Latest How-To

How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver

One of the most common questions we see is “how do I to build an AR-15 upper receiver?” To give you a step-by-step visual overview, we’ve put together this set of brief, easy-to-follow videos.

Todd Huey Launches Hog Hunting Podcast

Todd Huey has now launched a new Lone Star Boars Podcast on the subject of hog hunting…and it’s a well-produced, easy-to-digest and fascinating listen, even if you don’t have a hunt of your own planned any time soon.

How to Perform an AR-15 Trigger Job

With the right tools and some knowledge…performing a simple trigger job yourself is a cost-effective way to improve the function of your AR, and best of all it can be done for $30 or less.

How to Assemble an AR-15 Lower Receiver

There’s never a bad time to assemble an AR-15 lower. Assembling an AR-15 lower receiver from scratch is both rewarding and cost-effective. To help get you started, we’ve put together a step-by-step visual guide and parts list.

Competition AR-15 Basics with Josh Froelich

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.

AR-15 Basics with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics

ARBuildJunkie recently sat down with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to discuss AR-15 basics and share advice for those looking to build a no-nonsense defensive carbine. We talked AR-15 basics -the do’s and don’ts, projects Viking Tactics is working on, and what Kyle sees for the future of the AR-15 platform.

AR-15 Precision Long Range Shooting Basics

AR-15 Precision Long Range Shooting? We reached out to the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner. His book, is an Amazon #1 bestseller and widely considered the go-to document on the topic.

3-Gun Ready AR-15 Builds with Bruce Piatt

Where do we turn when our readers want to learn about 3-Gun Ready AR-15 Builds? All roads lead back to World Shooting Champion Bruce Piatt. Few have lived with the AR professionally for as long or as intensively as he has.

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