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AR-15 Forward Assist Install - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Forward Assist

May 28, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 4 Comments

Last week, we started our AR-15 upper build with laying out the tools we'll be using. It is now time to start pounding some stuff and getting things installed into your AR-15 upper receiver. Specifically, I will be covering how to install the forward assist into a stripped upper receiver. Remember that not all AR-15 upper receivers have forward assists, so if yours does not … [Read more...]

AR-15 Lower Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Hammer

March 7, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 1 Comment

At this point in our AR-15 lower receiver build, we've finished putting together the magazine catch, trigger guard, bolt catch, pivot pin, and trigger, and now we're ready to install the hammer. I have two references for you to check out, if you like, that go along with this article. First is a list of the tools and parts I'm using for this build, and the second is a video … [Read more...]

AR-15 Trigger Lower Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Trigger

February 10, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 6 Comments

Our rifle build is shaping up, no? If you've finished with the pivot pin, let's get that trigger installed. For reference, check the video embedded in this post (the time stamp below will jump you to the corresponding point in the vid) and the post where I laid out all the tools and components I'm using for this build. (10:50) Step 5 – Trigger I think you might be surprised … [Read more...]

AR-15 Ejection Port Cover Assembly - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Ejection Port Cover

August 1, 2016 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 2 Comments

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...]

MOA and Mil
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Long Range Shooting – Understanding MOA and Mil

June 19, 2016 by Alessio Baldi 6 Comments

If you are into rifle shooting, you may have already heard of the terms "MOA" and "mil". As this long range shooting series progresses, we'll see these two terms more and more often, so let's take some time to talk about what they mean.  MOA and mil are two angular units of measurement, used to quantify sights adjustments, to measure the accuracy of a weapon system, and to … [Read more...]

AR-15 Upper Receiver Barrel Installation - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Barrel

May 28, 2016 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 10 Comments

When building a custom AR-15 upper receiver, installing your barrel is actually one of the easier things to complete. Make sure and read the article that covers what tools you will need to build your AR-15 upper receiver and then grab the following items: your barrel, your barrel nut, torque wrench, barrel nut wrench and AeroShell 33ms grease. If you decide to install … [Read more...]

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