Shooting Our Recce Builds

This video details an accuracy test of a Daniel Defense MK12 build, featuring a new Rise Armament Iconic trigger. The presenter evaluates the rifle's performance with various ammunition types at distances up to 450 yards, providing specific group size data. The unique characteristics of the Rise Armament Iconic trigger, described as a single-stage with takeup on the shoe, are also discussed.

This video documents the initial range testing of a custom-built .308 AR-15 rifle. The builder, Locs N Load, tests the rifle's accuracy at various distances, from 100 yards to 600 yards, with a focus on zeroing the optic and making windage adjustments. The rifle features a Criterion 20-inch stainless steel barrel, Geissele SSA-E trigger, and a Fab Defense adjustable stock, demonstrating good performance and manageable recoil.

This guide synthesizes expert advice from a competitive shooter on selecting and outfitting a competition firearm. It covers firearm choices like the Canik Rival SFX and Springfield Echelon, essential accessories such as competition belts and magazine loaders, and recommendations for holsters and electronic ear protection. The advice also touches on building an AR-15 for customization and filming range sessions with specific gear.

This video follows GHG Hussle as he trains with competition shooters, focusing on strategies for competitive shooting and discussing various firearm builds. Key takeaways include optimizing stage movement, understanding procedural penalties, and the importance of specific components like barrels and buffer systems in AR-15 builds. The discussion also touches on suppressor performance and managing gas blowback.

This video showcases several retro-style AR-15 builds, including a 9mm pistol caliber carbine and two 5.56mm rifles. The presenter demonstrates firing each platform, highlighting smooth cycling and clear brass ejection. A notable preference for the performance and feel of 20-inch barrels is expressed, with visual evidence of various configurations like slick-side uppers and carry handle iron sights.

This video showcases plinking at a steel target using an AR-15 rifle. The content focuses on the recreational shooting aspect of the AR-15 platform, emphasizing fun and practice at the range.

Elliott Delp, a firearms enthusiast with practical shooting experience, recommends a 16-inch barrel AR-15 as the standard, worry-free choice for most shooters due to its versatility. He highlights its advantages in muzzle velocity and long-range ballistics. For specialized home defense or CQB, he suggests considering a 10.5-inch 5.56 SBR if budget and legal compliance allow.

This guide compares the auditory intimidation factor of a pump-action shotgun versus an AR-15 charging handle for home defense scenarios. Elliott Delp, a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates the distinct sounds and discusses their potential psychological impact on an intruder. While both are noted as intimidating, the iconic sound of a shotgun pump is highlighted for its unique deterrent effect, especially in a home defense context.

This video features firearms content creator Elliott Delp discussing the psychological impact of pump-action shotguns for home defense. He demonstrates how the distinct sound of racking the shotgun can act as a significant deterrent, potentially stopping an intruder without the need for firing a shot. The focus is on the intimidation factor and the immediate recognition of danger associated with this sound.

This video reviews the Aero Precision AR15, specifically focusing on its slick side upper receiver which omits the forward assist. While this design offers weight reduction, the reviewer humorously questions Aero Precision's confidence in the rifle's reliability without this feature, suggesting it implies an assumption of no bolt-to-battery issues. The review highlights the trade-offs between minimalist design and traditional AR-15 functionality.