In an attempt to learn more about what is an acceptable level of accuracy from our ARs, we recently sat down with Ian Tashima, who is a well-regarded expert on the topic. In part one of a two-part discussion, we talk about accuracy versus precision, optic selection, and realistic expectations for our rifles.
V Seven Weapons Systems is building high-quality, extremely lightweight ARs using a variety of uncommon materials including titanium, magnesium and lithium aluminum. In recent months we’ve heard a lot of good things about these rifles, so to learn more we reached to V Seven Weapons Systems owner and founder, Joel Allen.
ARBuildJunkie recently spoke with Jared Reston of Reston Group about the AR-15’s vital role in law enforcement and just how critical it is for LEOs to seek out their own training beyond what they receive at the academy. We also discuss the true meaning of “proper mindset” and the actual real-world usefulness of competition shooting.
We expand beyond the basics to learn some more advanced tips for precision shooting, and what it takes to take your shooting to the next level. We discuss the importance of being able to factor for wind, proper shooting position, and how to best support your rifle while shooting, the correct way to use a tripod, and more.
While brass ejection CAN indicate something is wrong, it isn’t the end-all-be-all metric of determining an issue that people make it out to be. There are simply too many variables that can contribute to the ejection pattern for it to be a reason to trade out parts.
We recently sat down with Jay from PEW Science to discuss his attempt to push the suppressor industry forward, and what we should consider before purchasing a suppressor for our AR.
While factors like craftsmanship, quality, and the like are critical, most people seem to neglect the reasoning behind their build choices. When building an AR-15, there are many variables to consider, and your choices must be informed by the results you tend to achieve. Once you start to focus on the “why” during your decision making process, a much clearer and informed picture will present itself.
John Hatcher of Sun and Shadow gives an overview of the new Ridgeline RD15 LPR. We got our first quick look at the rifle tucked away at the Badger Ordnance booth at SHOT 2024, but this is the first time we’ve seen anyone go hands-on with the rifle. The rifle stands out due to its unique … Read more
Becoming better at competitive shooting isn’t just about having the latest, greatest gear. It also involves preparation, practice, good organization, and the proper mindset. To learn more about how we can boost our shooting skills, we sat down with John Hatcher of Sun and Shadow and discussed his company, lessons he’s learned about competitive shooting, and any advice he could share.
We recently sat down with David Rybacki of VKTR Industries to get an in-person look at the VK-1P pistol variant. The orginal VK-1 made a huge splash at TriggrCon 2023, winning the Triggrcon 2023 Golden Trigger award for the most innovative long gun. In case you missed it, check out our recent article with David about … Read more