RADICAL FIREARMS RF-15 UPDATE FULL REVIEW AR15

[@Steelcity77]

Radicals are great 🇺🇲made rifles, I have north of 2,500 rounds through mine with zero issues. "knock on wood". Great rifle, have fun, and stay safe.

[@criticalhitz481]

I bought my Radical about 2-3 months back and it is one of if not the best purchase I've ever made! I've always used a bolt action rifle, for deer hunting, Remington model 700 .270cal w/ wood stock and a bolt-action Winchester model 70, 7mm magnum! The 7mag is a synthetic stock, and has a 22in barrel w/ a 4in muzzle break! It's extremely loud as all high-powered rifles are, but w/out ear protection in, it would hurt your ears soo bad to where shooting it 2 times, back to back, was about all anyone would take.. The muzzle break is why it was that loud, but it was to reduce recoil and make it even more accurate w/ extremely tight groups.. At 300yds or more it still has plenty of knockdown power and is a very flat bullet to travel before it started to drop.. All that said, I have been having a blast w/ my RA 15, and the ammo is decent price also! Thanx for the vid and I was thinking about a Radiant Charging Handle to be the 1st upgrade and wanted to ask what your opinion would be??

[@eze008]

That one point sling will turn your gun into a Luisville Slugger and it will treat your balls as balls. I suggest a 2 point quick adjust sling .

[@TheAverageFather]

You know, that may finally be the comment that convinces me to switch lol

[@TheTDawson1]

The problem with 2 point is people putting the second point too far forward. It can get in the way of mag reloads. Also, the closer the points are the easier it will be to get it out the way if you need.

[@5.56Gawd]

Learn how to be conscious and aware of your balls it wont happen.

[@5.56Gawd]

I hate how people who aren’t in the military or are private contractors repeat wht others say. There are many who run single point slings and many who run 2 point slings. Its all on the shooter.

[@quickdraw1921]

@@5.56Gawd2 point sling has the perfect slant imo. When I was using 1 point slings the rifle would either slap against my leg or my nuts. Also when carrying out operations and having to navigate obstacles the rifle would swing and hit the walls or basically anything in the way. TLDR I have real world experience and 2points make sense.

[@riiddisbuk2496]

My first AR-15 as well and I was gonna say "My first rifle" until you said it as I was typing 😭📝 Lovely rifle :)

[@johnpelszynski6646]

IT'S LIKE A SORE PETER, IT CAN'T BE BEAT.

[@quickdraw1921]

Bro what? 😂😂😂😂

[@adamadams6740]

I have 2 of this same AR and got my dad one a couple Christmas ago.they are great starting guns.like you said you can upgrade as you go and still be under a grand.mine are setup couple different ways but they both have a La Rue trigger($100) and a micro best BCG,still looking at barrel upgrade the stock still shoots fine.i like the magnetic or stealth recoil springs also.Radical does have a lifetime warranty also if you ever have issues you can’t fix that’s nice.

[@TheAverageFather]

That’s great to know about the warranty. I appreciate the feedback. Glad you like your upgrades.

[@Fldigz78]

Modesty on description of firearm & experience. Good man.

[@ronniereyes4632]

Would use the zip ties around the whole hand guard or smaller zip ties around the mlok openings. For the charging handle, ambi are great - for the emergency option of your down to a single arm or to use an object to help charge your rifle. You ALWAYS want to keep your dominant hand on the grip/trigger guard in case you needed to engage. Last observation, when able try out / think about a 2 pt sling. Reason, if you needed to pick something/someone up and you let your rifle hang, you’re going to rack yourself or beat the hell out the person/thing you’re trying to drag clear. Or bang the crap out the rifle / yourself if climbing/moving over objects. But hey man, welcome to AR world and enjoy!

[@TheAverageFather]

I did try the small zip ties around the mlok first. Great point about the 2 point sling. Thanks for the thoughtful advice.

[@guamsouljah4744]

Lube up that buffer spring. It will sound a lot better.

[@TheAverageFather]

Great advice. Thank you!

[@SonotCali]

I have tried different magnifiers and they all pretty much have shorter eye relief. Nice looking gun. I'd pretty much just run it and learn it then make upgrades. Adjustable gas block, buffer weight, spring, muzzle brake. I'm big on lessening recoil first.

[@TheAverageFather]

Well that’s good to know about the magnifiers. Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it.

[@mikemccarthy6939]

You always need to have iron sights for backup

[@Theoneguythatdoes]

Well done review from a newer perspective. Much respect.

[@gavcoghost]

Shaffer machine makes a mount for that pressure pad. I use it and think it's a great product

[@TheAverageFather]

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll check it out!

[@nickvids1000]

I'd recommend programming the streamlight to high only. Their ten tap program is fairly easy to use

[@TheAverageFather]

How come?

[@nickvids1000]

@@TheAverageFather I don't see the use for strobe. The possibility of needing constant and strobing on accident is my main reason. I prefer the simplicity of high only on any weapon light rifle/pistol.

[@mikemccarthy6939]

Move you magnifier forward you have the space

[@neilfloyd4812]

I bought one the other day hopefully it works good.

[@brianwoodcox9878]

Cloud Defensive makes a rail mount for that switch. It’s super nice.

[@garycagle3199]

I recommend the UUQ rifle optics coming with both red/green dot, green laser, magnifier, and light. Adds weight but comes with all the attachments.

[@TheAverageFather]

Thanks for the recommendation I’ll check it out.

[@brettimboden7742]

@@TheAverageFather Don’t buy a UUQ optic man, there Chinese garbage. What you have is much more superior. Nice setup.

[@zjty233]

Airsoft junk

[@bryanporter3920]

Gas tube probably wasn’t installed right from factory. I always double check my gas tube,block & screws.

[@TheAverageFather]

Thanks for the tip!

[@1oddentity]

They make mlok compatible cable management. Not very expensive on amazon. There's also a youtube tutorial on how to fit the pressure pad to your top rail that I found after about 30 minutes of trying to fit mine

[@bignick47331]

Get a cantilever mount to move it back some i highly recommend the primary arms micro prism I run the 1x but the also have the 3x and 5x you could save some weight

[@alexanderrodriguez7762]

600 subscriber!!! just bought the same gun.

[@2geezgodaries]

When you said you can’t move the magnifier back did you mean up? Why not move up the scopes on the Picrail? Genuinely concerned for the pieces to add

[@ReticentIndignation]

If you find yourself moving the stock too much, move the magnifier forward. You have a few pic slots to do so. If worse comes to worst move the red dot forward and re-zero. Looks like yours is as far as I'd go with it though, perhaps a different red dot mount to give it a bit more forward bias so that the magnifier can move closer to it. This will allow you to position the stock in the perfect position for you. It can be cumbersome doing this, especially after thinking you have it just right, but it is what it is. If you want triggers, Geissele having a Blem sale for 4th of July through the 9th. Got me some SSA-E X lightning bow triggers for "cheap." The SSA-E is only 122$!

[@TheAverageFather]

I do have a geissle trigger i talk about later in the video I love it. However, great tip about moving the stock. I should just bite the bullet and move it. It is cumbersome but like you mentioned, it is what it is.

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@TheAverageFather Ah I see, an SSA or SSAE trigger? Good triggers, love the SSAE.

[@TheAverageFather]

@@ReticentIndignation it’s the SSA-E 3.5 lbs drop in.

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@TheAverageFather The bad part is if you get another trigger, it may not feel as good as the SSA-E spoils you.

[@mikemccarthy6939]

I always stay with mill spec trigger if you need to change to a new lighter trigger you need to go back to trigger 101 school

[@bignick47331]

I prefer the single stage triggers I like the cmc drop in 3.5 lbs flat trigger try the giessle super 42 heave buffer and braided spring it will significantly reduce noise and felt recoil as well as the efab muzzle device highly recommend it also i recommend upgrading your bcg i run the griffin armament bcg great product

[@AC-uw4il]

thats funny I have the exact same rifle and set up a few differences I have back up Irons, no magnifier, different vertical grip, and mine came with a MFT stock but overall good rifle I love mine

[@TheAverageFather]

I need to get back up irons. I forgot to talk about that. It’s definitely on the agenda. I left my dot on and I could barely see it, irons are a must. Thanks for watching!

[@woodshopmafia4732]

I bought these components for the buffer and the twang went away. Bought a spikes tatical spring( micro polished ) and a spikes tatical 4oz crushed tungsten powder buffer weight. My radical shoots like a dream now but it also has the rave 140 trigger installed. Got these items from optics planet. Spikes Tactical Buffer Spring, Mil-Spec 17-7 Micro Polish, Stainless Steel, SLA501S Spikes Tactical Heavy Tungsten Carbine Buffer, Crushed Tungsten/Mil-Spec Bumper, 4 oz. RISE Armament OpticsPlanet Exclusive RAVE 140 Flat

[@TheAverageFather]

Thanks for watching and the comment. I will have to check that out.

[@adamadams6740]

I’ve never seen a Radical come with that stock or a regular M4 grip,99% I’ve seen have B5 or MFT stuff,where did you pick that one up?

[@TheAverageFather]

The grip was from BCM.

[@adamadams6740]

@@TheAverageFather got ya,I heard you say you change the grip.i was assuming from the stock and what you said about the grip angle,it came with that stock high angle grip with the finger bump.

[@bryanporter3920]

Use a pressure pad mount or metal zip ties. I personally don’t run them but I see why ppl like them.

[@TheAverageFather]

Great idea with the metal zip ties!

[@hectorruiz1291]

How you feel about the weight on it? I looked at Radical & it had to weigh about 8lbs.

[@armanitransport2604]

Do you remember what company you purchased the AR on black friday ?

[@rocknumuhukumakiakiaialuna5116]

Sportmans has it for $430~

[@2geezgodaries]

Classic firearms has for 350

[@universallaw8850]

Nice rifle

[@TheAverageFather]

Thank you!

[@bryanporter3920]

Add tape on top of buffer tube it will stop it from making noise

[@TheAverageFather]

I’ll check it out!

[@bryanporter3920]

@@TheAverageFather a lot of times I’ll take the sticker the rifle comes with & put it on buffer tube as well. More premium rifles don’t have the issues but I run cheaper ones for range toys & my high dollar ones for duty & qualifications

[@davvila2244]

Not to sound dumb ,But whats the difference between a AR 15 and a Rf 15?

[@criticalhitz481]

AR stands for ArmaLite Rifle! The original designer of the gun, and Company name! RF stands for Radical Firearms! The company name of what he has in the video.. ArmaLite Rifle company (AR) just kind of stuck as the name or base platform of these firearms! Radical Firearms are more, "budget friendly," or affordable also with a very standard, reliable build! Taking care of it, like anything else, it will perform very nicely and smooth! I have a Radical I purchased about 2-3months ago and love it! I put a UTG Red/Green T-dot scope/optic with only 1x magnifier to have for more faster/quicker way to find your targets, from an average of 20yds up to 100yds! But I've been nailing targets at 300yds lol!! Some people shoot targets 500yrds w/ these rifles, but have a better zoom/magnifier optic scope to see the target..

[@davvila2244]

@@criticalhitz481 Thats good to know Thanks for the info.I just got me a radical this past Saturday cant wait to shoot and see what it can do.I what to put a 2-3 lbs trigger in it they say it improves your shooting.

[@criticalhitz481]

@@davvila2244 that's awesome my friend! You'll enjoy it very much! Juust oil it up really good.. I found some vids on here on how and where to apply it.. You may already know how, but if not, make sure you get it oiled nicely before you fire any shots! I think I shot somewhere in-between 60-80 shots with mine before I did any rapid fire though lol.. Breaking-in or Seasoning the barrel w/ whatever brand and grain ammo you decide to go with is good when first firing! It will eventually tighten up your shots and be more precise after sighting in your optic that you put on it. I fire 62-grain X-Tac ammo mostly, but deer hunt with 75grain Hornady Black ammo.. The Black is about twice the cost as the X-Tac, w/ Black traveling 2310fps and the X-Tac traveling 2920fps.. So dial your optic in w/ the ammo and grain you decide on! And get some ear protection! You'll be able to shoot all day w/ it! The cheap foam disposable ones work too! Let us know how it all goes after you shoot it!! Be safe and you'll have a blast w/ it!

[@ethanosborn3516]

Super Troopers

[@TheAverageFather]

Yee haw!

[@riiddisbuk2496]

Steel mags in case you're still curious :P

[@natemel12]

Check the staking on the castle nut and I would upgrade the bcg with a good quality one. Newer AR owners do not understand you get what you pay for on a lot of them. Mainly in barrels, bcg, and materials. Yes a shoot every once in a while rifle will work at $300. Take it to a two day class and shoot 1000k rounds and the gremlins will show themselves

[@taborishouston6638]

First question...HONESTLY what's the average price of your favorite Ar-15 rifle(S)? 2nd compare that price to the purchase of this rifle with the upgrades to meet the STOCK specs of your favorite rifle. 3rd tell me who's the right or wrong one in the scenario? No one but I'm 1000% sure the person that put the energy and effort to build a dependable rifle that fits them and their character comes out on top, and more than likely they saved some $$$ at the same time. Enjoy purchasing your over expensive lazy man rifle. As for me I admire this gentleman,his video and his effort. I look forward to learning from anyone that has the courage to build/customize their own rifle and video the lessons they've learned along the way.

[@dentontxflatearthguy2903]

"It is not a Dad body, it is a father figure."

[@techking9343]

Damn bro you run around with a 2 pound trigger😂😂😂😂

[@demunbell]

More reps, it will get 2nd nature to u