Summary: 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.
