How the AR-15 Rifle Operates Video – Its Parts & Specifications
Brownells.com – -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s easier to build something if you understand how the parts interact and function as a whole. This section covers: all the parts that make up each subassembly of the AR-15, the purpose of and the interaction between each subassembly, and the specific dimensions that you will need to be aware of when ordering.
With this section you’ll be ready to confidently order your parts because we’ve covered: what options are available, the proper sizes, and parts that make up the entire rifle in its common styles. Like all of the videos in this series, you can choose to watch only those clips that pertain to the rifle that you’re building, or watch other clips to help you choose between options.
Video topics covered include:
1. Introduction
2. Laws Governing Building Your Rifle
3. Variations or Types of AR15s Introduction
a. Characteristics of the A1
b. Characteristics of the A2
c. Characteristics of the A3
d. Characteristics of the CAR & M4
4. Options and Specifications For Ordering Parts Introduction
a. The Upper Receiver Introduction, and Common Subassemblies
i. Specific Parts for the A1
ii. Specific Parts for the A2
iii. Specific Parts for the A3
b. The Lower Receiver Introduction, and Common Subassemblies
i. Specific Parts for the Mil Spec Trigger Group
ii. Drop in Triggers
c. Buttstocks Introduction and Overview
i. Telescoping Buttstocks
ii. Fixed Buttstocks
d. Barrels Overview and Specifications
e. The Bolt Carrier and Bolt
5. Tools Needed for Assembly
6. The Check List for Ordering Parts
7. Assembly Introduction
8. Assembling the Upper Receiver Introduction
a. Assembling the Ejection Port Cover
b. Assembling the Forward Assist Plunger
c. Installing the Forward Assist
d. A1 Sights
e. A2 Sights
9. Assembling the Mil Spec Barrel Overview
a. Installing the Barrel into the Upper Receiver and the Delta Ring Assembly
b. Installing the Front Sight Base and Gas Block
c. Installing a Flash Hider or Muzzle Brake
10. Assembling a free float barrel
a. Installing the Barrel Into The Upper Receiver
b. Installing an Picatinny Rail Gas Block
11. Assembling the Lower Receiver
a. Installing the Magazine Catch
b. Installing the Bolt Catch
c. Installing the Pivot Pin
d. Installing the Trigger Group
e. Installing the Safety Selector and Pistol Grip
f. Installing the trigger guard
12. Assembling the Mil Spec Fixed Buttstock
13. Assembling the Mil Spec Telescoping Stock
14. Assembling the Bolt Carrier and Bolt
15. Assembling the Operating Handle and Checking the Head Space
16. Function Checking at the bench
17. Function Checking at the Range
18. Cleaning and Maintenance
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