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The 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.
 

Stag Arms is proud to release its 16 inch AR-15 carbine upper halves in the popular 300 AAC BLK / 7.62 x 35mm caliber. The company had researched and tested many different cartridges on the AR-15 platform before making a final decision.

Stag Arms president Mark Malkowski stated “A cartridge with a heavier bullet, great ballistics, and already on the shelves of most major stores in the AR-15 platform is ideal for our customers. With only the barrel, crush washer, and muzzle device different than a standard AR-15, customers can still use their favorite accessories.”

The upper halves of the Model 1, 2, 2T, and 3 series can now be purchased in the 300 Blackout caliber for an additional $50.00. The barrels are 16” long and manufactured from 4140 steel with chrome lining on the inside to increase durability. The 1/7 twist rate is designed to work with all bullet weights in the caliber and the barrel thread for the muzzle device is 5/8 x 24.

The supersonic 300 AAC Blackout cartridge was designed to closely match the ballistics of 7.62 x 39 ammunition with a minimal number of non-interchange parts compared to a 5.56 NATO AR-15. To decrease the feeding issues that occurred with 7.62 x 39 ammunition on the AR-15 platform, the cartridge case was derived from the U.S. Military 5.56 NATO case and will work with standard AR-15 magazines while retaining their original ammunition capacity.

Stag Arms sales representatives can be contacted directly via phone at 860-229-9994 extension #1. Additional information can be found by visiting www.stagarms.com.
 

When it comes to firearms, not much is quite as important as ensuring that your gun is a safe, comfortable fit. Due to their design, drop-in handguards are only held in place by pressure from the delta ring assembly and the handguard cap, so they tend to move a bit when installed.

In contrast, free-floating handguards won’t move at all when installed securely to the barrel nut and don’t touch the barrel at all. We will compare the benefits of each style of handguard below.
 

Before 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.
 

Team Stag Arms competitor Jesse Tischauser took center stage this past weekend at the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series Tour held in Owasso, Oklahoma. He clinched the first ever Stage 6 finale “shoot-off”, walking away with a $5,000 grand prize from match sponsor STAG ARMS.

There are a variety of ways to store your firearms safely at home, but none of them are completely foolproof. Every situation is unique, and there are a number of considerations to factor into your choice including budget, accessibility of the firearm, and local gun safety laws.

As always, store ammunition separate from firearms, and ensure that neither are accessible to unauthorized persons.

If you own a firearm for personal protection, then accessibility and safety is critical when not in use. Eleven states currently have legislation regarding the use of locks or firearm safes. Some types of firearms are required to have locking devices. Check with the state and federal laws regarding your particular types of firearms to see how they impact your choice of storage.

The bottom line may be what your budget will accommodate. The following storage options give you an idea of the choices you have for safe storage at home.
 

When it comes to 3-Gun Nation, it’s all about the support from the firearm industry. It’s no secret that 3GN is able to do what it does for professional and amateur-level competition thanks to generous contributions from industry leaders. Once again, Stag Arms has stepped up to the plate and has pledged its support for the 3GN Pro Series and its competitors. 

Many firearm enthusiasts believe that it's impossible to send firearms through the mail. While this is not completely correct, there are many strict regulations that do pose significant hurdles to shipping firearms. In addition to federal laws targeting illegal firearms trafficking, shippers must also comply with applicable state laws, as well as the rules of the carrier.

Because dealers and carriers are responsible for complying with the law, they will often refuse to ship firearms in situations that may technically be legal to avoid unintentionally breaking the law.

The National Rifle Association, better known as the NRA, will be holding its 143rd Annual Meeting and Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis from April 25th to April 27th. Stag Arms will be one of over 600 exhibitors covering over 400,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Between educational seminars and celebrity appearances, there are a number of fun-filled special events for the entire family. Events include the Country Jam IV concert, charity dinner and auction and don't forget the Stand and Fight rally. There is also a National Prayer Breakfast on the final day of the expo to bring all attendees together.

In addition to manufacturers' products there will also be an Outfitter section, offering exotic hunting opportunities of a lifetime, and jaw-dropping displays of priceless firearm collections from generations of gun enthusiasts. Other exciting NRAAM displays include knife collections, wildlife art galleries, shooting accessories, hunting gear, and a number of ATV’s.

Stag Arms will be at Booth 4009 with our well-respected, top of the line AR-15 rifles on display and factory staff to answer questions. We have quickly become a market leader within the United States for these popular guns and we take our service to our customers very seriously. With this in mind, we will also be holding daily giveaways at our booth for everything from one of our rifles to some great branded merchandise. Beat the crowds; make sure to stop by and see us early!


NRAAM Exhibit Halls are open from 9 in the morning until 6 in the evening. Registration will be for 4 hours on Thursday, April 24th and Stag Arms will be there in the middle of it all at Booth 4009.

All modern day rifles have “lands,” which are the raised portions, and “grooves,” which are the valleys between the lands inside the barrel. These lands and grooves move down the barrel in a spiral fashion which is known as “rifling.” 

The rifling imparts a spin on the bullet as it travels down the barrel causing it to have a straighter trajectory after exiting. It’s the same reason a football quarterback puts a spin on the football when throwing it.