Tag: AR15
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.223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English
What is the difference between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?
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LUCID RED DOT REVIEW
The LUCID Red Dot is a low priced, simple and straightforward red dot scope with a set of interesting features that make it a worthwhile look for the budget consumer. Its setup allows for 1/3 co-witness while also being parallax free, a welcome feature for the price. Surprisingly a picatinny rail mount is built in,…
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CMC AR15 Trigger Review
CMC AR15 Trigger I have shot AR-15/M16 style rifles since late 1999 when I joined the US Army. I have shot just about every configuration of the platform from the standard M16 equipped with the happy switch to a home built M4gery. I have used most types of sighting systems, from fixed carry handle iron…
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6.8 SPC II Custom Build Rifle
There have been countless wildcat cartridges over the years. One recent trend has been the various efforts to modify the standard AR15 to shoot a heavier, more lethal bullet. The crazy hype surrounding the 300 Blackout is but one example. For my money, the 6.8 SPC is the best of the lot for general all-around…
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Guns and Rotors
Wild hog hunting is all the rage. Outfitters are specializing in taking clients on hunts with night vision equipped rifles. There are hog eradication businesses with horses and packs of dogs. Heck, there are even reality television shows about hunting hogs. For quantity of hogs taken, the pinnacle is aerial shooting. Kyle Lange, of Lange…
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Accurate Sports LEAP Stock and Positive Lock Chassis
Accurate Sports has been in business since 2010 and specializes in precision bolt-action rifles and AR-pattern rifles. The owner, Kevin Neitzel, started doing machining work back in 1977. He began his gunsmithing experience by building Pennsylvania Long Rifles – black-powder flintlocks. It gave him his first taste for firearms customization. It was a long time…
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PRESS RELEASE: White Sound Defense Releases Flash Suppressor / Recoil Compensator for .223 / 5.56 Firearms
The FOSSA-556 by White Sound Defense is a high performance multifunction muzzle device. It suppresses muzzle flash and vents gasses away from the ground to limit dust disturbance. It also eliminates muzzle rise and reduces recoil, all without increasing concussion or noise. This multifunction device is unique in that it matches or exceeds the flash…
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Staff Review: Get a Grip!
It is impossible to catalog all the different modifications and improvements that are available for the AR-15. Impossible, because a multitude of different companies are continually coming out with new accessories. This leads to a plethora of choices for the consumer. But what if you don’t feel like buying another accessory, or you don’t have…
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New Frontier Armory – LW15: Lightweight Polymer Lowers
One of the key benefits of polymers is that they retain their shape and size better in extreme cold and yes, heat (unless you are the human torch, why do you care that your Glock would melt if cooked at 450 degrees?), and they also spring back to their original shape after bending or twisting…
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The Ultimate AR Laser, The Sightmark LoPro Green Laser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mansfield, TX- August 28, 2012-Sightmark’s first low profile laser, the LoPro Green Laser features a low profile design, allowing it to be mounted in front of a riflescope without blocking the field of view. Designed to be mounted on a picatinny or weaver rail, the LoPro can also be mounted on the side…
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Staff Gun Review: 3-Gun Rifle Parts
This isn’t really going to be a review about my rifle as much as it will be the sum of its parts. My rifle is nothing to speak about really. It’s a Frankenstein that I built myself from muzzle to stock. I thought I’d just put the parts into context and why I like them…
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Press Release: Nosler Varmageddon AR Varmint Rifle
Nosler®, long known for manufacturing some of the world’s finest varmint bullets and ammunition has partnered up with the master AR builders at Noveske® to unleash the new Varmageddon™ Signature Series AR Varmint Rifle. Designed to be the ultimate varmint hunting platform, the Varmageddon™ AR is equally at home in the prairie dog towns of…
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Consumer Review: Sig Sauer M400 AR15
I just bought a Sig Sauer M400 AR15 in 223 cal. I ran about a 100 rounds of mixed ammo – HP’s, SP’S, steel points – through it on my first outing. I rapid fired it from standing up and slow fired also.Not one hiccup in the firing. Recoil was neglibible and return point of…
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Rock River Arms Entry Operator Review
Of the copious amounts of AR’s continuing to be turned out by new and old companies alike why consider the Rock River Arms brand? Well this rifle can shoot. The looks, while geared towards the tactical (I mean it’s an AR) can be appreciated for it’s function and ergonomics by the advanced and novice. For…
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Low budget AR’s builds that shoot: Episode 1 – The varmint/target method.
The reason I no longer take my larger bore rigs out of the safe unless I am shooting beyond 500-600 yards.. By: Chad L. Hello everyone! I’d like to introduce you to FrankenStoner, the main reason why I don’t take my larger bore weapons out of the safe… unless I’m shooting beyond 500-600 yards, that…