Field Notes
Insights, gear breakdowns, and operator-ready advice from the team at Military Overstock.
Field Notes is the in-house publication of Military Overstock — written and reviewed by former operators, gear buyers, and industry professionals. We cover tactical equipment, training, and industry news without the affiliate gloss.
Tagged: how-to
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How to Clean an AR-15: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Carbon kills your zero and your reliability. Here's the complete AR-15 cleaning protocol — field strip, barrel, BCG, lubrication, and function check.
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How to Set Up a Plate Carrier: Complete 2026 Setup Guide
A plate carrier is only as good as how it's set up. You can drop $800 on the most modular, heaviest-rated carrier on the market — but if your plates are in backwards, your cum...
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How to Bore Sight a Rifle: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
You just mounted a new optic. You don't want to burn through a hundred dollars' worth of ammunition trying to find your paper target at 25 yards. That's where bore sighting com...
