Videos tagged with Urban Rifle

This video from Kit Badger reviews the "Urban Rifle" course at Thunder Ranch, a well-regarded firearms training facility. The description highlights the focus on carbine training and provides links to the instructor's website for more videos, products, and support. It also mentions a link to the specific course loadout used, indicating a focus on gear and practical application during the training. The video aims to provide a comprehensive review of the experience and curriculum.

This review details a high-end BCM AR-15 build, emphasizing its versatility as an 'urban rifle' suitable for self-defense and reaching out to 700 yards. The build, costing around $3,176 base and nearly $4,800 with suppressor and light, features a 16-inch barrel for optimal balance and performance. It boasts exceptional reliability, with zero failures after over 5,000 rounds of heavy use and minimal cleaning.

The Urban SPR concept redefines the Special Purpose Rifle for civilian use by shortening barrels to 14.5-16 inches, enhancing maneuverability without sacrificing precision. This configuration balances the benefits of precision optics and terminal performance with improved handling for urban environments. It leverages 77gr OTM ammunition and mid-power variable optics for versatility, while shorter barrels better accommodate suppressors and night vision devices.

This video details the custom build of a modernized 5.56 AK-47 at Rifle Dynamics. Key components include a 1913 rear trunnion, a monolithic handguard, and a Midwest Industries Alpha stock. The build emphasizes precision headspacing and achieves a legal 16.1-inch barrel length via a pinned and welded muzzle device. Range testing shows the 5.56 build's flat-shooting characteristics, especially when suppressed, compared to an AK-102.

This YouTube video, titled 'THUNDER RANCH - URBAN RIFLE 1', appears to be part of a series from Thunder Ranch, focusing on an 'Urban Rifle' concept. The description heavily features links to various merchandise and affiliate programs, including Blackout Coffee, apparel, EDC belts, and Patreon. While the specific firearm or calibers aren't detailed in the provided text, the title strongly suggests a rifle suitable for urban environments, likely implying tactical or self-defense applications.

This video documents the author's experience at the 3-Day Urban Rifle Course at Thunder Ranch, founded by Clint Smith. The course focuses on using rifles at close, "pistol distances," a concept pioneered by Smith in 1983 and now widely applicable for carbine use. The training progresses from basic zeroing to movement, shooting moving targets, and teamwork. The description also links to the author's (Kit Badger) website for more videos, products, and T-shirts, as well as a specific link to the gear loadout from the course.

This video explores the concept of the ultimate urban rifle, focusing on the AR-15 platform for personal defense. It details the importance of specific components like barrel length (14.5-16 inches), twist rates (1:8 preferred), gas systems (mid-length), and muzzle devices (flash hiders over brakes for confined spaces). The review highlights the versatility of LPVO optics and essential accessories like backup sights and weapon lights.