AR15 Range Day

Published on March 28, 2014
Duration: 18:07

This range day focuses on thorough firearm testing, highlighting the lightweight Mag Tactical Systems AR-15 Recon and a BCM AR-15 with a KMR rail. The video details accuracy testing with various Black Hills, American Eagle, and Wolf ammunition, demonstrating data logging and the impact of barrel heat on accuracy. Performance at 200 yards with the BCM rifle is also assessed.

Quick Summary

The Mag Tactical Systems AR-15 Recon is noted for its extreme lightweight design, weighing under 5 pounds unloaded due to a pencil-weight barrel. Barrel heat significantly affects its accuracy, causing group sizes to double after heating.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Range Day Philosophy: Thorough Testing
  2. 01:04Mag Tactical Systems AR-15 Recon Intro
  3. 01:41BCM Rifle with KMR Rail
  4. 03:28Ammunition Selection for Testing
  5. 05:30Accuracy Testing & Data Logging
  6. 11:56Barrel Heat Testing: Mag Tactical
  7. 15:56BCM Performance at 200 Yards

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Mag Tactical Systems AR-15 Recon stand out?

The Mag Tactical Systems AR-15 Recon's standout feature is its extremely low weight, coming in under 5 pounds without any accessories. This is achieved through its use of an exceptionally thin, pencil-weight barrel.

How does barrel heat affect the accuracy of the Mag Tactical AR-15 Recon?

Barrel heat significantly impacts accuracy. For the Mag Tactical's pencil barrel, after heating it to 130 degrees Fahrenheit with 20 rounds, the group size opened from 1 inch to approximately 2 inches.

What is the philosophy behind range days for firearm reviewers?

Range days are dedicated to thoroughly testing firearms before forming a meaningful opinion. A reviewer must shoot a product extensively in different scenarios to truly understand its performance and reliability.

What ammunition was used for accuracy testing in this video?

The ammunition selected for accuracy testing included Black Hills .223 75gr Match, Black Hills 5.56 77gr OTM, American Eagle 62gr, and Wolf 55gr loads.

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