Best Bullet Weight For a 1 in 8 Twist Rate? Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The most common twist rate in AR15 rifles currently manufactured and chambered in 5.56/.223 is a 1:8 twist rate. This means the bullet makes one complete rotation in eight inches. So if you have a 16-inch barrel the bullet will [...]
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Remote Controlled Gun Turrets?! Meet the MORPOWER UG-02
Published: February 24, 2024 { 8 comments }Although reminiscent of futuristic action movies, remote-controlled guns such as the MORPOWER UG-02, are a tangible reality.
Antimatter Industries Scopeswitch: Zoom Without Losing a Grip
Published: February 17, 2024 { 1 comment }Designed to enhance effectiveness in close-quarter scenarios, the Scopeswitch emerges as a game-changer, offering a swift and efficient solution for adjusting magnification without compromising a secure grip.
M-LOK Accessory: Is this the Greatest One Ever?
Published: October 27, 2023 { 2 comments }https://youtu.be/tJLe3JqQUJM?si=IxFA0JdNm6hnWbMJ Check out this Quick Attach Pic Rail from Seekins Precision. It allows you to instantly and without tools add a section of pic rail to any MLOK slot. It’s designed well, priced right, and awesome. See it HERE.
Unleashing Potential with the AR Gold Trigger: A Personal Review
Published: June 29, 2023 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Photo Credit: @bulletsandbarbells Introduction I remember the first time I laid my hands on the AR Gold Trigger. At GunsAmerica I’m fortunate to handle a diverse range of firearms, and right off the bat, the AR Gold Trigger stood out. But it wasn’t until I installed it in my AR-style [...]
The Civilian Defensive Rifle, Part 1: New Gas Length
Published: June 11, 2023 { 0 comments }Last year I was talking with master barrel maker Paul Craddock of Craddock Precision about Projekt 457. He mentioned a new barrel and gas system he had created specifically for SBR length-suppressed AR-15s. It sounded perfect for the Civilian Defensive Rifle and I was intrigued.
Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto
Published: May 21, 2023 { 0 comments }The goal of this rifle build for me was to build an ultra-light semi-auto long-range rifle that was capable of multiple precision shots out to 1000 yards and weighed less than 7 lbs
Shoot Folded: Testing The AR Internal Carrier or ARIC from Law Tactical
Published: February 12, 2023 { 2 comments }Law Tactical started shipping its newest product, the ARIC in mid-November. The AR Internal Carrier gives users the ability to shoot and cycle their AR15 while it is folded.
Schmid Tool AR-15 Trigger Review: Budget Drop-In Tested
Published: September 17, 2022 { 2 comments }I found a couple of triggers and a couple of spring kits that worked very well for my two rifles and could work for you too.
TiN Coated BCG from Brownells
Published: April 17, 2022 { 0 comments }If you are piecing together an AR15 upper you have most likely wondered what bolt carrier group or BCG you should go with. These days many manufactures are spitting out BCG’s each with its own set of pros and cons. Listing all of your required features will help narrow down the search to a handful of different BCGs. When I pieced out and built my 11.5” AR15, my requirements were that the BCG had to be affordable, full-auto rated, and TiN-coated was preferred. Enter the Brownells M16 Bolt Carrier Group with the Titanium Nitride coating.









