Each shooter tries to change his rifle for himself. Have you noticed that while hunting or shooting, some parts of the rifle annoying you or can be more functional? But you can change your rifle and make it as modified as possible. The peculiarity of AR-15 is that it is very versatile, and can be improved an unlimited number of times. We have prepared a list of the top 5 AR-15 accessories that can significantly increase the quality and accuracy of your hunt.
Optics/Sights
Most often, shooters start upgrading their rifles with optics. The decision to put optics on the rifle comes not accidentally because for such an accessory you do not need to be well versed in the design of the weapon or disassemble it into parts. The optics are easily attached to the rifle, it improves the accuracy of aiming and shooting.
After a few training shoots or hunting, you can feel a desire to supplement the rifle with a sight. But you shouldn't buy the most expensive, modern or the one that your friends have advised. You must understand for what purpose you need such an accessory – hunting, territory defense, tracking down the target or, recreation.
If you want to make your hunting accurate and use the full potential of the rifle, then you need to choose one of several optics options:
· Red Dot sights. The most common accessory because it is convenient and helps to aim accurately. There are two types of such sights: tube-body and heads-up. The second option is lighter and more versatile. Red Dot sights have mirror coated lenses, due to which they increase the field of view and the accuracy of the shot.
· Holographic sights. The “toy” for advanced shooters. Such an accessory is lighter and smaller than the first one, it provides a good field of view and aiming accuracy. Such sights apply a laser reticle to your field of view and target.
The most unusual category of accessories is night vision weapon sights. They are designed for night hunting and combine night vision and optics features. Due to this, you can comfortably hunt and track your target even after dark.
Before choosing any model, you must understand for what purpose the rifle will be used, at what distance you want to track your target, and how important a large field of view is to you.
Barrels
The next component you might want to change is the barrel. It all depends on your preferences and personal comfort. Barrels have some differences:
· Length. It can be short or long. A short barrel will make your rifle lighter and more maneuverable, and with a long barrel, you can aim well.
· Weight. There are two options here – light and heavy. The light barrel is more suitable for home protection, while the heavy barrel is more suitable for hunting.
Barrels can have a coating. The aluminum coating does not add weight to your barrel, and increases the exploitation period of the accessory, is not afraid of corrosion, and is well cleaned of dirt and oil during cleaning. The steal is not so convenient, it affects the aiming accuracy.
ACH
Almost all accessories that can be attached to the AR-15 are designed for right-handed shooters. For those who are used to doing everything with their left hand, hunting, training shoots or just checking a rifle turns into real torture.
Ambidextrous charging handles were developed specifically for left-handed shooters. But in the end, it turned out to be a very convenient invention that the military is now using. The secret of this accessory is that the rifle can be charged from both sides. That is, left-handed shooters will be able to charge AR-15 from the right side, and right-handed shooters – from the convenient one.
ACH come in a variety of colors and weights. Some models have gas redirect holes, while others soften the blow-back effect. Whichever option you choose, it will be a good addition to your AR-15 and improve the comfort of using the weapon.
Stocks
After training shooting or having been on several hunts, you will definitely have a wish to somehow remove the recoil or make it less. Stocks are just what you need, they amortize recoil and increases the accuracy of shots.
The market offers a huge variety of such accessories, but you need to choose the best one in every case. The first thing that should attract you is the lightweight, as well as the quality of materials and reliability. Then think about the purpose of using:
· For competitions. It is worth buying a versatile one that can be adjusted in height.
· Protection of home or territory. It must be assumed that the rifle will be used by all family members if there is a danger. In this case, it is worth choosing a versatile lightweight option, that is, ambidextrous stock. With such an accessory, left and right-handed shooters will be able to use a rifle and aim well, even in conditions of increased stress.
· Military or law defensive tasks. Whether you are a police officer or a military man, your rifle should be ready for any challenge. The weapon in this case should be small, lightweight, and fully cover the goals of use. For such purposes are used stocks, that do not draw any attention. Another great option is a short or collapsible stock. It is convenient when there is very little space.
There are a lot of options for stocks, if you understand that you bought the wrong one, choose another model, focusing on your own preferences and the purpose of using. Also, you always have the opportunity to have several stocks in your arsenal for different purposes of use and change them depending on this.
Nickel BCG
Most often, AR-15 malfunctions occur due to a lack of lubrication. Bolt carrier groups suffer the most from this problem. But you can easily cope with it thanks to such an accessory.
Nickel boron coating reduces wear of the bolt carrier group and makes this part incredibly smooth without additional lubrication. With such an accessory, your rifle will become much more useful and less expensive, you will be able to accurately aim and make quick shots. Nickel boron coated accessories do not add weight to the weapon.
The M16 is a similar accessory and is very popular. The M16 adds weight to the rifle and slows down the speed of fire, but it increases aiming accuracy and dampens recoil when fired.
You can buy two options separately or as a set. If you are a newbie, then the kit is a good solution, because you can try each model and stop at one. More experienced hunters and shooters have an understanding of comfortable shooting and will most likely choose one option.
Conclusion
Before buying the accessory you like on your AR-15, check if it is prohibited by the laws of your state. This is a very important moment because not all states in America have the same legislation.
The AR-15 is a versatile rifle that can be modified as much as you like. But in the first place should be the comfort of use and not the design. If you are not sure about your choice, you can always read reviews on the Internet or watch a video on YouTube about a particular thing. And most importantly – do not listen to others, but listen to yourself and choose accessories only according to your preferences.