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What is the best bullet weight for a 1 in 8 twist?

Best Bullet Weight For a 1 in 8 Twist Rate?

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 [...]

Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro sitting out in the pasture leaning against a salt block set out for our cattle

Full Review! Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro

For those who want to save money and avoid the process of sourcing individual parts to upgrade a more standard rifle, the Volunteer XV Pro is a well thought out system built to meet your every need.

Shoot Folded: Testing The AR Internal Carrier or ARIC from Law Tactical

Shoot Folded: Testing The AR Internal Carrier or ARIC from Law Tactical

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.

Trigger Tech ar15 trigger

New Triggers from TriggerTech for Duty and Competition — SHOT Show 2023

TriggerTech expanded its lineup to include new AR Duty drop-in triggers and a new single-stage Diamond trigger for competition.

Suppressor Talk: Adjustable Gas Blocks Required?

Are adjustable Gas Blocks Required? How To Adjust a Gas Block & Gas Block Recommendations

In today’s day and age with many people “building” or assembling AR’s out of random parts kits, reliable cycling can get tricky, especially when adding in suppressors.

Rigidity Matters: Testing Popular Rails to Find Zero Retention for IR Lasers

Rigidity Matters: Testing Popular Rails to Find Zero Retention for IR Lasers

For those who use a rail-mounted front sight or a visible/IR laser attached to a rail, rigidity and return to zero play a huge factor in getting accurate shot placement downrange.

Budget AR-15 Triggers From Schmid Tool

Budget AR-15 Triggers From Schmid Tool

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

TiN Coated BCG from Brownells

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.

Midwest Industries Night Fighter rail

Midwest Industries 10.5” M-LOK Night Fighter Rail

Midwest Industries recently announced their Night Fighter M-Lok rail which is geared toward Night Vision shooters. This rail is designed to be more rigid to reduce lasers’ point-of-impact shifts. By bulking up and keeping more 6061 aluminum in this rail compared to some of their previous options, the Night Fighter looks promising. Having a history of providing great products at affordable prices, I was immediately very interested in this new option.

Tailhook MOD 1 By Gear Head Works

Tailhook MOD 1 By Gear Head Works

With all the rage for AR pistols these days, there have been a handful of models of pistol braces that have risen through the ranks to make their claim to fame. Looking for something unique and lightweight, I stumbled upon the Gear Head Works Tailhook MOD 1. Weighing in at 4.5 oz and being less than an inch thick, this ATF-approved brace definitely fit the bill. Thin, lightweight, foldable, and comfortable enough to be shouldered? Count me in!