How does the leade in the bore affect accuracy and what’s the difference between a 5.56 and a .223 chamber? First, lets define “leade”... “That portion of a firearm's barrel immediately in front of the chamber where the bullet travels prior to contacting the rifling”. The closer the ogive (another definition: an ogive is [...]
What are the features of the Windham Weaponry VEX-SS that differentiate it from other models? BARREL: The VEX-SS has a matte finished, fluted, stainless steel barrel - hardness is Rc 26-32. The matte finish cuts game spooking reflection, and the fluting reduces weight. All other models have barrels turned from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium [...]
Why does my bolt carrier stay locked to the rear when I insert an empty magazine and pull the charging handle back? When pulling the charging handle back on an empty magazine the bolt catch rises up on the back of the follower to lock the bolt back. This is so after the last [...]
Can I remove the Flash Hider on my rifle? As long as it’s a flash hider and not a welded-on muzzle brake, the Flash Hider can be removed a 5/8” open end wrench or a barrel wrench. Be sure the barrel is firmly clamped in a vise - we recommend the use of aluminum [...]
What kind of ammo do you use in your testing? And, what kind of ammo delivers decent accuracy? We use Federal American Eagle .223 55 gr. FMJ with good results for testing. This is not match grade ammo, but is priced well and we’ve shot some decent groups with it. For really good groups [...]
Can you recommend a “universal” Front Sight Adjustment Tool? The tool we sell on our website (Part # SIGHTTOOL-A1-A2 - $6.95) - works with both "5 notch” A1 and "4 notch” A2 Front Sight Posts as well as the flip-up sights with taller "ears” on either side of the sight post. The sight tool [...]
Can I use Hoppes No. 9 Bore Cleaner to clean the bore of my rifle? When using Hoppes #9 be sure all of it is cleaned out of the bore before putting the gun away. Hoppes will deteriorate the chrome lining in a Windham Weaponry barrel if allowed to remain in the bore for [...]