Countries that Run a Rifle
Several military units still run the 20 inch rifle platform in “modern” configurations. I would like to take a look at the three most well known systems and analyze the…read more →
The New Rifleman
In pursuit of practical marksmanship.
Builds
Running a Rifle in a Carbine World
I am the only one who shoots a 20 inch rifle at carbine competitions at my local club. I don’t get funny eyes and no one calls my gun a…read more →
My Rifle as of 2013
Originally when I started this blog my rifle (and only complete weapon) was a 20 inch mashup. It had an A1 length stock and was strictly irons. Since shooting it…read more →
The A2 is still slick
The A2 Rifle is a slick piece of equipment. You have to appreciate a weapon that is “antiquated” or passed up by modern variations of the AR15 and yet… does…read more →
Something Different…
So my latest build has come together. It looks a bit OFF… I wanted to build a modernized A2 to represent users who still have an A2 somewhere in the…read more →
The Rifle vs The SPR
Why do I choose to cover the… ahem… antiquated 20 inch AR15 configuration over other AR15 configurations that exhibit greater accuracy characteristics? The SPR, the SAM-R, the SDM-R, ect. ect.…read more →
Rifle is Finished
Finally finished my rifle this week. Saved a good deal of money shopping on AR15.COM and their equipment exchange. Scored the LMT rear BUIS for 80 dollars vs 120 dollars…read more →
State of the build
Whew, I got a great deal of traffic for that lower receiver build! Currently I am on track to complete my rifle this month. I have a FN 20 inch…read more →
Half way there! – Assembled Palmetto State Armory Lower Receiver w/RRA Trigger Assembly
The lower went together easily. This build will be featured in the AR15 tutorial which will be added to the site soon. I am quite proud of the photos and…read more →
The Palmetto State Armory lower has arrived!
The lower is here! The parts kit is too… I will be working on a tutorial soon on how to build an AR15 lower receiver and I hope it will…read more →