Drop-Port Actions — Stiller’s Slick Innovation

Many of you may not have seen how Jerry Stiller’s innovative Drop-Port works with a 6BR, PPC, or Dasher case. Stiller Precision has created one slick system. Just retract the bolt and your case exits, nose-first, through a small port, coming to rest right under the gun. It works by gravity alone so you don’t need a conventional ejector, with the case alignment issues an ejector can create. (An ejector pushes on one side of the rim–this can push the case out of “perfect” alignment.) While Drop-port technology could, potentially, work with nearly any size cartridge, at this time, Drop-ports are only offered for PPC, 6BR, and Dasher-sized cases. Our Belgian friend David Bergen was kind enough to video his Viper Drop-Port in action:

Currently, the Drop-port system is available with the Viper action (both aluminum and stainless), the Cobra action (a shorter version of the Viper), and the round-profile Diamondback (and D-back) actions. Because of the nature of Drop-port geometry, this system is optimized for short-length benchrest cartridges such as the 220 Russian, 22 and 6mm PPC, 6mmBR, and the 6mmBR Improved (Dasher, BRX, BRDX). If you plan to use a Drop-port with a Dasher or other improved case, you should tell Stiller Precision when you order. Also, if your gunsmith has not built a Drop-port rifle before, he should first consult with Stiller Precision, (972) 429-5000, to ensure the exit port is placed and inletted correctly in the stock.

Brownell’s Offers AR15 Assembly Videos Online

Brownells, a leading supplier of AR-15 parts and accessories, now offers a comprehensive series of AR-15 assembly instruction videos. They are available online for FREE. The broadcast-quality videos, shot in-house in Brownells’ studios, represent a huge undertaking by Brownells. We’re talking hours of content that provide both novice or expert all the information one needs to build an AR-15 from scratch. The free video series includes 52 separate clips, divided into nine (9) sections, each occupying a separate page on Brownells’ website. You can easily navigate among the 50+ segments to watch just the part you need without fast-forwarding or rewinding through a huge file. Sections 1 and 2 explain the features of various AR models, Section 3 spotlights the specialized tools you’ll need for the build, and Sections 4-9 demonstrate the correct way to install all the various parts and pieces.

For each video, PDF instructions are also available so you can watch a segment, print out the illustrated instruction sheet, and head to the bench. Plus, there’s a set of checklists so you can make sure you’ve ordered every piece you need. Whether you’re building a complete gun, or just installing a new safety, flash hider or stock, there’s a lot of valuable information to make the job easier.

The videos can be accessed, FREE, through the website howtobuildanar15.com, or you can click on the links in the tables below. You can also order an AR-15 catalog from the site, or by phone at 800-741-0015, mention code #PEK.

Section 1 Introduction, Laws and Variations of the AR-15 (7 Clips)	Section 2 How The AR-15 Operates Its Parts, and Specifications (13 Clips)	Section 3 Tools, The Check List for Ordering Parts, & Assembly Introduction (3 Clips)
Section 4 Assembling the Upper Receiver (6 Clips)	Section 5 Assembling Mil Spec & Free Float Barrels (7 Clips)	Section 6 Assembling the Charging Handle, Bolt Carrier Group & Checking the Headspace (4 Clips)
Section 7 Assembling the Lower Receiver (7 Clips)	Section 8 Assembling the Mil Spec Fixed Buttstock & Telescoping Stock (2 Clips)	Section 9 Function Checking at the Bench & Range, Cleaning & Maintenance (3 Clips)

Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and accessories. Brownells stocks more than 30,000 items, backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. To place an order or for more info, call 800-741-0015 or visit brownells.com.