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Welcome to Episode #115 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight is Anthony Hardy with special guest Carmen Lout.  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 go in depth on the ATF’s ban of M855 ammo. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #114 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host J.W. Ramp and 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 interview Iraq Veteran 8888 (IV8888). For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #114 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host J.W. Ramp and 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: Interview with IV8888 Eric: Owner/Producer Chad: Videographer/Editor Shooting Background -growing up -military -Moss Pawn & Gun YouTube -beginning and growth of the channel -new videos (M855 ban, AR upgrades, mag torture test, AR meltdown, SHOT) -Full30 IV8888 Website -Forum -Members Only -Man Cans Plans for the future -upcoming shows -guns excited for -specific AR-focused products   The AR-15 Giveaway Winner: Congrats to Hunter, our second giveaway winner! Hunter’s rifle is in the hands of the FFL and on its way.   Feedback: Mike R -Just want to thank IV8888 for the great content, and keep up the great podcast Arturo - Deal on a 300BLK barreled upper Jeffrey - Word from NJ is that 80% lowers are a no-go Al - Question about going 16” or 20” for accurate target practice Outro: Send us any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com You can also send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the AR-15 Podcast website Subscribe and listen to the AR-15 Podcast for free in iTunes or on Stitcher and leave us a review so the show can place higher in the searches for potential listeners Share your pics with us on Instagram at @ar15podcast and tag your pictures with #ar15podcast Follow us on G+ to watch us LIVE at https://plus.google.com/+AR15podcast Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ar15podcast Follow us on Facebook com/ar15podcast Check out the other great podcasts on the Firearms Radio Network Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts (ar15podcast.com/parts) And use the Amazon affiliate links on the tv and ar15podcast.com websites or goto firearmsradio.tv/amazon

Welcome to Episode #113 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 Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts   Main Topic: 80% Lowers with 80% Arms, Inc. http://www.80percentarms.com/ Definitions Tools and Equipment Router/Drill Press? Bits? Which router to use? Answer Machining Your Lower Finishout General Thoughts Video from NSZ85 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgHJv7Xjik8   The AR-15 Giveaway Winner: Congrats to Hunter, our second giveaway winner! Hunter’s rifle is in the hands of the FFL and on its way. Feedback: Thomas G:  Thomas wrote in to encourage you to contact your legislators and let them know what you think about the ATF’s possible ban. Gunrunr82:  Man, so awesome to hear this episode with FN. I'm a huge FN fan myself. Started with the purchase of my FNX9 and my latest purchase was the SCAR 17. Anything with their name on it is of interest to me. Could listen to this episode a dozen times. Hunter C:  Thanks for the heads up Mr. Snyder. I'll be like a kid on Christmas eve till I fill out the paperwork and get it home! I look forward to seeing what it can do on the range. I'll make sure to send you an update after I test it out. Thanks again for the opportunity to win this gun, and please let Brownells know how thankful I am for their generosity in sponsoring this giveaway. Tom J:  Hey Reed, Any word on when the AR15 podcast is going to do a show on the 80% lowers. Once again great show and keep up the good work. Thomas G:  Hi Reed, JW & Anthony, Thanks for your feedback on my question about sight for my SBR. I understand that sight radius is not that great on SBR I am not looking for a long range rifle, I have better AR's configured for that.  As I had no experience shooting an SBR I am thankful to get your feedback.  I was thinking the XS big dot sight for point shooting out to 100m, thanks for sharing the info on the review before I spent the $130 for them.   When I built the SBR I had envisioned it would be for home defense, using it some fighting rifle training and shooting out to a max of 150m. Eventually doing some suppressed hog hunting.  Having said that what is your opinion on size of red dot should I utilize for close target acquisition and out to 150m, the 2 MOA or 4 MOA? The only real experience I have with a red dot is the 4 MOA Vortex Strikefire just shooting paper from 25m to 100m and occasionally shooting 8 inch steel at 100m 200m and 300m from a sitting and standing position. On another note I heard some snickering when you read my inquiry into talking about other chamber offerings.  I thought it might be interesting to hear from a guest that might have experience in those calibers.  I first started reading about 300 BLK and got caught up in the hype. So I built the first of my many AR's in 300 BLK in 2013.  (I now think I would have been better off staying in 223/5.56 but going with a 77gr since I don't shoot suppressed yet)  Before I spend money building the next fad I would like to see what others think of their AR's in other not so common calibers and what they are using them for. I attached the photo again of the SBR with 10.5" barrel.  Next pic will have a Aimpoint but waiting on your discussion on 2 MOA vs 4 MOA. Kevin C:  I have learned a lot about AR's listening to this podcast,

Welcome to Episode #113 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 on the show we talk 80% Lowers with the guys from 80% Arms Inc. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #112 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 we interview Mark Hanish and Kristina Demilt of Fabrique Nationale d’Herstal (FNH). For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #112 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 o...

Welcome to Episode #111 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host J.W. Ramp and with me tonight is my co-host Anthony Hardy and a special guest co-host, Sarah Yarbrough - known online as Lead Head Red and @seyarb0816 on Instagram.  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. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts   Main Topic: Thoughts from SHOT -Products, people and parties -Industry day at the range SHOT Show Interviews -US Optics -Magpul (Tim Roberts - Product Design + Caylen Wojcik - Magpul CORE)   The AR-15 Giveaway Winner: Congrats to Hunter, our second giveaway winner!   Feedback: @dhcave: These things go together too fast. It's the time spent building these rifles that I enjoy the most. I need MOAR parts! @marsh.rhodes: Put the AR on a diet. Loving the new look and feel! Outro: Send us any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com You can also send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the AR-15 Podcast website Subscribe and listen to the AR-15 Podcast for free in iTunes or on Stitcher and leave us a review so the show can place higher in the searches for potential listeners Share your pics with us on Instagram at @ar15podcast and tag your pictures with #ar15podcast Follow us on G+ to watch us LIVE at https://plus.google.com/+AR15podcast Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ar15podcast Follow us on Facebook com/ar15podcast Check out the other great podcasts on the Firearms Radio Network Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts (ar15podcast.com/parts) And use the Amazon affiliate links on the Firearmsradio.tv and ar15podcast.com websites or goto tv/amazon

Welcome to Episode #111 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host J.W. Ramp and with me tonight is my co-host Anthony Hardy and a special guest co-host, Sarah Yarbrough – known online as Lead Head Red and @seyarb0816 on Instagram.  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 share some of the interviews with recorded during SHOT Show 2015 as well as reminisce about some of the things we saw at the show. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #110 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my regular 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 interview a panel of Female Firearms enthusiasts on how to grow female interest and participation. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #110 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my regular 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.   Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts   Main Topic:   Reed and Anthony interview Female Firearms enthusiasts on how to grow female interest and participation.   Our Panel: Tennille Gibson Chidester Cameon (Cami) Eisenzimmer Carmen Lout Sarah Yarbrough   Panel Focus:  How do we grow the female shooting community?   How did you get into firearms? Can you tell us how you are currently involved with firearms or the firearms industry? 2. What are your thoughts about the current level of participation by females in the firearms arena (home/self defense, hunting, recreational shooting, competitive shooting, etc)? 3. Of the following areas, which do you feel has the most opportunity for growth among females; home/self defense, hunting, recreational shooting, competitive shooting or another area? Why? 4. If you could pick one or two things that the firearms industry could do differently, what would they be (changes for females or just industry changes in general)? 5. In your opinion, what would be the best way to create interest to grow the female shooting community?   GEAR. J.W. wants to know about their awesome ARs.   SHOT Show thoughts?   The AR-15 Giveaway Winner:   Hunter Carr   Feedback:   Bear: Hey guys, I've been tweaking my first AR (a pretty base line DPMS), & finally have it about where I want it. It cycles well, & somewhat slower than most other ARs I've tried, leaving the felt recoil much lower & less jarring. I love the way it shoots, & it's turned into a great first project. But because we can never be satisfied, I'm now thinking of starting my first build. It's going to be in .308, & I'm considering something in the bullpup realm so that I can have a longer barrel without sacrificing overall length. Before I get to that, I'd like to purchase another .223/5.56, as I'm considering cerakoting pink & giving my current AR to my girlfriend if & when we decide to get married. Being a .223/5.56, I'd again like to go w/ something shorter & came across a link for what appears to be a great "SHOT Show" sale on complete AR pistols through Radical Firearms. I'm wondering what you guys can tell me about the manufacturer, if there's anything in particular I should look out for, & also what you might recommend for a barrel length. I'd like something that's accurate between 100-200 yards, but the primary concern is coming up with something that's easier to handle like my DPMS has turned out to be (so I'm considering a carbine length gas system as opposed to pistol length, & anything else that might make it a better handler). I would gladly sacrifice shortness for ease of use as It's already going to be shorter than a conventional AR. Thanks for any insight you might have on this, & for all you do through the podcast. I listen to lots of them on the FRN, but when I have technical questions or something specific to the AR platform, the AR-15 Podcast is definitely my first stop. Sorry for the length of this, below is a link to the Radical Firearms promo & a couple pictures of my current rig for your critique (I do have a somewhat unique variable zoom/ red dot combo not pictured here as well, but I love my irons!). Peter L.

Welcome to Episode #109 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Anthony Hardy and tonight I’m flying solo.  The wings are clipped and the bird’s out of the cage.  No one is holding me back tonight;)!  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. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Main Topic: With us this evening is Tim Frey, part of the Applecore of Appleseed.   Question Outline: Where are you from? How did you get started in shooting?  What’s your “firearms story?” We’ve talked about Appleseed on the show some already, but for those who don’t listen to what I have to say (ha!), tell us what Appleseed is and why. What are the three strikes and why are they important? What’s the deal with the hats? There are different types of Appleseed events, tell our listeners about the differences? What is this Applecore stuff? Everytime I meet someone who is an Appleseed regular, they introduce themselves twice, once with their real name and then with their forum name.  What makes the forums so popular? Website: appleseedinfo.org What to bring? The AR-15 Giveaway Winner: Hunter Carr Feedback: Thomas G: Thought I would share, some say not to advertise but for me I am not scared to let people know that I believe in Liberty and the 2nd. FYI I work with French and worked in France many have told me they admire that America is fortunate to have the2nd Amendment.  As well as Mexican, Colombian and Argentina have told me the same. BTW can you keep reminding people to Join and donate to SAF as well as NRA.  I have them on autopay this year as I made a goal to help more with the fight for the second.  I am a life member for GoA, NRA and SAF.    I encourage everyone to do the same. Ken E: Gentlemen,  First and foremost, thank you for your time and dedication towards putting out a quality podcast each week.  I’ve been listening since the show’s inception and it remains my favorite podcast in my subscription list.  Coincidentally, I purchased my first lower receiver one month prior to the start of the show and slowly built my first rifle during the first year the show aired.  It was fun to listen to the progress of the first giveaway build as I researched and built my first.  Being a long-time shooter and having served as a U.S. Marine, I’ve long had the interest in and hands on experience with firearms, but am now just understanding the joy that comes with being a builder.  My first build was a 5.56 Carbine and for my second I am looking into a .308.  Problem is that there simply are not as many parts offerings as I had hoped for.  Many vendors have jumped into the market in the last couple of years with their upper/lower assemblies, or complete rifles, but fewer of them are actually offering parts a la carte for us that want to build it ourselves.  I suspect 2015 will be a good year for .308 and was wondering if you might keep an eye out for new .308 goodies at Shot Show.  Much appreciated and keep up the good work! Semper Fi, Ken, San Diego Here is my first build… JD Machine Upper and Lower Receivers Daniel Defense 14.5” 5.56mm Carbine,1:7, LW Profile Battle Camp 1.5 Muzzle Device VLTOR Gas Block Geissele 13" SMR MK4 Rail Magpul MIAD Grip & Trigger Guard Magpul STR Stock BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle Mod 4 (Med Latch) WMD NIBX Bolt Carrier Group JP Carbine Tuned/Ex Power Buffer Spring RRA Carbine Buffer

Welcome to 2015 SHOT Show Day 1 Update edition of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Anthony Hardy and tonight I’m flying solo.  The wings are clipped and the bird’s out of the cage.  No one is holding me back tonight;)!  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. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Main Topic: Steve Remy brings you the updates from Day 1 of 2015 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.   Outro: Send us any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com You can also send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the AR-15 Podcast website Subscribe and listen to the AR-15 Podcast for free in iTunes or on Stitcher and leave us a review so the show can place higher in the searches for potential listeners Share your pics with us on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/groups/blackrifle/ or follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/ar15podcast and tag your pictures with #ar15podcast Follow us on G+ to watch us LIVE at https://plus.google.com/+AR15podcast Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ar15podcast Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/ar15podcast Check out the other great podcasts on the Firearms Radio Network Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts (www.ar15podcast.com/parts) And use the Amazon affiliate link on the Firearmsradio.tv and ar15podcast.com websites or goto firearmsradio.tv/amazon

Welcome to Episode #108 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my regular 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. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts   SHOT Show Announcements: Listener Meet and Greet is On!!! Tuesday Night, January 20th, in Las Vegas The Bellagio Las Vegas PETROSSIAN BAR  8:00   Main Topic: Reed, Anthony, J.W. and J.W.’s best half, Sarah Ramp, join us to interview Jason Curns, Firearms Manager, Mega Arms. -Overview of MEGA’s business -Highlights from 2014 (move, sales, new product lines) -New products --Slide Lock Charging Handle (no latch?!) --Barrels, Calibers (300blk, 6.5CM) --Standalone handguard (Wedgelock - M-Lok) --Boltgun chassis --Next week at SHOT (surprises, ermagerd!) --Booth #31000 (LE Ballrooms, upstairs) --Grey Ghost Precision also in the booth   The AR-15 Giveaway Winner: Hunter Carr Feedback: Shayne’s Dad:  Speakpipe Feedback Ben W: New rear elevation adjustable iron sight from magpul https://www.facebook.com/magpul/posts/907698735909143:0 Jared T: You asked for Dremel pics. Here is Dremel Beginner level 1: BAD lever not fitting bolt catch. Use sanding drum to sand around the bolt catch until it does. Pretty easy. You mess up..... Cheap to replace. After Vahnta: Great show as always. Thanks for the work you put in on it every week.   Outro: Send us any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com You can also send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the AR-15 Podcast website Subscribe and listen to the AR-15 Podcast for free in iTunes or on Stitcher and leave us a review so the show can place higher in the searches for potential listeners Share your pics with us on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/groups/blackrifle/ or follow us on Instagram at com/ar15podcast and tag your pictures with #ar15podcast Follow us on G+ to watch us LIVE at https://plus.google.com/+AR15podcast Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ar15podcast Follow us on Facebook com/ar15podcast Check out the other great podcasts on the Firearms Radio Network Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts (ar15podcast.com/parts) And use the Amazon affiliate link on the Firearmsradio.tv and ar15podcast.com websites or goto tv/amazon

Welcome to Episode #108 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me tonight are my regular 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 talk with Jason Curns of Mega Arms about their 2014 and some of their upcoming products. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.