Updates

• Browsing optics is now unified: the Optics category shows all scopes, red-dots, and LPVOs together.
• Over 1,200 previously hidden parts are now browsable in the catalog and builder.
• Fixed false "incompatible" warnings between barrels and bolt carrier groups so valid pairings are no longer rejected.

• The Guides section has a refreshed design — an easier-to-browse listing and cleaner, more readable articles, with auto-rendered FAQ sections.
• Restored a large set of valid parts that had been incorrectly hidden from the builder.

• The Parts catalog search and price fields no longer lose focus while you type.
• Bolt-action receivers no longer appear in the AR-15 lower-receiver list or builder — those were miscategorized. (Stay tuned…)

• Homepage price-trends now load in seconds instead of over 30.
• The guided wizard now presents hand-picked starter builds for a faster, more reliable starting point.
• Add accessories and universal parts to a build straight from the catalog; parts that don't fit the current builder offer a "Notify Me" option instead of silently failing.
• The builder now supports the buffer system as a complete kit or as individual components (tube, buffer, spring) — however you prefer to shop.
• Adding multiple optics or sights now displays all of them correctly in the upper assembly slot.
• Adding a complete receiver set or builder set from a product page now drops the parts into the right slots with correct pricing.
• Product pages now generate a preview image when shared on social media, and the homepage shows a live count of tracked parts.
• Fixed a flicker on the builder and sign-up pages, a crash when saving builds with long descriptions, and improved accessibility across the footer and mobile navigation.

• Starting a build is now guided: answer a couple of quick questions about budget and goals and the wizard recommends your first parts, or clone a popular community build.
• The builder now checks compatibility as you add parts, flagging mismatches like wrong calibers or missing threads in real time, with an option to override when you know what you're doing.
• Watch any product for a price drop: set a target price on the product page and get an email the moment it falls below your goal. Managed from your account.
• Redesigned account area with a cleaner sidebar and a dedicated Watch List.
• Suppressor parts, stock accessories, muzzle devices, and lower-receiver small parts (bolt catches, mag releases, trigger guards, and more) are now browsable directly from the mega menu, with a Type filter.
• New Affiliate Disclosure page in the footer explaining how partner links work.
• Fixed a broken link on the empty builder that should open your saved builds.

• New Parts catalog: filter by brand, price range, and platform, with a paginated product grid.
• New brand pages showing every product a manufacturer offers.
• Add multiple magazines — each with its own quantity — to a build, plus a free-form extras section for anything that doesn't fit a standard slot.
• Stack multiple optics, mounts, lights, and slings on one build: every accessory slot now supports multiple items with individual quantities, all in one panel.
• Redesigned homepage with a live hot-parts table, price-trend charts, popular community builds (with real build photos), and a stats strip.

• New mega-menu navigation organizes the whole catalog by rifle assembly — Upper, Lower, Accessories, and Complete builds.
• Added a mobile-friendly slide-out navigation drawer so browsing works smoothly on any device.

Know Every Part You Buy

Reviews
Leave ratings on parts you've used. See what other builders think before you buy. Ratings use a cartridge icon scale — fits the vibe.

Smarter Part Pages
Spec sheets now surface the details that matter: barrel length, thread pitch, gas system, caliber, color — pulled from product data automatically.

Better Browse Filters
Filter parts by caliber, platform, brand, price, and role — all live from the catalog. No more stale or missing filter options.

Build Photos
Upload photos of your completed builds. Share them with the community.

Printable Build Packet
Print a clean parts list and spec sheet for your build. No app chrome, no clutter — just the build on paper.

Community Builds
Browse builds other users have published. See what parts they ran and why.

Platform Accuracy
Universal accessories (slings, lights, optics) now show up across all platform builds, not just AR-15. More relevant results, fewer dead ends.

Bug Fixes
- Fixed nav bar overlapping the search box on mobile
- Fixed filters resetting unexpectedly when browsing parts
- Fixed duplicate product listings from the same merchant

Battl Builders is live. If you’ve ever priced out an AR-15 build across a dozen browser tabs, this is what we built instead.

Builder

• Slot-based AR-15 configurator covering lower, upper, gas system, and accessories
• Build state persists across sessions — close the tab, come back where you left off
• Shareable build URLs — send your parts list to anyone with a link
• Overlap detection warns you when a complete assembly conflicts with individual parts you’ve already picked

Parts Catalog

• Browsable catalog with live AvantLink affiliate pricing
• Every affiliate link is tracked — click through and the merchant gets credit
• 3–5 options per slot at launch

Auth & Vault

• Magic link sign-in — no password required
• Vault to save and name multiple builds
• Builds are yours; they follow your account

Content

• Guides section for build walkthroughs and platform education
• This changelog + a roadmap where you can vote on what’s next