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Low-Pro Products Offset Surefire Scout Mount Updates

By on September 7, 2016 in Flashlights, Guns

The Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire Scout was my first introduction to Low-Pro Products (all the way back before they were Low-Pro Products) and it remains my favorite. The mount has seen a couple of very important updates since my original introduction to it and I have found new ways to use it.

I’ll cover the new way I use it first. These mounts have a unique way of interfacing with the rail. They use a tension screw that sits in the cross slot and tensions the mount against the angled underside of the rail. This system is secure, strong, and forgiving of various rail specs. In fact, it is so forgiving that it can even be mounted on Weaver rails which is why I use one to attach a Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount Light to an XS Sight Systems Lever Scout Mount (image below).

Marlin 336 RDS and Light

AMS Machine, who produces the Low-Pro Products line, has updated the mount in two ways over the years. The newest versions of the mount have 2 tension screws instead of just 1 on the original mounts. They have also introduced 2 adapters that expand the capabilities of the mount. The Millennium Adapter Plate bolts onto the Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire Scout to allow it to accept Surefire Millennium series lights and the Scout Extension Bar allows both Scout and Millennium series lights to be cantilevered forward of the mount.

You can check out the Offset Flashlight Mount Surefire Scout and other excellent Low-Pro Products light mounts at AMS Machine.

BRC AR-15 Magazine Carrier

By on September 6, 2016 in Guns, Reviews, Tactical Gear

The new Black Rhino Concealment (BRC) AR-15 Magazine Carrier is now available on their website. I have had one of these for more than a year for testing and I can say that, after all that time, it is my favorite kydex AR-15 mag carrier.

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There are two things that really set this magazine carrier apart for me. First, it is extremely compact. It has a fold over design and a Tek-Lok mounted directly to the back which keep its quite narrow compared to two-piece designs. It is also cut shallow which coupled with its versatile retention method helps it fit a wide variety of magazines including 20 round mags. I mention 20 round magazines specifically because some carriers are too deep and do not present enough of the magazine to get a good grip on them, if they even accept them at all. That isn’t a problem with the BRC AR-15 Magazine Carriers.

The second thing that sets these apart is that retention method that I already mentioned. This carrier uses friction to retain the magazine but the friction is applied via a rib that runs from the top of the carrier to the bottom. This allows the retention to feel consistent regardless of the type of magazine being carried and makes it very easy to achieve the desired level of retention via the adjustable retention screws.

These are a great piece of kit. I like them so much that, now that they are available, I’ll be purchasing a second one. Check out the new AR-15 Magazine Carrier at Black Rhino Concealment.

MDT LSS Chassis for the Ruger American Rifle

By on September 5, 2016 in Guns

I recently wrote about my experiences with a Ruger American Rifle Ranch chambered in 5.56 that I like quite a bit. I also own a Ruger American Rifle chambered in .30-06 and have shot several of these rifles belonging to others. They have been solid performing rifles across the board and seem to be an excellent value. After that Ruger American Rifle Ranch article, a reader sent me a picture of his Ruger American Rifle based predator hunting rig in an interesting chassis – the LSS from Modular Driven Technologies (MDT).

mdt lss ruger american short action

I was familiar with the LSS Chassis but I didn’t know that it was offered for the Ruger American Rifle short actions. The LSS is already somewhat well known as an affordable chassis system for a variety of rifle actions but now it is offered for one of the most affordable bolt-action rifles on the market. An affordable chassis for an affordable rifle with an established pedigree of accuracy – that sounds pretty good on paper.

The LSS has the potential to correct two issues that can hold the Ruger American Rifle (RAR) back – the stock and the magazine. The Ruger American Rifles have the typical flimsy, plastic stocks found on budget rifles in this price range. The RAR gets away with it because of Ruger’s “V” block bedding design. They shoot well with the factory stock but shooters are seeing improvements in consistency by switching to the more rigid and truly free-floated LSS Chassis (according to the person who emailed me and several online reviews). These stocks also allow the RAR to accept AICS magazines instead of the standard RAR rotary magazines. This represents an improvement in quality and capacity.

Additional features include the ability to mount accessory rails for lights, lasers, bipods, etc. and the ability to accept AR-15 grips and buffer tubes for use with AR-15 stocks. The chassis is machined from 6061 aluminum and is relatively light weight compared to other chassis on the market. It is available with Black or Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish and comes with everything necessary to mount the action. It does not include a magazine, grip, buffer tube, or stock.

The LSS is also available for a number of other actions including other budget options like the Savage Axis and Mossberg MVP. Check out the LSS from MDT.

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