9781616084448 - Shooter's Bible Guide to AR-15s: A Comprehensive Reference to One of America's Favorite Rifles von Howlett, Doug (2 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade paperback. Zustand: Very good. Second printing [stated]. v, [1], 234 pages. Oversized book, measuring 10-1/2 inches by 8 inches. Profusely illustrated, many in color. Includes Acknowledgments, Foreword, and Introduction. Doug Howlett is an award-winning editor and writer who grew up hunting and shooting. He began his writing career as a newspaper reporter before combining his passions for writing and the outdoors at the National Rifle Association, where he worked as assistant editor of American Hunter magazine. He has served as editor-in-chief of Turkey Call magazine at the National Wild Turkey Federation, deputy editor at Outdoor Life magazine and, most recently, as editor of Gun Digest magazine. It was on a hunt he covered for Outdoor Life that he discovered the absolute thrill of hunting with modern tactical rifles. Howlett lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his wife and three kids. The author explores the versatility of the AR-15s, explaining its parts and functions while providing tips on improving your performance in the field and on the range. This book includes product descriptions from all AR manufacturers, plus a section devoted to the newest firearms on the market, and a look into the future of the AR straight from top gun authorities. There's no denying the popularity and intense fascination with AR-15s among firearms enthusiasts today. Here, inside the most comprehensive source to date, is Doug Howlett's expert approach to everything from the intriguing history of the AR to breaking down the weapon piece by piece, choosing ammunition, and even building your own gun. In this complete book of AR-style firearms, you can peruse the products of all manufacturers, learn about the evolution of the AR from its uses in the military in the 1960s to its adaptation for law enforcement and civilian uses, and gain essential knowledge on the parts and functions of the rifle. Also included are chapters on customizing and accessorizing ARs with special focus on small gun shops makers and their unique and successful products. Look into the future of the AR straight from top gun authorities.