At a Glance: Best .223 and 5.56 Ammo for Your AR-15 OUR TOP PICK: Federal American Eagle tactical ammo 223 Remington 55gr FMJ-BT American Eagle XM193 5.56x45mm nato 55gr ammo BEST BUDGET OPTION: Federal Varmint and Predator 40GR V-Max .223 REM Ammo Comparison of Best .223 and 5.56 Ammo for Your AR-15 PRODUCT DETAILS Our Top … [Read more...]
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Classic Bolt Action Rifles: The Lee Enfield
Have you ever wondered what the best all around rifle is? Not surprisingly, it depends on who you ask. For some people its an AR rifle or AK rifle variant. What surprises me, however, is how often that question has been answered with the British Enfield. The classic Enfield variant is the No. 1 Mk. III Short Magazine Lee Enfield, or SMLE—hence the moniker I have used with my … [Read more...]
The 5 Best AR15 Upper Parts Kits in 2026
At a Glance: Best AR-15 Upper Parts Kits OUR TOP PICK: Aero Precision AR15 upper parts kit CMMG AR15/M16 upper small parts kit BEST BUDGET OPTION: Rise Armament AR15 upper receiver parts kit Comparison of Best AR-15 Upper Parts Kits PRODUCT DETAILS Our Top Pick Aero Precision AR15 upper parts kit Very affordable price … [Read more...]
Roll Pin Pusher (RPP) – AR-15 Tool Review
Best AR-15 Roll Pin Pusher Review Anyone who has ever built an AR-15 lower receiver can tell you that there is a higher probability for damaging the receiver when installing the trigger guard roll pin than any other component. The reason behind this is improper support of the "dog ears" or trigger guard tabs. It is crucial that these tabs be properly supported while forcibly … [Read more...]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Ejection Port Cover
Continuing on with our AR-15 upper receiver build from last week's forward assist installation, I will be guiding you through how to install the ejection port cover. Installing the ejection port cover is one of those things that can prove to be easier said than done, but with my help, we will get it done in almost no time. Items Needed Ejection port cover Ejection port … [Read more...]
Springfield Armory 1911: A1 Loaded vs. Range Officer
1911s may not be the only pistols I enjoy shooting, but they are one of my favorites. I cut my range teeth with a Springfield A1 Loaded. I still have fun bringing it out to the range. Recently I did just that and was able to compare how the A1 Loaded handles against how the Springfield Range Officer 1911 shoots. Which is Better? Springfield 1911 and Range Officer … [Read more...]