ar-15

I have read that someone at aged 60 would need three times the amount of light during the night to see as clearly as someone at aged 20. For those of you with older eyes, would you say that a scope is worth the purchase for shooting at 300 yards during dawn or dusk? The reason I ask, if anyone...

CMMG announced their Four Six Banshee, a braced pistol or SBR, about 2 months ago. I came very close to buying one, for a few reasons: o the 4.6x30mm, like the 5.7x28mm and 22TCM, can defeat some SBA at close ranges*; o the 4.6x30mm out of an 8" barrel, will not have excessive blast or...

Any one have some pet loads with lite bullets out of AR's? My current new project is the last three boxes of Barnes 50gr. TSX FB (#30174) hat i can find. I want to use H322 bur can only find data for A2230, X-Terminator and TAC, all of which i have. I have never loaded a monolithic for a 18" 5R...

I am looking to upgrade my AR. Function upgrade is priority but aesthetic is not unwelcomed. Any suggestions on trigger, bolt carrier group, sights etc. Or a good rail system or sling. I am looking to optimize CQC effectiveness at distances of 100 yards or less. My AR is a carbine length 5.56...

Hello. Does anyone have experience using these magazines? I recently bought a few 1. Because they were on sale and 2. Because I like the more classic styling of aluminum mags to polymer p-mags. Has anyone had problems in function? What is the break in period? I've seen reviews saying that the...

UPPER PARTS: Maxim Defense Industries SCW Pistol PDW Brace, Gen 7, SCW B&S, 3.3 oz, Black, MXM-47657 $ 485.96 Optics Planet Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 Upper Receiver Assembly $ 69.99 Primary Arms Aero Precision AR15 9in ATLAS S-ONE M-LOK Handguard,Anodized Black, APRA500102A $ 146.89...

Hey all, So I've been having some trouble with light primer strikes in my AR-15, and it appears to be alleviated when I take my bolt carrier group apart and clean it. However, after 20 more rounds, I get some more light primer strikes, and the rounds don't go off on the first shot. When I take...

Obviously, the two most popular cartridges for the AR-15 (we'll leave the AR-10 out of this particular discussion) are 5.57/.223 and less so 300 Blackout. But, as we all know, there are many, many other calibers one can build/buy an AR chambered in. Out of: 5.56/.223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39...

Greetings, Brand new to 80%'s I've got my lower and jig and I'm looking for a quality drill press. Something at harbor freight gonna cut it or do you have another idea? Are there any step by step detailed guides with pics or videos you recommend to walk me through the process? I've found some...

Hey guys, So I've already built a very reliable AR-15. Well, I built the lower and bought a complete upper (all from PSA). Now I am building an AR-15 pistol lower (it'll be in 5.56 to start), and I'll be buying a complete upper from PSA in a few months time when I can afford it. I am building...

I recently finished a 6.5 Grendel AR build, and did a quick OCW-ish load development to get a useable hunting load before the end of antelope season. I found a load that will work for this year, but along the way have run into some split groups where I'll basically have two fairly tight groups...

I recently bought a rock river arms upper with barrel stamped kb mfg 1-9 mpi, can anyone tell me info about quality of barrel, company contact or any details of their use of these barrels

Hi folks, As the title says, I'm putting together my first AR build, mainly from PSA parts. This will be my first AR, and actually my first center fire rifle. As my first and only (for now), it will be a "jack of all trades" of sorts. But realistically it will mostly be for plinking. Our...

Well I finally have all the pieces and am getting ready to put together my first 6.5 Grendel in 16" lightweight AR form. I've been reading about loads and bullets for the Grendel and thought it'd be interested to see what loads my fellow THR-ers are using and what bullets everyone prefers. I'm...

So, I was looking up prices for an answer to another thread and checked out one of my favorite builders and found this...

Hey guys, I built an AR-15 with a rifle length gas system and a luthar adjustable stock with a rifle buffer. This has a 20 inch SS fluted barrel chambered in .223 wylde. I cannot get this rifle to cycle and I am asking for your help please! To catch you up: I have never been able to get...

Howdy, I've been saving for a Geissele trigger for my AR for awhile. Originally, I was planning on going for the GS2 because it was the most affordable and then I'd be able to decide if I like the concept of the 2 stage and Geissele in general. Now that I saw the kind of deals they put out...

Depends on distance and situation I guess. I did once kill a large coyote @ 75 yards wth a 12 Ga 3 1/2" with '0' buckshot, but it didn't fall immediately dead like they usually do when I hit 'em with my .223 Rem.

I am newbie when it comes to guns, but want to get into them. I saw a similar thread about buying a complete upper and lower would you have a complete gun, excluding accessories, mags, or ammo. I wanted to ask a couple more questions on top of that. Keep in mind these might be dumb questions...

Hey everybody! I'm building my first AR, and so far it's going smooth and I'm loving it. After seeing Boyd's furniture and how beautiful it looks on an AR, I fell in love. I was curious if anyone had experience with them on AR's, I love their bolt action stocks. I was also curious on what they...