AR-15s
Threadlockers: A Guide for AR-15 DIYers
Adhesives have their places in AR-15 construction projects, and application ranges from what I think is crucially important to what…Read More >
Adhesives have their places in AR-15 construction projects, and application ranges from what I think is crucially important to what…Read More >
Let’s get straight to it: “URG-I” stands for “Upper Receiver Group — Improved.” It’s the “new” M4. The URG-I is…Read More >
Forjas Taurus (translated: Taurus Forge) is a Brazilian company now very familiar to American shooters. In 1941 it produced its…Read More >
I have mixed feelings about these projects, and it’s a mix indeed. I love them. I hate them. Opinions notwithstanding,…Read More >
A barrel-twist rate is expressed in a chain of numbers that reflects on how far down the barrel a bullet must travel to make one full rotation. To fully understand barrel twist, read this article.
The difference between a rifle that shoots well and one that shoots very well is in the barrel. The standard for “shoot well” is ultimately subjective, but some manufacturing factors contribute to accuracy, the author explains, and some don’t.
Many AR-15 shooters don’t get barrel twist rates and chambering nomenclature throws them for a tizzy. Here’s a detailed explanation that will help you understand both.