Top Shot Winner Dustin Ellermann – SHOT Show 2019
ARBuildJunkie talks to Top Shot Season 3 winner Dustin Ellermann about his preferred AR-15 setup, hunting with 300 Blackout, and his SHOT Show 2019 highlights.
Latest Interviews
Taran Butler – SHOT Show 2019 Video Interview
We just ran into Taran Butler of Taran Tactical Innovations on the floor of SHOT Show 2019 and he was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us to answer some questions. We talked about what to look for in an AR, how to separate gimmicks from the real deal, how to get into competition shooting and more.
Chris Costa of Costa Ludus on ARs and Mindset
In part two of our conversation with Chris Costa, we talk about his training philosophy at Costa Ludus and how to set up an AR properly. More importantly, Chris discusses the importance of the combat mindset and the big picture he feels many of us may not be seeing.
Chris Costa Reflects on “The Art of the Tactical Carbine”
In part one of our two part interview with Chris Costa, we talk with Chris about his early days at Magpul Dynamics and his role in the very influential video, The Art of the Tactical Carbine. With Magpul celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, we think it’s a fitting time to look back at the tremendous influence of that video, and also discuss with Chris how the training concepts shared in that video change over time.
Viking Tactics Training Videos Released Online
We recently sat down with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to discuss the very recent digital release of his well-respected VTAC training videos over at Gun University…
Hodge Defense – An Overview with Jim Hodge
Hodge Defense Systems Inc. is currently making some of the finest AR-15s in the world today…if you can find one. In recent conversations with industry folks who live and breathe ARs, Jim Hodge’s name and his rifles have come up more than a few times. To learn a bit more about the legend of Jim and Hodge Defense Systems, we reached out to the man himself.
Pat McNamara – On Training and the AR-15
We recently touched base with special ops veteran, author and world renowned trainer Pat McNamara of TMACS Inc to discuss his philosophy on training, what makes for the ideal fighting rifle, and his views on the AR-15.
Caracal CAR816 A2 – An Improved H&K 416?
So, just what is the Caracal CAR816 A2? It’s something we had mentioned to us several times after our recent article on the H&K 416. To learn more about it, we reached out to Jeff Spalding, Caracal USA’s president.
Weapons Light for Your AR-15 with Kyle Lamb
Weapons light for your AR-15? For being something widely agreed on as a vital component of a defensive carbine build, it’s something that is easy to ignore. For a reminder and perhaps a wakeup call, we touched base with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to tell us why having a weapons light for your AR-15 is a smart idea.
5.56 vs. 7.62 with Chuck Pressburg
In the third and final part of our recent conversation with Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting, we discuss 5.56 vs. 7.62. What advantage are we really gaining when we use a 7.62 x 51/.308? AR-10?
Taran Butler – SHOT Show 2019 Video Interview
We just ran into Taran Butler of Taran Tactical Innovations on the floor of SHOT Show 2019 and he was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us to answer some questions. We talked about what to look for in an AR, how to separate gimmicks from the real deal, how to get into competition shooting and more.
Chris Costa of Costa Ludus on ARs and Mindset
In part two of our conversation with Chris Costa, we talk about his training philosophy at Costa Ludus and how to set up an AR properly. More importantly, Chris discusses the importance of the combat mindset and the big picture he feels many of us may not be seeing.
Chris Costa Reflects on “The Art of the Tactical Carbine”
In part one of our two part interview with Chris Costa, we talk with Chris about his early days at Magpul Dynamics and his role in the very influential video, The Art of the Tactical Carbine. With Magpul celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, we think it’s a fitting time to look back at the tremendous influence of that video, and also discuss with Chris how the training concepts shared in that video change over time.
Viking Tactics Training Videos Released Online
We recently sat down with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to discuss the very recent digital release of his well-respected VTAC training videos over at Gun University…
Hodge Defense – An Overview with Jim Hodge
Hodge Defense Systems Inc. is currently making some of the finest AR-15s in the world today…if you can find one. In recent conversations with industry folks who live and breathe ARs, Jim Hodge’s name and his rifles have come up more than a few times. To learn a bit more about the legend of Jim and Hodge Defense Systems, we reached out to the man himself.
Pat McNamara – On Training and the AR-15
We recently touched base with special ops veteran, author and world renowned trainer Pat McNamara of TMACS Inc to discuss his philosophy on training, what makes for the ideal fighting rifle, and his views on the AR-15.
Caracal CAR816 A2 – An Improved H&K 416?
So, just what is the Caracal CAR816 A2? It’s something we had mentioned to us several times after our recent article on the H&K 416. To learn more about it, we reached out to Jeff Spalding, Caracal USA’s president.
Weapons Light for Your AR-15 with Kyle Lamb
Weapons light for your AR-15? For being something widely agreed on as a vital component of a defensive carbine build, it’s something that is easy to ignore. For a reminder and perhaps a wakeup call, we touched base with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to tell us why having a weapons light for your AR-15 is a smart idea.
5.56 vs. 7.62 with Chuck Pressburg
In the third and final part of our recent conversation with Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting, we discuss 5.56 vs. 7.62. What advantage are we really gaining when we use a 7.62 x 51/.308? AR-10?