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Choosing my Own AR Optic So, I promised how I picked my last AR scope.  First I watch NutNFancy's video on AR-15 scopes.   First, the gun is a self built AR-15 with a 17" A2 profile rifle gas barrel, rifle quad tube, Vltor EMOD, etc.  So, I wanted a...

In this episode of The AR-15 Podcast, Reed sits down with a group of Marines to talk about their thoughts, experiences and preferences on optics for the AR. Go to www.ar15podcast.com/055 for the complete show notes.

In second part of this episode,  Reed talks more about the individual preferences the Marines for the optics on their AR. Go to www.ar15podcast.com/055p2 for the complete show notes.

Merry Christmas from the AR-15 Podcast

Merry Christmas from the AR-15 Podcast

Reed and Louis Discuss the state of Marine Corps firearms instruction.  

Reed and Louis Discuss the state of Marine Corps firearms instruction Welcome to Episode #054 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Reed Snyder and with us is my special guest Sergeant Louis, a Marine Corps combat marksmanship coach. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Dan M.  Hi Reed and Tony,  Great job on the podcast! You have helped me through 2 builds now -- one is a standard 16 inch "maneuverable" frankenrifle and the other a 20 inch heavy barrel for longer range plinking. Please enter me in the Otis  ripcord giveaway. I enjoyed your scope episode, as it explained many differences among scopes. However, there's this nagging question in my mind. Is it implicitly stated that if you are using a scope for long range shooting or sighting in, then you are also trying keep things steady? I don't even try to sight in without a table, chair, and some bags or something to support the rifle.  Now once things are sighted in sufficiently, then I can try to see how good I am with hand holding or different stances. Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a spring across the room into his shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/ar15parts Tip of the Week:  Proper breath control is an often overlooked component of the fundamentals of marksmanship.   Being something we do so very naturally, it is important to remember that attention must be paid to the natural rhythms of our breathing when on the rifle and then finding that place where we reach our natural respiratory pause.  At that natural pause, one must synchronize that pause with a slow and steady rearward application of the trigger.  Holding your breath will lead to tremors as a result of oxygen depletion in the muscles.  This causes muscle tension which in itself is undermining the principle of muscular relaxation and bone support.  Focus on the natural rhythms of your breathing and find your respiratory pause. Main Topic: USMC Firearms Training Listener Feedback: Grant C:  Guys, You're killing me!! Yawl increased the size of some of your podcast so I can no longer burn them to CD to listen to them in my truck back and forth to work. I’m not much of an ITunes guy so I roll old school, can you hook it and post as a part A & B if it goes over 70 minutes? That would be awesome!!! I love the information I get from your show as I always get a gem or two every time I listen.  I am making my wish list for my 300 blackout build and am wondering if there are any pitfalls or optimal configuration I should look out for or consider. IE. gas system lengths, buffer/spring weight, twist rates. I see you have a show on reloading the 223 (I still have to listen to it from my computer, to big to burn), how about one on reloading 300 AAC Blackout!!! It seems to be the latest and greatest round, a little expensive and hard to find though. I have read where you can make your own 300 AAC out of 223 brass and 30 cal bullets. Any recommendations, tricks or tips? Thank you Gentleman. Greg P:  Excellent Podcasts! I was listening to episode 14 for a second time. This episode talked about what to buy and where to buy AR parts. AR parts are built to a pretty tight specification. If one buys Mil Spec parts and installs them correctly there is a pretty good chance that everything will work Right? I’ve just completed my first build.

Reed and Tony Discuss optics for your AR-15  

Reed and Tony discuss Optics for your AR-15 http://youtu.be/wO_39qutQCA   Welcome to Episode #053 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Reed Snyder and with us is my co-host Tony Imburgia. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level.   Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Eric C:  Reloading the 223 podcast...First and foremost love this podcast... I'm new to the AR 15/Black Rifle... They are like a incurable disease, I'm working on building my first but have plans/dreams for at least two more... As far as a dream build, I don't have one currently... As far as the reloading podcast, you mentioned single stage presses and a slight mention to progressive presses but left out the turret presses... For the speed and ease the progressive press is the way to go but there are many fine adjustments to get it to run smoothly... The turret press offers ease and some what faster reloading without the adjustments... I use the Lee turret press which works great... I went with the turret because it was only a few more dollars they the single stage... Just food for thought for people looking to hand loading... Keep up the great work.... I would like to be entered in the Otis drawing... Thank you,   Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a spring across the room into his shag carpet.   Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/ar15parts   Tip of the Week:  10 tips to shoot like a sniper   Main Topic: Glass Optics for your AR-15   Features: First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane Parallax Focus Eye relief Field of View Diameter Fillings Coatings Turrets vs. Dials Fixed vs. Variable   Reticles: Duplex German #4 Boone & Crockett Target Dot Mil Dot BDC (Bullet Drop Compensator) TRM (Tactical Milling Reticle) Horus Reticle System   Brands: Burris Redfield Weaver Leupold -- Leupold VX-R Nikon Schmidt & Bender Swarovski NightForce SWFA -- SWFA SS HD 1-4x24 Tactical Rifle Scope   Listener Feedback:   Greg P:  Thanks so much for your Podcast. I wanted to show off the progress of my first time build. It is not complete, but the hard parts are done. I am waiting for the buffer components and front end components. So far, it is going very well.  I am amazed just how simple these things are under the hood.   Alex - St. Louis:  I was listening to one of the podcasts where the RCBS entry-level scale was called "junk."  I have to disagree.  Sure I would like a nicer one but to called this junk is not accurate.  This one has served me well for years.  Are there better ones?  sure but to call this one junk is simply not accurate.  In fact your attitude towards the scale was downright snobby.  Otherwise I love the show and I would love it if you would do more on reloading.   Merry Christmas! Louie:  Please work on pronouncing these 3 words: 1) Corps...the p is silent. Only Obama says it like you 2) Carbine...it is like CARBEEN 3) Leupold...It is like LOOPOLD. Outro: Send any questions or comments to feedback@ar15podcast.com Record a voicemail using the Speak Pipe Plugin on the right hand side of ar15podcast.com Follow FRN on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Firearmsradio Follow G+ to watch LIVE http://www.firearmsradio.

Reed and Tony discuss the introduction into the world of reloading .223/5.56 ammunition. Welcome to Episode #052 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Reed Snyder and with us is my co-host Tony Imburgia. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level.   Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Mike in Columbus GA, Reed and Tony and everyone at the FRN...thanks for the outlet and platform that you guys have here. I have bought my 1st AR(a DPMS AP4) since listening and I plan on buying a stripped lower and building my own AR and the information you guys have presented has very useful; where to get parts, what types of parts are available, procedures and etc... the only thing that I have a problem with is the word "gun"... its sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard to me....I'm pretty sure Reed knows to what I'm referring to and I do understand why another word is not used... but try and use the term "rifle" more often...and please enter me in the Otis give-away please… Thanks   Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a spring across the room into his shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to: ar15podcast.com/ar15parts   Reloading Tip of the Week:  Working up a basic handload recipe.   Take your starting and your maximum  powder charges for a given powder.  Devise a  progression from the start to the maximum which allows for five charge variations for that recipe.  Load a number of rounds for each powder charge in the progression. Test at the range starting with the lightest load and progress through the five levels you have loaded.  Take notes and observe the performance of each load in the progression.  Mark the load you are most satisfied with and if necessary begin again with a smaller incremental change in powder charges for a new progression which is based on the chosen load.  Otherwise, reload at your leisure and fire for effect.   Main Topic: Guide to reloading .223 and 5.56 for your AR-15. Basic Reloading Process: Sort and inspect cases Tumble Dirty Cases Lube cases Size and decap cases Delube cases Clean the primer pocket ( if needed) Trim the case Seat Primer Drop Powder Seat Bullet Crimp Case Basic Equipment Needs: Reloading Press Die Set Shell Holder Reloading Manual Powder Scale Powder Measure Priming System Case Lube Case Trimmer   Necessary Components: Bullets Brass Primers Powder   Reloading Starter Kits: Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit  MSRP $329.99 Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit MSRP $119.99 Hornady Lock-N- Load Kit MSRP $329.99   Brass Cleaning Kits: Case tumbler Rotary sifter Brass polish Corn Cob Media   Case Conditioning Kit: Cutter and lock stud .223 Remington Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder Primer Pocket Cleaner Chamfer and Deburring Tool   Extras:(Things that make the process smoother and faster) Loading Trays Ammo Boxes Primer Flipper Bullet Puller Calipers Lyman’s multi prep case tool Reloading videos- Precisioneered Handloading DVD Reloading books- Hornady Cartridge Reloading Handbook 9th Edition   Listener Feedback:   Mike: Hey guys, great podcast. I look forward to each new episode.

Reed and Tony discuss the introduction into the world of reloading .223/5.56 ammunition.

Anthony talks about all the Black Friday deals this 2013

Anthony talks about all the black friday deals for 2013 Welcome to Episode #051 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Anthony Imburgia. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or ...

Anthony and Reed discuss what they would do if money was no object and they could build their dream AR-15

Anthony and Reed discuss what they would do if money was no object and they could build their dream AR-15  Welcome to Episode #050 of the AR15 Podcast.  I’m your host Reed Snyder and with us is my co-host Tony Imburgia. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle!  This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Len D.  Hey guys, I have been listening to the podcast since episode 1 and am still loving it. I have been working on building my first AR. I have the lower complete and have been saving up to build my upper. Keep up the great shows. Please enter me into the new Otis ripcord giveaway. Thanks! Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you shoot a spring across the room into your shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells.  Go to:   ar15podcast.com/ar15parts  Training Tip of the Week: USAMU Pro Tips, How to Zero Your AR-15 Main Topic:  High End AR-15 Builds- the rifles we would buy if money was no object. The best of the best in the industry. Receivers Noveske Les Baer JP Rifles Barrels Daniel Defense Rainier arms Krieger Hart White Oak Armament Shilen Triggers Geissele Timney Jard Bolt Carrier Groups Les Baer JP Rifles Furniture Knights Armament Company Precision Reflex, Inc. Daniel Defense Optics Trijicon Nightforce Schmidt&Bender Swarovski Factory Rifle Nemo Arms: The most expensive AR I could find : $100k titanium AR-15 Turnbull TAR-15 Listener Feedback:  Alex - St. Louis:  I'm building my first AR, and I really liked your ARP-041 episode on what to go with.  I have a few questions, however: 1.  What is the difference in commercial grade and mil-spec when it comes to stocks and buffer tubes?  Which is better? 2.  What is the quality if Bravo Company for uppers, in your opinion?  I've read great stuff. Thank you, Rob:  Hi, Love the podcast!!  Perhaps I've missed it. Have you discussed the pros & cons of having vs not having the A-frame front sight? Do custom AR builders still use the A-frame front sight? Also, have you discussed......do I really need a piston driven AR? Have ya done a piston show?  Thanks.....Tom:  Really enjoy the podcast, and look forward to it each week. Before I forget, please enter me in the contest for the new Otis Ripcord. My question is in regard the the Magpul PMAG. I have noticed that they no longer come with the dustcover, as do previous iterations. Is this proof that the feed lips are strong enough to function without protection, or primarily a cost savings for Magpul? I notice that the dust covers are available as a separate option, would I want some for long term storage on a loaded magazine Thanks in advance for your answer, and please keep up the good work.  thanks Craig:  Hey Guys.  long time listener. First time writing in. After listening to the hunting episode. I was thinking. Scary as it is. Thanks to you guys, I built a couple of ARs in the last year or so. And one was a 300 blackout. What do you guys think about hunting , whitetail deer, with a 300 blackout. I read a bunch of threads on forums. Just wanted to know what you thought. Any input would be great. Thanks. O and could you ever do a daily podcast. Joke. I love the show. And can't wait for the next episode. Could you enter me in the Otis giveaway too. Thanks  David D:  Hi Reed and Tony,