Despite what you might have been lead to believe, building an AR-15 isn’t like building Legos. How do you know when you should attempt to do something yourself versus reaching out to a professional to do the work for you?
One of the most common questions we get at ARBuildJunkie is “should I buy or build an AR-15?” The answer depends on several variables. Author Todd Gimian explores the pros and cons of assembling a rifle versus buying one from a manufacturer.
AR enthusiasts seeking new challenges and excitement can find themselves venturing into the world of long-range, precision gas gun shooting. One shooter fast making a name for himself in the world of precision gas guns is Jeremy Tye. We recently sat down with Jeremy to learn more about how he got involved in long-range precision shooting, his reasoning why 6.5 Creedmoor is king, and what sort of rifle is best suited for the task.
ARBuildJunkie contributor Todd Gimian highlights important lessons learned on AR tools, parts and mindset during his ongoing journey as a gunsmith, and shares pointers and philosophies on on how you too can build a better AR-15.
Nick Young from Velox Training group gives a great overview of how to best set up a magnifier behind your red dot, and what to expect from such a configuration. There’s a lot to consider before simply slapping an magnifier behind your existing red dot, including the mount you select for your magnifier, eye relief considerations you may not have thought of, adjusting your magnifier’s diopter, and more.
Becoming a better shooter is something we are always striving for. To learn more about fundamentals, we recently sat down with Ian Tashima, a well-regarded expert on the topic. In part two of our recent discussion, we discuss the importance of stability, factors that impact your performance, parallax, zeroing misconceptions, and more.
In part three of our series with Mark Smith of JBS Training Group on LPVO basics, we discuss the zeroing process, the importance of stability, and why not understanding parallax can lead to poor performance.
There’s a lot more to an AR-15 magazine than it just being a box with a spring. Author Duane Liptak of Magpul gives an overview of the factors involved in making a good, reliable magazine. Learn the how, and the why behind Magpul’s magazine design, and use the information to inform your decisions around magazine selection, whatever you choose to purchase.
If you’re new to the world of the AR, there’s a lot of information on AR-15 basics that is critical to know, but unfortunately it can be difficult to know where to start. Due to so much bad information out there, it can be hard to know which way to turn. That’s what this series of articles by author Todd Gimian is all about. Rather than written to try to sell you something, Todd’s goal is to arm you with the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your AR.
What are some of the common sense do’s and don’ts of AR-15 ownership? If you’re new to owning an AR-15, Author/Gunsmith Todd Gimian shares an overview of how to best minimize errors, improve your skills, and avoid bad information and costly mistakes.