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The Eotech red dot optics made by L3 Communications have been an iconic piece of military hardware since the Global War on Terror started in 2001. These sights have been issued to hundreds of thousands of members of the police, military and law enforcement communities throughout the world. It is almost as popular in the […]
I began this 3-part series discussing how to build a precision tactical rifle on a budget. This third part of my series is going to talk specifically about having a custom one-off rifle built to the shooter’s specifications. To build a custom rifle one must seek a reputable gunsmith to perform this task. Before contacting […]
Following our step-by-step AR-15 lower receiver build? If you’ve left off from installing your bolt catch, let’s go through installing the pivot pin (like these). If you’d like a visual reference, check out this video. The time stamp below will skip you straight to the corresponding content in this post. If you need more detail on […]
Any AR can be converted into a great hunting AR-15 with a few well-chosen rifle accessories. But, if you own an AR-15 you already know that there is a seemingly-endless amount of options available. It can be overwhelming to figure out what you actually need. If your goal is to configure a hunting AR-15, hopefully […]
There’s always a market for prediction about the future, and they’re always hostages to fate. So, today, we’ll open a time capsule from 1982 (specifically, from the November-December issue of the US Army’s branch magazine, Infantry, as seen at right) and see how whether one officer’s prediction panned out — or whether it just panned. Subject of prediction, or […]
The R8 has again raised the level of performance you should expect from your hunting rifle: Introducing the R8 Carbon Success! This elegant lightweight will be available from your authorized Blaser dealer starting in autumn 2017. The exceptional qualities of Carbon fiber have made a lasting impact on our daily lives. Bicycles, automobiles, and even […]
I was recently able to take my pieced together AR-15 chambered in .223 on a long trip, shooting piles of rounds, truly testing durability, accuracy, accuracy over time, which parts I loved, and which parts needed to be tweaked. If you want to get to know one of your favorite guns, spend 3 days with […]
The MP5 sub machine gun is one of those guns that even non gun enthusiasts can easily recognize. It was a trailblazing cutting edge serious piece of military hardware when it was released in the mid 1960’s. Even though over 40 years has passed and it’s been largely replaced by reliable short barreled rifles like […]
July Builder Sets 1776 Parchment and 1776 Red, White & Blue In celebration of our nation’s independence, the Aero Precision July Builder Sets feature 2 different custom “1776” designs. Enjoy the 1776 Red, White & Blue design by Blown Deadlne Custom or the 1776 Parchment design by Weapon Works, LLC. Both designs are available for […]
The AR-15 rifle is a popular choice for self defense and shooting sports, but in recent years, the rifle is being embraced by a new demographic: hunters. A standard AR rifle, that is, the civilian equivalent of the US military’s M16/M4 rifles, will generally perform sufficiently as-is for hunters, but just a few adjustments could […]
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