The AR-10 is the grandfather of all modern sporting rifles — and the daddy of the comparatively smaller AR-15. At its core, the AR-10 is a semi-automatic rifle that takes everything you love about the AR-15 platform and scales it up to handle bigger, more powerful cartridges like .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .260 Remington.… Continue reading Best AR-10 Rifles: Power, Precision, and Versatility
Category: AR-15 & AR-10
Picking The Best AR-15: From Beginner To Baller
After testing over 30 AR-15 rifles across thousands of rounds and consulting with military vets, competitive shooters, and gunsmiths, we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you understand, select, and master America’s most popular rifle platform. The Palmetto State Armory PA-15 emerges as our top pick for most shooters, offering an outstanding mix of reliability,… Continue reading Picking The Best AR-15: From Beginner To Baller
The Best .224 Valkyrie Uppers: Get Some Longer Distance Pew
The AR-15 platform in its standard caliber, the 5.56mm NATO, is an excellent rifle, but at 500 yards or so, the round’s limitations become pretty apparent. It was, after all, intended as a multi-role combat rifle and not a long-range tack driver. That’s why, in recent years, people have been going with bigger pills and,… Continue reading The Best .224 Valkyrie Uppers: Get Some Longer Distance Pew
Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel Bolt Carrier Groups
The 6.5 Grendel is a flat shooting round with little recoil, so many shooters are switching to this caliber in their ARs. However, to change to this caliber, you need to change the upper, including the bolt carrier group (BCG). What are the best 6.5 BCGs? I’m glad you asked because we compiled this list… Continue reading Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel Bolt Carrier Groups
Top AR-15 Upper Receivers: Build Your Perfect Rifle
Arguably one of the most vital elements of the AR-15 is picking the right upper receiver group. After all, your upper provides the lock-up between the bolt and barrel, leaving you with either an accurate and dependable firearm or something that offers little more than consistent frustration. If you want to build an AR for… Continue reading Top AR-15 Upper Receivers: Build Your Perfect Rifle
Elevate Your AR-15 Build with These Top Lower Receivers
In the world of firearms, few designs have captured the imagination and ingenuity of enthusiasts and experts alike as the AR-15. At the heart of this iconic rifle’s enduring appeal lies its lower receiver – a component that has undergone a remarkable evolution, mirroring the technological and cultural shifts in the wider world of firearms… Continue reading Elevate Your AR-15 Build with These Top Lower Receivers
Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power
The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) round is a powerful defensive round with roots in military history. The best .458 SOCOM Upper Receivers seamlessly handle the firepower this round produces and are engineered to perform in the harshest combat conditions. We’ve provided our selections in both complete and stripped uppers so you can pick the… Continue reading Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power
Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
Guide to Everything AR The AR-15 is arguably the most common rifle Americans own, and then can be found at just about every LGS. ARs are also relatively simple to build on your own. Whether you plan to buy or build an AR, someone has to have the proper tools to put it together. Thanks… Continue reading Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
The Ultimate M4 Upper Guide
Selecting the perfect M4 style upper receiver can be confusing, especially when it comes down to all the assorted flavors that are floating around out there. However, we have done the homework to answer those questions and guide you to the best options in what to look for in a good M4 upper.
Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]
Have you ever walked into Home Depot or Lowe’s and been overwhelmed by how many brands of tools there are on the shelves and what all those tools do? It’s hard to know what brand makes the best products, what tools will last a lifetime, and what is crap. Shopping for AR-15 tools is similar… Continue reading Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]