I ended up skimming the first half of the book, as it didnt read very well, and had many tangential points. To help answer the questions of what to get and what to do, this book features detailed segments on a dozen different project rifles. Photo courtesy of furlong custom creations if youve never dived into the ar 15 world, youre in for a surprise. It covers the assembly and disassembly of the rifle and how to put together a good tool box. Shooting sports usa 7 competitive shooting books you need. The competitive ar primary trigger is a nonadjustable trigger designed to enhancing the accuracy and precision of an ar for roles that consistently favor a lighter pull weight. Following zedickers new ar 15 competitive rifle 2008, the builders guide provides stepbystep instructions that will help nonprofessional, home builders assemble a competitive match or varmint rifle. In this book, like his many others, zediker goes beyond the basics and goes indepth to find out exactly what constitutes championshiplevel performance. This is an allnew work with a considerably different flavor, and a considerably more detailed content. Zediker book helps with buildyouown ar15 projects daily. Builders guide is a thorough, easytoread, and detailed book that will take its reader stepbystep through the parts selection and preparation process, and then provides thorough instructions on how to assemble each and every firearm system component. How to build an ar15 and read the book the ar15 complete assembly guide by walt kuleck with clint mckee from scott. The ar 15 has proven itself reliable, rugged, and accurate making it a goto choice for home defense, competitive shooting, and more. It also includes special chapters with 7time chapion g.
While a staple for many ar15s, roll pins are not hard to work with, but a misstep could be catastrophic enough to permanently damage your ar15. The rifle, the ammunition, the shooter 9781607023999 by glen zediker and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Covers modifying, shooting, maintaining and handloading a matchgrade ar 15 for nra high power service rifle, match rifle, ipsc practical rifle, sniper, varmint and other special purpose applications. It provides stepbystep details on how to assemble an ar15 rifle or carbine from start to finish. Com is the worlds largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiats of all types. Home fa library books displaying products 1 23 of 23 results sort. The competitive ar15 is a complete and detailed study of our newest precision rifle sensation. Its designed for easy access and clear identification of each topic. Heres my complete guide, from choosing the parts, to selecting the right tools and putting it all together. Includes interviews with top ar15 shooters, gunsmiths, barrel makers, ammunition producers, parts designers and manufacturers.
Handloading for competition is a brand new book by the author and publisher of the competitive ar15. Default price low to high price high to low name az name za newest. The competitive ar15 builders guide by glen zediker. We also carry a great selection of ar 15 ammo, red dot sights and sturdy slings to help fully customize your rifle. The material in this book covers the use of the ar 15 in service rifle shooting, match rifle shooting, and ipsc shooting. Reasonably hot on the heels of the last ar15 book, the competitive ar15.
It takes some tools, and knowhow, and this book thoroughly covers it all. Ar15 ak47 handgun precision rifles armory training competitive shooting general outdoors archery hometown industry about ar15. Covers modifying, shooting, maintaining and handloading a matchgrade ar15 for nra high power service rifle, match rifle, ipsc practical rifle, sniper, varmint and other special purpose applications. Enthusiasts will find a broad mix of subjects from doityourself articles to skill development for all types of competitive shooting. You also see the occasional visitor from the pure accuracy sports. Glen zediker is a professional writer wrote highpower rifle with david tubb and the rifle shooter with david tubband a high master service rifle shooter. Zediker publishing the competitive ar15 book brownells.
As i write this in 2017, the ar 15 market is in a beautiful rut of sorts. The competitive ar15 builders guide offers stepbystep instruction with nearly 800 photographs and insight that will help you build your own ultimate ar15. It features an extensive handloading section and shooting techniques specifically suited to the ar15. And the book goes over four ar15 builds, in order to illustrate a wide range of potential builds. To help answer the questions of what to get and what to do, this book features detailed segments on a. The complete guide building an ar15 from scratch gives you the perfect weapon for your needs, but it can be daunting the first time around. Heres how to perform the essential construction operations associated with roll pinsthe professional way. Lower and upper receivers, barrel installation, trigger installation and tuning including match twostage. You finding where to buy the competitive ar 15 zediker publishing for cheap best price.
The book that has set a new standard for technical ar15 information. One article i read suggested that a newbie like me build the lower but to buy a complete upper so theres less chance of messing things up. Now im at the point where im studying up on what it takes to build one from scratch. The truly essential important things never change and this book goes way into them. Competitive ar15 by glenn zediker this is one of the most informative technical books we have seen on the ar. Mar 18, 2020 the ar 15 is the civilian semiautomatic version of the select fire m4.
With practice, getting into proper fieldshooting positions with an ar is fast and can enhance your ability to take advantage of cover, especially in a selfdefense scenario. Sep 23, 20 everyone asks where i find ar 15 stuff in stock or where i order from, so here you are. Mar 30, 2020 the competitive ar15 builders guide is a comprehensive book that covers, in detail, the steps needed to properly assemble your rifle. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiats, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. An ar 15 and two bolt action rifles all great precision rifle choices. This book focuses on detail specific detail on parts like triggers, bolts, springs, receivers, barrels, sights and mounts, magazines and gas system components. There is no other book that took it to this level, and discusses the totality of the process. Find ar 15 parts for performance and personalization at prices that stay in your budget at cheaper than dirt.
The ultimate technical guide is about how to make the great ar15 rifle platform perform at its best in high power rifle competition, field use and in tactical applications. And the other is competitive ar 15 by glenn zediker this is one of the most informative technical books we have seen on the ar. Not only can the ar 15 can be configured for competition, hunting, plinking, and self defense, the modifications can be made with just a few tools in the comfort of. Book of the ar 15 an engaging compilation of articles about the modern ar platform.
In addition, glen demonstrates everything in four, complete, fully illustrated build projects. The competitive ar15 is a complete and detailed study of our. Builders guide is the third book in a series by glen zediker that has set a new standard for technical information. Everything you need to have and need to know are all shown clearly. It features an extensive handloading section and shooting techniques specifically suited to the ar 15. The mouse that roared this ar15 book is the original definitive source for information and insight to extract the maximum potential from this rifle. In addition to his entertaining writing style youre not likely to fall asleep reading one of his books, zediker is relentless when it comes to stuffing his books to the brim with helpful information, like the last page of this book. The book every ar15 owner needs to have get it free. Glen zedikers competitive ar 15 builders guide provided a more detailed and advanced look at the build process. We have a full stock of complete ar 15 rifles from the most trusted brands.
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With different materials and feature combinations, it can be a tricky world to navigate. The latest nra competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment. For over 35 years, creedmoor sports has been serving the precision rifle shooting community. I have been shooting for years, and wanted a good book for a nonmatch shooting enthusiast. There is a dizzying array of nomenclature, acronyms lpk, afg, bcg, etc. Competitive ar15 builders guide, the straight shooter books. This book wasnt written for professional gunsmiths, but for those who have the desire and aptitude to tackle ar15 assembly on their own. This rifle has taken the world of nra high power rifle by storm, winning every individual national nra service rifle championship since its very first victory, and, of course, g. Build your own ar15 rifle from an aero precision ar. Guide precision rifle competition for beginners pew. And it brings to your attention the potential pitfalls you may run into during your project. Podcast radio show about various precision shooting sports including, high power, sling shooting, fclass, collegiate shooting and more. If you are intersted in competing in an nra match, this book will be very helpful. Its also a radically bigger book than the first 470 pages and 475 photographs.
Shooting at a bullseye can get a little boring for even the most seasoned competitor and the skills carry over well to precision rifle. From new firearms to musthave accessories, ammunition to aftermarket innovations, ar 15 covers it all. Colt owns the rights to ar15 and ar 15, so most other manufacturers have slightly different names, but the general public still refers to the general pattern as ar 15 s. It also gives details on putting together a good toolbox and lists potential problems that can happen during a build. The complete guide building an ar 15 from scratch gives you the perfect weapon for your needs, but it can be daunting the first time around. The official us army manual for ar15m4m16 with over 300 pages of info about your favorite rifle, this is a mustown reference guide for ar enthusiasts.
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The competitive ar15 has an extremely readable format thats unlike any other youve seen. The competitive ar 15 builders guide by glen zediker if you read this site often, you are no stranger to articles written by high power rifle expert and student of david tubb glen zediker. However, if you are interested in an intro to the ar 15, and basics on how to use itclean itshoot it, this book isnt for you. Builders guide offers stepbystep instruction and insight that will help you build your own ultimate ar15. Builders guide is a thorough, easytoread, and detailed book that will take its reader stepbystep through the parts selection and. The ar 15 rifle is americas most popular rifle for good reason. Browse thousands of the toprated ar 15 magazines, upper receivers, lower receivers, ar 15 lower parts, sights and other quality accessories. The book every ar15 owner needs to have get it free at3. Builders guide provides stepbystep details on how to assemble an ar15 rifle or carbine, from start to the finish. This rifle has taken the world of nra high power rifle by storm, winning every individual national nra service rifle championship for the past five consecutive years, and, of course, g. This comprehensive, must have guide covers in detail how to buildor rebuilda competitive ar15 rifle. Tom mchale gives the reader a detailed look at how to build your own ar 15 rifle, featuring an aero precision ar builder kit and a downloadable list of tools and parts.
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