RTT Range Day - Here Comes The BOOM!!!

Published on April 15, 2020
Duration: 44:48

This video showcases a range day during quarantine, featuring the testing of various firearms and accessories. The presenter demonstrates zeroing a P.I.A.C. red dot optic on a 7.5-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper, evaluates Strike Industries +5 magazine baseplates, and tests a CGS Group Slimline flash hider. The session includes shooting different ammunition types at various distances and assessing handling characteristics, with a focus on practical application and performance under challenging conditions.

Quick Summary

During a quarantine range day, the P.I.A.C. red dot optic was tested on a 7.5-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper. It maintained zero after truck transport and was zeroed at 10 and 25 yards, though it required significant adjustments and was noted as not very bright for daytime use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Quarantine Range Day Setup
  2. 01:52Desert Range Arrival
  3. 03:24Travel & Essentials
  4. 03:51Arriving at the Range
  5. 05:46Wind Noise Issues & Microphone Solutions
  6. 07:39Testing P.I.A.C. Laser Sight
  7. 09:42Testing New Red Dot Optic & CGS Flash Hider
  8. 10:37Testing Strike Industries Magazine Baseplates
  9. 11:18Gear Showcase: Blade-Tech Belt & Bravo Concealment Holster
  10. 12:07Testing Bear Creek Arsenal Barrel & Magpul Magwell
  11. 13:08First Shots & Wind Conditions
  12. 14:15Optic Behavior & Brightness Settings
  13. 15:31Checking Optic Zero at 50 Yards
  14. 16:06Group Analysis at 50 Yards
  15. 17:00More Shooting at 50 Yards
  16. 17:53Iron Sight Shooting Test
  17. 18:32Post-Iron Sight Group Analysis
  18. 19:29Setting Up for Close-Range Testing
  19. 20:20Testing Hornady 124gr Carry Ammo
  20. 21:45Magazine Seating Issues with Magpul Magwell
  21. 22:18Testing Glock 19 Mag with Remington Hollow Points & ETS Mag
  22. 23:10Light Primer Strike Observation
  23. 23:28Target Analysis: Steel Case & Hollow Points
  24. 24:31Introduction to 20lb Cans of Ammunition
  25. 25:28Preparing for Ammunition Testing
  26. 25:50PSA Upper Fitment Issue
  27. 26:17Installing Sling Mount
  28. 26:31Discussion on Rifle Slings
  29. 27:26Moving Target for 10-Yard Zero
  30. 27:53New Red Dot Zeroing Procedure
  31. 31:5910-Yard Zero Confirmation
  32. 32:54Moving to 25-Yard Zero
  33. 34:0125-Yard Zero Adjustment
  34. 34:39Post-Adjustment Zero Check
  35. 35:26Final Zero Adjustments
  36. 36:25Final Shots at 25 Yards
  37. 37:04Testing CGS Flash Hider Handling
  38. 38:25Flash Hider Performance Observations
  39. 38:47Optic Turret Cap Reinstallation
  40. 39:08Ammunition Mixing & Preparation
  41. 40:4625-Yard Ammunition Test Setup
  42. 41:12Ringside Seats for Ammunition Test
  43. 41:457.5" Upper Ammunition Test Firing
  44. 42:05Ammunition Test Results & Observation
  45. 42:23Next Steps & Review Conservation
  46. 42:37Final Target Shot of the Day
  47. 43:30Final Shot Observation: Ball of Smoke
  48. 43:43Conclusion & Quarantine Range Day Recap
  49. 44:12Upcoming Reviews & Patreon Plug

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm components were tested during the RTT range day?

The RTT range day featured testing of a 7.5-inch Bear Creek Arsenal upper receiver, a Glock 19 pistol, and a PSA AR-15 upper with fitment issues. Accessories included a P.I.A.C. red dot optic, CGS Group Slimline flash hider, Strike Industries magazine baseplates, and a Magpul magwell.

How did the P.I.A.C. red dot optic perform during the range session?

The P.I.A.C. red dot optic was zeroed at 10 and 25 yards. It maintained its zero after being transported in the bed of a truck and showed good performance, though it required significant adjustments during the zeroing process. It was also noted that it was not very bright for daytime use.

What were the observations regarding the CGS Group Slimline flash hider?

The CGS Group Slimline flash hider was tested on a 7.5-inch upper. The presenter noted that it did not significantly increase muzzle rise or side-to-side movement. A noticeable fireball was observed a few times during firing.

Were there any compatibility issues noted with the tested accessories?

Yes, a compatibility issue arose when a Glock 19 magazine with a Strike Industries +5 baseplate would not seat properly when used with a Magpul magwell. This suggests potential interference between these specific accessories.

What ammunition types were tested, and what were the conditions?

The range day involved testing Hornady 124gr Critical Duty, steel case ammunition, and Remington hollow points. The shooting took place in windy desert conditions, with one session at 50 yards described as 'hurricane force winds'.

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