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Open sights might seem dated but, as a backup, they should be considered mandatory for a general-purpose rifle. These folding sights from The Williams Gunsite Company are an excellent option.

General-Purpose Rifle: Arming The One-Gun Man

The best general-purpose rifle—a rifle well adapted to just about any task—is in fact somewhat ironically, a very specialized weapon.
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New Sig Sauer M400 Switchblade AR Pistol

Just like its namesake, the M400 Switchblade is small, fast and versatile, squeezing competition-level performance into a small package.
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M&P15T II: Smith & Wesson’s Next Gen Tactical AR

Slimmed down and dolled up, Smith & Wesson's next-gen M&P15T II improves on an already solid model.
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Flattening The Curve With Hornady’s 6mm ARC

The 6mm ARC is specially designed for the AR-15 platform and long-range shooting. It' offers moderately better velocities and delivers more energy on target than most of the other popular cartridges for the rifle.
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New Luth-AR Lo-Drag Upper Receiver: Minimalism To The Max

The new Lo-Drag upper receiver from Luth-AR has been stripped of anything not integral to the function of the rifle to make it as lightweight and snag-free as possible.
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SCO15: The New AR-15 Lower From SilencerCo

SilencerCo’s new SCO15 lower receiver can bring several desirable, non-standard features to your next AR build without breaking the bank.
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KE Arms Civil Defense Rifle: What Would Stoner Do (On A Budget)?

KE Arms has released a budget version of their WWSD carbine called the Civil Defense Rifle or CDR. It follows the same design principles that went into the original project, but with some features omitted in order to cut down on cost.
You’ll know which AR has the SureFire in it—the company won’t let you down there. Or in function, either.

SureFire OBC-556: Taming Short-Barrel ARs

Taming recoil and preventing wear, the SureFire OBC-556 makes for a more pleasant AR pistol, SBR or even carbine.
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.224 Valkyrie Upper Options That Go The Distance (2021)

We've rounded up the best .224 Valkyrie Upper options currently on the market to help your AR-15 to reach out.
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R-10 Upper: Foundation Of A Lightweight AR-10 Build

Tipping the scales at 1/2-pound, the Roam R-10 Upper keeps things light.
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Luth-AR MBA-5: First Look At The Upgraded Stock System

Enanced with Luth-AR's Anti-Rattle set screw, the MBA-5 stock is better than ever.
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Sig M400 TREAD Predator Puts The AR On The Hunt

The Sig M400 TREAD Predator is an AR-style rifle, chambered 5.56 NATO and is the rifle is the first in the line enhanced for hunting.
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Geissele Automatics: Triggers And Beyond

Top-notch triggers from Geissele Automatics … and so much more. As far as gun companies go, Geissele (pronounced “Guy’s-Lee”) Automatics is something of an enigma....
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First Look: Aero EPC-9 PCC Build Components

Look no further for a PCC Build. The Aero EPC-9 makes it nearly one-stop for all your components.
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Does The .224 Valkyrie Make Sense For Most Shooters?

Lights out at long range, the .224 Valkyrie might leave some wanting at more pedestrian distances.
The MTC facility is huge and sprawling. There are dozens and dozens of plates at known and unknown distance. It’s one of the only facilities of its kind in the Midwest, making it a destination for long-range enthusiasts.

Bolt-Action Vs Semi-Auto Rifle For Precision Shooting

The semi-auto vs bolt-action debate comes down to a numbers game among the cartridge used, system weight and intended end-use.

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