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Welcome to Episode #130 of the AR15 Podcast. Anthony is with me tonight and we are going to see what happens when the wheels come off. We want to let you know about a new source of cool products!  Go to  http://patriotpatch.co/ to pre-order the Huckleberry patch and buy FRN stickers.  AND . .maybe?  I’ve heard through the grapevine that it’s possible, maybe maybe?   That there might be an AR-15 patch coming soon. Maybe.  That’s an unconfirmed fact. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #129 of the AR15 Podcast. We’re joined by Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts this week to talk about carbine training. Now you’ve got a fancy rifle built, how do you develop the skills needed to safely and effectively put rounds through it? Remember Brownells helps make this show possible. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

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  Welcome to Episode #128 of the AR15 Podcast. Parts 1 through 5 of our Building an AR-15 from Scratch series have left us with a complete, functioning rifle. Now it’s time to make sure everything is safe and working right. Remember Brownells hel...

Welcome to Episode #128 of the AR15 Podcast. Parts 1 through 5 of our Building an AR-15 from Scratch series have left us with a complete, functioning rifle. Now it’s time to make sure everything is safe and working right. Remember Brownells helps make this show possible. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #127 of the AR15 Podcast. Parts 1 through 4 of our Building an AR-15 from Scratch series have left us with a complete, functioning rifle. Now it’s time to accessorize with optics, lights, and other enhancements when we put it all together in part 5.   Main Topic:  Building an AR-15 from Scratch - Part 5 Putting it all together   BUIS Rear BUIS with FSB windage only windage + elevation adjustment Combo BUIS (Front & Rear) Front Sight Post height adjustment custom posts       Optics Optics - Mounts supplied mounts vs. QD mounts       Optics - Considerations Operating distance Task Requirements Functionality       Optics - Types Unmagnified Red Dot Holographic Magnified Scopes Fixed Adjustable Magnifier Reticle Choices       Accuracy and Reliability Enhancements The Wedge Nylon Tipped Tensioning Screws Tensioning Takedown Pin Extractor enhancement kit Enhanced Gas Rings       Slings Mounting concerns 1-point, 2-point       Rail Accessories Form Factor Needs & Objectives Handguard choice drives accessory availability       Lights Positioning Switchology #allthelumens   Otis Technology: May 4:  Koal McMillan May 11: Len Dichtel (dick-tell) May 18: @spillicious May 25: @msr300blk June 1:  Billy W. - @bigbiller on Instagram The fine folks at Otis Technology have sent over a mountain of rifle maintenance tools and cleaning kits for the AR-15 and AR-10.  We’ve been tasked with giving them away.  Watch for the special posts on Facebook and Instagram to get a chance to win some of the awesome products made by Otis Technology.  We’ll give away a complete MSR Cleaning kit in either 5.56 or 7.62 in the middle of each  month up until Christmas, when we’ll give away a complete Otis Technology Elite Cleaning System to one lucky listener.  During the alternating weeks, we’ll be giving away a host of Otis tools and cleaning supplies. We’re back to Facebook for our giveaways. Remember to like and share the post of Chad showing off his Otis kit up in Alaska. Feedback: Bob L:  Reed, I enjoyed the podcast as usual.  I thought I would add that the gas port length is really a function of a needed pulse width in order to cycle the BCG.  For the 556.223 it is about 7-7.5 inches, measured from the gas port to the muzzle.  This is the time (pulse width) the system is under pressure...as the bullet passes the port until it exits the muzzle.  As you shorten the barrel  from rifle (20") to Carbine (16") you need to bring the port back in order to maintain the requisite 7 inch pulse width.  And yes Mid is generally used with an 18" barrel for the same reason.   Most barrel manufacturers don't give you a choice.  Exceptions exist for specific applications of course. Also many brakes do help control muzzle jump, and varmint hunters like myself use them to facilitate follow up shots when using a scope under magnification.  This is to maintain acquisition, so its not always a recoil issue.   Thanks again and keep up the good work. Joe:  I was listening to your review of apps episode & noticed you only covered Android & iPhone apps with some PC apps. Here are some Windows Phone apps I found. Firearm Record Keeping Reload Calculator Enzo P:  Hey guys, thanks so much for mentioning Enzo Rifle Works on your podcast. I wanted you to know that that grip on my Trident MK1 is a Karl Nill. Its hand made in Stuttgart Germany and takes months to get. Its walnut and is referred to as a sniper grip with palm shelf. They are $300. + or -. Its alot for a grip, but if you ever have a chance to wrap your hand around one, you will see why, and when I built the Trident we spared no expenses. http://www.nill-griffe.

Welcome to Episode #127 of the AR15 Podcast. Parts 1 through 4 of our Building an AR-15 from Scratch series have left us with a complete, functioning rifle. Now it’s time to accessorize with optics, lights, and other enhancements when we put it all together in part 5. Remember Brownells helps make this show possible. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #126 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight is my co-host, J.W. Ramp.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you’re building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. This week we continue talking about building your AR focusing on the upper receiver. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #126 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight is my co-host, J.W. Ramp.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. Don’t forget that Brownells, with their 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee, is there for you anytime you have a problem, like when you can’t remove the taper pins from your new barrel to slip off the front sight base and you now have to find a new barrel. Brownells Edge Program FREE Standard Shipping On ALL Orders Discounts On 2-Day & Overnight Shipping FREE Return Shipping Special Members-Only Offers & Discounts Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Main Topic:  Building an AR-15 from Scratch - Part 4 The Building the Upper Receiver Upper Receiver Forward Assist Ejection Port Cover Lapping the Receiver Install Barrel Attaching to the receiver Torque Gas Tube Alignment Tool Anti Seize/Galling compound Install Gas Block/Sight Base Taper Pins Dimpled Clamped Gas Tubes Prepare BCG Extractor Upgrade Kit Lubrication Visual Check of Components Prepare Charging Handle Lubrication Install Handguard Install Muzzle Device Crush Washer Peel Washer Shims Visually inspect diameter       Otis Technology: April 20: Eric Strong April 27: Michael Blace May 4:  Koal McMillan May 11: Len Dichtel May 18: @spillicious The fine folks at Otis Technology have sent over a mountain of rifle maintenance tools and cleaning kits for the AR-15 and AR-10.  We’ve been tasked with giving them away.  Watch for the special posts on Facebook and Instagram to get a chance to win some of the awesome products made by Otis Technology.  We’ll give away a complete MSR Cleaning kit in either 5.56 or 7.62 in the middle of each  month up until Christmas, when we’ll give away a complete Otis Technology Elite Cleaning System to one lucky listener.  During the alternating weeks, we’ll be giving away a host of Otis tools and cleaning supplies. Feedback: Myles:  Hello, it has really been too long since I sent in a message. Oh, before I get going I wanted to thank you for your recent interviews with the factory reps from FN and Faxon. I have been curious about the Faxon arak for years as it looks like it resolves most of my issues with the AR design. I hope to get an arak 31 not long after they become available. Especially if they decide to make their rail in Mlok (hint hint). On to the meat of the matter. This fellow Jeremy wants an AR in 7.65x54 rimmed, Russian? Well I am afraid he is out of luck. The closest such animals that I know of are the Noreen bad news rifles in 2006. Here is a crappy pic of me and muh beard holding one in 338 Lapua at the local Cabelas.  And this little number which I think is only available in Europe.  http://www.luvo.cz/products/rifles/LA-11-200.html If one wants an autoloader in this caliber I think your only options are to get a used Romanian PSL or a Molot vepr. Both are pretty uncommon.  Oh and for future episode subject matter may I suggest having a look at the sig mcx. Or perhaps a look at the new rifles by American defense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By5HAFE5ILU Chad:  Reed,  for putting in the front pivot pin, I use a 1/4" clevis pin that you can get from the hardware store for a couple bucks. It works just like the tool from brownells. Rusty F:  Guys thanks for your podcast and thank you to Brownells for sponsoring it. I listen via the Stitcher radio app on my Android One tip I thought I'd pass along for anybody doing home gunsmith work. Go to a local store that sells second hand sporting goods and pick up a couple of hockey pucks.

Welcome to Episode #125 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight is my co-host, Anthony Hardy.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. Don’t forget that Brownells, with their 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee, is there for you anytime you have a problem, like when you can’t remove the taper pins from your new barrel to slip off the front sight base and you now have to find a new barrel. Brownells Edge Program FREE Standard Shipping On ALL Orders Discounts On 2-Day & Overnight Shipping FREE Return Shipping Special Members-Only Offers & Discounts Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Main Topic:  Building an AR-15 from Scratch - Part 3 The Upper Receiver Receiver Variations Features Quality Cost Barrels Length Twist Profile Gas System Crown Gas Block/Sight Base Profile Adjustments Pistons Utility BCG Carrier Bolt Materials Coating Charging Handle Handguards Length Diameter Connection Point Accessory Attachment Points Muzzle Device Brake Flash Hider Compensator Silencer Attachment Otis Technology: April 13: Mike Mourer April 20: Eric Strong April 27: Michael Blace May 4:  Koal McMillan May 11: Len Dichtel The fine folks at Otis Technology have sent over a mountain of rifle maintenance tools and cleaning kits for the AR-15 and AR-10.  We’ve been tasked with giving them away.  Watch for the special posts on Facebook and Instagram to get a chance to win some of the awesome products made by Otis Technology.  We’ll give away a complete MSR Cleaning kit in either 5.56 or 7.62 in the middle of each  month up until Christmas, when we’ll give away a complete Otis Technology Elite Cleaning System to one lucky listener.  During the alternating weeks, we’ll be giving away a host of Otis tools and cleaning supplies. Feedback: Hugh P:  You guys should check it out the AXTS Talon safety selectors (same company that makes the Raptor charging handle). They are 45 degree and (unlike the Battle Arms ones) will work on any lower receiver. They also have the ability to be converted to standard 90 degree selectors in a few minutes (see the video on their website). I used to have the BAD sectors but have since switched over to the AXTS ones on all my AR's. Also, can you guys do a podcast on linear compensators and the current crop of muzzle device covers that mitigate side blast that accompanies compensators (FerFrans CRD, Kineti-Tech, Lantac BMD, Surefire Blast Diffuser/Warden, Griffin Armament Blast Shield, etc.)? Would be great to hear the pros and cons as well as how the covers change the effectiveness of the muzzle devices under them. Keep up the great work. Bob L:  Reed, another common and inexpensive method is to  use a clevis pin to prevent launching the spring. Clevis Pins Dan V:  Thanks for the shoutout on your show this week...I was the guy that recommended adding the search function to your site to help other listeners find episodes, etc.  Wow...should something that helpful be recognized???  Gee you guys just mentioned ar cleaning kits piled to the sky at the secret headquarters.  Feel free to send one along to me to make more space for your quality programming… @lendichtel: @enzorifleworks: @dylan.h.cave: Upgrade! Upgrade! Upgrade!  On the best day of the week too.  now it’s time for some range time.  Thanks for the excellent article on muzzle devices @guntruth. @bigbiller: For some reason, I left laughing out loud by myself.  Connecting w/148 and 248 yd steel targets through iron sights w/rusty Tula .223 through the M&P consistently w/ease was apparently humorous.

Welcome to Episode #125 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight is my co-host, Anthony Hardy.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you’re building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. This week we continue talking about building your own AR-15 focusing on the upper. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #124 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and tonight I’m flying solo.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years...

Welcome to Episode #124 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and tonight I’m flying solo.  This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you’re building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. This week I take another look at assembling your lower receiver. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #123 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my co-hosts, Anthony Hardy and J.W. Ramp. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you’re building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. This week we begin a three part series about building ARs, in this episode we focus on the lower receiver. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #123 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my co-hosts, Anthony Hardy and J.W. Ramp. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Brownells helps make this show possible. Don’t forget that Brownells, with their 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee, is there for you anytime you have a problem, like when you can’t remove the taper pins from your new barrel to slip off the front sight base and you now have to find a new barrel. Brownells Edge Program FREE Standard Shipping On ALL Orders Discounts On 2-Day & Overnight Shipping FREE Return Shipping Special Members-Only Offers & Discounts Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Main Topic: Building an AR-15 from Scratch - Part 1 The Lower Receiver The Receiver Quality Features Special Considerations The Lower Parts Kit With or Without Quality Special Considerations Addons The Fire Control Group Quality Features Special Considerations Receiver Extension Tube Size Considerations Additional Components Features Quality Buffer and Buffer Spring Buffer Weight Spring Tension/Stiffness Tuning your Rifle Stock and Grip Quality Features Special Considerations   Otis Technology: March 30:  Michael Sheldon April 6: Nathan Sanders April 13: Mike Mourer April 20: Eric Strong April 27: Michael Blace The fine folks at Otis Technology have sent over a mountain of rifle maintenance tools and cleaning kits for the AR-15 and AR-10.  We’ve been tasked with giving them away.  Watch for the special posts on Facebook and Instagram to get a chance to win some of the awesome products made by Otis Technology.  We’ll give away a complete MSR Cleaning kit in either 5.56 or 7.62 in the middle of each  month up until Christmas, when we’ll give away a complete Otis Technology Elite Cleaning System to one lucky listener.  During the alternating weeks, we’ll be giving away a host of Otis tools and cleaning supplies. Feedback: Kyle:  I tried to zero out the AR this weekend. Apparently it shoots to the left as I had to adjust the rear sight to the right. Is this common? Should I try to adjust the front sight post or is it not worth the hassle? Currently using an f marked front  sight and A2 style rear detachable carry handle. I would appreciate any information you have available. Shawn, St. Louis:  Hey guys, love listening to the ar15 podcast during my free time.  For me the best part of your show is having real industry speakers on your show vs guys that just like to shoot. It really helps me narrow down the best products for the ar15. You do an excellent job of asking a good informative questions when interviewing.  Keep up the good work. DW Taylor:  A few weeks back I had asked about the 6.5 Grendel. Since then, I have discovered your search engine. Using that I found the old podcasts that went into detail on the 6.5 caliber. Thanks for being proactive and having those in the library for me to review. I am slowly working my way through the backlog of older podcasts. I would prefer to do this on Stitcher, but they don’t go back too far. I use my PC for the earlier ones. My first AR15 is the S&W MP15 Sport. I let some friends give it a try as I was working on my handgun skills. They burned through 9, 30 round magazines in about 20 minutes. How hot will a barrel get after this much rapid fire? What will this do the barrel? Can the barrel handle this rate of fire, or will it wear, loose strength, accuracy, etc. It isn’t a match-grade barrel, so I am not as concerned with sub-MOA groupings, but just an overall understanding of what a black rifle can be expected to take.  After all, we own them so we can shoot them, right?