The a4 with the acog is seriously a perfect setup. Screaming high velocity, super soft shooting, and very well balanced.

@nickloven6728

6 ай бұрын

The Acog is still a top tier optic

@Gchang54

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, better than the modern offerings imo

@dogevanzandt2889

6 ай бұрын

Yes

@mr.x4036

6 ай бұрын

We would know a thing or two about the M16A4 ;)

@neilbraun11

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, we aren't biased at all. Semper Fi

My favorite aspect of 20" ARs is the fact that it turns your standard 55gr practice ammo into full power duty ammo

@Patriotusa44

5 ай бұрын

No joke. I have been a lover of the full length Rifle ever since Black Hawk Down. Not to mention the effects I saw these have down range. Even up close, stuff either explodes or goes airborne. Love it!

@hansblitz7770

5 ай бұрын

55gr will absolutely shred even out of a 16". Starts to get crappy below that.

@Rebel42MDx

3 ай бұрын

55 gr. is the wrong ammo to use in this rifle... 62 grain is proper for a 1:7 twist... 55 grain is for 1:9 twist... 55 grain is unstable in a 1:7 barrel

@Patriotusa44

3 ай бұрын

@@Rebel42MDx You would have to check if your 1/7 barrel will stabilize it. Had a few 20" 1/7 barrels and I used 55gr and 62gr ammo most of the time. Never had any accuracy problems. In fact MEN 56gr 5.56 was immensely accurate for my rifle despite being plain FMJ. You just have to experiment with your own setup.

20” barrel is the way to go with the AR platform. Mr. Stoner designed it that way for a reason

20' ARs are the legit sword of justice

I love the deviation from most gun channels. You’re not over the top tacticool lots of buzzwords and full kit the whole time. It’s relaxing edit and I think you’ve found a missing niche in the gun community. You’re gonna go far

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much, that really means a lot!

@masslovin9950

6 ай бұрын

Idk why I read the main comment as mustache niche, but I believe it still fits.

I think everyone should own a 20” AR platform. It very much maximizes the velocity of 5.56 and is a perfect rifle at intermediate ranges. I picked up an FN A4 rifle due to being intimate with it in a previous life. Keep up the good work! 🤘🏻

The A4 is perfection when it's comes to 5.56 potential, them rounds come screaming out of that 20 inch

@TheAnnoyingBoss

6 ай бұрын

Looks like it sucks balls to use indoors tbh. Dominates the medium range

@georgewhitworth9742

6 ай бұрын

@@TheAnnoyingBossDepends on what "indoors" constitutes. For the middle eastern buildings where you just need pathways barely wide enough for a child to give shelter? Big yes, way too long. But for most North American buildings? Not that bad funny enough. With American emphesis on open space concepts, 20in muskets are pretty feasiable.

Whenever I see someone complaining about how they can't start their retro AR build because they can't find a fixed carry-handle upper, I always encourage them to pursue an A4 build instead. A perfect balance between old and new with not too many specialty parts to track down. The M16A4 is such an underrated variant which occupies an odd-spot in small arms development. Very much still an A2 at heart, but with enough modern upgrades to still be an effective rifle in any setting.

I grew up running the woods of north TX with a m16 style AR. I always ran m193 out of my 20” 1/9 twist I only hunted varmints but the damage on flesh target within 50 yards is wild. Smaller varmints like skunks or raccoons just exploded. I’m talking I’ve seen an entire side blow off an animal. Whereas my 16” DD with m193 only produces about a silver dollar size exit wound on more fleshy targets. Heads shots or ear shots on hogs have put them down every time with no running. Biggest hog I’ve taken was 337lbs that was around 40 yards.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Dang, I always knew 20” would squeeze all the performance outta 5.56, but when you put it in those terms it really makes you understand the difference!

@alanw1775

6 ай бұрын

Damn, i picked my first ar as a 20 inch, seems i picked right 😅

@gunman697

6 ай бұрын

I know some people dog on 5.56 “Oh it’s a .22” and barrel length but like I always argue are they willing to get shot by a .22 or 5.56 to prove the point? Hell no lol. Put in reps and training and just like anything else you eventually get good at it. In the Army its the same thing how many of my fellow service members have got the job done with 5.56 in 20” or 14.5”? Always train and remain vigilant! God speed.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

@@gunman697 very well said! I agree!

Beautiful rifle man. I just finished building my M16A2 clone and it's a dream to shoot.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Nice!! Love the A2, definitely wanna build that one day!

20" AR's are awesome. I have an A2 clone and it's my favorite to shoot. It might not be as capable as a modern AR, but I always find myself reaching for it when I'm going to the range.

Dude said I pulled a PSA bolt carrier out to put a PSA bolt carrier back in it lmao Toolcraft is owned by PSA… Liked the video.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

LOL. 😅😅😅😅 hey has long as it works I guess… for what it's worth, that "PSA" BGC I mentioned was the PSA Premium BCG. The one I swapped it out for was just "Toolcraft". YMMV!

@hudsonmeek6728

27 күн бұрын

I thought the same thing. I got the cheap PSA version and it works great after sending it back for RMA work

I randomly bought an AR15A4 from Brownells with a KAC handguard for 700ish in 2017. So far, 2k later, it is as reliable as my old service rifle. Accuracy is on par even with the nitride barrel. I'm definitely subscribing after watching you randomly.

Built up my m16a2 today but after seeing this i think im going with KAC RAS M5, ACOG and turning it into an m16a4. Love the laid back honest review and especially the edits. You sir have gotten yourself a new subscriber thank you!

I have the FN m16a4 clone and it’s great

M16A4's are such a vibe

I consider myself an m16A4 guru, like some others in the comments. Shorter has been the fad for many years now, but a full size M16 is the nuts. I'm currently building ( waiting on barrel ) a 20" Criterion barrel build. Uses SLR Rifleworks receiver/handguard, triggertech diamond with a 4x32 ACOG and/or a Leupold 3x18 scope. So excited for the barrel!

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Dang that sounds great!! Yeah there’s just something about a full-size rifle. Enjoy your new build in work! Love Criterion barrels.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Dang that sounds great!! Yeah there’s just something about a full-size rifle. Enjoy your new build in work! Love Criterion barrels.

Great video, keep the content coming for us 👌

Great video as usual! And nice stache :)

Great video production and valid judgements! What a stellar video

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Love these videos man! Really inspired my A2 build too 🔥🔥🔥

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

I like the chill vibes. Subscribed

@jamesshoots

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

FN makes a classic 20”

I grew up with the a2 and it is a nail driver. I'm not into the free float handguard it's not a big difference and plus it's not going to matter when engaging targets that are running around from 100 to 200yd. Love the rifle! And I might get one.

I have a long neck and the A2 stock is still the most comfortable for me after testing all the other modern carbine options.

I wish BCM would start making those uppers again. They have been out of stock for years.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a real shame :( Each time I’ve checked it over the years they’re OOS. I want their 14.5” Carbine SOCOM profile upper but also been unavailable for a while

Awesome video and insights! I’m more of an AK guy, but I also have a M4 style carbine with a red dot. I shoot that one quite a bit and have really come to appreciate the AR platform. I’m thinking my next firearm purchase may be a Colt AR15A4 and eventually turning that into a M16A4 clone like yours.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Oh man that’d be great! If you get it, lmk what you think. I’ve been eyeing one but not too seriously lol. And right back at ya, I want to get an AK - def a platform I need to experience more

20 inch supremacy!!!

Another great video

Enjoyed the video! I built my A4 with just a Del-ton upper and Anderson lower, with milsurp furniture. Maybe I just got lucky, but accuracy is awesome…have gotten a 6” group at 400 with irons. I’m running a 1:9 barrel, which I happen to like. It’s heavier than my A1 clone, but like you said, it’s sometimes an advantage.

I was issued an a4 with knights rail in basic and in my unit. The weight and length gets old despite all the ballistic advantages in my opinion. Alot of people who really REALLY love it never had to carry it everywhere they went for years.

@dogevanzandt2889

6 ай бұрын

Infantry or nah

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Lol fair enough!

@TheCrusher72

6 ай бұрын

While we sympathize with your lack of upper body strength- the A4 was pretty easy to carry around…

@dogevanzandt2889

6 ай бұрын

@@TheCrusher72 I don't sympathize, font speak for me

@TheCrusher72

6 ай бұрын

@@dogevanzandt2889 OK, I font…

Sick gun 😮😮

Great review!! I have the exact same build down to the stream light. One piece I can't recommend enough is the KRAM ACOG spacer!!! It sets your ACOG back about an inch and is elevated enough to clear your rear sight. I think these are now sold by battle werx. I have a couple videos on my channel showing this rifle and an older video that covers that spacer in detail.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Oh man thanks for the tip! I’ll check it out on your channel!

@fook-joby-den6172

6 ай бұрын

I prefer to run a Surora ACSS reticle in TA31 on an ADM 2.05” cantilever mount. The additional distance the optic is set back helps for a better point of balance, help mitigate the dog shite eye relief. My only gripe is that having a bad neck & mount Higher than Giraffe Pussy, shooting Prone is/was something that particular mount left a lot to be desired.

Def want the M4A1 video

Acog ❤

Respect From a fellow M16A4 enjoyer The M16 is what the AR15 was supposed to be, and any other design comes with a lot of compromises. Engineseers of the Mechanicus have managed to make really good carbines that fixed most of the issues, but they will never shoot as smooth as a rifle length gas and rifle buffer (which can be even further improved) and with the full velocity required to make basic fmj ammo do the damage it's supposed to. I have plenty of carbines, but my M16 builds are what I always grab. My carbines are purpose built for cramped quarters use, keeping the compromises in mind. As for the con of its bulk - I am a tall guy with broad shoulders. My body bumps into my environment more than my M16 does, because I know how to manage it.

@kingkaliber49

6 ай бұрын

Praise the Omnissiah.

@otdj3794

6 ай бұрын

The weight and tons of redundancy of the M16A4 is exactly what the M16 wasn't supposed to be ... Look at the WWSD Carbine

I just ordered a 20In BCM upper for my Quattro 15, of course then I look up reviews.

A4 is life.

I’m like 50% sure that Toolcraft OEMs PSA BCGs. As long as your BCG is fully Milspec you should be fine. Phosphate, chrome lined, MPI, HPT, C158 bolt.

Nostalgia rifle

Love the m16a4 vids. I wish I could afford to shoot mine more often but ammo is just too expensive and I don’t have the time to load my own

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

All good brotha, yeah ammo ain’t cheap :( I’ll keep making vids on it!

I got a USGI FN upper then built my A4 around that. It keeps up with my High power

I LOVE my 20" A2 HBAR because it is a laser beam. However, as much as I love carry handle uppers, I want to convert this upper to a flattop to mount my ACOG TA02.

A2 ar's are the best for vibes

I have this same set up minus the light and my upper is a Colt

Re your M4A1 clone, swap out the buffer system w/a VLTOR A5...you'll be surprised at how much the recoil is akin to the A4's recoil impulse post swap.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Nice, I’ve heard good things about that! I should check it out

It's the most comfy to shoot due to the rifle length gas system. Crazy, the AR is best in its original configuration

Some USMC units in Iraq were investigated for war crimes after large amounts of EKIA were found with head shots. It wasn't war crimes, it was just Marine marksmanship armed with 20" rifles and ACOGs.

Great video! I have an Aero M16A4 that I bought that haven't shot yet. I wonder how it'll compare to BCM

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Let me know when you do! I was curious about that one. The reviews seemed positive, at least last I checked.

I need an ACOG

20 inch still the greatest !

man from the thumbnail i though you were James Reeves of TFB TV

Nobody does a review of Anderson M16A4 😢

First firearm I shot. I remember thinking "That's it?" After firing my first bullet ever. For some reason they issued us M16A4s made by FN in Army basic. Really strange, never saw an M16A4 again in the Army afterwards.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

My first rifle was a regular 14.5” chambered in 5.56 with a basic flash hider. Obviously recoil wasn’t much at all, but when I finally made this M16A4 clone, I was still surprised at how much less kick there was! Such a fine rifle to shoot.

@GamePath

6 ай бұрын

@jamesshoots Nice! It's been so long since I fired the M16A4, I need to get myself one when I get back to the states

My brother asked me the other day what was my favorite gun to shoot and I said my "M16" cause the Trijicon ACOG's glass is damn clean and it just feels so cool to shoulder and hold. Cause you know, if it isn't cool, then why bother?

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Damn right!!

If it doesn’t want to run steel that means it’s a quality part

Where the heck did you get a BCM M16 Urg? I swear, I think I bought the last M4 Socom urg, and that was that.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

DUDE I have been eyeing that exact upper. I’m jealous lol. I think I got lucky with this 20” upper. Every time I check they’re OOS :/

A free float mlok front end with a pencil 20" barrel would be quite a bit lighter and more accurate.

@georgewhitworth9742

6 ай бұрын

I don't think it'd be more accuracte, but easier to shoot accurately.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Oh man yeah. I’ve been shooting with Picatinny rails since I bought my first rifle. I brought my 14.5” M4A1 Block 2 clone to a local meetup and had shot it for like 2-3 hours. Then I got a chance to hold an 11.5” pistol with an MLOK rail. It was a night and day difference lol

Classic! I went the A2 route since I don't plan to modernize it at all, so that quad rail won't do much other than adding weight and cost to the build. Got a Huxwrx can, it is so LONG and so much fun to shoot.🤣

@JohnZ556

6 ай бұрын

🤣Side by side I think it is as long as an SVD/M91.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

LOL! oh man the A2 style is great. I have a fixed carry handle upper with a 12.5” barrel. Basically a mock CAR-15. I’ve been thinking about swapping it for a 20” Criterion barrel and adding a fixed stock, etc for an A2 look.

@JohnZ556

6 ай бұрын

@@jamesshoots Go for it, I'm not sure if you need a very good barrel for carry handle sighs tho. 🤣

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

It’d be sick though 😏 lol

Is it true bcm guns are overgassed? Also. Is your gun over gassed?

What kind of light is that?

Rifle length gas system + rifle length buffer= extremely low recoil

When you use a carry handle do you use a revised improved battle zero?

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

I gotta be honest - I am not sure lol. That’s an area of the carry handle I wanna explore more. My elevation drum is set to 6/3 and I believe I am zeroed at 50yds, but it’s been too long for me to remember. Gotta get back at it.

@timstagram_sc

6 ай бұрын

If you do a 25 meter zero the normal way, then dial backwards 8 clicks behind the 3/6 its basically a 50/200 zero for the peep sight

Guys shoot high power rifle competitions at Camp Perry with non-free floating handguards. It's not as big a deal as you think.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

A very valid point! The shooter’s skill matters SO much.

@troyhodulik5542

6 ай бұрын

Sorry, Alex, but we don't. Before the rules changes to what I consider the 'present day' all of our Service Rifles for competition were in-fact free-floating barrels. The rifles used a special barrel nut and had a steel sleeve under the A2 handguards that actually had the sling swivel attached to it so there was no loading other barrel when in position with the sling.

How often did you clean it over the course of those 5000 rounds?

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

I usually put a few drops of CLP after each range session and then would clean it every 500 rounds. It definitely isn’t necessary to clean it that frequently but I wanted to anyway!

Hong Kong or Singapore?

Are they back in stock. When I go to there sight I never see them available.

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not :( another con I should have mentioned is how they’re usually OOS. I just got lucky I guess

@MHSMOKEEATER

6 ай бұрын

@@jamesshoots may have to find one used.

He's right, manufacturers who blast their logos all over their exterior parts are being passed by us clone builders.

Out of stock for two years now

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Yeah tbh I had a section in this vid about a con being how they’re usually OOS. Should have kept it. I got this back in 2019 so just got lucky I guess

I need a A4 clone so bad 😢

@jamesshoots

6 ай бұрын

Do it!!!

@John1911

5 ай бұрын

Those FN Military Collectors are really nice guns. We went with their A4 and it’s just a joy to shoot.

Accuracy and Precision are not interchangeable terms. When talking about Groups, that is Precision. Accuracy is how close the point of aim is to the point of impact

Reliability is everything. Accuracy is just a detail. I couldn't care less how accurate a gun is if it isn't 100% reliable.

4 MOA is “military” acceptable accuracy.

BCM > PSA lol

"It's too heavy. It's too long." Piss moan. Piss moan. I carried the M-16A2 or A4 for most of a 23 year Marine Corps career in the infantry. Look, we humped the M16 for miles and cleared more buildings and compounds than I care to remember, and there wasn't anything that we couldn't do with a M-16A4 that we did when we finally got M-4's. (The Marine Corps is the last to get almost everything.) Which I wasn't a fan of when we were issued the M-4. More than anything we lost accuracy at the longer ranges we found ourselves fighting in while in the burn barrel we know as Afghanistan. Sometimes these fights were from one mountain ridge to the ridge on the mountain 600m+ or further. Standoff range and ballistic effectiveness at range suffered with the M-4A1. That 5 1/2" inches of barrel loss meant something. Let's be honest though. A fully kitted out M-4A1 doesn't really weigh that much less than a kitted out M-16A4. The balance is just different more than anything. It's a trade off I'm willing to make though. Have a great 2024 and God bless.

M-4 Barrels all day! No pencils over here guyz! 😂😂😂💯🥂🪖👑💣💣💣💣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚀