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How-To & Loading

Tactical knowledge for AR-15 owners, range shooters, and preppers. No fluff — just what you need.

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How-To & Loading
AR-15 Magazine Loading: Stripper Clips vs Speed Loaders vs By Hand
The fastest way to load AR-15 magazines compared — stripper clips with StripLULA, LULA loader, and loading by hand. Real time comparisons...
How-To & Loading
What Are 5.56 Stripper Clips? A Beginner's Complete Guide
What 5.56 stripper clips are, how they work, why AR-15 owners use them, and how SCUSA polymer color-coded clips improve on the 60-year-ol...
Comparisons
Polymer vs Steel Stripper Clips: Every Spec That Matters for AR-15 Owners
Weight, corrosion resistance, fit, capacity per ammo can — we ran the numbers so you don't have to. The definitive spec comparison for AR...
How-To & Loading
5.56 Stripper Clips Explained: A Beginner's Complete Guide
What they are, how they work, what to look for, and why polymer beats steel for modern AR-15 owners. Everything a new shooter needs to kn...
How-To & Loading
How to Load Stripper Clips With the SLB Gen2 Loading Block
The SCUSA SLB Gen2 fills a stripper clip with 10 rounds at once. Pre-load a full range day in minutes, not hours. Here's the exact setup,...
How-To & Loading
How to Use StripLULA® With Stripper Clips: Load a 30-Round Mag in Under 10 Seconds
Step-by-step setup for the fastest possible mag load using SCUSA clips and the Maglula StripLULA Gen II. Load a full 30-round AR-15 magaz...
Featured
How to Store 5,000 Rounds of 5.56: The Complete Armory Organization System
Mil-spec ammo cans, desiccant packs, the right stripper clips, and a color-coded labeling system that works under stress. Whether you're ...