Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15

by Richard A. Mann
Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15

by Richard A. Mann

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Overview

Welcome to the world of the AR-15!

Without a doubt, the AR-15 and AR-10 rifles are two of America's most popular semi-auto long guns. Every day, new shooters are exploring these durable, reliable, and accurate rifles and finding new and fun ways to use them. Now, in the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15, author Richard Mann examines what has truly become the most versatile rifle in America.

Inside you'll find:

  • Gas impingement vs. piston systems—which one's right for you?
  • Competition, security and hunting—how the AR does it all.
  • Optics and sights, uppers and lowers, handguards and stocks.
  • A full breakdown of AR-15 and AR-10 cartridges.
  • Plus how to build your own AR and much, much more!
Whether you're brand new to the world of ARs or you're a veteran owner with a safe full of ARs in a dozen configurations, Mann brings the goods and offers something for everyone. Truly, the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15 is the one reference every AR aficionado will reach for time and time again.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440238475
Publisher: Gun Digest Media
Publication date: 04/30/2014
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 948,640
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Richard A. Mann is one of today's most popular gun writers, author articles for dozens of leading magazines. He is also the author of Gun Digest's Handgun Training for Personal Protection and served as editor for the most recent, 13th Edition of Cartridges of the World.

Table of Contents

Dedication 3

Foreword 4

Aknowledgments 5

About the Author 6

Section 1 Thear

Chapter 1 America's Rifie 8

Chapter 2 The World's Most Versatile Rifle 19

Section 2 The AR Inside and Out

Chapter 3 The AR-10 and the AR-15 29

Chapter 4 Gas Impingement vs. Gas Piston 42

Chapter 5 AR Cartridges and Ballistics 51

Section 3 AR Sights and Accessories

Chapter 6 Open Sights 73

Chapter 7 Optical Sights 81

Chapter 8 Common-Sense AR Accessories 96

Section 4 Weapon Craft

Chapter 9 Manual of Arms 108

Chapter 10 Maintenance 119

Chapter 11 Shooting the AR-Basics 138

Chapter 12 Zeroing the AR 159

Chapter 13 Shooting Positions 175

Chapter 14 Training and Practice Drills 190

Section 5 Extras

Chapter 15 ARs and New Shooters 199

Chapter 16 Build Your Own AR 208

Chapter 17 Handloading for the AR 216

Chapter 18 Legality 230

Chapter 19 Company Profiles 234

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