Education Center
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Choosing Handguard Rails and Accessories
We love the AR 15. You’re probably pretty big fans too, if you’ve made your way to the Bootleg, Inc. blog, so we don’t need to spend ages extolling the...
Choosing Handguard Rails and Accessories
We love the AR 15. You’re probably pretty big fans too, if you’ve made your way to the Bootleg, Inc. blog, so we don’t need to spend ages extolling the...
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Is the AR 15 Good for Home Defense?
As an AR 15 upper assembly parts company, the team here at Bootleg, Inc. has heard a wide variety of stories from different firearm owners over the years, including a...
Is the AR 15 Good for Home Defense?
As an AR 15 upper assembly parts company, the team here at Bootleg, Inc. has heard a wide variety of stories from different firearm owners over the years, including a...
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Which AR 15 Does the Military Use?
“Mil Spec” is a phrase that gets tossed around pretty frequently when talking about the best AR accessories and upper assembly modifications that can be made to the AR 15....
Which AR 15 Does the Military Use?
“Mil Spec” is a phrase that gets tossed around pretty frequently when talking about the best AR accessories and upper assembly modifications that can be made to the AR 15....
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Before You Change Handguard Rail Systems
We’ve said it before and we will undoubtedly say it again (and again and again): one of the biggest benefits of the AR 15 is how fully customizable it is....
Before You Change Handguard Rail Systems
We’ve said it before and we will undoubtedly say it again (and again and again): one of the biggest benefits of the AR 15 is how fully customizable it is....
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Are AR-15 Barrels Interchangeable?
If you don’t have a good guess about the answer to this blog title’s question, you probably haven’t been paying a ton of attention to our blogs. Or to the...
Are AR-15 Barrels Interchangeable?
If you don’t have a good guess about the answer to this blog title’s question, you probably haven’t been paying a ton of attention to our blogs. Or to the...
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Components of the Bolt Carrier Group: Buying an...
One of the most important things to remember about the AR 15, especially when thinking about function, is that the initial design was meant for military use. Sure, many owners...
Components of the Bolt Carrier Group: Buying an...
One of the most important things to remember about the AR 15, especially when thinking about function, is that the initial design was meant for military use. Sure, many owners...
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Is Direct Impingement Better?
If you’ve ever spoken to any owner of an AR 15, you’ll probably have noticed that we have a lot of opinions about our firearms. We can happily debate for...
Is Direct Impingement Better?
If you’ve ever spoken to any owner of an AR 15, you’ll probably have noticed that we have a lot of opinions about our firearms. We can happily debate for...
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Let’s Talk Length: Choosing a Handguard Rail Le...
Legos are pretty awesome toys, right? Well, If you’ve been around the AR 15 community for any length of time, you’ve probably heard a nickname or two that speak to...
Let’s Talk Length: Choosing a Handguard Rail Le...
Legos are pretty awesome toys, right? Well, If you’ve been around the AR 15 community for any length of time, you’ve probably heard a nickname or two that speak to...
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How To Tell If An AR Is Mil-Spec
Since the AR 15 was originally designed for military use, it stands to reason that mil-spec—or the military standard—parts are going to be some of the most well-designed options out...
How To Tell If An AR Is Mil-Spec
Since the AR 15 was originally designed for military use, it stands to reason that mil-spec—or the military standard—parts are going to be some of the most well-designed options out...
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Accessorizing Appropriately: Do I Need a Handgu...
You’ve probably heard a debate or two about which handguard rail system is best. Do you go with the traditional, and choose a Picatinny handguard? Or do you try one...
Accessorizing Appropriately: Do I Need a Handgu...
You’ve probably heard a debate or two about which handguard rail system is best. Do you go with the traditional, and choose a Picatinny handguard? Or do you try one...
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Basic Tools Needed To Assemble an AR 15 Upper R...
Bench mounted vice AR 15 Upper receiver block Torque wrench (FT/LBS) Allen wrench set 3/32 – 3/8 in. ¾ Open end wrench (wrench to match selected muzzle device) Heat gun or...
Basic Tools Needed To Assemble an AR 15 Upper R...
Bench mounted vice AR 15 Upper receiver block Torque wrench (FT/LBS) Allen wrench set 3/32 – 3/8 in. ¾ Open end wrench (wrench to match selected muzzle device) Heat gun or...
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AR-15 Upper Receiver Information
Forged– When making forged custom AR 15 parts, the forgings are pieces of material that are formed into a shape while at a high temperature, creating exterior features on the final...
AR-15 Upper Receiver Information
Forged– When making forged custom AR 15 parts, the forgings are pieces of material that are formed into a shape while at a high temperature, creating exterior features on the final...
