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Welcome to Episode #077 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is Michael C., our newest FRN host from the Competition Rifle Podcast.  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. This week on the AR-15 Podcast, the guys discuss the gear required for formal instruction, including wear to put those spare magazines. For complete show notes please visit the AR-15 Podcast website.

Welcome to Episode #077 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is Michael C., our newest FRN host from the Competition Rifle Podcast.  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 is there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a takedown pin detent across his avacado green linoleum flooring and it skids under the cabinets. 100-011-234 - Seekins Precision - SP223 Lower Receiver 080-000-606 - Colt - Lower Receiver Parts Kit 100-009-904 - Bravo Company Mod-1 Gunfighter Grip Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Rifle Assembly Tips: 1. Get the Right Tools.  (From Brownells) 2. Clear your workspace 3. Protect your parts by preparing (get a bunch of flat based plastic containers to hold the parts.) 4. A large white board above your bench with a check list.  Follow your progress and follow the plan. 5.  Put away all adult beverages. Main Topic:   So you want to train with your favorite black rifle.  What kit  and gear will you need for formal instruction? Introduction: What are we talking about What are they for Why train with them (Don’t show up for training like you are a member of a wantabe militia.)  Ask what is allowed and NOT allowed.  Some training sites/ranges do NOT want you showing up in camies/BDU/warrior wear. Options: Chest Rig Vest/LBE Plate Carrier Chest Rig:  Disruptive Environments Chest Rig Definition Utility Uses Vest/LBE:  VTAC LBE Tactical Vest Definition Utility Uses Plate Carrier:  Shellback Banshee Rifle Plate Carrier Definition Utility Uses Manufacturers you can trust: Mayflower Shellback 5.11 Blackhawk Voodoo Tactical Velocity Systems PIG Tactical Tailor S.O.Tech Additional Accessories: Sling (Viking Tactical) Dump Pouch (5.11) Pistol Holster (Blackhawk) Padded Belt Listener Feedback: Lane D.:  You were very accurate with your Trapdoor Springfield comments. The only two things that I will assist you in regards would be as follows: The use of conversion units did not stop in 1873, many of the 45-70 TD were conversion of muskets, they used all the surplus before making from scratch. The first conversions, in 1866, were 50-70, and were centerfire, the rimfire 50 was used in the Spencer. When you are ready to purchase, visit trapdoorcollector.com, there is an excellent forum, and Al Frasca, who owns the site, sells used rifles and carbines, along with other items, you can fully trust this man. Rob L:  Aloha Guys, Have you covered using a Ambi 45 deg safety? Like the BAD-ASS-ST AMBI SAFETY SELECTOR SHORT THROW 45°? Works, SAFE worthit?  Also, Have you used the Wheeler Eng. AR pivot & roll pin install tool? $6 or so. Replace need for full set punches & pin start tools?  Sorry if I've missed. Mike S:  Reed, I want to help with Justin\'s question about a tight gas block on his personal build.  I would guess, as you did, that the machining really was to a tight tolerance.  When that\'s the case, it can be helpful to break out some old school mechanic tricks.  Heat the gas block and ice/freeze the barrel and the gas block should slide right on. The same may help with getting a tight gas block off. Chris W:  Hello, I'm currently working on building two rifles, one .300blk SBR and a 5.56 rifle (16 or 18 inch barrel) So I also have a question for you. I'm trying to decide what barrel length to get for my SBR and I'm debating between an 8" or 10" barrel. The ballistics look great out of both, but I want my rifle to be as compact as possible even with a suppressor attached. I wonder if 2" of length is worth the additional velocity.

Today on the AR-15 Podcast Reed talks a bit more about building an AR-15 to giveaway and what happens if you win and are in a state like California where there are strict gun laws. The main topic discusses the rifles carried by America’s soldiers in the last 100+ years. For more detailed show notes, visit AR15Podcast.com/076

Welcome to Episode #076 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and today I am broadcasting 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 y...

Welcome to Episode #075 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today are 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 ...

Reed and J.W. Talk about building an AR-15 for our giveaway. For the full show notes visit AR15podcast.com/075

Welcome to Episode #074 of the AR-15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is 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 is there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a take down pin detent across his avocado green linoleum flooring and it skids under the cabinets. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Announcements of the Week: We are looking for volunteers able to do Video Editing for the AR-15 Podcast Main Topic:  AR's that aren't an AR or are they? Troy Industries has come up with a pump action AR and Ares has released its SCR, tonight we look at some AR’s that aren't an AR, but they're close. Ares SCR Troy PAR (Pump-action Rifle) Rhino Arms 12 Gauge Upper http://www.rhinoarms.com/news/new-12-gauge-shotgun/ 50 BMG Uppers http://www.tactilite.com/Spartan-50-BMG-Upper-Receiver-p/s1.htm http://www.ferret50.com/ferret50_conversion.html Crossbow Uppers http://pse-archery.com/p/tac-ordnance-crossbow-black-package?pp=12 (was even available for sale on Amazon at one point - http://www.amazon.com/Archery-Tac-15-Crossbow-Upper-1135/dp/B001SGZG9K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top ) Bullpup http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/11/28/longziz-1-an-interesting-homemade-bullpup-with-ar-15-lower-receiver/ BAR: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/05/08/ohio-ordinance-works-hcar-modernized-bar/ Listener Feedback: Ray H:  First off love listening to you all while I drive up and down the state of California.  Well you guys and the rest of the Firearms Radio Network got me to build an AR15.  I thought was all corny when Reed would read in the beginning of the show how Jake would shot a detent into the carpet then on to the linoleum floor. Found out first hand the rear dent spring are tiny missile. Thank god my wife was at work I wouldn't have wanted her to see two 44 year old brothers face down on the kitchen floor looking for that spring.  Had order a replacement as that first one is gone somewhere in the darkness of the evil tile floor. Thanks   Ian Kay:  Hi Reed, JW and Anthony, Another great an informative episode, thank you! Thanks for the SCAR profile on a show about the Stoner platform, I'm not sure why it feels ok to do that, (as opposed to any other modern battle rifle), but it just does. Clearly its easy to understand, when compared to the M4 why the Mk16 was not adopted. But the Mk17, when you need to cover a half kilometer, it looks like one of the best .30 cal rifles today. I would be interested though to compare the SR25 and a Mk17 set up in the DMR role, which one has better accuracy. My guess would be the AR, having all that gas and piston hardware hanging off the end of the Mk17 barrel can’t be that good. I’ve always appreciated how with a free float rail the AR barrel is almost naked, with little to disturb the harmonics. I’ve always been interested in the SCAR because it was trying to be a replacement, and as great as it is, still not any real improvement over the AR. In my opinion the real problem is the cartridge, if you think adopting a new rifle is difficult, consider changing the NATO standard! I especially enjoyed JWs perspective and first hand knowledge of the platform, I don’t think that a lot of people (myself included) have had the chance to try one, so his experience and insight was really appreciated. Finally, I’ve heard that the next gen SCAR will look a bit like the FNAC, non recip charging handle and the front sight moved off the gas block. Pretty cool! Thanks again, Outro: Send any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com Send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the  ar15podcast website

Reed and J.W. Talk about weapons that aren’t an AR but are close enough. For the full show notes visit AR15podcast.com/074

Welcome to Episode #073 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your 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 is there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a take down pin detent across his avacado green linoleum flooring and it skids under the cabinets.   Brownells Item of the Week: YHM-7300 9mm Upper Receiver Kit   Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Amazon affiliate link: http://www.ar15podcast.com/amazon Announcements of the Week: We are looking for volunteers able to do Video Editing for the AR-15 Podcast.   Main Topic:   Everyone is an AR-15 newbie at some point. When we are getting started, there are a lot of questions to be answered. While seasoned AR-15 builders might tease a little, most are willing to share some knowledge to the AR-15 newbie. Do your due diligence and shoot as much as you can before you build and AR-15 for yourself. It can really save a lot of money on trial and error. Entry Points Movies Video Games Friends Hunting Shooting Sports Firsts Shots Impressions Accessories Modifications Obsessions Training Self-Taught Friend Taught Instructor Taught Sources of Info Magazines Forums Google Friends Podcasts (gasp!)   Listener Feedback: Glenn: Hey Reed Is this the standard running price these you are seeing these days? A few weeks ago the 2 I saw were $14-1600. I saw this one in person and think I can get it for right @ $1k after tax.   Jesse: I have listened to you guys for a long time and I have learned a lot but one thing I am confused about is the differences between the  M4 and A2 upper.   Have you guys discussed this in the past, if not can you please?     What would make me want to choose one style over the other? Another topic I would love to learn more about is barrel/gas block/forearm combinations?   It appears you can't just mix and match but I cannot find a good source of information on this topic either. Keep up the great work! Thanks, Jesse   Tom J: Hey guys Working on my second built on the cheap, what is your opinion on an upper receiver without a forward assist? Is it really needed? Keep up the good work and thank you for the somewhat new host JW and the Newbie Anthony they make the podcast more enjoyable especially since I’m somewhat of a newbie to. Thanks, Tom J Outro: Send any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com Send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the ar15podcast website Follow FRN on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Firearmsradio Follow G+ to watch us LIVE at http://www.firearmsradio.tv/plus Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/FirearmsRadio Share your pics with us on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/groups/blackrifle/ Don’t forget to check out other podcast on the Firearms Radio Network Subscribe and listen to the podcasts for free at firearmsradio.tv/itunes Be sure to leave an iTunes review so iTunes knows to place the show higher in listener searches Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts http://www.ar15podcast.com/parts Amazon affiliate link: http://www.ar15podcast.com/amazon image credit

Anthony talks about his experiences and adventures as an AR-15 newbie. For the show notes, visit AR15podcast.com/073

Welcome to Episode #072 of the AR-15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today 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 y...

Join Reed and the guys while they talk about The SCAR. A great battle tested modular rifle made by FHN.Check out the show notes for this episode at http://ar15podcast.com/072

Welcome to Episode #071 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is my co-host J.W. Ramp and our special guest, Joshua Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo. 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 is there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a take-down pin detent across his avocado green linoleum flooring and it skids under the cabinets. Brownells Item of the Week: Blackhawk SOCOM Pistol Case Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/parts Amazon affiliate link: http://www.ar15podcast.com/amazon Tip of the Week: Silencer’s are legal Main Topic:   Reed discusses SilencerCo’s new Saker 7.62 with Joshua Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo. Listener Feedback: Myles:  Hello, been awhile since I have written in, your multi part episode on optics had me shying away for a little while. I get it, more expensive optics are better, they had better be if they cost $1,700. Personally I am quite satisfied with my $200 Minox. But on to the meat of the matter. You recently talked about levers attached to bolt releases. I have no experience with the MagPul BAD lever, however I and a friend of mine have used phase 5 levers in the past and we are not happy with them. My friend had the one piece lever, I had a cheaper unit that bolts on the stock lever. I was very happy with mine at first, but as time went by I started having malfunctions. The bolt catch failed to function every now and then. As soon as I got rid of the lever this problem went away. My friend had the same problem, which also went away when he dumped the lever. I have been told that one might be able to rectify this by installing a stronger bolt catch spring. But since that would require drifting out a retaining pin I have decided against this for now. Too bad really as the AR is much more comfortable to run with one of these thingies. I forgot to add that I thought it was a bit suspicious when the outfit that sold me the Phase 5 lever gave me about a 30% discount, and it looked like it had been sitting in a drawer since the Clinton administration. Outro: Send any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com Send us a recorded voicemail by using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of the  ar15podcast website Follow FRN on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Firearmsradio Follow G+ to watch us LIVE at http://www.firearmsradio.tv/plus Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/FirearmsRadio Share your pics with us on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/groups/blackrifle/ Don’t forget to check out our other podcasts on the Firearms Radio Network Subscribe and listen to the podcasts for free at firearmsradio.tv/itunes Be sure to leave an iTunes review so iTunes knows to place the show higher in listener searches Don’t forget to use our Brownells Affiliate link for all your AR-15 parts http://www.ar15podcast.com/parts Amazon affiliate link: http://www.ar15podcast.com/amazon We are looking for volunteers able to Video Edit the AR-15 Podcast after each show.

Reed discusses SilencerCo’s new Saker 7.62 with Joshua Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo. For all of the links and show notes, visit ar15podcast.com/071

This week on the AR-15 Podcast, Reed and the gang talk about the different AR-15 accessories you could use to upgrade your favorite black rifle. These are also great options when planning to build an AR-15 from scratch too. For the complete show notes, head over to http://www.ar15podcast.com/070/