Hello everyone, I recently built my first ar-15 (finding the parts was a pain in the ass lmfao). Since I live in Canada there isn't really a good selection of firearms courses. Due to it being a requirnemt for the licence I took a basic firearms safety course. It taught me the basic shooting stance, proper firing technique and some common sense safety rules. I dont really have much experience with firearms past this. I really want to improve as a shooter to hopefully compete some time in the future, but im not sure what to do past this point. Does it all just boil down to practice? What do I practice while out at the range (we can shoot 500 yards)? What other things should I consider to improve as a shooter?

I’m looking to buy my first rifle. I’m not a huge gun guy, but I like the combat style look, and I’ve always heard good things about the AR15. I’m looking for something functional and affordable(like any regular fella) and am open to suggestions. Thanks!!

Brand new Rein 3.0 from Primary arms. The light head is seized to the body, completely. I can’t even get a battery in it. The aluminum body will sheer before the threads break loose. Same issue as this guy

https://youtu.be/CjOxmPY9BWs?si=kUyrOZn6v-1Bsuxy

but at least he got a replacement. I can’t even get a response from their support team more than “wow you must be a dumb ass I’ll take it back and remove it for you, not sure why you’re having so much trouble”. But then they send no return form, no return address. Literally nothing but calling me a dumbass. It’s a $350 dollar light that can not be used, straight from the manufacturer.

TLDR DONT BUY CLOUD LIGHTS, GO SUREFIRE OR LITERALLY ANYTHING ELSE. YOU WILL BE FUCKED OUT OF $350 AND HAVE A WORTHLESS LIGHT - THE TAIL CAP/BUTTON IS FINE so I guess you can get that for the price of a duty grade weapon light. Fuck cloud defensive.

Thinking about picking up one of the SOLGW Combat V2 CHF in 14.5. Any reviews on these? Can’t find much online.

I was at a shop browsing when I noticed a Radian Enhanced BCG. My question is; what enhancements can the Radian BCG or any other reputable brand provide in comparison to a basic BCG? I'm sure build quality is high on the list, but I wonder what else.

Also, first post in this subreddit, looking forward to sharing some of my stuff here soon!

How “gray” is it. Anyone bought one?

Hey everyone. I picked this armalite up a while back and forgot what i payed for it. It was claimed that it was a police trade in. I am thinking pf letting it go but dont really have an idea of where to price it at.

Bout to make this Elcan my entire personality

Hi everyone, I am new to AR-15. I am trying to get a base line on my Saint Victor 556. What’s a reasonable MOA should I expect from this gun with 55gr Winchester whitebox ammo?

Anyone out there running the Velos with a Keymo adapter?

I want to get away from the ASR lockup and try the Keymo twist lock.

If you've got this setup, post some pics!

Almost forgot 12/5

Yes it’s a 12.5 cut down, not a factory 12”.

I recently got my first AR. I took my gun apart and lubed it pretty heavily with hoppes gun oil. I haven’t shot it for a few weeks and it looks much more dry now.

Should I relube it before I go back to the range? Or should I use a thicker lube like gun butter?

What do you think

For someone that doesn't know, and limiting this topic to 16-18 inch barrel AR's

Is it possible to build an AR that is either the same or surpasses the performance & reliability of that of a Battle Tested, Competition preferred, High end Rifle Brand? Does Proprietary Hardware or Platforms come into play? Limiting this topic to internals and not entirely about externals and Furniture.

and Separately I'd like to see the community's AR setups and if able, why they went with the Internals and/or Externals they're running, Thanks!

This BCM 12.5 has been my truck gun for about the last 10 years. The YHM Phantom was the first can I ever bought. I really should shoot it more - I think 12.5 is the best do-it-all length.