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The 4 Best Flip Up Sights for AR-15 Rifles
If you’re like many other gunowners, the factory iron sight on your AR-15 may just not cut it for you. A good pair of backup iron sights (BUIS) can really help increase your accuracy and shooting ability, if you make the right purchase. There definitely are situations that where a BUIS is a great alternative ... Read more
Best 6.5 Creedmoor Muzzle Brakes
If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to improve your 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10, you can try installing a muzzle brake. Muzzle brakes help reduce recoil and lets you hit a few more of those targets. A muzzle brake is threaded and easily attaches to the end of your AR-10’s barrel. After you properly ... Read more
The 3 Best AR-15 .22LR Conversion Kits
Do you want to get an AR-15 in .22 LR? But do you also not want to stomach up the money for an entirely new AR 22? No? Then consider buying a AR 15 22 Conversion Kit. The best AR-15 .22LR Conversion Kits: The Benefits of the .22 LR Round As noted previously, the .22 ... Read more
3 Best Ruger AR-556 Handguards [2021]
Are you currently looking for a new handguard for your Ruger AR-556? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The 3 best Ruger AR-556 Handguards: The Ruger AR-556 is one of the most popular budget AR-15s out on the market. While it’s a quality carbine, the handguard that comes standard on the AR-556 from ... Read more
Best .300 Blackout Uppers
One of the nice features of the AR-15 is the ability to alter the upper receiver to fit a wide range of ammunition. The design of the 300 Blackout cartridge allows shooting it from AR-15 rifles. Now, as it does not have the same reliability issues as other cartridges, upgrading the AR-15 to accommodate the ... Read more
Best 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG)
Are you currently looking for the best 6.5 Creedmoor bolt carrier group for your AR-10? If so, this is the article for you. We’ll go over the best 6.5 Creedmoor bolt carrier groups available: This article will also talk about why a 6.5 Creedmoor round is a good choice, as well as what makes a ... Read more
3 Best AR 9 Lowers
Investing in a high-quality 9mm AR lower is a solid foundation to make your AR-9 more reliable and more durable. At the same time, customizing and upgrading your AR is a satisfying and enjoyable experience. I have spent quite some time at the range and ended up with these three top ar 9 lower pics: ... Read more
Binary Triggers: What You Need to Know
Binary triggers allow you to shoot numerous rounds rapidly. Almost as if shooting with a fully automatic gun. This can be useful in many situations, and more importantly, it can be a lot of fun at the range! Getting your hands on one is relatively easy in most states. However, it is a serious issue ... Read more
5 Best AR-15 Slings
Getting a sling is a good idea for anyone who owns an AR-15. It is one of the most basic yet useful accessories you can get, along with laser lights, and carry handles. Carrying your rifle for an extended period of time without any support can cause arm pain. Also, if you’re running or changing ... Read more
AR-15 Lower Receivers: Our 6 Top Picks
The most appealing feature of the AR platform is its versatility, which enables users to configure a gun for a particular purpose. Thus, if you want your AR-15 to look classy, investing in a lower receiver is worthwhile. The lower receiver is the foundation of any AR-15. These seemingly insignificant pieces of aluminum make it ... Read more
4 Best .350 Legend Barrels
Before the introduction of the Winchester’s .350 Legend barrel, there was already a pool of tested and trusted calibers available on the market. In the midwestern parts of the United States such as Iowa, Ohio, and Michigan, the use of traditional bottleneck cartridges posed a problem. Since traditional bottleneck cartridges tend to produce higher velocities, ... Read more
Best 4 Holographic Sights [2021]
Holographic and other reflex sights are continuing to be used as replacements for the standard iron sights, and if you’re looking to join the party or searching for a replacement, this article will cover four of the best holo sights available. Our contenders are: A holographic sight is a form of red dot sight that ... Read more
The 4 Best AR-15 Carry Handles
A carry handle is not just for carrying. One of the main purposes for adding a carry handle to your AR-15 is to elevate the rear sight. They come in handy for many AR-15 owners, and most are designed to not interfere with the original sights on your rifle. We’ve compiled a list of the ... Read more
Best 6.5 Grendel Magazines
Summary Here’s our list of the best 6.5 Grendel magazines: Editor’s Choice Cut to the chase? You cannot go wrong with the E-lander in my opinion. Endorsed by the original manufacturers of the Grendel 6.5, this durable, matte black, anti-corrosion 6.5 Grendel magazine ticks all the boxes. Quick recap of the 6.5 Grendel If you’re ... Read more
The best AR-15 Side Charging Upper [2021]
If you are considering equipping your AR-15 with a side charging upper, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll start with the pros and cons of using a side charging upper. Then we’ll talk you through the factors you should consider when purchasing one. Finally, we’ll suggest the ones that we think are worth your ... Read more
Launch of the new Sniper Country (free AR-15 giveaway and more!)
Dear readers, Some of you have been reading Sniper Country since the original version in 1998! Booooy it’s been a long time! As you probably have noticed, the past few weeks have shown a lot of changes at SniperCountry. We’ve been working hard to make the blog better while keeping true to our love for ... Read more
PSA AR10 Review – Steak Features for Hamburger Prices
Summary Palmetto State Armory’s Gen3 PA10 platform (PSA AR10) is a solid and well-made performer in the AR-10 space, and at its price point (MSRP of $1349, but it can sometimes be found for $1179) it is tough to beat. PSA’s superb reputation for after-service support shouldn’t be necessary, but it’s comforting to know that ... Read more
Best M16A1 Parts Kits [2021]
Are you currently looking for the best parts kit for your M16A1 rifle? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Overall: Palmetto State Armory LPK-E Parts Kit The Palmetto State Armory LPK-E Parts Kit is our top choice for an M16A1 parts kit. The big standout feature of this kit is the two ... Read more
Best AR-15 Magwell Grips [2021]
Are you currently looking to buy a new magwell grip for your AR-15? If so, your long search is about to come to an end. Best Overall: Boonie Packer Products AR-15 Improved Redi Mag The Boonie Packer Products AR-15 Improved Redi Mag is our choice for an AR-15 magwell grip because of the fact that ... Read more
Best AR-15 Muzzle Brakes [2021]
Are you currently on the hunt for a new muzzle brake for your AR-15 rifle or carbine? If so, your search is about to come to an end because you’ve come to the right place. Best Overall: Nemo DC-1 AR-15 Muzzle Brake The Nemo DC-1 AR-15 Muzzle Brake is a lightweight and yet durable muzzle ... Read more
Best AR-15 Lower Parts Kits [2021]
Are you currently looking for a new lower parts kit for your AR-15? If so, you’ve arrived at the right place and your search is about to come to an end. Best Overall: Palmetto State Armory Magpul MOE Lower Build Kit The Palmetto State Armory Magpul MOE Lower Build Kit is an overall solid option ... Read more
Best AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG) [2021]
Are you currently looking to install a new bolt carrier group on your AR-15? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Right Handed Pick: Colt Factory Bolt Carrier Group The Colt Factory Bolt Carrier Group is a solid choice for a mil-spec bolt carrier group. This is a durable BCG built out of ... Read more
Best AR-10 Triggers
Best Overall: Geissele Automatics AR-15/M16/308 AR Trigger The Geissele Automatics Trigger may be expensive, but you also get what you pay for. This trigger is of a two stage design with a light four and a half pound and two and a half pound weights respectively. There is also virtually no grit or creep in ... Read more
Best 7.62x39mm AR-15 Uppers
Are you considering putting together your own AR-15 in 7.62x39mm? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that you have come to the right place. Best Overall Pick: PSA Gen 2 KS-47 Carbine Length Upper Receiver The PSA Gen 2 KS-47 Carbine Length Upper Receiver is our choice for a 7.62x39mm upper receiver. It’s lightweight, ... Read more
Best 9mm AR Buffers
Are you looking for a new buffer for your 9mm AR? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Budget Pick: Armaspec Sound Mitigation AR9 Buffer The Armaspec Sound Mitigation AR9 Buffer is primarily designed to make your AR9 as quiet and smooth as possible to shoot in terms of its operation. This is ... Read more
Best Ruger 10/22 Charging Handles
Are you currently looking for the best charging handles for a Ruger 10/22 carbine? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Budget Pick: Ruger Factory Charging Handle Replacement The Ruger Factory Charging Handle Replacement is a solid choice for a 10/22 charging handle. Even though it visually looks nearly identical to the existing ... Read more
[Review] Mossberg MMR: Best Budget AR-15?
Mossberg. Great shotguns, right? I own a decades-old Mossberg 5500, a lesser-expensive version of the 550 autoloader shotgun meant to be sold in box stores. I bought it long about 1986 or so and paid $199 for it, if memory serves. I got it a long-gone retail store called Service Merchandise. At any rate, I ... Read more
Best Mossberg 500 Tactical Conversion Kits
Looking for a tactical conversion kit for your Mossberg 500? We got you covered and researched the best options on the market today. Best Overall: Pro Mag Archangel Mossberg 500 Tactical Shotgun Stock System With Shell Carrier Available with or without a shell carrier, this Mossberg 500 tactical conversion kit includes an adjustable buttstock and ... Read more
Best AR-10 Magazines
Are you currently looking for the best magazines for your AR-10? If so, you’ve come to the right place. That’s because we’re going to talk about the top three best AR-10 magazines that the market has to offer this year. Best Budget Pick: Magpul AR-10 .308 M3 PMAG If you are looking for an inexpensive, ... Read more
Best AR-15 Barrels
Are you currently looking to upgrade your AR-15 with a new barrel? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Classic Barrel: Colt AR-15 LE6920 16 inch barrel The Colt AR-15 LE6920 barrel, which is available either stripped or as a barrel assembly, comes with a 1:7 twist rate to ensure good bullet stability ... Read more
