New Products from Vortex, Sons of Liberty & Magpul

This video showcases a custom 5.56x45mm DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) built by Icon Defense, a company founded by industry veterans Mike Miller and Rick Olsen. The rifle features various high-quality components including Icon Defense's upper, lower, BCG, barrel, and brake, paired with Magpul furniture (K2+ grip, ESK 45 degree safety, bipod, PRS stock), a RifleSpeed adjustable gas system, and a BlackoutDefense 4.5 lb. Zero trigger. Optics include a Vortex Optics Venom 3-15x44 FFP and a Defender ST on a 45-degree mount. The build is praised for its sub-MOA accuracy and flat shooting characteristics, despite being loud.

This comprehensive review by Buckeye Ballistics details the build and performance of a custom AR-15 chambered in .22 Nosler. The host, demonstrating high authority, provides practical insights into handloading, long-range accuracy out to 500 yards, and compares the .22 Nosler's capabilities against the 5.56 NATO. The review highlights the rifle's accuracy, light recoil, and the effectiveness of specific components like the Midway USA barrel and Vortex optic.

This review details the initial performance of the Sant Tan Tactical STT-15 in 6 ARC. The rifle, featuring an 18-inch Proof Research barrel and a rifle-plus-one gas system, achieved a 1 MOA 10-shot group with Hornady 108gr ELD Match ammunition right out of the gate. It's equipped with a Vortex 4-24 scope, Huxwrx suppressor, and MDT bipod, indicating a focus on precision and tactical applications. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for further testing at distance.

This review explores the functionality of an extremely short AR-15 build featuring a 4.75-inch barrel chambered in 5.56. Despite initial skepticism about cycling reliability and significant muzzle flash, the firearm demonstrated surprising performance, cycling reliably even with a very short gas system. The build was equipped with a Vortex AMG UH-1 sight and Magpul furniture.

This expert guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Burris Fullfield 3-12x42mm riflescope, detailing its construction, adjustment capabilities, and available reticle options. The video highlights the scope's suitability for hunters, emphasizing features like its durable aluminum build, 72 MOA adjustment range, and the versatility offered by the Knob Synergy System. It thoroughly explains the Ballistic E3, Plex, and Wind Ret-Illuminated reticles, along with their specific applications and specifications.

The Staccato C4X is presented as an elite concealed carry pistol, developed in collaboration with an elite tactical surveillance unit. It offers enhanced shootability and is compared against other Staccato models and a modified Glock 19. The firearm is noted for its soft shooting characteristics, potentially rivaling larger handguns.

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.