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High Scope Mounts on the AR-15 – A Q&A with Mark Smith
If you are in the market for a new scope mount, you may have noticed the trend towards high scope mounts for red dot optics and LPVOs. I’ll admit to some personal confusion about the “why” behind these mounts and what I should choose for my rifles. To get a better understanding of high scope mounts for the AR platform, I reached out to Mark Smith of JBS Training Group.
AR-15 Bipods and Mounts – A Q&A with Badger Ordnance
What is the purpose of a bipod, and should you run one on your AR? To get an answer to this common question, and go over some of the innovations Badger Ordnance has brought to the very popular Harris bipod, we reached out to Jordan Gerber, Badger Ordnance’s Military Programs Manager.
Dark Hour Defense – An ARBuildJunkie Q&A with Joel Allen
Joel Allen from V Seven knows what makes a top-tier company, as his past with Noveske, and his current work producing quality rifles at V Seven has proven. We recently sat down with Joel to discuss another of his companies that he takes great pride in, Dark Hour Defense. Even though it’s not yet a household name, Dark Hour Defense a company worth watching, producing high-quality, moderately cost AR components and more.
AR Optics – Overview of the Steiner T5Xi 1-5×24 & P4Xi 1-4×24
The Steiner T5Xi 1-5×24 is an optic we’ve grown to appreciate, and seems well respected by those to have spent time with it. It’s been mentioned in previous articles on LPVOs, and while perhaps not the latest and greatest, it is still a viable optic depending on your needs. To learn more about the Steiner T5Xi and the less expensive P4Xi 1-4×24, we reached out to Chris Gaddy, Steiner Product Manager.
Dan Brokos on Trijicon Optics for ARs, OSS Suppressors & New Gun Owners
In May 2020, we sat down with Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical to discuss how he was spending his time during the pandemic, and talk about his recent partnerships with Trijicon and OSS Suppressors. We discussed keeping your skills sharp during an ammo shortage, what new gun owners need to know, and why he … Read more
Register Now for the Primary & Secondary Training Summit
With the 2020 Primary & Secondary Training Summit fast approaching on September 5-7, we reached out to Primary & Secondary’s Matt Landfair to get an update on the status of the event, who can attend, what to expect, and why he feels an event like this is a unique opportunity to improve your skills.
Trigger Guard Roll Pin Installation and Removal – School of the American Rifle
Chad from School of the American Rifle gives us the basics of AR-15 trigger guard roll pin installation and removal, and goes over some of the tools on the market that assist with the procedure of pushing in and removing roll pins, as well as how to use.
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Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II – An Overview with Steve “Yeti” Fisher
With the launch of the new Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II holographic sight, we reached out to one of our most trusted sources, Steve “Yeti” Fisher of Sentinel Concepts, to discuss his initial impressions of it, and if it’s preferable to a simple red dot.