Latest Buyer’s Guides

Best AR-10 Rifle – A Buyers Guide

What is the best AR-10 rifle…from the factory, off-the-shelf? A somewhat odd question coming from website with “build” in its name, but it’s a question that we get asked from builders who are not ready to commit to an AR-10 build.

How to Assemble an AR-15 Lower Receiver

There’s never a bad time to assemble an AR-15 lower. Assembling an AR-15 lower receiver from scratch is both rewarding and cost-effective. To help get you started, we’ve put together a step-by-step visual guide and parts list.

Aero Precision ATLAS Handguard Overview

We recently touched base with Eli Koransky from Aero Precision to get the basics about their Atlas line of handguards, and how it differs from their Enhanced handguard.

Competition AR-15 Basics with Josh Froelich

We sit down with champion 3-gunner Josh Froelich to discuss competition AR-15 basics, including build types, triggers, optics, handguards, and the maintenance schedule needed to keep the gun running and reliable.

ODIN Works – AR Parts Manufacturer Q&A

From time to time, we like to reach out to different firearms manufacturers like ODIN Works to hear first hand what they’re all about, We discuss the history and philosophy of the company and get a good overview of their American made AR parts and accessories.

Black Friday AR-15 Deals for 2018

Updated Friday, November 23rd at 11:04 AM Central…With so many manufacturers putting out deals on a daily basis in the leadup, we invite you to bookmark this page and keep coming back so you can see the best Black Friday AR-15 deals as they happen.

Best Thermal Scope for Your AR – With Todd Huey

What is the best thermal scope for your AR for hunting or general usage? What’s the best night vision for the cost? ARBuildJunkie recently sat down with professional depredation hunter Todd Huey of Lone Star Boars and Huey Outdoors to discuss the bottom line when it comes to weapons-mounted night vision and thermal scopes.

Jerry Miculek AR-15 Overview

Very recently, ARBuildJunkie was able to sit down with Jerry Miculek and talk AR-15s…we discuss his history with the AR, handguards, triggers, ammunition choices and more.

AR-15 Basics with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics

ARBuildJunkie recently sat down with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics to discuss AR-15 basics and share advice for those looking to build a no-nonsense defensive carbine. We talked AR-15 basics -the do’s and don’ts, projects Viking Tactics is working on, and what Kyle sees for the future of the AR-15 platform.

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