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# The New Rifleman

In pursuit of practical marksmanship.

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- [Your Rifle Needs a Bayonet](https://thenewrifleman.com/your-rifle-needs-a-bayonet/) - Your primary home defense rifle needs a bayonet. You may scoff, but then rioters bum rush your personal space. Nothing more personal than a large knife to say No.
- [Review of the Green Mountain 22" Stainless AR Barrel](https://thenewrifleman.com/review-of-the-green-mountain-22-stainless-ar-barrel/) - A few months ago I saw this ridiculous looking AR rifle at my local shop. It had an extremely long stainless free floated barrel and various other outrageous features, like a barrel mounted bipod, a MOE telestock, and a 20x target scope in an old B-Square mount. I stopped to look at it just to
- [Hardware](https://thenewrifleman.com/hardware/)
- [Is Free-Floating an AR15 Barrel Worth It?](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-free-floating-an-ar15-barrel-worth-it/) - This post shares some data that I think many readers will find most intriguing. A true "before and after" free float accuracy comparison. The question of should I free float my Ar15 or not has been asked countless times but often without definitive examples. Well, we have a definitive example. Without further ado... Is Free-Floating
- [The Meprolight M21: Missing the Mark](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-meprolight-m21-missing-the-mark/) - The M21 has lots of buzzwords, but in my review I found the optic fell short in several places.
- [Training Tips for the AK-47](https://thenewrifleman.com/training-tips-for-the-ak-47/) - In the past few years, there have been a growing number of American gun owners who have become interested in the AK series of rifles. Since we have our own domestic rifle, the AR series, there is a relative lack of good training materials on the AK. Here, we’d like to help address that just
- [Sidearm Sunday: Is .30 Super Carry Worth it?](https://thenewrifleman.com/sidearm-sunday-is-30-super-carry-worth-it/) - Recently, Federal has begun producing .30 Super Carry, a handgun cartridge meant to perform the same as 9mm, but in a smaller form factor that allows for it to be used in smaller, more compact handguns. In this piece, we’re going to be discussing the cartridge as far as its development. From there, we’ll take
- [All About Large Caliber ARs](https://thenewrifleman.com/all-about-large-caliber-ars/) - The idea of a large caliber AR wasn’t a concept until the last decade. Certainly, when one envisioned a “large caliber” on the AR, it wasn’t even traditionally what you would think of as an actual large caliber. Cartridges like the .45ACP and the .308 Winchester were about as large as it got. It wasn’t
- [Palmetto State Armory ARV 9mm Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/palmetto-state-armory-arv-9mm-review-reliable/) - The 9mm AR15 market is saturated. There are many, many options available to the consumer. This is my first exposure to a pistol caliber AR platform, so pardon my observations when comparing it to a 5.56 rifle. Is the first time a charm? Today were going to take a look at the Palmetto State Armory
- [Is It Better to Go Factory or Build a One-Off AR-15?](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-it-better-to-go-factory-or-build-a-one-off-ar-15/) - The Hard Truth About Costs Associated with an AR You can build your own AR! You could probably also buy a better AR with included liability protection (in the form of headspacing and specification pairing) and a brand name cohesive look for less than the build price. Sure, price isn’t always everything, but it matters,
- [Long Range Precision Shooting: Can the AR-15 and AR-10 be Included in the Discussion?](https://thenewrifleman.com/long-range-precision-shooting-can-the-ar-15-and-ar-10-be-included-in-the-discussion/) - Can an AR15 or AR10 compete with a good bolt action rifle? Yes and no. Benjamin examines the positives and negatives of the AR15/Ar10 precision rifle platform.
- [Nodak Spud Joins PSA Under Harrington and Richardson Banner:](https://thenewrifleman.com/nodak-spud-joins-psa-under-harrington-and-richardson-banner/) - Nodak Spud LLC, best known for their line of retro AR components and Ruger 10/22 sights is moving to SC to re-launch under H&R branding. Nodak Spuds current co-owner will take the helm of the brand as the new CEO. CEO of Retro that is. Being that most retro buyers are VERY picky, we could
- [Primary Arms SLx 1x Prism Gen 2- Can it Replace a Red Dot?](https://thenewrifleman.com/primary-arms-slx-1x-prism-gen-2-can-it-replace-a-red-dot/) - Texas-based Primary Arms has released its second generation Cyclops 1x prism sight and I have had the opportunity to test a pre-production model for several months. I’ll give you the bottom line at the top. Can it replace a red dot? I think it can, for several reasons... and it has replaced them, at least
- [B-Team: Ruger 10/22 X Samson Industries B-TM](https://thenewrifleman.com/b-team-ruger-10-22-x-samson-industries-rimfire-rifleman-part-1/) - I wanted to build it great again. The Ruger 10/22 is a bit cheaper than I remember... and I want to pass something down to my kids that they will remember fondly. A plastic hunk of crap is not something to be fond of. A rifle needs to feel substantial... like rifles of old, like
- [Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii](https://thenewrifleman.com/peep-sight-vs-open-leaf-a-tale-of-two-radii/) - Peep sights and Open sights are both designed to align your rifle with the target, but which does it better and can it be measured?
- [Ruger 10/22 Review 2021: The Cheapening...](https://thenewrifleman.com/ruger-10-22-review-2021-the-cheapening/) - What are the central tenants of a good firearm? I think there are two *basic* tenants. 1) The rifle hits what it's aimed at. 2) The rifle shoots when you tell it to. So basically it's accurate and reliable. From this standpoint, a rifle accurate enough to hit your target and to do so reliably
- [A Parable for the Poors: Palmetto State Armory v.s. Everyone](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-parable-for-the-poors-palmetto-state-armory-v-s/) - A parable for the poors: A PSA is like a Honda Civic. It goes from point A to B reliably. The driver obeys the local laws. It doesn't cost much. It is a car for people who don't have much money or a car for people who have much more wealth than you realize. A KAC/Hodge/etc is
- [See-All Open Sight Review: Can it Put Up a Fight V.S. Red Dots?](https://thenewrifleman.com/see-all-open-sight-review/) - Is the See All open sight a worthwhile concept? How does the See All compare to a Red Dot? Full Review:
- [Gear for the Hard Times: DIY Water Purification for your Family](https://thenewrifleman.com/gear-for-the-hard-times-diy-water-purification-for-your-family/) - Water. If things get hot, you need to be able to move to and fro and have your basic needs met. Water, Food, Shelter. Likely your not traveling alone. You have a family and / or fellow patriots. You need to process water to ensure you and your group's needs are met. What are the
- [Is the Bushnell Lil P 1x Prism Sight Better Than a Red Dot?](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-the-bushnell-lil-p-1x-prism-sight-better-than-a-red-dot/) - Is the Bushnell Lil P prism sight a serviceable replacement for the traditional mini red dot? It is my habit to give the bottom line at the top, so yes, the Lil P is replacing my mini red dots. The Lil P is an extremely small “scope” with a 1x magnification that has an illuminated
- [Building the "Okay, Boomer" Rifle.](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-okay-boomer-rifle-or-the-old-man-rifle/) - America is at a crossroads. The Left wishes to destroy traditional American civilization and replace it with their socialist utopia. At this moment, America needs good men, old men as well as young. It hasn’t become a war of bullets yet, but if and when it does, ALL good men will be needed. This article
- [Leupold VX R Patrol 1.5-4 review](https://thenewrifleman.com/leupold-vx-r-patrol-1-5-4-review/) - The Leupold 1.5-4 power scope is a versatile all-around scope suitable for shooters on a budget. While many models have moved to higher magnification in recent years, a 1.5-4 is still a versatile choice. In testing, I found the VX-R Patrol to be lightweight, with crystal clear glass, and it was durable, with dependable turrets.
- [Range Gear: Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag](https://thenewrifleman.com/range-gear-lynx-defense-pistol-range-bag/) - FACT: The best pistol range bags are made in America. The Lynx Defense Pistol Range Bag Review @ Thenewrifleman
- [Gun Shops Are Next: CryptoCurrency is for Us](https://thenewrifleman.com/gun-shops-are-next-cryptocurrency-is-for-us/) - I just talked with an independent gun shop and was quite alarmed by what I heard. He relayed to me that only one payment processor would work with him to accept credit cards. Make no mistake, gun sellers are running out of time and will continue to be demonized by the tolerant left. They will
- [Boog Gear: The USGI Wet Weather Poncho](https://thenewrifleman.com/boog-gear-the-wet-weather-poncho/) - So you are in the woods and it starts raining. Do you have a USGI poncho liner? It's more than a raincoat. It's a shelter and a sleeping bag. Read more here.
- [G Code Chest rig Review: Gearing Up](https://thenewrifleman.com/g-code-chest-rig-review/) - A few months ago I received a chest rig from G-Code for review. I reached out and they offered to hook me up with their chest rig and I gladly accepted. While the rig was free, I will do my best to give it a fair review, so here we go: Fit and Finish The fit
- ["Said I Never Had Much Use For One. Never Said I Didn't Know How To Use One."](https://thenewrifleman.com/said-i-never-had-much-use-for-one-never-said-i-didnt-know-how-to-use-one/) - Many shooters struggle with their carry iron. If you have taken a CCW class or competed in USPSA, or even shot with friends... I don't need to tell you how many people struggle with their pistols. In all likelihood, if the USA doesn't turn into a hellish nightmare scape of civil war, your pistol is
- [My Medic 25% Off For Emergency Preparedness Month](https://thenewrifleman.com/my-medic-25-off-for-emergency-preparedness-month/) - Need to get more first aid gear to go along with your preps? MyMedic has a new item each week with 25% off. Their gear is well made and the kits are solid. If the featured week to week kit isn't what you are looking for, click below to get 10% off your first order
- [New Shooter Essentials: A New Shooters Buyer's Guide](https://thenewrifleman.com/new-shooter-essentials-a-new-shooters-buyers-guide/) - When you buy a gun, you would think that’s all you need. You’d be wrong. I break down what you need and what’s nice to have in this article.
- [Dry Fire Discussion: More than Just Snapping In](https://thenewrifleman.com/dry-fire-discussion-more-than-just-snapping-in/) - For most people, when we think of dry fire, we think of aiming our firearm, getting perfect sight picture, perfect breath control, and the perfect trigger squeeze. There is so much more to it than just snapping in. Times are tough right now, so I needed to practice shooting without spending so much money. Dry fire
- [A Patrol Rifle Primer: @ LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-patrol-rifle-primer-looserounds-com/) - If it's good enough for Frank Drebin it's good enough... wait. Hold up. See A Patrol Rifle Primer at LooseRounds.com
- [Midwest Industries Over-review: MI QD Mounts, Combat Hanguard, and Combat Iron Sights](https://thenewrifleman.com/midwest-industries-over-review-mi-qd-mounts-combat-hanguard-and-iron-sights/) - That's right. This is an over-review. Damien has given us a snapshot review of a variety of MI products in one post. Without further ado: Midwest Industries is very well known throughout the gun community, and for very good reason. They make some quality products at a very affordable price compared to the industry leaders
- [Yes, You Should Bury a Gun.](https://thenewrifleman.com/yes-you-should-bury-a-gun/) - IF ITS TIME TO BURY THEM ITS TIME TO USE THEM HURRR! Wait. Let's stop for a second. Examine. Think. We are not like them. We are logical and calculated. The modern gun owner faces persecution from multiple fronts, our world held together by a few conservative holdout States, Congressmen, and Senators. The idea that
- [First Time Gun Owner Standards](https://thenewrifleman.com/first-time-gun-owner-standards/) - Did the coronavirus make you a first time gun owner? Need some advice? We got you covered. Welcome to Thenewrifleman.com
- [Barrel Bedding for the Precision AR-15: A How To Guide](https://thenewrifleman.com/barrel-bedding-for-the-precision-ar-15/) - Everyone has heard of bedding a bolt action rifle, but can you bed an AR15? Is it worth it. Yes and yes. Author Richard gives us the run down to enhance AR15 accuracy.
- [The Militia Does Exist... and It Is Active.](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-militia-does-exist-and-it-is-active/) - Photo Brandon Puckett Photography Facebook The Militia is often touted as "un-necessary" or non-existent... however in the last few weeks, we have seen countless examples of patriots mobilizing themselves with arms at ready to defend their communities. The keyword is community. They have moved into a position to protect what they know. Cour d'Alene, Idaho
- [Vortex Viper 1-6 Variable Review: Mid Range, High Value](https://thenewrifleman.com/vortex-viper-1-6-variable-review/) - The vortex viper is built on the same body as the Razor at a price point under half the cost. How does it stack up?
- [Brownell's Coupon Codes for TheNewRifleman Readers:](https://thenewrifleman.com/brownells-coupon-codes-for-thrnewrifleman-readers/) - Hey guys, stock up. Things are FISHY, to say the least! Brownells has sent some financial relief in the form of coupon codes for www.thenewrifleman.com. Click Here to go to Brownells.com and enter coupon code WC2 for $20 off $200, or WC3 for $40 off $400. The coupon code only works if you add the
- [Primary Arms SLX MD-25 Review: Best Budget Red Dot of 2020?](https://thenewrifleman.com/primary-arms-slx-md-25-review-best-budget-red-dot-of-2020/) - Primary arms has introduced their latest red dot in the lineup of budget red dot sights. Time to test it. Let's drop it, dunk it, and ensure it maintains zero.
- [ALG Defense EMR Free-Floating Handguards: Best Value in AR15 Rails](https://thenewrifleman.com/alg-defense-emr-free-floating-handguards-best-value-in-ar15-rails/) - ALG defense has produced a superior budget AR free float rail, and Richard explains why he thinks they are the best ar15 handguard for the money.
- [The Modern Minuteman Rifle Concept: An Ar15 That Can Do It All.](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-modern-minuteman-rifle-concept-an-ar15-that-can-do-it-all/) - We the people are the militia. And one day, we may be called upon to refresh the tree of liberty. Make sure you have a rifle that makes our forefathers proud!
- [Should I Lapp My Ar15 Upper Receiver?](https://thenewrifleman.com/should-i-lap-my-upper-receiver/) - Does the AR15 need the kiss of a receiver lapping tool? Do these tool enhance rifle precision? Do AR15 lapping tools work? Yes. With caveats.
- [Aero Precision Releases Thunder Ranch Colab Carbine Parts](https://thenewrifleman.com/aero-precision-releases-thunder-ranch-colab-carbine-parts/) - Aero Precision has released their new product line collaboration with Thunder Ranch. They are selling complete uppers and complete lowers as well as individual parts. The carbine looks like a solid entry for a "Special Edition" rifle and parts. It looks like a basic Aero Precision build with a few tweaks from the team at
- [Larue MBT VS Geissele SSA / G2S: Which is the best AR15 Trigger?](https://thenewrifleman.com/larue-mbt-vs-geissele-ssa-g2s-which-is-the-best-ar15-trigger/) - There is no greater Ford v Chevy argument in the AR15 trigger world. Which one of these two set the standard for the best 2 stage AR trigger?
- [Heavy Rifleman: The Aero Precision M5E1 Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/heavy-rifleman-the-areo-precision-m5e1/) - The Aero Precision M5E1 is a Rifle for those who reqlly want to have an impact in this life.
- [AR15 Accuracy: Shooting Sub MOA Groups](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15-accuracy-shooting-sub-moa-groups/) - It takes lots of time and energy to chase Sub-MOA groups, so let's start discussing what it takes to get sub moa groups out of you and your rifle.
- [Best AR15 Zero Distances for 16 inch and 10.5 inch Carbines](https://thenewrifleman.com/best-ar15-zero-distances-for-16-inch-and-10-5-inch-carbines/) - This article highlights the 4 main zero distances for AR15s with a 10.5 barrel and a 16” barrel. This article is meant to help you find the best zero distance!
- [The Aero Precision M4E1: 2 Years Later](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-aero-precision-m4e1-2-years-later/) - My original excitement over the M4E1 was clear in my first review. I had obtained my first non-standard upper receiver and rail system and I had high expectations for the product. So how has it held up? Exceedingly well. This rifle accompanies me withe every range trip and has been a flawlessly operating machine. The
- [Bushmaster Firearms is Gone.](https://thenewrifleman.com/bushmaster-is-gone/) - Not present at SHOT SHOW. The Bushmaster web page re-directs to Remington. It's all but official. Bushmaster Firearms is gone. While the "real" Bushmaster continues its operation in Windham, Maine... The brand purchased by Remington outdoor products has quietly disappeared. The AR15 market in a Republican executive seat world is a slow one. With Obama
- [Maximum Hangtime: Getting the Most Out of your AR15 Zero](https://thenewrifleman.com/maximum-bullet-flight-getting-the-most-out-of-ar15-zero/) - What is the best AR15 zero? It's one where you have to estimate distance as little as possible to hit your target. Point. Click. Hit. Read up inside.
- [Is the Primary Arms GLX 2x the Best Value in Low Power Prism Optics?](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-the-primary-arms-glx-2x-the-best-value-in-low-power-prism-optics/) - Let's start out bluntly: The GLx 2x is an amazing general purpose optic that has clear advantages over an Aimpoint and 1.5x ACOG. Read the full review HERE.
- [FN Project 90 in 2020: The FN PS90 / P90 Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/fn-project-90-in-2020-the-fn-ps90-p90-review/) - The PS90 / P90 has been around for over 20 years, how does it stack up today as a pistol caliber carbine? We review the iconic FN PS90.
- [Why are Colt 14.5 Socom Barrels So Accurate?](https://thenewrifleman.com/why-are-colt-14-5-socom-barrels-so-accurate/) - Maybe you have read on forum X, Y, or Z that a user states "Colt Socom barrels are incredibly accurate!"... or that "My Colt Socom barrel is more accurate than my other carbine barrel X." Image Courtesy of www.looserounds.com "Unbagging a Colt M4A1 SOCOM barrel." I know I have encountered many posters sharing their experience,
- [The Rifleman Part 3: Ballistics](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-rifleman-part-iii-the-ballistics/) - Here is the final part of my three part series: Ballistics. This topic is going to be short and sweet because it is simple.
- [Considerations for Building a DMR Part 1](https://thenewrifleman.com/considerations-for-building-a-dmr-part-1/) - With the overall quality of a standard AR15 increasing year after year, it's pretty easy to slap on a free float rail, a 1-8x variable, grab some match ammo, and proudly proclaim you have a DMR (aka the designated marksman's rifle). You're not wrong. In many cases, a box stock AR is capable of shooting
- [Vortex Unleashes New Squad Electro Optic](https://thenewrifleman.com/vortex-unleashes-new-squad-electro-optic/) - The super fancy new trial optic from Vortex has broken into the news. It looks scifi because it is scifi. It appears to be an ballistic overlay which offers a quick and easy visual firing solution once the target is ranged. If the battery dies, the optic remains a 1-8 variable. I actually think it's
- [Holosun 503gu Review: Is it Solid?](https://thenewrifleman.com/holosun-503gu-review-is-it-solid/) - A green dot with a 50k battery, auto on/off an eotech circle dot reticle or a dot, Aimpoint micro footprint for a fraction of the price, What’s not to love?
- [Gun Shopping with your Corona Stimulus Check like a SIR.](https://thenewrifleman.com/shopping-with-your-stimulus-check/) - There you are, my good man! So, my boy... you have no personal debt? A fat chunk of savings obtained through scrupulous penny-pinching? Healthy as an OX and your family line is immune to Coronaviruses? A 401k that makes the Rothschilds a little bit jealous? Sounds like you are doing pretty well for yourself these
- [Riflemans Guide to the ACOG Part 2: Models, Ballistics, and Use](https://thenewrifleman.com/riflemans-guide-to-the-acog-part-2-models-ballistics-and-use/) - The ACOG is a fantastic tool for the rifleman if you understand the intricacies of its use. In this article, we will examine the BDC, Models, and share some thoughts as well.
- [Make Your Own Custom Pistol Length AR-15 Handguards](https://thenewrifleman.com/make-your-own-custom-pistol-length-ar-15-handguards/) - Got an unique build that doesn't have any traditional ar15 handguards available? Build your own!
- [Sig Tango6T Review Part 2: In Use, Durability, Final Thoughts](https://thenewrifleman.com/sig-tango6t-review-part-2-in-use-durability-final-thoughts/) - The Sig Tango6T is a robust, well rounded optic. How does it compare to the competition!?
- [Behold, My Fields are Barren due to COVID-19](https://thenewrifleman.com/behold-my-fields-are-barren-due-to-covid-19/) - The fields are quickly being depleted of nutrition. I stopped in for a few minutes and found what I wanted. 5 items total. No biggy. Everything and everyone else should have done this shopping two weeks ago. I already had my beans and rice and diapers and wipes and tp and water filtration systems. I'm
- [PSA 10.5 Pistol Kit Review: An AR Pistol Build on a Budget](https://thenewrifleman.com/psa-10-5-pistol-kit-review-an-ar-pistol-build-on-a-budget/) - A review of the PSA pistol upper and lower parts kit. I don’t know if anyone can beat this for the price!
- [Sig Tango6T Low Power Variable Optic Review Part 1](https://thenewrifleman.com/sig-tango6t-low-power-variable-optic-review-part-1/) - The Sig Tango6T is the Army’s new 1-6scope for DMR and Special Forces. Packed full of features for the military, is this the best 1-6 Low Power variable Optic?
- [A Rifleman's Guide to the ACOG](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-riflemans-guide-to-the-acog/) - The ACOG is a time tested optic... however it is getting rapidly displaced by the LPVO in civilian and military circles. This is a guide to share some of the advantages and disadvantages of the ACOG sighting system and compare it to the typical LPVO. Both the LPVO and ACOG are excellent tools for the
- [The Marines are Replacing the ACOG with... The VCOG](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-marines-are-replacing-the-acog-with-the-vcog/) - The Marines have awarded Trijicon a contract to produce the "squad common optic" which appears to be a variant of the VCOG from Trijicon. The SCO is a magnified day optic that improves target acquisition and probability-of-hit with infantry assault rifles. The system comprises a noncaliber-specific reticle and incorporates an illuminated or nonilluminated aim-point. Because
- [Criterion Barrels Introduces the AR15 CORE Series Barrels](https://thenewrifleman.com/criterion-barrels-introduces-core-line-of-ar15-barrels/) - The Core AR15 series of barrels is a tapered profile barrel which promises to apply what Criterion learned from the bolt gun arena and apply it to the AR15
- [The AR-k, a Do It Yourself LaFrance M16k Clone Retro Project](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ar-k-a-do-it-yourself-lafrance-m16k-clone-retro-project/) - The LaFance M16K is a variant of the M16 developed as a compact carbine. This Retro AR15 is wholly unique!
- [Whats Up with TheNewRifleman?](https://thenewrifleman.com/whats-up-with-thenewrifleman/) - Some of you may have noticed some new names around here. What's up with TNR? A few months ago I was approached to sell the blog to pewpewtactical. After a very short discussion, I decided it was in the best interest of all parties to tell pewpewtactical to get away from me and my son
- [Palmetto M16A2 Marked Lowers In Stock!](https://thenewrifleman.com/palmetto-m16a2-marked-lowers-in-stock/) - The unicorn is back! PSA has a few M16A2 marked lowers in stock but they often go quickly. Just a FYI for any Rifleman needing to complete a build! Click Here.
- [Brownells Gears Up to Release "What Would Stoner Do?" Rifles](https://thenewrifleman.com/brownells-gears-up-to-release-what-would-stoner-do-rifles/) - There's lots of history to unpack with the polymer lowers; most polymer designs failed to meet muster... Cracking receivers, poor quality moldings, and flat out exploding Bushmaster Carbon 15s put a strain on the consumer trust of a plastic lower... Until Cavalry Arms came along. The MkII polymer lower was a high point for plastic
- [Classic Rifle Review: The Daewoo K2... Korea's Answer to the AR15](https://thenewrifleman.com/classic-rifle-review-the-daewoo-k2-koreas-answer-to-the-ar15/) - The K2 is a fine rifle, which borrows from the AK47, FN FAL, and M16. How does it compare?
- [Palmetto State Armory Nitride Barrel Accuracy Test: Initial Run](https://thenewrifleman.com/palmetto-state-armory-nitride-barrel-accuracy-test-initial-run/) - Hello, frenz. Today I have a mini post to share with you some light accuracy testing of the PSA 20 inch nitrided barrel assembly. Accuracy testing can be a chore, but this is more of a mini-assessment. The factory PSA upper is a flat top, nitrided, 20-inch rifle length system in 1/7 twist. The only
- [Nylon Web Sling to Patrol Carry: Quick and Easy](https://thenewrifleman.com/nylon-web-sling-to-patrol-carry-quick-and-easy/) - Slings. The webby holster of your rifle. In this case, the nylon web sling. You probably have one sitting in your gun junk drawer somewhere. Most at home on an M16A2 clone, the nylon web sling is a bit of a relic. It's noisy. Has a funny buckle. Can't be configured too many ways other
- [Trijicon's New MRO-HD Features New Reticle... Price Jumps Significantly](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicons-new-mro-hd-features-new-reticle-price-jumps-significantly/) - Trijicon's standard MRO is a go to for a quality red dot at an affordable price. Retailing about $380 to $430 the MRO has been well received in the current market. Author D.S. really likes his vanilla MRO as he just wrote about the value proposition a standard MRO brings to the table. The new
- [Trijicon MRO Review: Best Value Red Dot](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-mro-review-best-value-red-dot/) - The Trijicon MRO is a similar size micro red dot compared to the Aimpoint T2, but at about half the cost. Is the MRO right for you?
- [Geissele Announces Optic to Compete with Models from 2010](https://thenewrifleman.com/geissele-announces-optic-to-compete-with-models-from-2010/) - Geissele's Super Precision optic is marketed towards users from the year 2010. Why?
- [Kalashnikov USA and Palmetto State Armory to Clash Over AK-103 Clones](https://thenewrifleman.com/kalashnikov-usa-and-palmetto-state-armory-to-clash-over-ak-103-clones/) - If I were Kalashnikov USA, I would be pretty upset about now. Kalashnikov USA recently announced the introduction of a Ak-103 clone under the Kalashnikov banner... and then comes Palmetto State Armory to suprise no one with a budget friendly Ak-103 clone ONE DAY LATER. The difference here is that Palmetto's version comes in four configurations
- [The Enhanced AR15 Bolt: A Quick Reference Guide](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-enhanced-ar15-bolt-a-quick-reference-guide/) - The best AR15 bolt is one that doesn't break. Ever. Which bolt reigns supreme?
- [Building the M16A5 @ EverydayMarksman](https://thenewrifleman.com/building-the-m16a5-everydaymarksman/) - Matt from Everyday Marksman has a great write up on building the M16A5 (which exists only in the imagination of Rifleman everywhere) over at his blog, check it out!
- [Trijicon Releases Ascent, Credo, Tenmile line of scopes](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-releases-ascent-credo-tenmile-line-of-scopes/) - Lead Photo: Trijicon 1-8 "Credo" Trijicon just ended their livestream to introduce the ASCENT, a budget variable without illumination. MSRP around $650 so street price should put it around $500. Its an odd choice in a market flooded with cheaper variables which do feature illumination... However if you want the pedigree then you gotta shell
- [Vortex Razor Gen III: Our First Peek](https://thenewrifleman.com/vortex-razor-gen-iii-first-looks/) - The 1-6 Razor HD II has been the variable which set the standard for all other variables to be measured by. Looks like SHOT 2020 will be the debut of the third generation of Vortex flagship variable. In what appears to be some leaked pamplet photos... we are given the first look at the Gen
- [The Rifleman's Best Friend: The Ruger 10/22](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-riflemans-best-friend-the-ruger-1022/) - When I think of what is a rifleman, I think of someone who is well versed in the shooting fundamentals, knows what they and their rifle are capable of... and can hit whatever they are shooting within their rifles range. A well versed rifleman knows the fundamentals are key. One of the best ways to
- [Musings on the Budget AR15: Or why PSA is Better than Budget Rifles of Old.](https://thenewrifleman.com/palmetto-state-armory-builds-a-better-ar15-than-they-get-credit-for/) - When I hear "for the poors" I can't help but reflect on how good we have it these days. For now. Take a look at PSA as a prime example. A $300 PSA kit with an Anderson lower receiver is the poster child for internet mockery. "Poverty pony". "For the Poors." Etc. Etc. I can't help
- [Five Stocking Stuffers for the Gun Lover this Christmas](https://thenewrifleman.com/five-stocking-stuffers-for-the-gun-lover-this-christmas/) - Looking for some stocking stuffers for the gun owner this holiday? D.S. has a few suggestions for you that wont break the bank: Hex key and Allen wrench set The first thing on this list should be a hex key and torx wrench set. This is a universally needed item on the range. The small
- [You Just Got an AR15, Now what? Necessary Upgrades](https://thenewrifleman.com/you-just-got-an-ar15-now-what-necessary-upgrades/) - Guest Post by D.S. When you get your AR15, you either consciously or subconsciously, make a plan on what purpose that rifle will serve you. For some, you might be configuring a rifle that is best suited for target or varmint shooting. Others might be making a home defense rifle or a
- [First Aid for Riflemen: The Range Medic IFAK Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/first-aid-for-riflemen-the-range-medic-ifak-review/) - People fail. We forget. We make mistakes. I too have uncased my rifle at home, and lo-and-behold I racked the bolt and out flew a shiny 5.56. Should a day come when an accident or injury strikes, be it firearm related or otherwise, we must be able to respond effectively. If we, as responsible citizens,
- [No Shave Novemeber is Right Around The Corner!](https://thenewrifleman.com/no-shave-novemeber-is-right-around-the-corner/) - Are you ready? VLTOR OR DIE BABY!
- [The T-Rex Arms Raptor: The Best AIWB Holster You Will Ever Find?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-t-rex-arms-raptor-the-best-aiwb-holster-you-will-ever-find/) - Post by D.S. When I turned 21 I wanted one thing... a handgun. I didn’t want to go out and drink, but I did find out I love margaritas. No, what I wanted was a S&W M&P 2.0 compact and my Concealed Handgun License. My amazing wife got me both! When I got my license
- [MidWest Industries GAU-5A Coming Soon?](https://thenewrifleman.com/midwest-industries-gau-5a-coming-soon/) - Midwest Industries has been "discussing the idea" of releasing the GAU-5A in pistol form. In case you arent familiar with the GAU-5A, it is the new survival weapon to be deployed by the Air Force. It's small size when broken down is a core feature as space is a premium in the cockpit. It looks
- [Alert, Alert: Sub 2k for $299 at PSA](https://thenewrifleman.com/alert-alert-sub-2k-for-299-at-psa/) - Need a gun that folds in half for your tiny home / minimalist lifestyle? The Sub2k might be what you are looking for. Check it out at Palmetto State Armory. These things look like excellent plinkers and it's hard to find them at this price. Sub2k $299 at Palmetto State Armory
- [The HoloSun HE403R-GD "Gold Dot" Review: Worthy of a Gold Star?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-holosun-he403r-gd-gold-dot-review-worthy-of-a-gold-star/) - Holosun has given shooters a great alternative to red and green dots, but like everything else in life its a give and get. Check out the Gold Dot review here.
- [Steiner Defense Releases Red Dot with Thermal Overlay](https://thenewrifleman.com/steiner-releases-red-dot-with-thermal-overlay/) - Steiner Defense has recently showcased their new CQT thermal red dot. This optic combines a red dot with a thermal optic overlay. This is pretty exciting stuff and I hope it makes its way to the civilian market. I for one, want to feel like the Predator as I shoot my M&P Sport at dirt
- [Upgrades for your AR15 that you didn't know you needed...](https://thenewrifleman.com/upgrades-for-your-ar15-that-you-didnt-know-you-needed/) - The basics will always be the basics. Anyone with a few years experience on the AR15 platform should be able to point new shooters towards the *essential* upgrades that we all know and understand: light, optic, sling, trigger. What else is necessary? Really, not much. With basic upgrades, the standard AR15 is capable of saving
- [The AR15 is the Modern Musket](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ar15-is-the-modern-musket/) - Hunting, protection, recreation, and overthrowing the British Empire. Freedom of choice, and freedom to carve our own path. The modern musket is the AR15, and everyone needs one.
- [How to Clone the M16A2 Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/how-to-clone-the-m16a2-rifle/) - Cloning the M16A2 rifle is easy if you know where to look! If you are going to just the look, or you want to get as close to the military issues M16A2 as possible, you have come to the right place!
- [Starting From Scratch: A Budget Load Out](https://thenewrifleman.com/starting-from-scratch-a-budget-load-out/) - Instagram is lies. If you follow any gun feeds, you are met by endless gun porn. Gear porn. Anything and everything that you can't afford is shown off in all of its high-end, miss-the-mortgage payment glory. If you are just starting your black rifle journey, these individuals and their gear seem out of reach. They
- [Reloading: Should I crimp?](https://thenewrifleman.com/reloading-should-i-crimp/) - I get asked sometimes (actually never) "should I crimp my ammo or not?" That's a complicated question. To crimp ammo is to simply apply pressure around the case mouth and squeeze the case against the bullet jacket. Some reloaders say it helps accuracy, and some say it deteriorates accuracy. The theory is that crimping ensures
- [Why the German #4 Still Rocks](https://thenewrifleman.com/why-the-german-4-still-rocks/) - The best reticle for the AR15 is without a doubt a classic.
- [The Carbine and the Rifle at Unkown Distance: The Value of Velocity](https://thenewrifleman.com/shooting-a-rifle-carbine-at-200-300-400-500-600-yards/) - I read about plenty of shooters who pat themselves on the back for hitting a target at 400-500-600-700 yards with their SBR in 5.56 or .300 blackout. These shooters have come to the conclusion that their beloved SBR can do anything a rifle can do. I would venture to say *most* shooters understand the limitations of
- [Sight Radius, Iron Sight Aperture, and Target Fideility](https://thenewrifleman.com/on-sight-radius-and-iron-sights/) - Focus on the front sight, crystal clear... pull the trigger slowly to the rear. Ding! Hit! The above mantra is baked into many a seasoned rifleman's mind. If it isn't baked into your own mind, perhaps you entered the world of the AR15 in the post iron sights era. Hey, it's not a bad thing,
- [The Data Driven AR15: Updated with Lubricants](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-data-driven-ar15-updated-with-lubricants/) - It's time to update "The Data Driven AR15" again. This time, we updated the list of components with an often overlooked "Accessory"... LUBRICATION. When you need things to slip and slide, grab the astro... Wait. No. Let's start over please. When you need your rifle to function 100 percent of the time, you want a
- [The Data Driven AR15: Or Why the Best AR15's are Data Driven!](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-data-driven-ar15-why-best-ar15s-are-data-driven/) - This is no un-substantiated top 5 article. I have Facts. Data. It's all here to back up my claims that the best AR15's are DATA DRIVEN.
- [The Larue MBT Review: It Just Works](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-larue-mbt-just-works/) - A long time ago, I called the MBT late to the party. The tortoise and the hair. At the MBT's intro, it was pushing $240 bones while the SSA and SSA-E were at $179. I thought, gee... that's not even reasonable. Established G brand vs the new, and more expensive, MBT. My how the tables have
- [BUIS as a Primary](https://thenewrifleman.com/buis-as-a-primary/) - Can you use a BUIS as a primary sight? Yes. This drop table for a 50 yard zero shows you how easily you can score hits out to nearly 400 yards with a basic sight.
- [Optics In Adverse Condtions: Trijicon Acog, Red Dot, Variable, and Iron Sights](https://thenewrifleman.com/optics-in-adverse-condtions-trijicon-acog-red-dot-variables-and-iron-sights/) - Environmental Conditions change. I am constantly irritated by the absolute failure of forums and gun reviews to illustrate certain failings that sighting systems have. "Optics are superior in every way, period." I generally agree, it's 2019 after all... we have compact nuclear powered scopes which can also draw their luminescence from the sun. You bet
- [PSA DEAL: Strike Eagle with Mount for $299](https://thenewrifleman.com/psa-deal-strike-eagle-with-mount-for-299/) - I don't post deals too often, but this one is kinda impressive. Palmetto State Armory Strike Eagle and Mount! Palmetto State is blowing out Strike Eagles with a mount for $299 with the checkout code "STRIKEEAGLE" as the Daily Deal! The Strike Eagle is the same OEM as the Atibal XP8 and I think its
- [The Magpul Zhukov Folding Stock Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-magpul-zhukov-folding-stock-review/) - It feels like getting punched in the face. One of the best things about having an AK is the ability to equip a folding stock, but you have to have a folding stock trunnion to have said folding stock... and that’s where Magpul came in. The Zhukov folding stock was made by Magpul as a
- [MagPul MOE WECSOG Sling Mount: When Poverty and a Drill Make Love](https://thenewrifleman.com/magpul-moe-wecsog-sling-mount-when-poverty-and-a-drill-meet/) - You need to mount a sling to your MAGPUL MOE, but don't want to spend money on the expensive $18 dollar M-LOK mount? Well have I got an article for you!
- [Rethinking Rails: Cutting it Too Close](https://thenewrifleman.com/rethinking-rails-cutting-it-too-close/) - Modern free float rails are really slimming down. I have some concerns. I have really come full circle for my thought process on super skinny modular rails and my conclusions are not re-assuring. As AR accessories have progressed, we have moved towards ergonomics and modularity. We have lengthened free float rails and slimmed them down.
- [Accuracy Evaluation of a COLT HBAR Barrel](https://thenewrifleman.com/accuracy-evaluation-of-a-colt-hbar-barrel/) - For years, I have read accounts of users who report "My Bushmaster HBAR is a lasorrr!" and "My COLT HBAR SHOOTS DIMES." In the not too distant past, the HBAR was forced upon prospective AR15 buyer's as a desirable feature. The reality was it simply made the AR15 cheaper to manufacture. Less machine time and
- [Accuracy Profile: Ballistic Advantage 16 Inch SPR](https://thenewrifleman.com/accuracy-profile-ballistic-advantage-16-inch-spr/) - How accurate are Ballistic Advantage barrels? Check out our review of the SPR profile barrel! Hint: Lights Out!
- [Screaming Deal Time!](https://thenewrifleman.com/screaming-deal-time/) - Palmetto State Armory is selling a 16 inch Nitrided mid length FDE carbine kit today for $279. If you have unfinished business (lowers) then get them done good. Check it Here.
- [7.62x39... the modern 30/30?](https://thenewrifleman.com/7-62x39-the-modern-3030/) - Today's post comes from our Guest author D.S. I’m somewhat of a history guy. Oh, the stories a gun could tell if they could talk, the truths they would tell that their shooters won’t. Yeah, we know that buck you shot at 300 yards with a 20mph crosswind and rainy conditions was actually 75 yards
- [The Atibal MRD V2](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-mrd-v2/) - I have a quick red dot review for you guys this week. The Atibal MRD V2 is a mini red dot competing in a crowded market. Tons of products, which one to choose? One thing I appreciate about Atibal is they aren't afraid to come in from the rear and import models that are superior
- [Aero Precision 14.5 Pin and Welds Available!](https://thenewrifleman.com/aero-precision-14-5-pin-and-welds-available/) - Pin and welds are sweet... until you want to change the gas block. Aero Precision has solved that problem by equipping their P&W uppers with a turned down Epsilon 556SL muzzle brake. As equipped, feel free to swap your gas block to your hearts content. The heart wants what the heart wants. Typically oxygen and
- [HSGI Gun Belt Setup: Crye Precision, Condor, ITW, and more!](https://thenewrifleman.com/hsgi-gun-belt-setup-crye-precision-condor-itw-and-more/) - Hello Frens. Today I am going to cover my Gun Belt Setup. It's essential that we have a gun belt. Or back pockets. One will hold a tourniquet and other accessories, the other will hold a magazine... and to be honest if you can rock a course or event wearing only Dicky's while doing tactical reloads and
- [The Savage MSR 15 Recon: Best Sub 1k AR?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-savage-msr-15-recon-best-sub-1k-ar/) - A review of the Savage MSR Recon 15. Feature packed budget blaster!
- [The GG&G AccuCam: Up-Armor Your ACOG](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ggg-accucam-up-armor-your-acog/) - Most ACOG quick detach mounts do one job, but the GG&G Accucam does more than just mount the ACOG to your rifle, it protects it with a robust lense cover system
- [The AR15A2 Project: Larue 12.0](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ar15a2-project-larue-12-0/) - The Larue 12.0 may be "old", but it has quality that lasts.
- [Larue Introduces New Rails... Finally.](https://thenewrifleman.com/larue-introduced-new-rails-finally/) - Larue has finally released a new set of handguards. Its been *at least* 12 eons since we saw a change in the Larue handguard lineup, but better late than never... The Larue "Slick-a-Tinny" and "Lock-A-Tinny" are targeted at the budget minded buyer and they are priced $10 per inch of rail. You read that right.
- [Examining Changes to the TA01:](https://thenewrifleman.com/examining-the-ta01-up-close/) - The TA01 is in my hot little hands. I would like to show you a few of the changes Trijicon made to the Ta01 that we discussed in the last article, as well as deliver a few more visual examples. Consider this as a supplement to the month's featured article: The Updates: As mentioned, the
- [Examining the ACOG: Considerations for a DMR part 3](https://thenewrifleman.com/examining-the-acog-considerations-for-a-dmr-part-3/) - Which is the best ACOG for a DMR? Is it the TA31F? The TA01NSN? The ACSS? All your questions will be answered. Come inside, the water's fine.
- [Palmetto State Armory 10.5 inch Pistol Kit Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/palmetto-state-armory-10-5-inch-pistol-kit-review/) - How do Palmetto State Armory Pistols handle? Great for the money!
- [The Most Comprehensive Firearm Lube Test Ever Conducted By Man...](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-most-comprehensive-firearm-lube-test-ever-conducted-by-man/) - Rust. Firearms don't like it. Friction. Firearms don't like it. So which product is best at preventing both? Why not head over to Day at the Range and witness the finest study of firearm lubricants I have ever encountered! Hint: MPRO-7 Did not win.
- [20 Inch RIFLE KITS on sale at PSA!](https://thenewrifleman.com/20-inch-rifles-on-sale-at-psa/) - 20 inch kits in Gov't profile 1/7 aren't always easy to find. Much less on sale. Palmetto State Armory has a 1/7 Gov't. kit available for $359.99 with free shipping. Click here to jump to Palmetto State Armory.
- [15% Off Aero Precision Receiver Sets!](https://thenewrifleman.com/15-off-aero-precision-receiver-sets/) - Aero is having a 15% off sale on their excellent M4E1 receiver sets. Click the photo above to jump over to Aero Precision! The discount is applied automagically in the cart!
- [Red Rifleman Vol 4: The Palmetto State Armory MOEkov Review! Looserounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/red-rifleman-vol-4-the-palmetto-state-armory-moekov-review-looserounds-com/) - When you're so sad that your part kits from the motherland are running out... Cheer up, Palmetto State Armory has you covered. American Made AK is no longer a dirty word. Check out the MOEkov Review here at www.LooseRounds.com!
- [Aero Precision M4E1 + Atlas S-One Builder's Set](https://thenewrifleman.com/aero-precision-atlas-s-one-builders-set/) - How does the Aero Precision M4E1 and Atlas S-One stack up? Favorably. Yes. Very favorably. In fact... it may put other manufacturers on notice.
- [A Few More Deals Before TURKEYDAY.](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-few-more-deals-before-turkeyday/) - A few more deals here! The Rise Armament Super Sport Trigger 79.99 @ Brownells. I have personal time on this trigger and would recommend it for shooters wanting a crisp single stage drop in unit. You needs some KNS pins as well if you don't have them already. See my review by clicking here! Also check
- [Let the Wallet Beatings Commence!](https://thenewrifleman.com/let-the-wallet-beatings-commence/) - So black Friday is almost here. This week I will be posting killer deals I come across. We will start off with a Blem kit from PSA: $219 PSA Mid-Length Blem Upper Complete with Bolt and CH Salad days are still here! I will be hunting deals all week. Upcoming content: Big Bada Boom -
- [Support Gear: Bravo Concealment BCA Light Bearing Holster Combo](https://thenewrifleman.com/support-gear-bravo-concealment-bca-light-bearing-holster-combo/) - Have questions about the Bravo Concealment Holster Set for your Glock? I review it head to head with the Raven Concealement Phantom. Winner Take All!
- [AR15A2: This Old Gun Extreme Makeover Edition.](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15a2-this-old-gun-extreme-makeover-edition/) - I have carbines. Red dots. Variables. All nice things. I also have this old ditty called an A2 rifle. You might recognize it as an M16A2 clone. Modern carbines are good and all, but sometimes you may want to take an old rig out and ride it hard. After all, it's still a 5.56. In
- [Magpul RLS Sling Review: A Modern Shooting Sling](https://thenewrifleman.com/magpul-rls-sling-review-a-modern-shooting-sling/) - The Magpul RLS Sling is a simple execution and evolution of the practical shooting sling concept. While we may not value the art of "slinging up" as our fathers and grandfathers did... shooting from a stable position never goes out of style. I have used traditional 1907 Pattern slings, Nylon web slings, modern quick cuff slings, etc.
- [Yea... About That Daily Deal...](https://thenewrifleman.com/yea-about-that-daily-deal/) - I Went For it... Grab the PSA 10.5 inch kit for $259.99 by clicking HERE. Review will be forthcoming.
- [This Deal is a Wee Bit Insane...](https://thenewrifleman.com/this-deal-is-a-wee-bit-insane/) - Im a rifle guy. I like velocity... That said, I would be remiss to not show you Palmetto State Armory's Labor Day Deal: 10.5 Inch Pistol Kit Complete Minus Lower Receiver - 259.99 That's rediculous. That price is insane. My first AR was a used clunky Bushmaster I got for $700. We are living in
- [The BCM QRF Review: Can Quadrails Still Rock?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-bcm-qrf-review-can-quadrails-still-rock/) - There are certain builds that cannot aesthetically work with M-Lok. Call me one to wax poetic of the A2 and A4 series of rifles, but slim modular rails don't look appropriate. They also aren't as robust as quad rails. It's true. With more screws, the more potential we have to have screws loosen. It's just
- [Mil-Dot vs BDC: Considerations for a DMR Part 2](https://thenewrifleman.com/mil-dot-vs-bdc-considerations-for-a-dmr-part-2/) - So which one is best? This is not a compare and contrast. That has been done a thousand times. No need to dig deep into the common talking points as this article is not a primer... It's a collection of thoughts that look into each system and why you should choose one over the other.
- [The Data Driven AR15, Updated and Lilja's Stiff Barrels!](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-data-driven-ar15-updated/) - Whew been a busy year so far! I recently updated the Data Driven AR15 project with an excellent article / link to Lilja barrels: A Look at the Rigidity of Benchrest Barrels. It's such an awesome article I didn't want the readers to miss it. In a nutshell, science and math say that short barrels enhance
- [Aero Precision June Builder's Set: CallahanCam](https://thenewrifleman.com/aero-precision-june-builders-set-callahancam/) - AP has a gorgeous builder's set for this month, something they call "CallahanCam" by Republic Rifle. I just call it sweeeeeet. The June Builder Sets feature a CallahanCam™ Cerakote finish by Republic Rifle. These sets are available for both the AR15 and M5 (.308) platforms. The AR15 sets feature our new M4E1 Lower Receiver and
- [A Trigger Tune Up for Every Man in Your Platoon:](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-trigger-tune-up-for-every-man-in-your-platoon/) - Are you lucky enough to have a lower with a set-screw trigger adjustment? I have an old lower from a company no longer in the firearm business... It features a set screw which allows the shooter to take some of the creep out of the trigger pull. It's a neat setup that some lowers have,
- [Rise Armament RA-140 Super Sport Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/rise-armament-ra-140-super-sport-review/) - Does the Rise Armament Super Sport stack up well against the ever competitive AR15 trigger market? Read to find out!
- [The Sub $200 Rail Buyer's Guide: No Cheese Grater Edition!](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-sub-200-rail-buyers-guide-no-cheese-grater-edition/) - Looking to purview a few rails but only have a budget of two Benjamins? I got you covered. Visit the Rail Buyer's Guide here. No Cheese Grater? Yes, that means there are no picatinny quads in this list.
- [Dang Good Glass on Blowout!](https://thenewrifleman.com/dang-good-glass-on-blowout/) - Natchez.com is blowing out the weaver grand slam tactical mil/mil 3-10 variable. I own a version of this optic in the form of the 10x Burris Elite, and it's an outstanding value for a durable, rugged, and simple optic. I just received my Weaver 3-10 in the mail and it made by the same Japanese company
- [Matching Ballistics with Superior Results: The Hornady 75 HPBT](https://thenewrifleman.com/matching-ballistics-with-superior-results/) - Wish there were more BDC options for a 20 inch gun? Don't we all. One of the reasons I sold my TA31F was because the only load I could map to the BDC was a 60 grain Sierra flat base. That load managed to adhere to the BDC very closely, but as I learned more
- [3V Gear OUTLAW II](https://thenewrifleman.com/3v-gear-outlaw-ii/) - A comprehensive gear bag that can support me and my rifle is something I have been wanting to put together for a while. Long ago, I decided a slinger type bag would be the best product for this role as a slinger can be setup to keep a rifle arm and shoulder free of pads
- [Atibal Verum + GG&G AK Optic Mount Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-verum-ggg-ak-optic-mount-review/) - AK's are new to me. I enjoy the AK platform as a grab and go truck gun, as the low cost of ammo is a welcome change compared to the lengthy reloading process that I use to get 5.56. The AK is a platform I would like to continue exploring as I beleive many of my
- [Red Rifleman Vol: 2 @ LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/red-rifleman-vol-2-looserounds-com/) - Hope you guys had an awesome Christmas! Ever wondered how Vietnam Era War Trophy Rusty AK magazines preform in a modern day AK? Well here is your answer: Check it out over at www.looserounds.com! In case you missed Red Rifleman Vol:1 here is the link!
- [DI Optical FC1 Review: Tough and Tiny](https://thenewrifleman.com/di-optical-fc1-review-tough-and-tiny/) - Does the FC1 hold up to abuse? It was Frozen, Burnt, and Dropped!
- [Accuracy Testing the Vintage Colt SP1 at Looserounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/accuracy-testing-the-vintage-colt-sp1-at-looserounds-com/) - Impressive groupings from a rifle older than me. Shawn at LooseRounds.com accuracy tested a SP1 and produced some eye opening groups. Moral of the story? Reloading is an essential art the Rifleman must master. If you rely only on factory ammo, you are leaving allot of performance on the table. Go check out the article
- [Kerm-Lock Universal Rail Adapter: Making Standard Hand-guards Modular Again](https://thenewrifleman.com/kerm-lock-universal-rail-adapter-making-standard-hand-guards-modular-again/) - Modular rails got you down? Wish your A2 could accept some M-Lok goodness without ruining the classic lines? Your department won't let you change the circa 1990 issued carbine and you need a light? Welcome to Kerm-Lock. The Kerm-Lock system is a modular light mount for A2, M4, and CAR handguards. I was sent the
- [Two Are Better Than One: Red Dots and Irons](https://thenewrifleman.com/two-are-better-than-one-red-dots-and-irons/) - Skip the irons and run an Ainpoint? No. Keep both. Why? Read.
- [NRA... That Was Premature.](https://thenewrifleman.com/nra-that-was-premature/) - It's hard to fathom the NRA's strategy here. Capitulation is not a position of strength. Your job, right now, is to call your Senator and Congressional representatives to ensure that your voice is heard. No new anti-gun legislation is to be permitted. If your congressman or senator is firmly in our camp, and it appears
- [AR15 Trigger Buyer's Guide: No Clickbait Edition](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15-trigger-buyers-guide-no-clickbait-edition/) - There are too many triggers on the market to "round them up". Top ten lists suck when it feels the primary reason they exist is to drive you to Amazon.com. How do you know you're getting a legitimate Buyer's Guide? You come here, that's how. Will I earn commission from ANY of the trigger companies linked
- [Accuracy Evaluation: Straight Jacket + Criterion Part 1](https://thenewrifleman.com/accuracy-evaluation-straight-jacket-criterion-part-1/) - The biggest variable present is myself. I think that needs to be acknowledged prior to any serious discussion about cutting edge barrel technology. Taking everything at face value would be a disservice to the ability of the Straight Jacket and the fine barrel makers at Criterion Barrels Inc. Some things could be improved, some things
- [Hornady 62 Grain BLACK Accuracy Evaluation:](https://thenewrifleman.com/hornady-62-grain-black-accuracy-evaluation/) - Does the Black ammo live up to the handsome packaging? Click to read my T&E of Hornady's new load.
- [Minor SHTF: Hurricane Harvey AAR](https://thenewrifleman.com/minor-shtf-hurricane-harvey-aar/) - 30 Minutes ago, the lights came back on. I am very lucky. I am not flooded out of house and home like so many unfortunate souls. Last thursday my county issued a mandatory evacuation and I was knee deep in work. As essential personel I couldn't pack, leave, or prep until I got home at
- ["The" Trigger: The Wisconsin Trigger Co. MKII A3 Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-trigger-the-wisconsin-trigger-co-mkii-a3-review/) - Geissele and Larue are the popular choice, but if you want the best... the MKII A3 is the only choice. Full Review inside.
- [On Hurrication](https://thenewrifleman.com/evacuated-on-hurrication/) - I have several articles not quite finished... Unfortunately the weather has taken a turn for the worse and with an infant present it was not time to take a stand. I will post articles when I can. This Saturday expect to see "The" Trigger and thereafter the Straight Jacket will make its glorious return... Weather
- [Low Light Shooting and Your Variable](https://thenewrifleman.com/low-light-shooting-and-your-variable/) - Light Gathering? How about not giving away your position? Learn the tricks to running a variable in the dark.
- [A Rifleman's Support Bag](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-riflemans-support-bag/) - You have your kit, your battle belt, your armor, mags, ammo, rifle, glass, all ready to go... You know your rifle, your dope, and you are the best Rifleman among your group of patriots. These citizens are counting on you and your rifle to hit things further out than what they feel they are capable
- [TLR-1 Rifle Kit Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/tlr-1-rifle-kit-review/) - How can I review something as established as the TLR-1? There are literally hundreds of reviews on this little light, and it has been around for many years. So why review it now? Because I found some minor issues. Sometimes when I buy products, I research them too. I don't always want to guinea pig test a
- [DIO RV2 Review at www.thetruthaboutguns.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/dio-rv2-review-at-www-thetruthaboutguns-com/) - TTAG was gracious enough to host my latest review of DIO's RV2. The only thing I will say is that the editor changed a few things and not all those grammatical errors are mine this time haha. Let's call it a 50/50 split to be fair! No hard feelings to the Editor, he's busy behind
- [The Data Driven AR15 Project, Updated: Magazines](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-data-driven-ar15-project-updated-magazines/) - With the recent release of the Aberdeen Report, we have military testing data which shows us just which magazine preforms the best in the M4, m16, and M27 systems. Which magazine did the best? I bet you know already. The results have been added to the Data Driven AR15 Project.
- [While We Wait...](https://thenewrifleman.com/while-we-wait/) - SO what have I been doing... I haven't been writing smaller articles lately since I have been working on reloading and then more reloading... in preparation for a final accuracy analysis of the Straight Jacket system. I also "re-built" the rifle I started this blog with. A standard issue A4 with green green furniture. It
- [The Apartment Dweller's Reloading Guide: Small Spaces Edition](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-apartment-dwellers-reloading-guide/) - Do you wish you could reload but don't have the space? Reloading in a small space is easy with the right gear.
- [Maximizing the ACOG](https://thenewrifleman.com/maximizing-the-acog/) - I stumbled upon a short series I would like to share today. This is a two part series which introduces the ACOG series of optical gun sights and discusses their use and suitability for combat and the methods utilized to assist with their use in competitions as well as a few good tips and tricks. Part 1:
- [Descent Into Madness: Intro to Teludyne Tech and the "Straight Jacket"](https://thenewrifleman.com/descent-into-madness-intro-to-teludyne-tech-and-the-straight-jacket/) - Over the last few years, the quality in the A15 barrel market has improved substantially... even basic, free floated barrels have been shown capable of 1 MOA or better with quality ammunition. Not only has the quality improved, but so has the pricing. In spite of any advancements the market has made on cost and quality, barrels
- [Atibal "MROC" Review: A New Prismatic Appears!](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-mroc-review-a-new-prismatic-appears/) - The MROC came to me in the review package along with the XP8. I have really enjoyed the products I have evaluated from Atibal thus far. I feel Atibal, along with a few others, serve a middle ground of value to performance that the working man can afford. Not every Rifleman can afford a $900+
- [A Modern Rifleman's Pathway:](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-modern-riflemans-pathway/) - IF you want to improve your shooting, where do you start? Where do you concentrate? Over the years, I have formed a process of study for those interested in improving their shooting. I have been studying and refining my own take on marksmanship for several years and I feel confident in sharing a solidified shooting pathway to
- [Data Driven AR15 Rev. 2: Added M-Lok Vs KeyMod, Discussed Aero Precision M4E1](https://thenewrifleman.com/data-driven-ar15-rev-2-added-mlok-vs-keymod-discussed-aero-precision/) - The Data Driven AR15 project marches on. Based on the data, I plan to update my rig to M-Lok and keep the M4E1. Oh, and what is that in the above photo? Does anyone have a spare dual reading thermocouple laying around with extra long temperature probe? Click Here to Visit The Data Driven AR15 Rev. 2
- [ATF Opinion Letter: Brace for Impact](https://thenewrifleman.com/atf-opinion-letter-brace-for-impact/) - This is the ATF. They are not your friend. The permissions they give you are based on a nothing more than an opinion which so happens to carry the weight of law. So why have they been so cool lately? Your sig brace can be legally shouldered now, yipee! Double triggers are legal, whooo! Thank
- [The Red Rifleman #1: Practical AK Accuracy](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-red-rifleman-1-practical-ak-accuracy/) - Is the AK really innacurate or is it just being fed crappy ammo? Let's test Mexican Match ammo to examine the improvements to our favorite red rifle.
- [Criterion 18 Inch Hybrid Profile Update](https://thenewrifleman.com/criterion-18-inch-hybrid-profile-update/) - The Criterion Hybrid Profile has been a solid performer for my modern rifle build, and has exceeded my expectations on several fronts. Criterion's Hybrid profile barrel is advertised as having "extreme accuracy without the added weight of a HBAR contour". I spent a few sweaty days in my gun-room loading up 3 loads accurate to the grain via a
- [DI Optical EG1 Review @ LooseRounds](https://thenewrifleman.com/di-optical-eg1-review-looserounds/) - When you want to review something, smash it, drown it, shoot it, and then share your thoughts.
- [From the Man Himself: David A. Lutz on the Development of the M16A2](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-nitty-gritty-details-of-the-m16a2-development/) - Ever wonder why the M16A1 PIP program chose the features of the M16A2? Let Col. David Lutz explain... after all, he was the project director!
- [It Should Concern Us All. NFA violation in Arkansas:](https://thenewrifleman.com/it-should-concern-us-all-nfa-violation-in-arkansas/) - (Update: see the comments for an update on this case. Thank you Jbob for keeping us informed as to the ongoing legal situation) What would happen if you were falsely accused of road rage? What if the accuser said you brandished a weapon? What if you had a AR15 pistol in your possession and that
- [Deal Alert: Aero Precision AC15 $559 Free Shipping](https://thenewrifleman.com/deal-alert-aero-precision-ac15-559-free-shipping/) - Salad Days! I purchased my first AR15 for $800 used... and it had zero "cool" features. Times have changed. Check out this A P Mid Length carbine at Brownells. Use code LY4 for free shipping. Click here to go to Brownells.
- [Atibal XP8 Review: Budget Done Right!](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-xp8-review/) - Ever get a product that surprised you? Chinese optics have improved in recent years, but I had no idea that they were producing products like Atibal's new 1-8x variable... the XP8 The XP8 retails in at 399.99. That's a big bill for a Chinese made optic, but at this time the market rate for similar
- [Three Things to do With That A2](https://thenewrifleman.com/three-things-to-do-with-that-a2/) - So you have a A2 sitting around the safe do you? Doesn't get much sunlight these days huh? I know what you mean. Things have gotten smaller, lighter, more technologically advanced. Time has moved on, and the AR15 has evolved well past the A2 configuration in the last 10 years. That A2 is a classic
- [A Sneak Peek 2017](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-sneak-peek-2017/) - That's a big rifle, oy! AR10 platform work (Build done) AK reloading and accuracy evaluation (currently working on loadings, need AK optic) Gear Reviews: DI Optical: EG1 red dot Atibal: XP8 MROC AT-MCRD Pro and more! Stay tuned and thanks for reading. -Lothaen
- [DI Optical RV1 Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/di-optical-rv1-review/) - A newcommer to the US, DIO's RV1 has proven capable of showcasing how we can achieve both low cost and high build quality optics.
- [A Confident Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-confident-rifle/) - How do we maintain confidence in our rifle with the swirl of upgrades and modifications? Simple: change things slowly.
- [Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Series for your AR15](https://thenewrifleman.com/basic-rifle-marksmanship-brm-series-for-your-ar15/) - A link from AZRIFLEMAN which does a great job of outlining a basic shooting technique. It's always great to review other approaches in your study so head on over for a look here.
- [The Carbine and the Rifleman](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-carbine-and-the-rifleman/) - Want to learn to shoot your new carbine? In this article we discuss simple setup of your carbine and basic holds to assist your shooting from 100-400 yards.
- [Gear Review: Lee Perfect Powder Measure](https://thenewrifleman.com/gear-review-lee-perfect-powder-measure/) - A 25 dollar powder measure? Can it do the job for such little money? TNR Reviews the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. Well... almost perfect.
- [The Convenient Overlap of M193 and the 77 gr Sierra TMK](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-convenient-overlap-of-m193-and-the-77-gr-sierra-tmk/) - Playing around with my calculator a while ago led me to an interesting combo. As many readers know I like to keep M193 around for quality blasting ammo and then I shoot my 75 gr reloads as a alternative / more accurate product to shoot for matches and the like. It's a great combo that
- [Kalashnikov Acquired: How Does One Modernize an AK-47?](https://thenewrifleman.com/kalashnikov-acquired-how-does-one-modernize-an-ak-47/) - "Modernize" a rifle. Utter these words and purists recoil in fear. Many Mosin Nagants, jungle carbines, lever guns, and countless other guns fall victim to being "modernized" every year. Mossberg, you are guilty. It's ok to modernize a rifle if you do it right, but as of right now the phrase is actually more akin to "how do
- [A "Short Range" Trip: Re-Zero at 25 Yards](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-short-range-trip-re-zero-at-25-yards/) - I made some major changes to my rifles a few weeks ago, requiring me to quickly re-zero at 25 yards. My local gun club is shutting down, so I had a family friend mow his private range so we could get in a few quick shots. My A2 Rifle was recently visited by a really crappy
- [Atibal XP8 1-8 5.56 with SwyftView Lever Coming in Oct](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-xp8-5-56-with-swyftview-lever-coming-in-oct/) - I am amazed by the optics industry and how it has been increasing quality, decreasing price, and then increasing capability. For a while 1-8x optics have been in the 1000$ + range, but a few companies have introduced "working man" priced optics in the 1-8 flavor. Atibal's latest offering is a 1-8x retailing at 399.99
- [Comments Aren't Working!!](https://thenewrifleman.com/comments-arent-working/) - Panic! Well not really. Webmaster said he will get this fixed as soon as possible. Thanks for letting me know guys! -Edit, they are now working.
- [Thoughts on the Geissele Mk4](https://thenewrifleman.com/thoughts-on-geissele-mk4/) - The recent 4th of July clearance at Geissele gave me an opportunity to try a rail I wanted for some time, but until this point I never felt the need to drop another 200 on a rail when I had a perfectly good Larue 12.0 on my rifle. Well, the time finally came to upgrade.
- [Finish All the Projects!](https://thenewrifleman.com/finish-all-the-projects/) - If you have any half finished builds, or perhaps a few builds in a state of "almost done" you may want to take a clear focus on a single rifle for the time-being. Parts may be hard to come by for the immediate future, but finish your primary rifle with parts of known quality. Now
- [TNR Quick Update](https://thenewrifleman.com/quick-update/) - Short post just to share what is planned for the future here at TNR. Things have been a little slow with the local gun range in flux. I am unsure if it will survive as it and the house present on the property are for sale. Should we lose that house to someone who doesn't want
- [The Rifle Vs. The Carbine: Data Points](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-rifle-vs-the-carbine-why-glass-matters/) - Is the Carbine really less accurate than the Rifle? Only if your using Iron Sights!
- [The Ultimate Guide to Iron Sights Ver 1.0](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-iron-sights-ver-1-0/) - Everything I know laid out in a easy to follow manner. Expect updates. Oh yes.
- [The Atibal Velocity Review:](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-atibal-velocity-review/) - Need Japanese glass for under $700? That's a hard thing to find, until now...
- [GWACS Armory Buttplate: A Slightly Shorter LOP for your A2](https://thenewrifleman.com/gwacs-armory-buttplate-a-slightly-shorter-lop-for-your-a2/) - Is your A2 stock too long? Gwacs Armory can help shorten it up a bit and looks good to boot.
- [Moving Again!](https://thenewrifleman.com/moving-again/) - It's going to be a quiet month as I pack up my computer and gear to a new house. Goodbye apartment, you are a poor photo studio. Be back next month!
- [Trouble In High Power Land: Learning 'Bout Optics!](https://thenewrifleman.com/trouble-in-high-power-land-learning-bout-optics/) - National Match dead-blow hammers? Warming up your turrets? $2500 dollar optics? Things are getting wonky in the world CMP / High Power.
- [ETS Glock Magazine Review: Good to Go.](https://thenewrifleman.com/ets-glock-magazine-review-good-to-go/) - I have shot these Elite Tactical Systems Glock magazines lots over the past few months. My G19 and G17 have had a workout with all types of ammo, and I have good things to say about the ETS polymer magazines. If you wanted an alternative to the Glock OEM magazine, the go to company was Magpul with
- [AR15 Build Box: It's a Really Nice Box](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15-build-box-its-a-really-nice-box/) - One of the members of our AR15 community has a niche product for builders and manufacturers to ship and present their rifle kits in a clean and uncluttered manner. It would also be of use if you have x amount of build projects going on at once and nothing is fully complete. Well, if you
- [Windham Brings Back the C7 Upper Receiver](https://thenewrifleman.com/windham-brings-back-the-c7-upper-receiver/) - The C7 upper receiver is once again in production!
- [After Action Report: Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship](https://thenewrifleman.com/aar-texas-carbine-championship/) - It's been about 3 years since I competed with a rifle IIRC. Last time I was all geared up, I had the match carpet tugged out from under me by a phone call and a family member in need of a visit to the ER. Didn't even get to fire my first shot. Now that
- [Kopin Corp's PATS System](https://thenewrifleman.com/kopin-corps-pats-system/) - Back in 2014 I broke this technology after stumbling across slides on google images. I think I may have angered Trijicon though since I don't think they wanted to share. Well, let that be a lesson to anyone running a server to prevent crawling of the site! Since then, I decided to do a little checking
- [Choosing a Fighting Variable Part 1: Reticle Design and Illumination](https://thenewrifleman.com/choosing-a-fighting-variable-part-1-reticle-design-and-illumination/) - What is the best variable for the fighting rifle? What can we choose to help us deliver consistent performance in all environmental conditions?
- [The GlockKraft Tactical Trigger Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/sidearm-sunday-the-glockkraft-tactical-trigger/) - Amazing. Prior to this purchase, I didn't know how good a Glock trigger COULD BE. I tried the 25 cent trigger job. I installed the NY1 trigger spring and the - connector. I tried Ghost and Zev - connectors. Trash. All of it trash. Well, not really... It was time wasted when my money and
- [Have "Mil Spec" barrels become below average?](https://thenewrifleman.com/have-mil-spec-barrels-become-below-average/) - It's a competitive market. Mil-Spec barrels are competing for you dollar next to barrel options that are lower cost, more accurate, and refined. Which do you choose?
- [Magpul UBR Gen II](https://thenewrifleman.com/magpul-ubr-gen-ii/) - Looks like we have a cheaper, lighter UBR hitting the shelves this year. Yea, I would like to try it. A nice cheek weild and adjustible stock sounds like a nice combo. As is, it's pretty pricey and I haven't had the opportunity to handle the original though I loved the concept. Here's to hoping
- [Everything's Legal. Well almost... Welcome to the New Face of CMP / High-Power](https://thenewrifleman.com/everythings-legal-well-almost-welcome-to-the-new-cmp-high-power/) - Let's call this the post irons era. The prime objective of the CMP rule changes of 2016 are to promote participation. For a organization that has been slow to change, the new 2016 rules mark a big step in the right direction to encourage marksmanship among the masses. Traditionally, CMP / NRA High Power was relegated
- [Atibal Velocity 1-4X: Let's Compare it to the Razor HD II](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibal-velocity-1-4x-lets-compare-it-to-the-razor-hd-ii/) - Atibal is tired of the Velocity being compared to the Strike Eagle. They said a better comparison is the Velocity vs the Vortex Razor HDII. Let's see. Game on.
- [Some Thoughts on the Little ACOG: TA47R](https://thenewrifleman.com/some-thoughts-on-the-little-acog-ta47r/) - The TA47R is a ACOG that simply isn't discussed much. Having never handled a compact before receiving it the other day, I was curious as to what this clearance model was going to do for me. In a nutshell, it's a lightweight, BDC less, daylight bright (thanks to fiber optics), optic at 2x magnification. Tritium backs
- [What's the Toughest Configuration of the Black Rifle?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-toughest-configuration-of-the-black-rifle/) - I have been hypothesizing over the last few days as to what the toughest configuration would be for the AR15. I think the formula is pretty simple, but it may make some people a bit defensive over the reliability of certain gear that they trust. The toughest AR15 is a configuration which can survive abuse
- [Trijicon TA47 On Sale at Midway!](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-ta47-on-sale-at-midway/) - The sale is over, they are all gone.
- [Ballistic Advantage Hanson 16](https://thenewrifleman.com/ballistic-advantage-hanson-16/) - Insofar, the Ballistic Advantage Barrel is reliable, well made, and has given me but a glimpse of its ability... Just how far does the rabbit hole go?
- [Gas, Heat, and Pressure: The Evolution of Muzzle Devices](https://thenewrifleman.com/gas-heat-and-pressure-the-evolution-of-muzzle-devices/) - Compensators were blasé ten years ago, so how have modern muzzle devices evolved and what performance improvements have manufacturers implemented?
- [Aero Precision Introduces M16A4 Clone](https://thenewrifleman.com/aero-precision-introduces-m16a4-clone/) - Aero Precision has recently added a new rifle to the website. The M16A4 has some quality specs behind it and it has a notable change from the chrome lined mil-spec barrel to the QPQ 1/7 twist 4150 barrel. Most likely this is a nitrided barrel assembly from Ballistic Advantage. Its nice to see that one of my favorite rifle
- ["You've Got Red On You": Ammo Selection During Z Day](https://thenewrifleman.com/youve-got-red-on-you-ammo-selection-during-z-day/) - What's the best choice of ammo for the zed apocalypse. Unfortunately, its not Hornady Zombie Max. Weight, bulk, and wounds are the three vital factors in a good zombie load.
- [Favorite (and not so favorite) Tools of the AR15](https://thenewrifleman.com/favorite-and-not-so-favorite-tools-of-the-ar15/) - I have a variety of tools I have accumulated over the years. The rifle has been a part of my life for the last 11 years and I have been building the AR15 for a long time. I did a lot of building without the right tools as well, and I have to say if
- [The Red Rifleman](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-red-rifleman/) - Not quite moved in, but I have some new hardware at my disposal. With access to my first black rifle, a stamped WASR, and a private range, its time to expand The New Rifleman to another platform. The purpose of the blog is to discuss practical marksmanship and to explore topics related to the modern
- [On Moving Vacation...](https://thenewrifleman.com/on-moving-vacation/) - Off to Texas where hopefully I can find, or build, or travel to some quality shooting facilities and meet some shooters. Blog posts will be sparse for about another month! Get some good range time in everyone!
- [Lots of Kiwis Stopping By! Are You Curious About Your New Service Rifle?](https://thenewrifleman.com/lots-of-kiwis-stopping-by-are-you-curious-about-your-new-service-rifle/) - Hi New Zealanders. Sight stats indicate a lot more traffic coming from New Zealand. I suspect this is due to your recent military acquisition of the LMT CQB 16 and your curiosity about the AR15 platform. In case some of you out there in Americaland were not aware, LMT recently won the bid for the
- [Rail Mounted RDS Taken Waaay Too Far](https://thenewrifleman.com/rail-mounted-rds-taken-waaay-too-far/) - I recently ran across some photos from the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center and... I have no idea why these soldiers have chosen to mount a red dot at the very end of the rail. It goes to show that even soldiers can be uneducated in the proper use and implementation of their own standardized
- [Atibal's AT-AGB Review: Glyn Bindon Would Be Proud... or Angry.](https://thenewrifleman.com/atibals-at-agb-review-glyn-bindon-would-be-proud-or-angry/) - I just don't know the guy. For your information, Glyn Bindon was an entrepreneur who has had tremendous influence on our military and AR15 community. The ACOG is iconic and is a trusted combat optic that has served our fighting men as well as shooting enthusiasts with a compact optic with industry leading durability and illumination... and eye
- [Dead End Products and Trends in the AR15 World: 2015](https://thenewrifleman.com/dead-end-products-and-trends-in-the-ar15-world-2015/) - As the AR15 continues to evolve, there are plenty of dead end products and trends that have hit Eugene Stoner's design. Let's take a look at some of the products on life support.
- [Chrono Data: Federal M193, Criterion Hybrid 18" Barrel](https://thenewrifleman.com/chrono-data-federal-m193-criterion-hybrid-18/) - Criterions Hybrid barrel scoots M193 a little faster than 20 inch barrels.
- [A Look at Trijicon's New MRO Red Dot Sight](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-look-at-trijicons-new-mro-red-dot-sight/) - With the release of the MRO, Aimpoint looks to have some competition. Matching the Aimpoint T2 tit-for-tat in the battery life department, and besting the T2 on street price makes the MRO a very attractive product from Trijicon. Some points from Trijicon: The MRO has a wider objective in and should give the shooter much
- [Building the AR15 General Purpose Rifle: A Rifleman's Best Friend](https://thenewrifleman.com/building-the-ar15-general-purpose-rifle-a-riflemans-best-friend/) - What makes a good AR15? The best built AR15's are built to balance the rifle and cartridge for maximum effect from point blank to 600 yards. A GPR.
- [How To Record Bullets In Flight @ LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/how-to-record-bullets-in-flight-looserounds-com/) - Wrapped up a video on recording bullets in flight with standard video equipment. Not a hard task at all, and you can get some pretty neat results! See the video over at www.looserounds.com!
- [M4E1 Uppers on Sale until 8/9/15 at AeroPrecision](https://thenewrifleman.com/m4e1-uppers-on-sale-until-8915-at-aeroprecision/) - The M4E1 is on sale for $119. The free float rails that go with the M4E1 retail for $110 to $150 for the different lengths / styles. Did you know? I love mine. LOVE IT. I think you will be impressed with the system as well if you pick one up.
- [Primary Arms PAC4X Review: Ballistic Match](https://thenewrifleman.com/primary-arms-pac4x-review-ballistic-match/) - The ACSS? It works. 600 yards was a point and click experience.
- [Gear Review: Bravo Concealment SNS-R](https://thenewrifleman.com/gear-review-bravo-concealment-sns-r/) - The SNS-R is a useful Kydex mag system and gets a positive recommendation
- [Prototype Custom Holster From Vigilance Tactical](https://thenewrifleman.com/prototype-custom-holster-from-vigilance-tactical/) - The ALG Defense six second mount doesn't have too many holster options at this point. I ran down to Vigilance Tactical in PA to get a holster for the SSM and I was sent a photo of the work in progress prototype. This will be the race holster I will use in USPSA Open division
- [Ruger Precision Rifle: Quick Notes](https://thenewrifleman.com/ruger-precision-rifle-quick-notes/) - Ruger's new Precision Rifle accepts a variety of AR15 components. This is a big bonus to individuals like me who don't want a huge investment in a new system.
- [Trigger Warning! TNR's First Shirt for Pre-Order!](https://thenewrifleman.com/trigger-warning-tnrs-first-shirt-for-pre-order/) - Are you ready to be a Social Justice Warrior? Make sure others know that you have a trigger warning!
- [Gunsmithing Your AR? ShapeLock is here to help!](https://thenewrifleman.com/gunsmithing-your-ar-shapelock-is-here-to-help/) - I have a product that's just what you need.
- [Basic Practical Riflery For The New Shooter: Updated](https://thenewrifleman.com/basic-practical-riflery-for-the-new-shooter-updated/) - Ready to shoot 400 yards with your red dot? Some tips and tricks just for you.
- [Digging the MBUS Pro: Peep Sight Done Right](https://thenewrifleman.com/digging-the-mbus-pro-peep-sight-done-right/) - I received the Pro recently and it has one of the best "eye cups" of any peep sight.
- [Teensy, Tiny Thermal Optics: The T-10 series](https://thenewrifleman.com/teensy-tiny-thermal-optics-the-t-10-series/) - Basic thermal scopes as small as a red dot? They are coming, and Torrey Pines Logic gives you a glimpse into the future.
- [MOE MLOK Review: Attention to Detail Intensifies](https://thenewrifleman.com/moe-mlok-review-attention-to-detail-intensifies/) - Magpul's MOE line adds some value with MLOK compatibility. Are they the most robust polymer hand-guards on the market? Short Anser: Yes.
- [Thread of the Month: High Round Count AR15s and Reliability](https://thenewrifleman.com/thread-of-the-month-high-round-count-ar15s-and-reliability/) - How long do AR15s last before they stop working? What makes a reliable AR15? Ask Henderson Defense... they rent rifles out and abuse them wholesale.
- [ALG Defense 6 Second Mount: Initial Thoughts](https://thenewrifleman.com/alg-defense-6-second-mount-initial-thoughts/) - Some initial thoughts on the ALG defense mount: It demands perfect form from you before it lets you play.
- [Primary Arms ACSS Reticle Coming to Trijicon ACOGs](https://thenewrifleman.com/primary-arms-acss-reticle-comming-to-acogs/) - I have always wanted an ACOG with wind holds. Whenever I would take the ACOG to 500 or 600 yards I questioned my shot frequently in windy conditions. Did I miss because of the wind call? I didn't want to dial in clicks on the ACOGs tiny windage dial and possibly lose track of my
- [Pistol Coverage: USPSA Journal #1 on www.LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/pistol-coverage-uspsa-journal-1-on-www-looserounds-com/) - Head over to www.looserounds.com to view my video journal of USPSA competition shooting. Each journal will touch on gear reviews, tips, techniques and tricks to hopefully help others avoid the mistakes I make as a novice pistol shooter. This episode covers the G17, Pmag 17, Freedom Munitions re-manufactured ammo, and my thoughts on the Zev
- [Criterion 18 inch Hybrid: Additional Accuracy Testing](https://thenewrifleman.com/criterion-18-inch-hybrid-additional-accuracy-testing/) - I took the 18 inch barrel back to the range with the VARGET. This group is comprised of the following load: 69 grain SMK with 25 grains of Varget on a 70 degree day. The barrel continues to impress. Remember, this is a chrome lined barrel. While 10 round groups don't look impressive, they are
- [Criterion 18" Hybrid Barrel Full Review: Ongoing accuracy Testing!](https://thenewrifleman.com/criterion-18-hybrid-barrel-first-look/) - A comprehensive barrel review of the Criterion Hybrid Barrel: One barrel to rule them all?
- [When the Patent Runs Dry: Trijcon's ACOG Up for Grabs](https://thenewrifleman.com/when-the-patent-runs-dry-trijcons-acog-up-for-grabs/) - Those knock off ACOGs aren't as fake as you think...
- [DI Optical: South Korean Red Dot Sights Enter the US Market](https://thenewrifleman.com/di-optical-south-korean-red-dot-sights-enter-the-us-market/) - DI optical has started to import and sell their line of red dot sights. This is a promising RDS since it adheres to MIL-STD-810 while not breaking the bank.
- [Massive Overhaul: The Marksmanship Guide Updated](https://thenewrifleman.com/massive-overhaul-the-marksmanship-guide-updated/) - I just overhauled my marksmanship guide, and I hope it will assist the many shooters who find it online. I published a basic sight in, sling up, and shoot video to the guide as well. Let's hope it helps *someone* out there in internet land.
- [Barrel Buyer's Guide: Turbo Edition](https://thenewrifleman.com/barrel-buyers-guide-turbo-edition/) - This blogs mission is to educate potential consumers to promote the AR15 and marksmanship. I hope this guide will educate many Google searchers... for the good of the land!
- [Gander Mtn Colt HBAR's $699 Used](https://thenewrifleman.com/gander-mtn-colt-hbars-699-used/) - Gander Mountain has some well loved Colt HBAR trade ins for $699. If you want the Colt stamp on the side, here is a good chance to grab one!
- [Why You Already Own a Special Purpose Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/why-you-already-own-a-special-purpose-rifle/) - The SPR is a wonderful piece of kit... and you already have one sitting in the gun safe. In a military setting, the SPR/DMR style builds are used by the squad designated marksman. Typically this role is filled by a soldier who has had some additional trigger time after a DMR class. A designated marksman
- [Catching Up!](https://thenewrifleman.com/catching-up/) - Be back next week, I have to visit the range to finish some projects I have had on the back-burner!
- [Getting Started in "Outlaw" 2 Gun: Anything Goes](https://thenewrifleman.com/getting-started-in-outlaw-2-gun-anything-goes/) - There is a high likelihood that you may perform poorly at your first match... but failure pushes you to better understand your weapon and your technique. Without a doubt, the cheapest and easiest way to get some good hard use range time on your gun is with monthly competitions. A carbine class will have a
- [Capitalizing on the Best Features of the 20 inch Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/capitalizing-on-the-best-features-of-the-20-inch-rifle/) - Flat shooting, reliable, low recoil, and low muzzle concussion? Whats not to like?
- [USPSA: Over at LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/uspsa-over-at-looserounds-com/) - First Pistol Match, and its a great way for me to make ready with my daily CCW. Read Up at www.looserounds.com!
- [Would You Like To See Pistol Coverage?](https://thenewrifleman.com/would-you-like-to-see-pistol-coverage/) - So, I just wrapped up another weekend of shooting at my first USPSA pistol match. As per usual, I didn't come in last, but I sure as heck didn't come in first as pistol is by far my weakest discipline. If you guys would like to follow me as I learn the art of the
- [Trijicon Releases New AccuPoint and AccuPower Variables!](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-releases-new-accupoint-and-accupower-variables/) - Trijicon has made an official announcement of the new AccuPower battery powered product line as well as an update to the AccuPoint variable line. Each of these lineups feature new low power variables as well as higher magnification optics for long range shooters. My interest is in the 1-6 range and similar optics for use
- [Competition Weekend!](https://thenewrifleman.com/competition-weekend/) - I will be shooting at an event this weekend, and will be cleaning up my blog for spring cleaning. I Will be back soon!
- [Ballistic Geeks: Why the 6.8 SPC is Nothing Special at TFB.](https://thenewrifleman.com/ballistic-geeks-why-the-6-8-spc-is-nothing-special-at-tfb/) - A data driven discussion on bolt thrust, the ballistic inferiority of 6.8 SPC, and all other manner of geeky ballistic data! Heaven! Summary: 5.56 aint that bad.
- [Is Your Red Dot Turning Into Sour Grapes? On LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-your-red-dot-turning-into-sour-grapes-on-looserounds-com/) - Is your vision turning your RDS into a smear, comma, or grape cluster? Some tips and solutions at www.looserounds.com!
- [The Art of Slinging Up: At LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-art-of-slinging-up-at-looserounds-com/) - Need a primer on sling use? Well, here you go:
- [Rock That Glass! Getting the Most out of Your Variable](https://thenewrifleman.com/rock-that-glass/) - Learning how to use your new scope? Let me share with you some tricks that will help you maximize the value of your glass investment!
- [Criterion Barrel Update: Full Review and Additional Accuracy Testing](https://thenewrifleman.com/criterion-barrel-update-full-review-and-additional-accuracy-testing/) - We aren't letting the Criterion Hybrid Barrel go until we send it through the ringer. There is still High Power and 3 gun to go this season yet!
- [SAP Positional Sling Review: Rock Solid Modern Shooting Sling](https://thenewrifleman.com/sap-positional-sling-review-rock-solid-modern-shooting-sling/) - A modern sling isn't just for carrying the rifle... using sling tension to stabilize a weapon is possible with many different tactical slings.
- [Epic Post: Sniper Data Book Printouts Over At ARFCOM](https://thenewrifleman.com/epic-post-sniper-data-book-printouts-over-at-arfcom/) - You want to start keeping shooting data books? OhioLongRange has you covered. Head Over to AR15.com to see his impressive collection of printouts.
- [One Gun: High Power / 3 Gun Project Rifle Completed](https://thenewrifleman.com/one-gun-high-power-3-gun-project-rifle-completed/) - This season I will be running one gun to stretch the limits of what an AR15 can do.
- [The State of the Printed AR15: A Gradual March to Perfection](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-state-of-the-printed-ar15-a-gradual-march-to-perfection/) - Printed AR15 lower receivers continue to evolve. With each evolution, we create a better and better product. A guest post by www.PrintedFirearm.com
- [Vortex Razor HD II: A Little Bit of Everything?](https://thenewrifleman.com/vortex-razor-hd-ii-a-little-bit-of-everything/) - Does the Vortex Razor HD do everything well? It's a versatile optic with some great benefits and a few negatives.
- [A New Variable From Trijicon?](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-new-variable-from-trijicon/) - Little is known about this new 1-6x24 but it could be very interesting. Stay tuned for details. Click the Picture.
- [My New Optic Is Made In Japan...](https://thenewrifleman.com/my-new-optic-is-made-in-japan/) - I hope it is going to give me an edge over my competition. Har Har Har. Click the picture.
- [I Am Not a 1 MOA Shooter... and I Don't Have To Be.](https://thenewrifleman.com/i-am-not-a-1-moa-shooter-and-i-dont-have-to-be/) - Do you tire of internet pissing matches over 1 MOA "shooters"? I know I do. I was inspired to make this post by a thread on AR15.com known as the 1 MOA all day challenge. This thread was created to call out shooters who claim to be 1 MOA capable shooters and to test your
- [The Designated Marksman and the Prepared Civilian Part II: On LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-designated-marksman-and-the-prepared-civilian-part-ii-on-looserounds-com/) - Why should you care about shooting past 100 yards? Check it out over at LooseRounds.com!
- [Is the Sierra Tipped Match King the Best Choice for the AR... ever?](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-the-sierra-tipped-match-king-the-flattest-shooting-223-ever/) - Sierras Match King line gets a ballistic upgrade!
- [The Trials and Tribulations of Starting a Tactical Program](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-starting-a-tactical-program/) - Here is a great article I ran across over at TTAG: it discusses the difficulties of getting a tactical program started at your club. It offers some good advice to winning "hearts and minds" so you can get some practical shooting started locally... and that is some powerful advice.
- [An Elegant and Affordable Solution for Key-Mod Bipods](https://thenewrifleman.com/an-elegant-and-affordable-solution-for-key-mod-bipods/) - Impact weapon components has produced a "Duh, why didn't I think of that" solution for individuals who want to run bipods on Key-Mod rails.
- [How Does the DMR Concept Apply to the Prepared Civilian? at Looserounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/how-does-the-dmr-concept-apply-to-the-prepared-civilian-at-looserounds-com/) - What use does a civilian have for the skills of a designated marksman? Do we need to build a specialized rifle? Read up at www.looserounds.com
- [Franklin Armory's "Binary Firing System"](https://thenewrifleman.com/franklin-armory-binary-firing-system/) - Why yes, Benjamin Franklin is their mascot... and he likes fast double taps. Franklin Armory revealed their Binary Firing System (BFS) at the Show Show 2015, and it looks like fun... but does it have any practical implications for the prepared individual? Most likely not. I would think that this triggers lifespan may be short
- [Leupold's D-EVO and LCO Look UN-Revolutionary.](https://thenewrifleman.com/leupolds-devo-looks-un-revolutionary/) - The D-Evo and LCO look like one step foreward, two steps back. Does this optic have what it takes to become the infantry's future optic?
- [Rifle Ready: Preparing for Competition and Hard Use](https://thenewrifleman.com/rifle-ready-preparing-for-competition-and-hard-use/) - I have had a few things fall off the gun... here is what I learned over the years about keeping your AR15 "Rifle Ready"
- [What If My Range Only Goes to 100 Yards?](https://thenewrifleman.com/what-if-my-range-only-goes-to-100-yards/) - How do you practice intermediate distances when you only have access to a gun range with 100 yards?
- [Magpul Introduces New MBUS Pro LR with BDC adjustment](https://thenewrifleman.com/magpul-introduces-new-mbus-pro-lr-with-bdc-adjustment/) - Magpuls has introduced the MBUS Pro LR. The sight has some interesting features that further add utility to the BUIS and nearly negates the need for a full size drum sight.
- [Re-Thinking the Modern Rifle: Hosted by LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/re-thinking-the-modern-rifle-hosted-by-looserounds-com/) - Are their still valid reasons for going rifle in a carbine world? Click Here
- [M193 through AR500 Armor: Like a Hot Knife...](https://thenewrifleman.com/m193-through-ar500-armor/) - Just a quick video I found about M193 and its capability of punching through armor at close range. Some quick thoughts: Projectiles all have their quirks, and just because M193 penetrates AR500 armor doesn't mean it works well against other armor, namely ceramic. Supposedly Xm855 with its steel perpetrator will fail to penetrate the AR500,
- [The AR15 Barrel Installation Guide](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ar15-barrel-installation-guide/) - A long time coming: The AR15 barrel installation guide, Deluxe Edition.
- [The Aero Precision M4E1 Upper Receiver](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-aero-precision-m4e1upper-receiver/) - Review of the Aero Precision M4E1 upper receiver and 12 inch keymod rail. Is it up to snuff?
- [Competing in NRA High Power “National Match” Shooting With a Scoped, Tactical Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/competing-in-nra-high-power-national-match-shooting-with-a-scoped-tactical-rifle/) - You've probably seen people doing this type of shooting. It's pretty easy to spot. A purpose built shooting coat, sling, and other devices that might seem pretty unusual to a tactical shooter, and the rifles you've seen them shooting might look a bit strange as well. You've got the “Match Rifle,” which looks like an
- [Studying the DMR: Unknown Distances](https://thenewrifleman.com/studying-the-dmr-unknown-distances/) - I have been building a game plan for my DMR: Engaging unknown distances by utilizing dual optics and bullet overlap. Simple, no?
- [Estimating Range with Red Dots](https://thenewrifleman.com/red-dot-rifleman/) - A red dot's utility lies in knowledge of how to take advantage of it's unique characteristics.
- [Where Does the Industry Go From Here?](https://thenewrifleman.com/where-does-the-industry-go-from-here/) - It seems only a few years ago when I got my first AR15. It's actually been over a decade since I purchased that Bushmaster AR15 from a relative down in Texas. I waited with bated breath as the assault weapon ban just fell out of existence. Suddenly, we could outfit our post ban guns with
- [SWFA's New 1-4x Variable](https://thenewrifleman.com/swfas-new-1-4x-variable/) - SWFA recently introduced their new and improved 1-4x24 SS Classic variable. While the market is FLOODED with variables, this optic caught my eye for a number of reasons: It has a multiple methods of target range estimation built into the reticle The center diamond is calibrated for a 200 yard zero with a variety of
- [The Blog's Armory](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-blogs-armory/) - I have three rifles that I have built for the blog. My use between them depends on what I find interesting, and this year iron sights and High Power were interesting to me. This has resulted in lots of posts about the A2 rifle this year. My modern rifle, a 20 inch flat top with
- [Guest Post: BHTC on How to Zero Your AR15 or Kalashnikov](https://thenewrifleman.com/guest-post-bhtc-on-how-to-zero-your-ar15-or-kalashnikov/) - This is a guest post from a local rifle training company Black Hat Training Corps. They have put together a great guide for everyone out their searching for a good range to zero their weapon. This is another page that will be added to my guide index, and it will help many new shooters understand
- [Defensive Iron Sights: Still Fighting ](https://thenewrifleman.com/defensive-iron-sights-still-kicking/) - Looking for some advice on using those iron sights? Here I discuss what works and what doesn't for the AR15 still rocking irons.
- [This Weeks Post at The Truth About Guns](https://thenewrifleman.com/this-weeks-post-at-the-truth-about-guns/) - Basic Practical Riflery for the New Shooter: This post is a re-post of other topics I have put together here on TNR, but I want to keep sharing what I learn. Marksmanship is study, not magic. Click here to visit TTAG.
- [ACOG Regrets? BDC blues? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/acog-regrets-bdc-blues/) - Many of you know I purchased a Ta31F about a year ago. Its been sitting in the safe lately due to my interest in NRA High-Power and all funds (and trust me, i have trouble with funds) going to set up my hodge podge High Power A2. The utility of the ACOG comes from its
- [War Trophy](https://thenewrifleman.com/war-trophy/) - Found amongst my father in law's Vietnam bring-backs. If only it could talk.
- [Strelok Ballistic Calculator](https://thenewrifleman.com/strelok-ballistic-calculator/) - I recently gave Strelok a spin, and I am glad I did. This ballistic calculator is speedy, responsive, and has a variety of built in reticles for calculating dope.
- [Larue vs Geissele: the Tortoise and the Hair? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/larue-vs-geissele/) - It looks like Larue is getting into the trigger game, and they will have allot of catching up to do courtesy of Geissele Automatics. The Larue MBT-2S touts the following features: A 2 stage, 4.5 lb trigger (2.5/2) Made from S7 tool steel Fancy talk about slowing down and making things right yada yada Until
- [Leupold's New Light Collimating Optic](https://thenewrifleman.com/leupolds-new-light-collimating-optic/) - Recently, a few rumblings have made their way out regarding Leupold’s new 1x optic. Word on the street is that it's a 1x red dot sight with a etched reticule known as the “LCO”. Very little is known about the optic; it first leaked with a Viking Tactics Youtube video where the instructor gave us
- [Forbes Nails It: How Sheriffs Play a Role in Denying Gun Grabbers Victory](https://thenewrifleman.com/forbes-nails-it-how-sheriffs-play-a-role-in-denying-gun-grabbers-victory/) - We cannot forget that many sheriffs in ban states have simply said "no" to enforcing UN-constitutional gun laws. Why we need more sheriffs like Mike Lewis.
- [Shooting With Gas Masks](https://thenewrifleman.com/shooting-with-gas-masks/) - Well this is awkward... I purchased this NBC mask before the EBOLA panic just for this article. Well then... So you are looking for some protection from nuclear, biological, and chemical agents? The surplus mask market is littered with surplus masks. Some of these masks are old, outdated designs with very few places to obtain
- [Are We Neglecting Prismatics?](https://thenewrifleman.com/are-we-neglecting-prismatics/) - Prismatic sights aren't the most popular option for shooters. Should you give one a try over a red dot? Well, it depends on your circumstances. What's the point? Red dots are fast, durable, and easy on the budget. Why should anyone abandon the red dot for a niche optic? The prismatics have a few surprising
- [Goal Oriented?](https://thenewrifleman.com/goal-oriented/) - I shot for years without developing goals. What a waste of time. I kick myself thinking where I could be with my shooting if I had focused on what I was doing when I was younger. When I started this blog, I moved really close to a AAA gun range, and decided I wanted to
- [Breakdown of Ruger's New AR-556](https://thenewrifleman.com/breakdown-of-rugers-new-ar-556/) - Is the new Ruger AR-556 worth your money? Let's break down the rifle into its individual components and gauge the overall quality of Ruger's latest rifle.
- [Review: True Spec Xtreme TRU Shirts](https://thenewrifleman.com/review-true-spec-xtreme-tru-shirts/) - Gun ready clothing for rifle competition is a welcome addition to my range bag. Built in elbow pads, vents and sweat wicking material? Sign me up.
- [Strike Industries Ultimate Dust Cover](https://thenewrifleman.com/strike-industires-ultimate-dust-cover/) - Custom dust coverts typically have laser engraving, but otherwise don't deviate from the standard design. Strike Industries went in a different direction with the UDC.
- [Match 1: Shooting NRA High Power with the Mil-Spec A2](https://thenewrifleman.com/match-1-shooting-high-power-with-the-mil-spec-a2/) - I decided to shoot some high power with a AR15A2 with very few modifications. Success!
- [Larue Introducing New RMR Mount](https://thenewrifleman.com/larue-introducing-new-rmr-mount/) - Kinda reminds me of the starship Enterprise. Click to visit Larue.
- [Picture: "Dirty" A2](https://thenewrifleman.com/picture-parts-build-dirty-a2/) - Krylon never lets you down. Yea, I know its missing the dust cover. Its on the way! Building the Parts Bin AR Part III coming soon!
- [Trijicon ACOG: Is BAC Practical? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-acog-is-bac-practical/) - It is difficult to describe the "Bindon Aiming Concept" to those who don't have an ACOG. The Bindon Aiming Concept relies on using the ACOG with both eyes open and letting the bright reticule superimpose itself on the target to allow you to fire. The key with this system is firing as soon as "color"
- [Need a Case to Hold Your 12 M16's? Pelican Has Your Answer. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/need-a-case-to-hold-your-12-m16s-the-pelican-472-m4-m16-12-is-your-answer/) - Need a case too hold your 12 M16s?
- [First Impressions: ATN Shot Trak HD](https://thenewrifleman.com/first-impressions-atn-shot-trak-hd/) - Need a gun camera where you can see your target? ATN has something for you.
- [Picture: The Anatomy of Freedom ](https://thenewrifleman.com/picture-that-sounds-about-right/) - Author unkown. Know who made this? They need credit.
- [Magpul Shipping MOE SL line with M-LOK](https://thenewrifleman.com/magpul-shipping-moe-sl-line-with-m-lok/) - Magpuls MOE Slim Line launching!
- [Photo: Peshmerga with m16A2 and Acog Targets Isis Flag](https://thenewrifleman.com/photo-peshmerga-with-m16a2-and-acog-targets-isis-flag/) - Looks like we have a classic combo: The M16A2 and Trijicon TA01 mounted on the carry handle. True, it is a fuzzy photo, but you can clearly see the windage drum on the right, and the channel in the carry handle. This picture is from Kurdish social media. Another photo: A Kurdish soldier has a
- [Your Rifle, Your Budget](https://thenewrifleman.com/your-rifle-your-budget/) - Your budget will be best served by purchasing a reliable weapon and skipping junk upgrades.
- [55 Grain Pill](https://thenewrifleman.com/55-grain-pill/) - The More the Merrier The biggest issue I have with the improved ammo is the cost and availability. We are all feeling the scarcity and cost on our wallets. I hope this recent chain of events has encouraged people to stockpile. I thought I was doing OK until the legislative fury hit us. I was
- [ Magazine Monopod: Malfunction Maker?](https://thenewrifleman.com/magazine-monopod-malfunction-maker/) - Why do some people recommend the magazine monopod while others say it will cause malfunctions?
- [LooseRounds Reviews the Colt M45A1 Marsoc 1911](https://thenewrifleman.com/looserounds-reviews-the-colt-m45a1-marsoc-1911/) - Head over to www.looserounds.com to check out this sweet sidearm. So far it looks *very* impressive. Shawn is working on a three part review. Part 1 Part 2 Check back at www.looserounds.com for part 3 I run a Glock 19 because it was affordable and it works. I definitely wouldn't mind having a quality 1911
- [What the Riots Can Teach Us](https://thenewrifleman.com/what-the-riots-can-teach-us/) - There are multiple forms of SHTF. How do we prepare ourselves and our rifles for riots?
- [LooseRounds Reviews the Steyr AUG](https://thenewrifleman.com/looserounds-reviews-the-steyr-aug/) - A weapon on my bucket list that I won't likely ever own... But I want it.
- [Variable Optics Guide is Done](https://thenewrifleman.com/aaand-done/) - Too many options when shopping for a variable scope? Use my guide to help you choose a great product for your weapon.
- [The 3 Gun Crossover: Awesome Posts on Modern Weapon Theory](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-3-gun-crossover-awesome-posts-on-modern-weapon-theory/) - These posts are a little old, but they are worth mentioning. Jeff Gurwitch at www.defensereview.com discusses how closely modern military weapons and competition 3 gun setups can closely mirror each other. One of the more interesting notes is that while there is much crossover, 3 gun competitors utilize muzzle breaks much more whilst the military
- [Working on Another Guide!](https://thenewrifleman.com/working-on-another-guide/) - I have been writing a comprehensive guide to variable optics so that has taken much of my time. Good news is Burris is sending me a variable for some photography. I hope the guide turns out to be as well trafficked as my buyer's guide so I'm giving it my best shot. Anyone who's used my guides
- [My A2 as it Develops](https://thenewrifleman.com/my-a2-as-it-develops/) - Continuing work on my competition rifle.
- [This Weeks Post at LoosRounds.com: Armor and your Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/this-weeks-post-at-loosrounds-com-armor-and-your-rifle/) - Some thoughts on SHTF, your rifle, and the armor that should go with it.
- [Post of the Week: Choosing the Right ACOG](https://thenewrifleman.com/post-of-the-week-choosing-the-right-acog/) - This links to a fantastic guide on choosing the right ACOG. If you are asking yourself which Trijicon product to choose, read this!
- [AIM Surplus Bolt Carrier Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/aim-surplus-bolt-carrier-review/) - Aim surplus offers one heck of a deal on a complete bolt carrier, $75 dollars shipped! Is it worth it?
- [New Guide: Installing the A2 Rear Sight](https://thenewrifleman.com/new-guide-installing-the-a2-rear-sight/) - Need help with those rear sight springs? This gude will walk you step by step to installing the sight.
- [Windham Weaponry's Budget Friendly Barrels](https://thenewrifleman.com/windham-weaponrys-budget-friendly-barrels/) - We review Windham's AR15 barrel. With such a good price, how does it compare to the checklist?
- [The Future of Combat Weapon Sights: Trijicon and Kopin Corp](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-future-of-combat-weapon-sights-trijicon-and-kopin-corp/) - What does the future soldier have in store for individual riflemen?
- [Why A Rifleman? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/why-a-rifleman/) - A rifleman has soo many unique and applicable skills...
- [Pmags at DSG Arms: 10 for $79](https://thenewrifleman.com/pmags-at-dsg-arms-10-for-79/) - If you need magazines, now is the time! Note: I am not affiliated with DSG arms and receive no compensation for promoting this offer.
- [If You Shoot Cheap Russian Ammo... Trade in Your AR and Get a Kalashnikov](https://thenewrifleman.com/if-you-shoot-cheap-russian-ammo-trade-in-your-ar-and-get-a-kalashnikov/) - Is shooting wolf through your AR15 bad? Well, it isn't good.
- [Building the Parts Bin AR Part 2: Buy Gear Used and Abused](https://thenewrifleman.com/building-the-parts-bin-ar-part-2-buy-gear-used-and-abused/) - Buying used gear to build up a budget AR15 is a good idea, and here is why...
- [Building the Parts Bin AR Part 1: Reliability](https://thenewrifleman.com/building-the-parts-bin-ar-part-1-reliability/) - What are the most important components of an AR15 kit build?
- [Bullet Drop Compensation for Everybody: The Chest, the Head, and the Hat. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/bullet-drop-compensation-for-everybody-the-chest-the-head-and-the-hat/) - The Chest, Head, and Hat method of firing upon distant targets is an effective method for those without bullet drop compensating reticules.
- ['Merica](https://thenewrifleman.com/merica/) - Thanks Chrishernandezauthor.com for finding this 3rd degree of awesome.
- [KAC RAS M5 Seconds: Its Purple. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/kac-ras-m5-seconds-its-purple/) - So I got a KAC RAS M5 "second" in the mail today. Seconds are KACs discounted line of products which feature aesthetic issues. In my case, the M5 RAS is black on the top rail, and purple on the bottom rail. The anodizing is reminiscent of the Bushmaster purple that came out of Bushmaster during
- [Colt Gray Lower Receivers from Nodak Spud](https://thenewrifleman.com/colt-gray-lower-receivers-from-nodak-spud/) - Nodak Spud has some Colt Gray Lower's available! If you have a mismatched gun, browse their stuff... they may have what you need.
- [Video: How the M16A2 Came to Be](https://thenewrifleman.com/video-how-the-a2-came-to-be/) - What's the story behind the development of the M16A2? Here is a great video that will tell you the story.
- [ Knight Armament's Best Product](https://thenewrifleman.com/knight-armaments-best-product/) - Knight's Armament Bullet Flight is increadibly useful for anyone who wants to understand their gun...
- [The Viper PST](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-viper-pst/) - Is the Viper PST worth the coin? Hands on with the Vortex Viper PST!
- [AR15A2 Project Rifle Is Ready To Go](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15a2-project-rifle-is-ready-to-go/) - I finished my project rifle... ready to run as a dual role gun.
- [New Trijicon Products!](https://thenewrifleman.com/new-trijicon-products/) - So you want your Acogs in a different color? Done.
- [Abusing the Accurate Rifle: LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/abusing-the-accurate-rifle-looserounds-com/) - Here is an older article I stumbled upon while perusing looserounds.com If you need a top of the line Noveske SS barrel that's guaranteed to shoot under 1 MOA... are you asking yourself why you need it? Abusing the Accurate Rifle
- [Is the ACOG Worth it for the Average Joe? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/is-the-acog-worth-it-for-average-joe/) - Magnified optics are something that cost far more than red dot optics, but I would argue that everyone needs a high end optic with a bit of magnification. Even Average Joe.
- [Mobile Site Now Optimized For... Mobile Devices.](https://thenewrifleman.com/mobile-site-now-optimized-for-mobile-devices/) - My genius webmaster has fixed the broken and wonky looking mobile site. The YouTube vids should now fit your mobile screen and the header doesn't run into the search bar anymore. Hooray! Let's hear it for Decisive Design!
- [Spring Cleaning](https://thenewrifleman.com/spring-cleaning/) - Server has been moved to a new location and little things are broken here and there. I will be working on the website this weekend. Enjoy the near perfect weather!
- [The Firearm and the Martial Artist](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-firearm-and-the-martial-artist/) - What can gun owners learn from martial artists?
- [Keymod vs M-Lok: Which Will Set the Standard?](https://thenewrifleman.com/keymod-vs-m-lok-which-will-set-the-standard/) - Which rail will set the standard?
- [Improved Battle-sight Zero](https://thenewrifleman.com/ibz/) - The ibz is a great way to sight in your AR15, you just need an allen key and some knowledge.
- [The Anatomy of a National Match Sight](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-anatomy-of-a-national-match-sight/) - How does an AR15 National Match Sight differ from a stock A2 sight? Let's take a close look at this Armalight NM 1/2 x 1/2 sight.
- [Sometimes Quality Ammo isn't the Right Ammo](https://thenewrifleman.com/sometimes-quality-ammo-isnt-the-right-ammo/) - Ever hear of the legendary Swiss GP90 ammunition? Some consider there to be no better 5.56 ammo made... but even the Swiss can get self defense wrong.
- [Set Your Gun Up to Force Effective Recoil Management](https://thenewrifleman.com/set-your-gun-up-to-force-effective-recoil-management/) - Setting up your gun to force proper technique is something that new shooters often overlook: We want to set up the gun for control, not for comfort.
- [I Have Decided to Become a Rifleman](https://thenewrifleman.com/i-have-decided-to-become-a-rifleman/) - Here and today I have decided to pursue an elusive dream of mine. I have always thought of myself as a good shot... but I have never had an opportunity to apply any skills I might have into a setting that truly tests my abilities. I have recently become a member of a gun club with a 600 yard rifle range. I need a rifle. I want a practical rifle. I want something with a chrome lined barrel, iron sights, a long sight radius, and a pedigree for reliability and accuracy. I will be commencing to build a new rifle soon.
- [Mulling over My Next AR15 Build](https://thenewrifleman.com/mulling-over-the-build/) - The AR15 is a fantastic weapon. Some people are quick to dismiss it for "reliability issues" when such issues are largely overblown by people who are stuck on platform X vs. platform Y. The reality is that all modern firearm designs have their own quirks and anyone who dismiss such a long serving platform as
- [A Visual of My Next AR15's Configuration](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-visual-on-the-configuration/) - If you are trying to identify options in building an AR15 you may or may not know about pimp my gun. Online Gun Builder I have been using this for some time to roadmap certain AR15 builds. Here is the latest project: It is a roadmap for my rifle build. The first stage is pretty
- [Pulling my Cavalry Arms Plastic Lower out of the Closet](https://thenewrifleman.com/pulling-something-out-of-the-closet/) - While I wait for my Palmetto State Armory AR15 lower receiver I thought I might share something I have sitting in the safe.It's is a Cavalry Arms (now Cavalry Manufacturing) lower receiver.There are many AR15 lower receivers on the market but one quick glance will tell you why this one is different. It can be
- [AR15 Carbine](https://thenewrifleman.com/ar15-carbine/) - Even though this blog is dedicated to the rifle I do have a carbine laying about somewhere... A little about the build and where it is going. This carbine is pure frankengun. Sixteen inch mid-length Sabre Defense barrel, bushmaster lower and parts kit, Vltor modstock, LMT bolt group with enhanced bolt, and a Vicker's sling.Quality
- [About The New Rifleman](https://thenewrifleman.com/about-the-new-rifleman/) - The purpose of this blog is to explore the practical application of accuracy in a fighting rifle... Let's be clear. I am not from a military or law enforcement background. I am just a guy who decided he wanted to learn to shoot on a practical and common platform, the AR15. If you are here
- [A Test of Rifle Skill](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-test-of-skill/) - To successfully run this blog I need a way of assessing my rifle skills in a repeatable manner.It also has to be applicable to the readers of this blog since not everyone has access to a 600 yard range. What is needed is a 25 meter qualification target set up to simulate a variety of
- [The Palmetto State Armory lower has arrived! ](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-lower-is-here/) - 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 bring traffic from far and wide. This will be a complete guide for all to see and use. The Palmetto State Armory lower receiver I
- [Half way there! - Assembled Palmetto State Armory Lower Receiver w/RRA Trigger Assembly](https://thenewrifleman.com/half-way-there/) - 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 look forward to hosting the tutorial for first time AR15 builders. I think it will be a great resource and hopefully will bring traffic from
- [State of the build](https://thenewrifleman.com/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 barrel on the way and it looks like Rainier Arms will be my source for parts. I have done much business with Rainier Arms in
- [Rifle is Finished](https://thenewrifleman.com/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 retail. You can find some really good deals by hanging out on the EE. After obtaining my BUIS on Thursday I had the opportunity to
- [LMT Chopped Carry Handle](https://thenewrifleman.com/lmt-chopped-carry-handle/) - I was looking for a good BUIS to suit my needs for the rifle build. I was looking at a variety of rear back up irons to install on the rifle and two really caught my eye before the LMT. The GG&G MAD and the KAC 200-600 micro both caught my eye for a adjustable
- [Range Day + Assessment #1](https://thenewrifleman.com/range-day-2/) - Today was my first day at the range with my simulated 300 meter target. I have them available to download here for 25 yards and here for 25 meters. There is plenty to learn that's for sure.I fired from prone, sitting, and freehand standing with no set time limit as of yet. I set my
- [Targets and Resources](https://thenewrifleman.com/targets-and-resources/) - These two targets are the targets I use for self assessment. Fire five rounds at each prone, sitting, and standing. 10 points for the center ring, 5 points for the rest of the silhouette, 0 for a miss. 300 meter reduced targets:Click here for 25 yardsClick here for 25 metersAR15 front and rear sight MOA
- [The Rifle vs The SPR](https://thenewrifleman.com/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. can all be brought up in this discussion. Sure, these rifles are quite capable of running circles around a plane jane 20 inch A2 or
- [Gearing up](https://thenewrifleman.com/gearing-up/) - So I have been busy buying equipment to help me get out and shoot more. Sorry about the lack of actual range time readers, but my recent time has been devoted to reloading. I just purchased a set of tools to begin reloading my spent casings. A total of $144 dollars was spent on the
- [Assessment # 2](https://thenewrifleman.com/assessment-3/) - Yesterday I stopped by the range for a quick day of shooting and testing my new ammunition. I mentioned in my last post that I started reloading as a way to shoot for less money. It worked. I shot a test group from a wooden block rest at 100 yards with my irons and you
- [Making progress](https://thenewrifleman.com/making-progress/) - So I went to a rather busy range last Wed. and decided to set my 300 yard target at 400 yards since the 300 yard target holder was full.I simply set my rear drum to 4 and started some prone sling supported slow fire. I also engaged the white man sized steel target for fun.
- [Carbine Competition](https://thenewrifleman.com/carbine-competition/) - Recently I attended a carbine competition. I didn’t place well. 7th out of 10 competitors. The course was a 400 meter shot requiring two hits, pop up movers from 3 positions, pop up movers prone at 300, and a 100 meter steel silhouette requiring a position change after each hit. I didn't know what to
- [The Cavalry A1 Stock](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-cavalry-a1-stock/) - Cavalry Arms (now Cavalry Manufacturing) has been producing their modern A1 stock for a number of years. Known as the C1 stock, Cav Manufacturing offers a plastic stock with a few quirks, but overall the stock and components are welcome in a market where fixed stocks seem fairly unpopular. The C1 is a polymer A1
- [Something Different... ](https://thenewrifleman.com/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 back of the safe. Well so far I have no idea what to think of it. Have a look: It's a modge podge of gear.
- [What a Peep Does For You. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/what-a-peep-does-for-you/) - Focus on the front sight. That was initially challenging for me to get over with my first AR15. I would focus on the target and the front sight post would appear slightly fuzzy. I thought that was fast and accurate, but when it comes down to cutting hairs it is simply the improper way to
- [Trijicon RMR: initial thoughts](https://thenewrifleman.com/trijicon-rmr-initial-thoughts/) - I have had the Trijicon 7MOA dot in my possession for about a week. I chose the dual illuminated version for set it and forget it use. I have not had range time with the optic yet but have had plenty of time to examine and play with it. So far I see it as
- [Touching Base On Optics](https://thenewrifleman.com/touching-base-on-optics/) - So I have been playing with the Trijicon RMR, the Vortex Viper PST, and of course, the A2 rear peep. Using the RMR at the range was interesting. The bright amber dot was easy for the eye to acquire and really grabbed the attention of the shooter. At 300 yards though it covered man sized
- [Experimenting ](https://thenewrifleman.com/experimenting/) - Been a few weeks between posts. Forgive my absence. Moving and the bills associated with a new home occupy much time. I have been doing a little shooting lately and tried to alter my setups. Last setup was attempting to zero for a 6 o'clock hold on my targets. I found out rather quickly that
- [Lets shoot to 400 yards](https://thenewrifleman.com/lets-shoot-to-400-yards/) - I finally have an article that is suited to the purpose of this blog and why I started it... to teach people how to shoot. I have written it because I feel competent enough as a shooter at 400 yards to do so and feel I have gained enough knowledge to share with new shooters and not
- [Don't re-work your gear! ](https://thenewrifleman.com/dont-re-work-your-gear/) - Finished another carbine competition about two weeks ago. Scored well on 200 yard movers and stationary drills. Scored second place with my primary rifle. CompM4 and deployed backups on my 20 inch rifle. It was the only rifle on the firing line. The technique I have touched upon for handling targets at a distance with
- [Winter is Here...](https://thenewrifleman.com/winter-is-here/) - Haven't been able to make it to the range lately and most of the traffic here is directed towards my Excellent lower receiver build guide :) The kids and household duty take up so much time that getting to the shooting range has become somewhat difficult but I will do my best to get out there.
- [Arguing with fools is easy when you have the ammo. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/arguing-with-fools-is-easy-when-you-have-the-ammo/) - One thing I would like to point out to our readers is that, according to PLATO, tyranny is the eventual end point of all democracy. History shows us that when a nation (or people) face a crises, it takes but one group to seize the opportunity and craft the nation in their own view. Often
- [Warmer weather... for the money](https://thenewrifleman.com/warmer-weather-for-the-money/) - Geeze this winter was KILLER on my funds. I hope this post finds you in a better position to shoot than I. I am temporarily broke and trying to shoot 5.56 without dropping 1K on 1000 rounds. With some staycation coming up, I hope to put together a video of some 400 yard shooting. Time
- [The A2 is still slick ](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-a2-is-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 not require further discussion about buffer sizes, recoil impulse, gas system tuning, or other carbine tissue issues. The A2 is antiquated in the respect that
- [The AR15 as the Rifleman's Weapon](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ar15-as-the-riflemans-weapon/) - Feel like you don't shoot that AR15 well? It's all in your head. Here are some tips to help you and your AR15 reach further out next range time.
- [The Rifleman Part 1: The Shooter](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-rifleman-part-1-the-shooter/) - What defines a rifleman? The Rifle Skill with basic principles of marksmanship Knowledge of ballistics It is the application of these principles together that form the basis of a Rifleman. At what distance or skill does the art of the rifle define a rifleman? In my opinion, the distance a rifleman can shoot will be
- [Call of Duty is the best thing to happen to the 2nd Amendment in a long time...](https://thenewrifleman.com/call-of-duty-is-the-best-thing-to-happen-for-firearms-in-a-long-time/) - A curious thing happened in the last 10 years with video-games... They continued to improve in visuals and complexity. Along the way someone had a great idea to make a few war games set in the modern time with modern weapons. A legion of gamers (both young and old) have been exposed to modern firearms
- [The Rifleman Part 2: The Rifle ](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-rifleman-part-2-the-rifle/) - 1) Velocity and terminal effects In the case of the AR15 we have peak efficient use of the .223 / 5.56x45 is somewhere around 18 inches of barrel. A rifle of any platform, in my definition, would take advantage of the chosen cartridge to the point of peak efficiency. A carbine does not stretch the
- [My Rifle as of 2013](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-state-of-my-rifle/) - 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 more and going to a few competitions here and there, I started revising my rifle to modernize it while keeping the same trouble free platform
- [Box Stock at 1000 Yards](https://thenewrifleman.com/box-stock-at-1000-yards/) - Shawn over at looserounds has taken his M16A2 clone and Xm855 green tip ammo to 1000 yards on a man sized target. "That is three rounds out of 10. Ten rounds of military grade, Lake City green tip M855. Fired from a contract over run Colt M16A2 upper with milspec trigger. Using a parade sling
- [The COMPM4 Review](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-compm4-review/) - Examining the COMPM4: I got the M4 after trading for a Vortex 1-4x variable viper PST. My reasons for trading were weight and bulk related as the Vortex with mount started making my rifle feel like the titanic. I appreciate a rifle that's on the trimmer side so I decided to try a used high
- [If I Had to Start Over](https://thenewrifleman.com/if-i-had-to-do-it-again/) - When I first got into AR15's I was on a shopping spree. Living at home when I turned 18 (10 years ago) I was able to dump money into AR15 after AR15. I purchased 4 lowers and embarked on 4 misc. build projects. One of them a (9mm ar15) was never completed. I wasted much time and money on equipment that i didn't need. Had I stuck with one gun and a few things before gun #2 I could have really understood and mastered my rifle. I didn't do that. I wasted money.
- [The Trijicon RMR review](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-trijicon-rmr-review/) - I owned and used a RMR for several months. I had some good intentions behind the RMR for my primary optic, but after a few range session I sold it. Despite it's bomb-proof construction, the dual illuminated RMR 7MOA dot was a no go for my rifle for several reasons. Initially I was really excited
- [Your Rifle and SHTF ](https://thenewrifleman.com/your-rifle-and-shtf/) - When does the rifle come out during SHTF? FerFal shares his experience in Argentina during the economic collapse at the bottom of my post.
- [It Pays to Make Mistakes ](https://thenewrifleman.com/it-pays-to-make-mistakes/) - In competition, you will make mistakes... these are key to learning.
- [The B27 at 600 yards](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-b27-at-600/) - My first time at 600 yards with the AR15 A2 rifle was a success!
- [Re-launched](https://thenewrifleman.com/re-launched/) - Page is looking much better! Many thanks to Jeansond our administrator! New resource pages added at the top navigator. New: AR15 buyers guide, Marksmanship Guide, and still have the builders guide up above. These are to be resources for new shooters to develop knowledge of the AR15 platform, to learn basic marksmanship skills, and to
- [What to Bring to Your First Rifle Match](https://thenewrifleman.com/what-to-bring-to-your-first-rifle-match/) - Are you bringing enough gear?
- [Cheating to Shoot: When Cheating isn't Cheating](https://thenewrifleman.com/learning-to-shoot/) - I have three favorite shooting strategies to cheat my shot that I would like to share. Do you have any you would like to share?
- [M-Pro 7 Now Availalble at Everyday Low Prices](https://thenewrifleman.com/m-pro-7-now-availalble-at-everyday-low-prices/) - I was at Wal-Mart the other day perusing the empty ammo counter. Well,one thing they do have in stock is 12 guage slugs in case you swing that way, but what caught my eye was the gun oil selection. I found something called M-Pro 7. I purchased it instead of Break-Free to test it out.
- [My Editorial Hosted at LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/my-editorial-hosted-at-looserounds-com/) - LooseRounds has graciously hosted my editorial entitled: The Tyranny of the Majority. In case you are here and haven't been to LooseRounds.com please check it out! Not too many other bloggers could pull off a 1000 yard shot with a rack grade A2...Then two weeks later test the M4 at the same range! The team
- [Freefloat or Don't?](https://thenewrifleman.com/freefloat-or-dont/) - Does your rifle need a free-floated barrel? This upgrade is absolutely un-necessary for 99% of shooters.
- [Found My Blog Referenced in an Anti-Gun Report](https://thenewrifleman.com/found-my-blog-referenced-in-an-anti-gun-report/) - For shame government. This type of report is exactly why I recommend internet discussion be as civil as possible. When we as a community use terms like "without the government knowing" we set ourselves up in the eyes of "normal" people as skirting the law. It is legal to build your own gun without a
- [The GG&G SliC-Thing](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-ggg-slic-thing/) - I was looking at different options to mount lights without investing in FF rails. The GG&G SLiC thing was a inexpensive choice to mount a TLR-1 to my rifle. The rail utilizes the FSB tower to clamp securely into the system. Weight is around 3 oz and add another 4.5 oz for the TLR-1 with
- [SKD Tactical 20% off Trijicon Products](https://thenewrifleman.com/skd-tactical-20-off-trijicon-products/) - First 100 people get 20% off applied at checkout. They sent me an email flyer. Hope some of you out there can jump on this one!
- [This Weeks Post Over at www.looserounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/this-weeks-post-over-at-www-looserounds-com/) - In doing the research for the article I learned a few things about the "other" properties of magnified optics. Thanks to Shawn for hosting my post: A Different Look at Rifle Optics
- [ACOG TA31F: Intial Thoughts](https://thenewrifleman.com/acog-ta31f-intial-thoughts/) - Initial review of the Trijicon Ta31F ACOG. Substantial is a great word to describe the build quality of this glass.
- [Published a New Guide: A Primer on Red Dot Sights](https://thenewrifleman.com/published-a-new-guide-a-primer-on-red-dot-sights/) - I just published a intro primer to red dot sights for new shooters. I haven't been sitting on my hands these last few weeks. :) The guide can be viewed here: A Primer on AR15 Optics: The Red Dot Sight The purpose of these guides are to get more people on board with marksmanship and
- [Does everyone need a $500-$750 red dot sight? ](https://thenewrifleman.com/does-everyone-need-a-500-750-red-dot-sight/) - Has technology progressed enough to give us tough RDS at affordable prices?
- [Running a Rifle in a Carbine World](https://thenewrifleman.com/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 musket... but I notice. 20 inchers are offered by manufacturers far less than 14.5, 16, and 18 inch platforms. Do I have any major advantages
- [Countries that Run a Rifle](https://thenewrifleman.com/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 setup. Please consider any criticism of any setup just observational from a weapon standpoint. I respect that different units and soldiers have to work with
- [Getting Over a Crazy Health Month...](https://thenewrifleman.com/getting-over-a-crazy-health-month/) - Every chance I had to shoot this last month and a half something happened health wise to me, or my family, that would keep me off the range and really lowered my ability to post ANYTHING. Check back next weekend for a new post on some new GEAR!
- [This Weeks Post Hosted at www.LooseRounds.com](https://thenewrifleman.com/dont-sweat-over-1moa/) - Why you shouldn't sweat over 1 MOA. Click here to head over to LooseRounds
- [I Wish I Had Gotten This Sooner: Wilderness Tactical Instructor Belt](https://thenewrifleman.com/i-wish-i-had-gotten-this-sooner-wilderness-tactical-instructor-belt/) - Mini Review of the Wilderness Tactical Instructor Belt
- [AR15A2 But Not Forgotten: The A2 Project](https://thenewrifleman.com/m16a2-but-not-forgotten-my-a2-project/) - We don't give the older AR15 platforms much thought any more. Everything is lighter, stronger, and supposedly better. We compensate everything, free float everything, and bolt ergonomic tabs to everything. There are far too many "older" AR15's sitting in closets unused. If you see an A2 mentioned on forums it is usually in its military
- [The Best Prices on Trijicon Acogs are at... Amazon?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-best-prices-on-trijicon-acogs-are-at-amazon/) - Looking for the best price on an Trijicon ACOG? Seems like Amazon.com has your answer.
- [FN's New A4 Rifle and Sourcing 20 inch AR15s](https://thenewrifleman.com/fns-new-a4-rifle-and-sourcing-20-inch-barrels/) - I am excited to see FNs new 20 inch rifle. Here are a few companies that offer 20 inch AR15s while we wait for FN to release its new gun.
- [A Very Useful M16A2/A4 M4 Dope Chart](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-very-useful-m16a2a4-m4-dope-chart/) - Looserounds.com shared this chart with me, increadibly useful for bullet drop and windage out of your AR15
- [High-Power or Tactical Carbine? Let's Try Both With One Gun.  ](https://thenewrifleman.com/high-power-or-tactical-carbine-lets-try-both-with-one-gun/) - NRA High Power service rifles don't have much in common with tactical carbines. Let's take one gun and compete in both events. Let's see how this turns out.
- [The NRA National Defense Match: When Will We Get Official Rules?](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-nra-national-defense-match-when-will-we-get-official-rules/) - Not all of us live near a range that offers tactical shooting. I bounced around two ranges before I settled, by chance, near awesome range with a variety of programs. If you don't have any tactical shooting at your club, having a tactical match that is directly associated with the NRA might give you some
- [I Feel Trapped by Mother Nature. ](https://thenewrifleman.com/i-feel-trapped-by-mother-nature/) - I am trapped. The snow just wont stop. So what else is there to do? RELOAD AND WRITE MORE GUIDES! :)
- [The Most Useful Post of the Week is...](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-most-useful-post-of-the-week-is/) - On ARFCOM. If you want a good reference for visualizing bullet drop and range estimation with irons, red dots, and magnified optics... then click here. Props to Arfcomer "pezboytate" for this awesome resource!
- [Guest Guide: Chris Hernandez "An Intro Guide to Optics"](https://thenewrifleman.com/guest-guide-chris-hernandez-an-intro-guide-to-optics/) - Chris Hernandez is a awesome dude. He is an aspiring military fiction writer with two books under his belt. He is a police officer, Marine, army reservist... let's just say he has a few years of service under his belt. He has allowed me to host a optics guide on the blog so we can
- [Need to Pre-Order a VIS-KM from Vltor?](https://thenewrifleman.com/need-to-pre-order-a-vis-km-from-vltor/) - A VIS-KM you say? Yes, sign me up.
- [The ALG Defense ACT Trigger](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-alg-defense-act-trigger/) - Reviewing the ALG defense ACT trigger.
- [ A Great Read on the Army SDM Program](https://thenewrifleman.com/a-great-read-on-the-army-sdm-program/) - I found a great read online the other day discussing the ARMY SDM program.
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## Pages

- [Finding a Quality AR15 in Stock in 2022](https://thenewrifleman.com/finding-a-quality-ar15-in-stock-in-2022/) - Supply chain concerns continue to make it difficult to find a quality ar15 for sale... check out a few in stock options from Primary Arms!
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- [The Best Way to Zero Your AR15 or Kalashnikov](https://thenewrifleman.com/the-best-way-to-zero-your-ar15-or-kalashnikov/) - Shooters often zero their rifle at a distance that does not help them accomplish their objectives. Let's zero our AR15 or AK pattern rifle in a way that makes sense.
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