Quick Tip: Introduction to the Arca Rail

This expert-level guide details the installation and features of the Strike Modular Chassis for the Ruger 10/22 receiver. The chassis offers extensive modularity, allowing for customization with various accessories like optics, foregrips, slings, and stocks via Picatinny, M-LOK, and Arca rail interfaces. It enhances ergonomics with an integrated barrier stop and flared magwell, constructed from durable 6061 aluminum with an anodized finish.

This review of the Area 419 Maverick Gen 2 suppressor highlights significant improvements over the Gen 1, particularly in recoil reduction. Testing on a specialized recoil rig with 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Win Mag demonstrated substantial peak force reduction, with the Hellfire brake configuration achieving up to 82.5% reduction on the 300 Win Mag. The modular design, hub mount compatibility, and internal redesign contribute to its enhanced performance, making it a competitive option for PRS and other shooting disciplines.

This guide details the installation and use of the Vortex Pro Rifle Clamp, a versatile accessory for stabilizing firearms on tripods, even without an Arca rail system. The clamp features rubber cleats for grip and a coarse thread lever for quick adjustments, making it suitable for various rifles and shooting scenarios.

This guide demonstrates how to adapt AcuTac bipods for universal mounting on both Arca and Picatinny rails. By replacing the standard Arca mount with an AcuTac 17S mount and utilizing an Area 419 dual clamp, users can achieve dual compatibility for their bipods. This modification allows a single bipod to be used across rifles equipped with either rail system, offering increased versatility.

This guide details the installation and use of the Area 419 Arca Mount for the Garmin Xero Chronograph, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers mounting procedures, the importance of accurate velocity data for handloads and ballistic calculations, and the features of the Arca Lock system. The instruction emphasizes proper setup for achieving first-round hits on target.

The JAE-700 Gen 4 chassis from MDT, a reproduction of the original JAE chassis, is highlighted for its futuristic aesthetics, excellent ergonomics, and solid feel. MDT has enhanced its modularity, allowing for the addition of accessories like weights and Arca rails, appealing to users of previous JAE models. The speaker, Eric Faust of Guns & Tactics, expresses immediate intent to purchase one.

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.