Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Every hunter should have a few essential tools on hand before hunting season arrives. In this Brownells Tech Tip, Caleb and Steve walk through the tools they recommend for maintaining hunting rifles and shotguns, whether you're making adjustments at home, at camp, or in the field.
From torque wrenches and screwdrivers to punches, choke tube wrenches, cleaning chemicals, and lubricants, these are the tools that can help keep your hunting firearm reliable, accurate, and ready for opening day. Along the way, they explain why proper torque matters, where grease should and shouldn't be used, and how a few quality tools can save time while preventing damage.
Whether you hunt with a bolt-action rifle, break-action rifle, shotgun, or modern sporting rifle, these tools belong in every hunter's bench or range bag.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Essential Hunting Gun Tools
00:37 Torque Wrenches for Scope Mounts
01:29 Action Screws and Proper Torque
01:37 Ratcheting Magna-Tip Screwdriver
02:14 Recoil Pad Screwdriver Bit
03:24 Magna-Tip Screwdriver Sets
03:55 Hammers and Punches
05:17 Choke Tube Wrenches
06:38 Gun Scrubber and Degreasers
07:21 Action Lube Plus and Grease
08:06 Lubricating Bolt-Action Rifles
08:37 Final Recommendations
Products Featured
• Brownells Magna-Tip Ratcheting Screwdriver
• Brownells Magna-Tip Screwdriver Set
• Brownells Recoil Pad Screwdriver Bit
• Brownells Brass/Nylon Gunsmith Hammer
• Starrett Punch Set
• Brownells Gun Scrubber
• Brownells Action Lube Plus
• Vortex Torque Wrench
• Brownells Torque Wrench
• Choke Tube Wrench
• Remington Speed Wrench
Having the right tools makes firearm maintenance easier while helping prevent stripped screws, damaged stocks, loose optics, and unnecessary wear. A small investment in quality tools can save both time and frustration throughout hunting season.
Have questions about any of the tools featured in this video? Leave a comment below or contact the Brownells Tech Line. We're always happy to help.
Every hunter should have a few essential tools on hand before hunting season arrives. In this Brownells Tech Tip, Caleb and Steve walk through the tools they recommend for maintaining hunting rifles and shotguns, whether you're making adjustments at home, at camp, or in the field.
From torque wrenches and screwdrivers to punches, choke tube wrenches, cleaning chemicals, and lubricants, these are the tools that can help keep your hunting firearm reliable, accurate, and ready for opening day. Along the way, they explain why proper torque matters, where grease should and shouldn't be used, and how a few quality tools can save time while preventing damage.
Whether you hunt with a bolt-action rifle, break-action rifle, shotgun, or modern sporting rifle, these tools belong in every hunter's bench or range bag.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Essential Hunting Gun Tools
00:37 Torque Wrenches for Scope Mounts
01:29 Action Screws and Proper Torque
01:37 Ratcheting Magna-Tip Screwdriver
02:14 Recoil Pad Screwdriver Bit
03:24 Magna-Tip Screwdriver Sets
03:55 Hammers and Punches
05:17 Choke Tube Wrenches
06:38 Gun Scrubber and Degreasers
07:21 Action Lube Plus and Grease
08:06 Lubricating Bolt-Action Rifles
08:37 Final Recommendations
Products Featured
• Brownells Magna-Tip Ratcheting Screwdriver
• Brownells Magna-Tip Screwdriver Set
• Brownells Recoil Pad Screwdriver Bit
• Brownells Brass/Nylon Gunsmith Hammer
• Starrett Punch Set
• Brownells Gun Scrubber
• Brownells Action Lube Plus
• Vortex Torque Wrench
• Brownells Torque Wrench
• Choke Tube Wrench
• Remington Speed Wrench
Having the right tools makes firearm maintenance easier while helping prevent stripped screws, damaged stocks, loose optics, and unnecessary wear. A small investment in quality tools can save both time and frustration throughout hunting season.
Have questions about any of the tools featured in this video? Leave a comment below or contact the Brownells Tech Line. We're always happy to help.
