Product Spotlight: Magpul's Marvelous MBUS 3 Sights

This AT3 Tactical Podcast episode features Josh Brooks and CJ Washington discussing the common AR-15 owner's tendency to prioritize aesthetics over practical training. They emphasize that expensive aftermarket parts like Radian Raptor charging handles offer minimal benefit to novice shooters. Instead, they advocate for mastering fundamentals with iron sights before investing in high-end optics, suggesting budget-friendly brands like Holosun, Vortex, or AT3 as viable alternatives to premium options like EOTech.

This video showcases participants in a tactical biathlon event in New Mexico, demonstrating advanced techniques for running and gunning over challenging terrain. It highlights the importance of dynamic rifle handling, efficient movement, and accurate target engagement under physical duress. The gear featured includes AR-style rifles with various optics and tactical load-bearing equipment.

This guide details the simple installation process for the Dots Boot accessory on PMAGs, as demonstrated by Tactical Advisor. The Dots Boot enhances grip and provides a monopod function, with the added benefit of increasing magazine capacity by two rounds. The process involves using a screwdriver to remove the old boot and sliding the new one into place.

This video humorously depicts an exaggerated response to a doorbell, showcasing the creator quickly donning tactical gear including a ballistic helmet with night vision, a tactical vest, and an AR-15 rifle. The AR-15 is equipped with an EOTech holographic sight and a vertical grip, suggesting a readiness for immediate action. The creator's setup includes accessories from Magpul and Palmetto State Armory, highlighting popular brands in the tactical space.

This video from the Brownells 85 on 80 event features Paul from Magpul showcasing several new product releases. Highlights include the lightweight Hunter 700L rifle stock, the DTPR precision rifle stock with its dual tension lock-up system, the new hooded MBUS Pro sight, and translucent T-MAG magazines in 20 and 30-round capacities. The discussion covers features, compatibility, durability, and suitability for modern shooters and hunters, with insights into lightweight build options and M-LOK bipod integration.

This video features Jack, the Director of Thunder Ranch, detailing his personal rifle setup. He showcases a Sons Of Liberty Gunworks Rifle equipped with a Dead Air Sierra 5 Silencer, Arisaka Light Mount, Modlite OKW, Surefire DS00 Tailcap, and Modbutton Light Switch. The firearm also sports Magpul MBUS Pro Sights, a Trijicon Credo 1-10 Optic, a Trijicon RMR Type 2, and a Gissele Super Dynamic Combat Trigger. Loadout accessories include a Neo Mag Sentry Strap and a SierraTac Sling. The description also provides links to Kit Badger's website for more videos, products, and merchandise, as well as Ballistic Ink T-Shirts and a Patreon link for support.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.