std 7 1/4 barrel. For a thorough cleaning, the Browning owner manual says to only take it to a gunsmith annually, and not to clean it myself. Just spoke to one of the range managers about cleaning, and he said I don't need to take it completely apart, and he'll give me a demo cleaning next spring so I can do it myself. This video provided everything I need to know, including some great comments. Thank you Jeff, and the comments contributors! Inherited the gun in March 2022, and it only jammed twice. Using CCI LR 40 gr/std, and I do a basic cleaning after each use.
You don't have to remove the barrel either, easy to clean still mounted to frame,you only need to take the slide off for a proper clean.
Doing this today. I wanted to do a clean, and also try to find a cause for feeding issues. I did find that the screw holding the barrel on was NOT completely tight AND the screw holding the feed ramp was almost ready to break. I got lucky when I took it out, didn't know the head was almost twisted off probably by previous owner, went to reinstall. That's when the head came off. I was able to get the screw out with the help of a slight twist with pliers. Got screws from hardware store. Going to test my work later today or tomorrow. Thank You for the nice precise instructions.
Great job! You are clear, to the point, and appreciate the care to ensure that the camera is in focus..
I was cleaning my buckmark when the spring came flying off the rod. Took me an hour to find the very small c clamp that holds it on. No one seems to mention the small c clamp.
No one mentions it because it's not supposed to come off lol tons can happen with a gun that could cause issues. No way to go through everything.
Just lost mine today. Now I have to wait for delivery from Numrich.
@@ironhorse127 same thing happened to me the little c shaped clip popped of and I spent 30 minutes looking for it. Finally took a big magnet and swept it around the area and on the floor in the area until it stuck to the magnet. I think the official name for that clip should be the “damnit” clip. When it pops off the first thing you say is “damnit”.
@@jeffofalltrades8489 If you take it off like you show it, there’s a good chance the c-clamp will fly off. If you pull the slide back a little you can easily hold on to the rod and pull it out without risking the c-clamp flying off. That’s an important part of taking the recoil spring out.
Thank you for your insight, I took my buck Mark apart for the first time after about 500 rounds it was nasty inside, but while removing the firing pin/ recoil spring assembly the spring flew across the room, luckily I could track the sound it made as it bounced around made it easy to find but the very small C ring that kept the spring in place on the firing pin was nowhere to be found, I did get lucky the C ring was stuck to the plastic buffer block and I couldn't see with all the carbon build-up. So happy ending
I always locktight those top strap screws,I have a camper,looks like same barrel,these guns are capable of half inch rested groups at 25 yds.Finding the cartridge they like best is the challenge.
I do agree! But she can hit a flee off a knats ass once you get her good to go!
Very clear and precise on takedown , cleaning and reassembly. On my way to pick up my new Buckmark now.
Awesome!!! Enjoy!
I’ve owned a Browning Challenger III since purchasing new in 1984. It’s the predecessor to the Buckmark. The only difference I know of is the mag release being moved from the bottom of the mag well to aft of the trigger. It is one of my most treasured firearms. No trip to the range is complete without it coming along.
Always a joy to shoot and affordable too! I agree, it is one of my favorite plinking guns. Thank you for the support!
Thanks for sharing your video on the Buckmark .22 as I just bought one here in Ireland a Buckmark Medallion. Your video explains exactly the step by step striping of the gun, and I really loved the way you laid each section out on the white sheet, all in a certain order. A big thank you from Ireland.
I appreciate your support! Thank you!!
Great video! Very clear visuals and commentary. Advice in Australia is not easy to come by because handguns are rare, and no one else at the range owns a Browning. So this was most helpful. My gun was so 'bound up' when I bought it new that the slide wouldn't even return when I released it. It kept getting stuck halfway. I'm looking forward to trying it out again now that it's had a decent clean. Thank you.
A clean gun is a happy gun!!! Happy shooting my friend
I have the Buckmark Hunter with the longer barrel and I clean and lube my gun exactly as you have demonstrated, except for the barrel. I was always taught to go from the breech end and I feel uncomfortable putting the brass end down the front without some protection for the rifling, but that's just me. I get that the brass is way softer than the steel barrel so your method is ok. I was glad to see you use minimal oil, and wiping the surface. Too many shooters overdue the lube. Very well done disassembly, exclamations and reassembly. A+ bud. On the rear screw I use a t handle and give it slightly more torque to prevent the slide from loosening up after 50 rounds.
Very clear and the information was clear and the visual coverage was great. I was hesitate to even attempt however your information was very clear and I feel very confident to be able to do .
I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for the support!
Please be advised that Browning does NOT recommend disassembling the Buck Mark by removing any screws. That is why this disassembly procedure is NOT covered
in the owners manual. I confirmed this with the Browning tec-rep via telephone conversation. Also, be advised that dry-firing the Buck Mark without a snap cap or spent shell casing WILL DAMAGE the firing pin. This is stated TWICE in the owners manual. I recently purchased a new Buck Mark Camper. My contention is If the hammer is cocked and the trigger pulled, causing the hammer to fall (dry fire), it is EXTREEMLY DIFFICULT to retract (cock) the slide!! Strange, but I have never seen this Buck Mark quirk discussed anywhere? Otherwise, I really like my Buck Mark, great fun to shoot. I have 500+ rounds through mine of High Velocity ammo. (Aquila, Super Vel, 1280 fps, 38 gr, Hollow pt, cu-pl), with no problems. I enjoyed watching your excellent video.
damn… my buck mark keeps jamming :/
Excellent video Jeff! I recently had some issues with FTE with my buck mark. I did the full tear down and the problems continued. I ended up replacing the springs on the magazines, ($2.00 each) and the problem was resolved. Very simple process that you might want to include in a future video.
Great idea! I'm glad you got it fixed!
A mag spring change fixed a FTE? Interesting. I would've thought the extractor/extractor spring would've been the culprit.
Thanks Jeff. Excellent and easy to follow. Mine is now shiny, properly lubed and ready to go.
Good video except when you said a 22lr won't kill anyone. Completely false information, they are very deadly. Not as much as larger calibers but they are efficient. There are a lot of murders from 22s that illustrate it's deadliness.
Very true. I have seen a .22 round go through a 2x4 stud at 100 yds.
He didn't say the 22 doesn't kill , he said others have said it doesn't kill , but he knows it can, but he said everyone is entitled to their opinion.
I heard a story where a guys friend shot himself in the temple with a 22.LR pistol. He had enough time to regret it, sending texts to his family & friends about what he did, then he had enough time to put the gun back under his mattress & wrap himself up in his blankets crying & bleeding til he either died from blood loss or shock. they cleaned him up that very night an hour or so after they got the texts…
Great job Jeff! Thank you for making my next cleaning session as painless as possible. I really appreciate you man. Happy shooting!
Thank you for the support!!
Very helpful Jeff, Thanks for all the info, Clear and to the point.
Nice job Jeff. You made it simple for my first time tear down. Very informative. Thank you!
nice vid . i really like your angle on personal speaking. great teacher. Thankyou
Hey I really appreciate that! Thank you very much!
Good video. I've owned three different Buck Marks over the years with over 20,000 rounds total.
Only had an issue with one of them. They are extremely reliable when kept relatively clean.
If a Buck Mark has any "light strike" issues, it is very easy to remove the firing pin from the plastic assembly and clean it or replace it if damaged. Buck Marks are relatively easy to field strip as you demonstrated in your video. Thanks.
I appreciate the support! Thank you and enjoy shooting!
thnx for the video..i have owned my buckmark since 1989..fun gun..never clean..too intimidating! not anymore!
the "plastic thingy" is the buffer...the "back of the barrel" would be the breach/chamber..i learned a lot when i ordered the parts to update my buckmark to "post 2001", and added a threaded barrel.
was Always a good shooter...now its a quiet shooter too!!
Thanks for the info!!! It's an amazing machine and I'm glad you can get her back to 100%!
Good video! Very informative for new Buckmark owners. I love mine! Going to add a red dot this year. Likely the Buckmark red dot.
Great choice! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks this is most helpful
I do have one these pistols for about 15 years and only did superficial cleaning. I am sure it needs a proper cleaning. Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed! Let me know how it turns out!
Great tutorial Jeff..! Very thorough & informative...I recently picked up the UDX model & enjoy the craftmanship of this excellent pistol.!
Thanks again for your presentation..👍
Thanks. My Buck Mark has flathead screws instead of the Allens, and your video was very helpful.
Thanks for the support! I'm glad I could help
Awesome. Thank you very much for this clear and concise approach. I'm considering buying a Buck Mark Contour and glad to have come across this video. A subscriber now, no doubt.
I'm quite eager to know how the gun held up -and for how long- before needing another cleaning session. Should you still plan on doing the cleaning with the bore snake, I'd be glad to learn from that too.
Good video. I’ve seen many videos on gun cleaning and this is definitely one of the best. It also helps when you have the same gun, then you can relate. Well done.
Forgot to mention - I really like your camera work. I was able to clearly see everything that you were doing without your hands getting in the way. Again, we’ll done.
Thank you very much for the support!
My goodness thats some smoky ammunition. Excellent video, very informative. I have my first Buck Mark on the way to my FFL. (The new Tungsten one) Its going to be a host for the Sig SRD22x so cleaning it is going to be a full time job
Thanks for the support man! Glad you enjoyed the video
Excellent video. Really helpful. Now, off to clean my new Buckmark. Thanks👍🏼👍🏼
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I just got mine and this made my evening possible. I appreciate you.
People underestimate the power of a .22, it would make a fine self defense gun. The bullet is small/ light enough that when it enters the body it doesn't just go straight in. It bounces off organs, bones, and vital parts that can cause more damage. I think there is nothing wrong with having a .22 as a self defense. Now, going into combat? Haha, ya that's a different story. But you are right....to each his own!! Great review!!
Thank you for the support! I think a .22 is fine for self defense and I truly hate when people say certain rounds don't have "stopping power". I do truly agree with you 100%, but to please 50% of viewers, you also have to upset the other 50%. Lol I can never win 🤣
@@jeffofalltrades8489 yes I agree 100%. Seems It doesn't matter persons own opinion these days. You can buy a red Chevy and someone else would look at that same truck and say, "i would have bought a blue Chevy instead". To each his own as stated prior. Haha
Excellent video and instruction on cleaning the Buck Mark.
@@RonaldDomanico-h5g thank you for the support!
FYI It will shoot w/o a round chambered, just has to have the magazine in.
Thanks for the video, great work!
If you rack the slide with an empty magazine inside the gun, the trigger will activate.
Terrific video, very clear explanations of cleaning procedures. No matter which firearm you own, you will benefit from viewing this. Many thanks! I was interested in the Buck Mark but read online that there were problems with misfiring and jamming. Anyone experiencing that?
Thank you for the support! Personally, I've never had an issue with jamming or misfires and I've had this gun for many many years. Thousands of rounds through it. With any gun, there will be unexpected jams but they are far and few between. This of course is just my experience with this weapon.
On a cold day w/ waxy ammo the buckmark is a jam magnet, any other time or ammo combo and it's golden.
I just used this video as a guide for my first barrel removal / cleaning in 1000 rounds. I have had 3 miss fires. All in the breech. There is no other way to get to the dirtiest parts without removing the slide and barrel. Thanks for the guidance.
Thanks for the video , my Buckmark owners Manual doesn’t mention any of that , just mentions cleaning the barrel and the breech face . Doesn’t explain or offer any diagrams on how to disassemble.
That's what I'm here for!!! Happy to help my friend
Great video. When I took mine apart the corner of that plastic recoil spring holder was broken. Dose it have a name or parts #? Thank you for your time and keep it up.
I have a '67 Nomad which comes apart basically the same way. My favorite pistol and my daughter loves it too. Trying to get her into a Buck Mark
Great video, clear, concise and to the point!
@@joeyrubel5513 i appreciate the support! Thank you!!
Hmm, i did not know or have seen pulling through. The uni Hoppes kit says to push and I ended up just buying a bore snake for .223 which i use on the Buckmark and 10/22. Alot easier. Thanks for the video.
Great video 👍, thanks for sharing. I will be doing my Buckmark soon
This was my first gun but I got it when my great grandpa passed and it works good and I got 1000 rounds for the pistol
Jeff, in shooting the Buck Mark do you recommend a thorough cleaning after every time you go to the range or is there a number of rounds fired that you need to do a thorough cleaning?
Good informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make this and post it. You mention the gun will not test fire without a round in it. That is not completely correct the gun has a safety measure were it will not fire without a magazine in place. You can work the action, test the safety and trigger with an empty magazine inserted.
Great info! You are correct and thanks for sharing@
First : thank you for your step by step. The plastic piece on back of spring has broken, actually shattered.
I don’t know where to buy a new one, as I’m not sure what to call it. Or could I make one with specific measurements?
Well done , I would have figured it out however now it will be a breeze .
Thank you very kindly Jeff!
Any time my friend! Thank you for the support!
Thank you! I don't see any problems with field stripping this gun. I do need to use less oil, and look for some ballistol.
Ballistol is great! And I really don't see an issue, nor have I ever had an issue with taking this gun apart. Still shoots laser straight with no issues!
A good lube is amsoil harley oil.. get a light viscosity..think about it.. it protects metal on metal cycling at a minimum of 15 times per second up to 50 times per second or more for hours..
If you have the out of the action why does it matter which end you clean from
Thanks for putting this together. Great vid.
I realize it has been a few years since this video, but I must say you have shown the real firearm ....I have since purchased one, and I would only add one thing....this firearm operates perfectly with Mimi-mags.....it loves them as do I....but Stingers...nope...the casing ang firearm is not a harmonious combo......know your firearm and it's preferred ammo.......beautiful unit......thanx for the training.
Thanks from France 🇫🇷😉
Thank you ! Clear simple and precise, very usefull !
Thank you for the support!
Excellent video!! I love my Buckmark!! Thanks!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to have mine cleaned.
Thank you for the support my friend!
@@jeffofalltrades8489 hi man, Mine is Cotour 5.5 inch. Did you know where I can get a optic front sight for it? Thank you.
Excellent video.
Thank you my friend!
I'm an old guy. Sometimes I watch these videos just to see what kinda crap youngsters believe and practice with their firearms. My Buckmark is one of the firsts and it still functions as flawlessly (with good ammo) as when I first bought it...probably around 1987. I have to compliment you, Jeff. Your basic knowledge and principles of firearms and their maintenance seems solid. However, I would submit that your "pull through" method from the muzzle still requires you to put a bare rod through the muzzle. If not done carefully, even a little accidental ding can occur. With the breech completely open as the barrel is removed, there is no reason not to enter the bore from the breech with whatever cleaning device you desire. So here's this "old man's" rule of thumb. Never enter the bore from the muzzle! I will say it again for those who just thought "What about revolvers and lever actions!?" NEVER ENTER THE BORE FROM THE MUZZLE!! For all those who are still showing those ??? in little white clouds above their craniums, this is a good time to look into and invest in "Bore Snakes". Good video, man. Thanks.
Thank you for your advice! If you watch any of my other videos, I actually encourage bore snakes. BUT I like to make videos that anyone can watch and anyone can preform. Where I'm from, buy a gun, get a cleaning kit. That's why I showed it this way but I absolutely agree with you. Thank you very much for watching and your support. People don't know how much that means to me!
From - Some Crappy Youngster ;)
I had to send my buckmark back to manufacture for service due to cycling issues and magazine release issues
I'm sorry to hear this :( This isn't the first time I heard that there were issues with this gun. Fortunately, I've never had a problem and I have thousands of rounds through the lifetime of this gun. I hope you get yours back soon!!
Nice video, but if you ask a few gunsmiths they will tell you only the BRUSH should go past the barrel crown, not the rod. Some rods are brass, some aluminum, some even steel. You don't want those rubbing the fine precision finshed crown of the barrel which is the last stabilization the bullet gets as it leaves the barrel. Check it out on some gunsmith videos. :)
Right…you sure wouldn’t want that brass rod damaging the hardened steel barrel. 🙄
In my experience, with hundreds of firearms and as a military trained individual, this is not a problem. Others will also say to never take the Buck Mark apart but here we are! To each their own I suppose Froggy. Thank you for the support
Awesome walk through mate,very helpful👍
Thank you for the support!
Hello again - Jeff do you have to "zero" the sights after such a cleaning?
Thank you for this very nice video.
You're welcome! Thank you very much for the support!
Great vid but how can you put that dirty patch back on and run it through the barrel a second time? Why obsess about only cleaning from the chamber to the muzzle if you are just going to turn around and put all the dirt you removed on the first pass right back in the barrel?
When you shower, after you use the washcloth on your arms, do you get a new one for your chest?
The dirt isn't going to fall off of the cloth. The oil/spray you put into the barrel or on the cloth is going to make everything stick to it. There is no issue. Don't stress about it! Waste of cloth if you throw it away after every time you see dirt on it.
Good video, just what i needed to clean mine. Kudos and ik subscribe!
Great thank you for the support!
Just bought the buckmark, great video
Thank you for the support!
Thank you, just what I needed.
@@71Chris I'm very glad!
Thanks for the video, Very helpful. I followed your video to clean mine.
I have a question that I have searched web but didn't find answer for. My Browning is new, just shot once in the range. It happened twice before I took it to the range that the slide would lock and wouldn't open after dry fire. (I know it's not good to dry fire, so not going to do that again) I bought dummy bullet and it also got locked after firing the trigger. The strange thing is I left it over night and was able to slide it back the next day. I'm just puzzled why and couldn't find an answer. Would you know what the reason might be?
Thanks!
I will try to replicate it and see what I can find ... are you sure the safety didn't get clicked on when it didn't fire? Or that it got jammed up on the mag? Those are my first two thoughts
Thanks for replying. I’m pretty sure the safety was not clicked on. Not sure if it was the mag … when it was locked, I couldn’t release the mag. But after I left it as is overnight, next day I was able to pull back the slide, and was able to release the mag as well.
Excellent job! Top rate! Thanks!
@@combatvet1969 great! Thank for the support!
How to clean rust from outside barrell of browning 22 pistol .jept in hoster & safe .asking aldo why so much rust
great gun, great tutorial video. . .thank you.
Thank you for the kind words!
Well, this was a very informative great video. thanks, Canada
I appreciate your feedback and support!
About your comment of self defense, If the person is not physically strong, can't handle big caliber, should consider a 22. If the person can't control the gun, it might not hit a target. With a 22, minimum recoil, staying and tracking the target have better chance to destroy the target. I don't think there's many people that would stand in front of a person with a 22 pistol and not run. thanks for making the video.
If thats the case, buy a AR15 Pistol, hold it with 2 arms for strength and way better aim capabilities...I always need excuses to buy more guns anyway ;)
Thanks for sharing. Good job!
Like your cleaning video , a little over kill dragging the brush on a one way trip through the barrel .... lol !! .... copper verses steel , steel always wins 🏆 .... 😅🤣
Hey when you're beaten mentally for a year to do it this way, you don't dare challenge it lol
Excellent. Very helpful-thanks.
Thank you for the support!
Great video. We have one of these and took it to the range recently. Brand new. It wasn’t feeding the next round when we fired it. I think it might not have enough lubrication. Something else I could be missing?
So it might be the oil on the weapon, but most times it's your strong hand (the hand pulling the trigger) being too weak. If you let your wrist move at all on your strong hand, then you're absorbing the recoil and the slide won't come back all the way. Keep that hand strong and try not to flinch when you pull the trigger so the force from the round can properly put the slide back and rechamber the next round. I hope that helps! Let me know how it goes!
Although a solid cleaning and oiling can work wonders. First thing i do whenever I buy a new gun is take it apart, scrub all the factory oil off, and oil it myself.
Check the screws that hold ur top sights on. If they become loose itll cause the slide to become slightly misaligned which will result in failure to feed as well as jamming issues
It actually turned out to be the ammo we were using! Thanks everyone for the replies
Thanks! Great! video... No guess work after viewing this. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE btw
Thanks very much for your support!
Browning states in their instruction manual twice in bold print to not take apart the gun . Your thoughts ?
Well, as I did in the video, take it apart and clean it. Everyone has an opinion, but I feel if it's done correctly, take it apart and clean it. If you do it to specs and follow my instruction you won't have a problem.
If you don't feel comfortable, you can easily clean/oil the gun without doing a full breakdown. Just rack the slide, run a brush and oil, and you're good to go. At the end of the day, any cleaning is better than no cleaning.
Happy shooting, and please let me know if you need anything else!
@@jeffofalltrades8489 Thanks for the advice. I didn't see any major issues and how you did it looked easy.
there is a small u sharped piece on the end of the spring it looks like you threw it away?? If you read this please comment.
Thanks for this - was really helpful
I'm glad I could help! Happy shooting!
What ammo do you use .my gun would jam and key hole on target but the more I have shot it the better it has gotten. Seams to not like the higher power ammo
Hey Jay!!
I've used high velocity as well as sub sonic (700 fps) rounds (CCI brand) and there is no difference for me! I have noticed some Key hole on target, but its very rare. I couldn't even say which ammo would cause that. I feel that if the bullet isn't seated correctly from factory it can cause that, but I'm not too familiar with that ...
I just recently made a video on the Keltec CP33 and that gun likes high velocity so you might be onto something there!!
Happy shooting, my friend! and thank you for the support.
I just cleaned a Buckmark for someone that has a Picatenney rail and thought I needed a 2 foot cheater pipe th break lose those lock washers!!! Ridiculous---I left them out and used some blue locktite and 18 inch lbs torque...,
You said you've only taken it down 4 times in it's entire life, wow. I have a Walther P22 and take it down every time after I shoot. I'm picking up the buckmark camper next Saturday. Is it your recommendation not to field strip every time after shooting?
Well that's to each their own. I take my 9mm apart every time I shoot. Same with my ARs. With a .22, I don't really see the need. I mean, you saw the dirt that was on the gun. When I took it apart, and it truly was minimal. The amount of "dirt" and carbon build up from a small .22 cartridge is minimal so I don't see the point in taking it apart so frequently. Just my opinion! I also believe in always having a clean gun so you really can't go wrong!!
I feel with those two Allen bolts, if you took it apart after every shooting you risk them stripping out. So the risk is higher than the reward for me. No reason you can't lock the slide back, clean the barrel and the internals as best you can, and call it a day!
Thanks for the support my friend
The Browning Manuel sase don’t take it completely apart they say bring it to a gunsmith .
Browning also won’t tell what the torque should be on the three Allen screws . So be carful don’t over titan them .
@@paulmarion7578 yeah well, call me a gunsmith then lol. There is nothing a gunsmith can do, that you can't do with a little research and taking your time. Taking apart this .22 is no different
I clean mine once a year or every 1000 shots of competition season. It is black powder on .22LR routine, other kind of cartridges need more cleaning.
Thanks for the video master. Suscribed.
video bellissimo e molto utile....thank's a lot
I'm not sure what that means but I'll take it as a compliment! Lo
Buck Master? He called it a Buck Master! Ha!
@@22varminter yeah lol that's what my dad called it and it got stuck in my head making this video lol
Love my Browning and your video on taking it apart and cleaning was very helpful.
Thanks very much! Glad I could help
Thanks Jeff 😊
Of course! Glad it was a good video for you!
Hi Jeff; I just cleaned my buckmark yesterday for the 1st time after 500+/- rounds(as recommended by the dealer) using your tutorial..worked great except mine did not have the little lock washer on the end by the plastic rectangular buffer. It went together well and cycles like new!
Yes, wallmart. Sells that same kit.
great video!!
@@CookieThug thank you my friend!
Love my buckmark
Polish the feed ramp since the barrel is off
Excellent video!
I'm anal retentive about keeping all my firearms clean and it's good to see other people who take proper care of their guns as well.
I appreciate your support! A clean gun is a good gun. Anyone can do it, but no one does!
Great video. Thanks
You're welcome thank you for the support!
@@jeffofalltrades8489 I was on the fence but you pushed me over. Just got back from the gun store. Picking it up Sunday :) ... like I need another gun... currently 18. Around 150-ish over my lifetime. Thanks Again.
Is Thes a High Magnum 22 Cal, where can I Buy it the Real High Power Magnum 22 CAL Bullets ??
Excellent
My buckmark went from reliable (1 or 2 fails/1,300 rounds) to 1 fail/50 or 150 rounds while using the exact same ammo. I've cleaned it the way the manual says(without a break-down). Is it time for a full break-down cleaning? Manual says not to break-down this far, why not clean the way manual says? Any problems after?
Thanks in advance.
No problems after at all. Still fires like a dream I'm not sure why the drop down in efficiently with yours? A full cleaning like described in the video can't hurt! Just use the right tools, take your time. And you'll do fine. You can't go wrong with MORE cleaning.
Great vid. Thanks!!