DECIDING WHICH AR-15 TO BUILDBefore you buy your first part, decide what kind of rifle you want. Will you be varmint hunting, plinking or competition shooting? Once you make this decision, you know wh

There's no denying the appeal of a compact AR-15. Shorter barrels make rifles easier to maneuver in tight spaces, more comfortable to transport, and increasingly popular among home defense enthusiasts

Every few years, a new magnum darling or boutique cartridge shows up promising to make the .308 Winchester obsolete. And every few years, the .308 quietly outsells, outlasts, and outperforms the hype

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The AR-15 remains one of the most popular and modular rifles in America. Its unparalleled customizability lets owners tailor everything from accuracy and ergonomics to aesthetics and performance. Whet

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Building your own AR-15 remains one of the most popular DIY firearm projects in the United States. Whether you're seeking full customization, better value than a complete rifle, or the satisfaction of

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Shopping for an AR-15 barrel or complete upper means running into the terms pistol, carbine, mid-length, and rifle gas system. They look like simple labels, but gas length directly affects recoil, re