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AR15 Handling (Field Stripping & Assembling) Mouse Click on the film strip thumbnail. AR15 Handling (Field Stripping & Assembling)
FM-3-22-9 Marksmanship Manual for M16A1, M16A2/3, M16A4 and M4 Carbine Observations: FM-3-22-9 Marksmanship Manual for M16A1, M16A2/3,...
Rifle 5.56mm, XM16E1, Operation and Cycle of Functioning TF9-3663 US Army Training Film on the XM16E1 rifle, the first mass-fielded version of the...
The Armalite AR-10 (Vintage Promotional Video) This is a vintage promotional film for the Armalite AR-10. This is the rifle that eventually led to...
Fundamentals of Rifle Marksmanship (U.S. Marine Corps) AVA21011VNB1, 1999 Using the M16 rifle, this program explains and demonstrates the proper...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
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What is the purpose of plunking down $1000 for an AR in .22LR? Don't get me wrong, I have some nice .22 cal rifles in semi automatic that are fun to...
If possible (as I am new to ARs M16s), I would like to see any other dreaded "Black rifle" images, mods, or what has worked for you. I am...
Well, I got it done finally. The finish is John Norrell's Grayish-Black Moly Resin. It was easy to airbrush on and then just stick it in the oven...
I know we are lucky to have several veterans on this forum, and to start, God bless you and thank you for your service. For this thread, I'm...
It's been a while since my last post after completing a M12 Trench Gun repro build and now interest in retro AR15's has bitten. I've been lucky...
Morning all, does anyone have an example of these apparently rather smart and impressive .22lr carbines. By the various reports I have read they...
I am gathering parts for a retro AR and have found a couple of M16A1 uppers that seem to have some sort of deteriation of the metal. Does anyone have...
We've got a thread for Retro ARs, so it's probably a good idea to have one for modern guns. That way we can keep all those icky rails and bolt-on...
Got a sweet deal on a complete 1977 vintage SP1 kit (minus stripped lower and bolt catch). I replaced the birdcage with a USGI 3 prong, and the...
I was looking at some M16A2's images and then started clicking Visit Page. Then clicking for awhile I was lead to this page which i read why there...
I just picked up this rifle from a good friend of mine. According to the serial # it's a 1975 SP 1, shoots very well and I'm very pleased with it.
According to their website, after 40 years of being in business, Olympic Arms is closing its doors at the end of February. No reason given.
I came across some photos showing the so called "franken" magazines supposedly used in Viet Nam before the 30 round M16 magazine was issued. The...
For years I have heard that the Oly Arms rifles are garbage. I do know that the early Oly Arms did have some problems but those have since been...
I was at the range a couple of dys ago shooting my Colt HBAR (1:7 twist)when one of the other shooters at the range told me that I was shooting...
I briefly took a trip into the 300 Blackout. I loved it, BUT ammo is totally unaffordable. Even reloading cost 3X to 4X more at least than 5.56....
Almost Finished my Retro M16A1 Build. It's mostly retro parts from 1967-1979 M16A1 but I tried to keep close to the early 1967-68 with the three...
Well, I finished my retro XM177E2 / CAR15 lightweight Carbine! Talk about a nice, lightweight weapon!!! With the standard M16A1 birdcage FH on the...
I happened to view a couple of documentary programmes last night concerning the history of the Vietnam war and America's involvement with it. The...
So I got a good deal on this colt A2 upper. Surprised how good of shape it was in. My first time doing an AR from scratch. It was way easier than...
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