Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Gun From the Vault, Steve and Caleb take the Brownells BRN-16A2 to the range for some classic rifle shooting. The BRN-16A2 is a faithful reproduction of the M16A2, combining nostalgia with functional performance. They walk through the history of the platform, discuss key changes from the A1 to the A2, and then hit the range to stretch the rifle out to 500 yards—despite heavy wind and 55-grain ammo. A must-watch for fans of retro AR-15 builds and classic military rifles.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Overview of the M16A2 / BRN-16A2
00:19 Historical Background and A2 Features
01:56 Key Differences from A1 and Twist Rate Discussion
03:00 Preparing to Shoot at the Range
03:20 Range Setup and Zeroing Process
05:24 Battle Zero Achieved
05:47 100-Yard Steel Target Shooting
06:44 Transitioning to Longer Ranges
08:11 Engaging 400 and 500 Yard Targets
10:56 Final Thoughts and Performance Recap
11:55 Outro
In this episode of Gun From the Vault, Steve and Caleb take the Brownells BRN-16A2 to the range for some classic rifle shooting. The BRN-16A2 is a faithful reproduction of the M16A2, combining nostalgia with functional performance. They walk through the history of the platform, discuss key changes from the A1 to the A2, and then hit the range to stretch the rifle out to 500 yards—despite heavy wind and 55-grain ammo. A must-watch for fans of retro AR-15 builds and classic military rifles.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:08 Overview of the M16A2 / BRN-16A2
00:19 Historical Background and A2 Features
01:56 Key Differences from A1 and Twist Rate Discussion
03:00 Preparing to Shoot at the Range
03:20 Range Setup and Zeroing Process
05:24 Battle Zero Achieved
05:47 100-Yard Steel Target Shooting
06:44 Transitioning to Longer Ranges
08:11 Engaging 400 and 500 Yard Targets
10:56 Final Thoughts and Performance Recap
11:55 Outro
