Monthly Archives: March 2005

  1. Zeroing the Iron-Sights on Your AR-15 Rifle

    Zeroing the Iron Sights on Your AR 15 RifleBefore you take your new AR-15 out for target practice or into the field to do some hunting, the first thing you will need to do is zero in the iron-sights.

    All rifles and upper halves with sights installed from the factory are bore sighted to 25 yards. The process takes some patience, but you will be spending valuable time getting to know your new rifle while making it as accurate as possible.

    This article focuses on most flip-up and stationary sights. Sighting in with the carry handle is a bit more complicated.
     

    How the Front and Rear Sights Work

    When it comes to zeroing the iron-sights on your AR-15, it’s important to understand what the front and rear

    Read more
  2. Which AR-15 Can You Hunt With?

    Hunting with AR 15The AR-15 is often overlooked as a firearm that can be used for hunting game of all kinds. While there are laws that prohibit hunting with an AR-15 rifle in some states, below are some details about which AR-15 rifles should be used for hunting and where you can use them to hunt.
     

    Know Hunting Laws

    First, you should know the laws for hunting deer and other game with specific types of guns and ammunition in each state so that you don’t accidentally break the law when you start hunting. It’s best to look at the states that don’t allow deer hunting with .223 diameter bullet or an AR-15 rifle.

    Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, Washington, and West Virginia require larger bullets to be used to hunt game. However, these laws

    Read more