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 professional precision shooter Jeremy Tye to learn more about what it takes to get into precision gas gun shooting and advice on rifles, ammo, and more. In this article, we talk about the mission-critical accessories you need to get started and the best way to get your foot in the door of the competition world.
We recently sat down with Chad Albrecht from School of the American Rifle to discuss his company’s growth, his sometimes misunderstood approach to gauging AR components, why quality control on AR-15 parts is an increasing concern, and what you should look for when you buy parts for your next build. Q: Chad, it’s been a … Read more
There’s a lot more to an AR-15 magazine than it just being a box with a spring. Author Duane Liptak of Magpul gives an overview of the factors involved in making a good, reliable magazine. Learn the how, and the why behind Magpul’s magazine design, and use the information to inform your decisions around magazine selection, whatever you choose to purchase.
If you’re a hunter, competitor or AR enthusiast wanting to build a quality, all around AR-15 build without bleeding your bank account completely dry, the Dirty Bird DB-15 Builder’s Set just might be what you’re looking for.
In the course of a recent interview with a highly respected AR manufacturer, the A5 Buffer System was mentioned as one of the “most legitimate upgrades” the AR has ever seen. Such praise led us to reach out to Nick Wantland, head of marketing and sales at VLTOR. We asked for an overview and why it might be worth considering for your next build.
William Larson of Semper Paratus Arms puts on perhaps the best two-day AR-15 Armorer Course available anywhere to civilians, law enforcement and miltary in the world today. He’s also someone we’ve long wanted to speak with to discuss the “do’s and don’ts” of building a truly reliable AR. We were fortunate enough to fianlly catch up with William Larson during a brief break in his tremendously busy schedule.
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.
For my shooting style, I am a still a huge fan of the Enhanced SOPMOD stock. A brief look around the industry tells me I’m not alone in my preference. To learn a bit more about the B5 Systems version of the SOPMOD stock, and the Bravo SOPMOD, we spoke with Mark Keller, Vice President at B5 Systems.
We sit down with champion 3-gunner Josh Froelich to discuss competition AR-15 basics, including build types, triggers, optics, handguards, and the maintenance schedule needed to keep the gun running and reliable.