Brownells - AR-15/M16 Custom Components Kits

This guide outlines the conceptual assembly of the unique XR-86 custom rifle, a project by Wilfred Ellis. It details the integration of parts from an M60, M14, and AR-15, highlighting the custom gunsmithing required to combine these disparate systems into a functional firearm. The process involves careful mating of bolt, gas, and trigger mechanisms.

This guide details the process of lapping an AR-15 receiver to ensure proper barrel alignment for improved long-range accuracy. Instructor Stephen Caleb from Brownells explains that receiver faces can be slightly out of alignment, leading to barrel runout. The process involves using a specialized lapping fixture and aluminum oxide lapping compound with a drill to create a perfectly flat receiver face. This ensures the barrel seats flush and square, critical for precision shooting beyond 500 yards.

This YouTube video appears to explore modifications or accessories that allow a pistol to be used in a manner or configuration resembling an AR-15 platform. The title suggests a transformation or adaptation of a handgun to incorporate features or functionalities typically associated with AR-15 rifles. The content likely focuses on specific products, custom builds, or conversion kits designed to achieve this hybrid functionality, potentially covering aspects like improved ergonomics, stability, or sighting systems. The video aims to demonstrate how a pistol can be made to feel or perform more like a rifle.

This guide outlines how to build an RPK-inspired rifle on an AR-15 platform. Key modifications include a 24-inch barrel for accuracy, a large muzzle brake for rapid follow-up shots, a bipod for stability, and a fixed stock for consistency. A side-charging upper is also suggested for easier reloading.

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of two custom AR-style rifle builds: one in 6mm ARC and another in 8.6 Blackout. The presenter, Justin from Cerebral Firearms, details specific components from manufacturers like Faxon Firearms, Griffin Armament, and Ranier Arms, offering insights into build choices and potential upgrades. He also touches on the use of the ACE Virtual Shooting Trainer and discusses the implications of upcoming gun legislation in Virginia.

This guide details the installation and integration of high-end components for a custom AR-15 build, as demonstrated by Tactical Advisor. It covers mounting the PWS MK111 MOD 2-M base rifle, optics like the Vortex AMG with a Midwest Industries mount, and specialized accessories including the Nitehog thermal, Holosun IRIS, and PWS suppressor. The process emphasizes proper accessory placement, cable management, and ergonomic considerations like grip orientation for an advanced builder.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.