This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Headspace is one of those firearm concepts that seems way more complicated than it really is. It’s important to invest a few minutes understanding it, however, because if it’s not right, you can end up with a malfunctioning gun, or worse, one of those self-exploding firearms. For the “headspace […]
How to Build a Super Cool Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Hey, here’s an idea. Let’s build a super spiffy AR-15 rifle! Better yet, let’s build an AR rifle and then give it away to one of AmmoLand daily digest email readers! Thanks to Ammoland, Aero Precision, and Brownells, the super cool Aero Precision Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle we’re going […]
Choosing the Right Parts and Components for Your Dream AR-15
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Picking the right components makes all the difference when you’re building an excellent AR-15 rifle. We created this unique and super-cool Arctic Camo designed rifle from one of Aero Precisions DIY Custom Rifle Builder Kit with a carefully selected set of off the shelf components. Here’s the best part […]
What Will a Pistol Barrel Upgrade Really Do?
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. I’ve been testing several of the new Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 handguns in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. As polymer-frame service pistols, they’re designed and built for carrying and function, not 50-yard bullseye competitions. As a result, they display “service” accuracy. Stated differently, they’re more accurate than […]
How to Change Pistol Sights [VIDEO]
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Here’s a quick video to show how to upgrade pistol sights using tools you probably already have. While the factors sights on this Sig Sauer P320 are perfectly good, we wanted to try out the brand new XS Sights F8 handgun sights. Check it out –>
How To Deep Clean Your AR-15 [VIDEO]
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Got a filthy, dirty AR rifle? Here’s a quick video we put together with the folks from Range365 that shows you how to deep clean it to it runs like a champ. While AR-15s and AR-10s are a lot more resilient than the internet gives them credit for, they do tend to collect plenty of […]
How To Clean A Revolver [VIDEO]
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Here’s a quick tip on the right way to clean a revolver. Bonus: Got a Smith & Wesson? We’ll show you a trick to make it easy.
How To Clean A Pistol [VIDEO]
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Wanna learn how to clean your pistol the quick and easy way? This two-minute video will show you how…
The How’s And Why Of Scope Ring Lapping
This article originally appeared at Shooting Sports Retailer Magazine. Even with all the nifty CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines in use throughout the industry, there are still small variances from one machined component to the next. Cutting tools wear, milling machines are precise though not perfect, and there’s always some practical limit to manufacturing precision. […]
Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope
The process of zeroing scopes causes a whole lot of grief and aggravation, not to mention wasted ammo. I have to wonder if the reason for this problem is that it involves math, and most of us shut down on the whole math thing about half way through eighth-grade Algebra. So, what exactly is zeroing? […]