This volume is the first of a short series dedicated to enabling quality reloading of the 6.5 Grendel in AR-15 Rifles. Volume 1 is a brief synopsis of the origins and development history plus commercial sources of Grendel rifles and ammunition. The Grendel is rapidly proving to be an excellent deer and medium game hunting cartridge. The handbook presents a quasi-analytic discussion of why. The handbook also discusses the SAAMI-specified 6.5 Grendel chamber as well as chambers Grendel factory ammunition is used in even though at slight variance with the standard. We also present a short tutorial about the AR-15 gas-operated mechanism. included handloading data from four significant commercial sources.

Reloading Guide

A basic understanding of headspace and how it affects the proper operation of a firearm are necessary if you wish to call yourself a gunsmith. Otherwise all you will be able to do is change parts with the hope that somehow the problem will go away. The later is normally called an armorer, not a gunsmith.This booklet contains all the information a gunsmith needs in order to understand and diagnose headspace.

Ammunition reloading guide.

The most recent information and specs on the popular AR-15 rifle. There’s no denying the popularity and intense fascination with AR-15s among firearms enthusiasts today. Interest has grown rapidly over the past decade, spurred by the versatility of modern sporting rifles in addition to increased performance. Here, inside the most comprehensive source to date in a newly updated second edition, 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 a special focus on builders in small gun shops and their unique and successful products. Look into the future of the AR straight from top gun authorities! Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.