What are the best AR-15 scopes and optic options on the market today? Our recent article about the top low powered variable optics was quite popular, however, we know that the top choices can be somewhat cost-prohibitive. As a follow-up, during a recent conversation with Steve “Yeti” Fisher of Sentinel Concepts, we asked his opinion on the topic.
In the third and final part of our conversation with Chris Bartocci of Small Arms Solutions, we talk about the how the AR platform is viewed internationally and what makes for a “combat ready” rifle.
With so many optics on the market and with so many users with strong opinions and varying levels of expertise, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and make an informed choice. We reached out to some optics experts to help us make a decision…
We recently reached out to Alex Hartmann at Ridgeline to talk about the basics of the SPR or Special Purpose Rifle…however we also wanted him to help us create a “hard-use AR-15 buyer’s guide.” Let’s say you’re building or buying a reliable carbine to attend multiple day training courses, or a rifle you might need to bet your life on in a home defense situation. What basic factors should you consider on that rifle?
VIDEO – If you’re new to building an AR, choosing a Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for your build can get a bit confusing with so many brands, options and variations of material and coating available. To assist, Jeremy Bedsaul of TacFix.com gives us a video overview of some of the different bolt carrier group choices for your AR-15.
When discussing high-quality, handguard choices for the AR-15, Geissele Super Modular Rails are something we hear mentioned often. To learn more, we sat down with Diego Muya and Nick Serena from Geissele.
Jeremy Bedsaul of TacFix.com gives us an overview of AR-15 buffers, and how to choose the right buffer your your next AR build.
ARBuildJunkie talks with Trey Knight of Knight’s Armament at SHOT Show 2019. We get an overview of new products for 2019…and we talk SR-25 and SR-15. Also, because he has access to pretty much every gun ever made (via the museum), I ask what he would choose if he could only have one.
We stopped by Aimpoint to get a good look at their new optic, the Aimpoint ACRO P-1. The Aimpoint ACRO P-1 features a 3.5 MOA dot size, powered off of a CR1225 3V Lithium battery. Battery life is 10,000 hours. Keith Weaver from Aimpoint gave us the overview…
Better and cheaper than the competition? Is the N-Vision HALO-LR the new king of the thermal world? To learn more about this highly anticipated optic, we spoke with Todd Huey of Lone Star Boars.