Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA shows us how to properly break-in a new rifle barrel. Using this technique can improve consistency and make future cleaning a bit easier.
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AKOU: Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom: 1000 round review [video]
Palmetto State Armory’s Freedom line of AR-15’s has been gaining popularity in the consumer-grade rifle market. The guys at AK Operators, Union Local 47-74 decided to do a 1,000 round range test of the rifle and give their feedback. The tests performed include a set of mag dumps, rifle accuracy and a barrel wander test. The gun was examined for ...
Read More »HexMag issues [video]
If you’re thinking of using HexMags for a run-n-gun sport like 3-gun or for SHTF/prepping, you really want to watch this video:
Read More »Settling AR-15 myths .. at a high-volume, full-auto range
As an AR-15.com member, I am often looking for interesting posts to share. Sometimes they contain incredibly useful information and other times .. not so much. This forum post on the heavy use of AR-15 and AK-47 rifles really got my attention because it re-affirms what I have been telling customers for years: while the AR is a princess and ...
Read More »What is scope parallax adjustment and why you care [video]
In this video GY6vids discusses the reason for the Adjustable Objective/Parallax Adjustment Knob featured on some rifle scopes. Ever have questions about Parallax Adjustment on a Scope? Ever wonder what it’s for? Here’s a quick way to find out!
Read More »How to Choose A Rifle Scope
Choosing the right scope for your rifle, shotgun or handgun is a straightforward process. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, presents the components of a scope and how to select the right one for your application.
Read More »How to Properly Sight in an AK-47
Sighting in an AK's front sight doesn't have to be frustrating. First, buy a quality AK front sight adjustment tool, then follow the instructions in this video.
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ATF: Putting a Stock on an AR-15 Lower Does Not Make it a Rifle
Many hobby builders ask the question “when is my AR-15 lower receiver a rifle?” The answer is not what many internet forums and even some gun shop staff profess. According to letters from the ATF Firearms Technology Branch, the division responsible for answering technical questions on ATF regulations and firearms law, a lower receiver only becomes a rifle once a ...
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