Videos tagged with Receiver Cut

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells' Steve and Caleb, details how to visually differentiate between the ArmaLite AR-10 and DPMS/LR-308 (AR-308) rifle patterns by examining the receiver's rear cut. Understanding this key difference is crucial for ensuring parts compatibility in .308 AR-style rifle builds.

This video reviews the PDQ lever for AR-15 platforms, highlighting its functionality as an ambidextrous bolt catch and reload aid. The presenter discusses the modification process, which requires cutting the receiver, and emphasizes the importance of precision or professional gunsmithing. While acknowledging the initial awkwardness during reloads, the PDQ lever is presented as a viable option for speeding up magazine changes and clearing stoppages, particularly for left-handed shooters.