Nearly everyone in the gun world has gone through some "cringe" builds. Maybe your plate carrier or belt kit was set up in a funny way—thankfully, it's all part of the learning process. In our newest YouTube video, we cover the five most common mistakes new rifle owners fall into.

Keep in mind, though, that some of these issues are still found on high-quality rifle setups too. While buying low-quality items can be a problem, we are more concerned about the design and layout of your rifle. Even high-dollar optics can be mounted incorrectly, so don't think cringe rifles are reserved for low-budget guns. Read a fuller discussion in our latest article: