Häftad, Engelska, 2021
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42 produkter
- E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2000
297 kr
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Over the past four decades, Caliper Consulting has helped more than 23,000 companies worldwide effectively select, develop, and manage people. For most companies, hiring the right employee is a challenge. The Caliper Profile has proved to be over 90% accurate in determining who will become a top performing salesperson. In this practical book, Herb Greenberg, CEO of Caliper and developer of the Caliper Profile, arms managers with everything they need to stop the recruitment revolving door in their companies and to hire the right people the first time, every time, by showing managers how to:• Identify the four proven factors that predict an employee’s success in sales• Outline a proven system for finding, developing, and retaining great salespeople• Follow his expert guidance on job matching, team-building, leadership, and successful sales traits for specific industriesHerb Greenberg (Princeton, NJ) is the founder and president of Caliper. A recognized authority on the relationship between personality and performance, he speaks widely and is published extensively, including articles in the Harvard Business Review. Harold Weinstein (Princeton, NJ) is COO of Caliper and an active consultant, writer, and speaker around the world. Patrick Sweeney (Princeton, NJ) is Executive VP of marketing at Caliper where he oversees positioning of the assessment, training, and consulting practices. - E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2010
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WHAT MAKES TOP ACHIEVERS SUCCESSFUL?
Is it more energy? Luck? Drive? Focus? Vision? These are some of the questions answered in Herb Greenberg and Patrick Sweeney''s illuminating book, Succeed on Your Own Terms.
Greenberg and Sweeney spent two years traveling in more than two dozen countries interviewing some of the world''s most accomplished individuals - including renowned architect Michael Graves; Chief Financial Officer of Dun and Bradstreet, Sara Mathew; former Dallas Cowboy Roger Staubach; legendary civil rights advocate Congressman John Lewis; actor Ben Vereen; Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar; President of Home Depot Canada, Annette Verschuren; mountain climber Rebecca Stephens; the shortest NBA player of all time, Muggsy Bogues; Senator Barbara Boxer; cancer survivor Janet Lasley; and Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie.
Through in-depth interviews and results from a comprehensive personality assessment, the authors uncover the defining qualities that set each of these remarkable individuals apart. These inspiring individuals exemplify 19 defining qualities that can drive your success, such as
* Optimism * Resilience * Empathy * Persuasiveness * Courage * Perseverance * Willingness to Take Risks * Creativity * Competitiveness * Confidence * Self-Awareness
And you''ll learn how to identify these qualities in yourself by taking a free, in-depth personality assessment that can help you discover your unique potential and strengths. Then you will be poised to seek out situations that play to your natural abilities, recognize your defining moments and seize opportunities to succeed on your own terms.
- E-bokEngelska, 2012
359 kr
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The sales management classic—updated for today’s competitive business environment
Advanced digital technologies, the breakdown of traditional business barriers, and increased customer empowerment have transformed the sales profession. The future now belongs to salespeople who deeply understand, embrace, and take advantage of these unprecedented changes to enhance their relationships with their customers.
What does this mean for you? You absolutely need these people on your team to succeed. And this fully updated edition of How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer will show you how to find them, attract them, and retain them. It’s the key to maintaining the competitive edge now and in the future.
Written by the CEO and president of Caliper, one of the world’s leading management consultancies, How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, Second Edition, delivers the proven game plan their company has used to power growth for SAP, Avis Budget Group, and thousands of other clients.
Updated and revised for the age of the digitally connected customer and expanded to cover global and remote leadership topics, this one-of-a-kind guide gives you essential strategies to:
Recruit and evaluate candidates via social media and other platformsSpot the qualities of top performers—and make sure the entire sales team has themSet realistic coaching goalsUnderstand the psychology of “A” players, so you can give these stars what they need to succeedWhen you know how to hire, onboard, coach, motivate, and lead a powerful sales team, nothing can stop you. How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer is the essential playbook for long-term sales success.
Praise for How to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer:
“We wouldn’t hire a salesperson without Caliper’s advice. If you’re concerned about recruiting the right person and driving increased profitable sales, you’ve got to read this book!”—Thomas M. Gart land, President, North America, Avis Budget Group, Inc.
“This book has changed my life and, more importantly, it has changed the lives of many of my customers.”—Peter Smith, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hearts On Fire
“Caliper can dramatically improve your ability to hire and develop top performers. If you want to increase sales, read this book before your competition gets a hold of this gem.”—Gerhard Gschwandtner, Founder and Publisher, Selling Power
“There is no better book on hiring and developing top performing salespeople.”,b>—Ron Rubin, Minister of Tea (Owner), The Republic of Tea
“This book should be on the desk of anyone interested in creating the best sales organization possible.”—Sean Sweeney, President, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia Insurance Companies
“A must read. This book can save you a lot of wasted time and energy, while increasing your success rate dramatically.”—Alyson Brandt, Executive Vice President, General Manager Americas, The Forum Corporation
To discover your defining qualities, take Caliper’s free, in-depth personality profile and receive a developmental guide pinpointing the qualities that distinguish you, along with suggestions for developing your potential.
- E-bokEngelska, 2015
346 kr
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Be truly inspired, discover your potential, and leverage it to drive organizational success
What You Aren’t Seeing uniquely combines Herb Greenberg’s inspiring story with insights and practical ideas that can help you become the leader you were meant to be. Herb, who lost his sight at the age of ten, has been able to see that which many of us inadvertently overlook – which is our own potential, and the potential of those around us.
You’ll also learn a three-step action approach to seeing and tapping into your leadership potential--and that of your entire organization. You''ll then find out how to make connections between your strengths as a leader, the potential of your team, and a world of new possibilities.
Patrick Sweeney is a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who has engaged audiences around the world on how to recognize and develop their true potential.Herb Greenberg, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of Caliper Consulting, an international management consulting firm that has assessed the potential of more than 3 million applicants and employees for over 25,000 companies around the world for over 50 years.. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
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This fully updated encyclopedia is an authoritative reference work with two stunning visual directories. It explains the development of rifles and machine guns through the centuries, and shows the capabilities and individual specifications of modern weapons. The chronological story of arms development begins with the first crude hand cannons and black powder flintlocks used in the Revolutionary, Napoleonic and American Civil wars. The encyclopedia covers the progress of firearm design from the Industrial Age to the modern day, with details of the individual developments of rifles and machine guns, and their use in major conflicts. Readers are introduced to some of the designers and manufacturers involved in weapons design, as well as the materials, mechanics and technology involved in arms production. The directories present a photographic guide to the world's rifles and machine guns. Grouped according to country of origin, each gun's features are listed, with the military and technological context in which the weapon was developed. Information boxes accompany each entry and include details such as calibre, magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight. A list of manufacturers, a glossary and an index complete this easy-to-use encyclopedia. Written by leading experts in the field and superbly illustrated, the book is essential reading for all enthusiasts interested in gun manufacture and weapons of war. An unparalleled guide to the world's most important rifles and machine guns, from the medieval period to the present day. Includes superb directories of arms from different regions of the world, organized according to country of manufacture. Shows the key features of each weapon, including calibre, magazine capacity, barrel length and unloaded weight. With 600 photographs and artworks, and specification boxes for detailed study. The most important and famous rifles and machine guns are listed, including the Mauser, Lee-Enfield and the SAR 240. Written by three outstanding arms experts. - Häftad, Engelska, 2017
627 kr
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As the saying goes, all politics is local. And 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the will of local politicians and, in turn, from local voters. So it's urgent that librarians, library supporters, and anyone interested in running an election or campaign for a library understand the strategies, resources, and tactics necessary for positive political action. Whether election day is four months away or four years away, there are immediate steps library leaders and local library ballot committees should take to help secure a successful ballot initiative later. Written by two experienced library campaigners, this action-driven manual for anyone running a political campaign for libraries dives into;proven successful campaigning techniques for rural, suburban, and urban settings;expert analysis on how political perceptions are formed, how political power works, and ways libraries can reach funding or political goals;starting the discussion internally;the right approach to setting up the committee structure, and identifying the core leadership team for the committee;tips on networking, cultivating good relationships with the power players in the community, and building a winning coalition;canvassing and direct voter contact;responding effectively to opposition, including voters who habitually resist taxes or library funding increases;the differences between paid media and earned media; andbest practices for marketing and message development, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and other key areas.Filled with easy to follow strategies, this book will guide ballot committees, librarians, trustees, and library advocates through the process of winning an election for funding their library. LIS students will also benefit from the early exposure to political literacy skills provided by this book. - Häftad, Engelska
329 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2010
269 kr
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Whether you're a professional gunsmith or an enthusiastic amateur, you'll find everything you need to know to keep your AR perking in Gunsmithing the AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and best-selling firearms author Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing the AR-15 is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle.It's all here!Hundreds of detailed photosMaintenanceRepairAccessories and modificationsTips, tools and techniquesAnd more!Whether you're interested in simple tasks, such as disassembling and maintaining your AR rifle, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects, such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing the AR-15 tells you everything you need to know.Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes, with Gunsmithing the AR-15! - E-bokEngelska, 2010
251 kr
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In 1911, the history of firearms changed forever with the adoption of the greatest pistol ever designed, the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 - known today simply as the 1911. Now, in one fascinating, illustrated volume, authority Patrick Sweeney celebrates the 100th anniversary of the greatest fighting handgun ever designed, John M. Brownings legendary 1911 .45.From the predecessors of the 1911 and its contemporaries to the best of today''s semi- and -full-custom models, you''ll find it in 1911: The First 100 Years. Lavishly illustrated with photographs collected from around the world, 1911: The First 100 Years is a fitting centennial tribute to a pistol that is today more popular than ever.For the collector, for the shooter, for the historian - for anyone interested in big-bore handguns or the evolution of this truly American classic, this is a must-have volume. - E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2010
251 kr
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In 1911, the history of firearms changed forever with the adoption of the greatest pistol ever designed, the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 - known today simply as the 1911. Now, in one fascinating, illustrated volume, authority Patrick Sweeney celebrates the 100th anniversary of the greatest fighting handgun ever designed, John M. Brownings legendary 1911 .45.From the predecessors of the 1911 and its contemporaries to the best of today''s semi- and -full-custom models, you''ll find it in 1911: The First 100 Years. Lavishly illustrated with photographs collected from around the world, 1911: The First 100 Years is a fitting centennial tribute to a pistol that is today more popular than ever.
For the collector, for the shooter, for the historian - for anyone interested in big-bore handguns or the evolution of this truly American classic, this is a must-have volume.
- E-bokEngelska, 2012
251 kr
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You wouldn''t do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here!
With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR industry, including chapters on:
.223 vs. 5.56: What''s the problem? Various .300s of the smaller-than-.308 size Wilson 7.62X40 The .17 HMR, ADCOR DI carbine, and SIG 516 DelTon and Stag Arms? Oh yes. Plus, author Patrick Sweeney hits the range and subjects these guns to some serious testing. To find out just how much abuse they can withstand, he: Buried them in dirt and sand Submerged them in water Dropped them from heights Ran them over with trucks Froze them Blasted them with a shotgun And then he fired them, documenting the entire process in photos!Kick back and watch in horror as events unfold—and find out which guns survive the torture.
- E-bokEngelska, 2014
251 kr
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Whether you are new to America’s most popular rifle, or a longtime user who questions some of the old wives’ tales and urban myths surrounding the AR-15, Sweeney lays out all the detail you need to select and maintain your rifle.
From nomenclature to field-stripping, and keeping an AR functioning at its peak no matter how harsh the environment or demands, Sweeney gets under the hood with you to keep it running.
IT’S ALL HERE, INCLUDING:TerminologyEssential ToolsDisassembly & CleaningZeroingTroubleshootingAnd much more! - E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2015
371 kr
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMIZATION! Working on your own guns can be both fun and economical, and in this all-new fourth edition of Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, certified master gunsmith and best-selling gun writer Patrick Sweeney shows you how to avoid costly repairs and improve your handgun’s performance. Hundreds of photographs give step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic maintenance and repairs on a variety of popular pistols and revolvers. Professional gunsmiths typically charge $50-75 per hour for the same services and repairs detailed in Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, 4th Edition. Sweeney shows you how to save that money by cleaning, polishing, and making minor repairs on your pistols and revolvers.COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATEDNEW CHAPTERS COVERING THE S&W M&P, RUGER SR9/40/45, AND CZ-75PROJECTS FOR THE BEGINNER AND THE ADVANCED ENTHUSIAST - E-bokEngelska, 2015
370 kr
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMIZATION!Working on your own guns can be both fun and economical, and in this all-new fourth edition of Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, certified master gunsmith and best-selling gun writer Patrick Sweeney shows you how to avoid costly repairs and improve your handgun’s performance. Hundreds of photographs give step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic maintenance and repairs on a variety of popular pistols and revolvers.Professional gunsmiths typically charge $50-75 per hour for the same services and repairs detailed in Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, 4th Edition. Sweeney shows you how to save that money by cleaning, polishing, and making minor repairs on your pistols and revolvers.COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATEDNEW CHAPTERS COVERING THE S&W M&P, RUGER SR9/40/45, AND CZ-75PROJECTS FOR THE BEGINNER AND THE ADVANCED ENTHUSIAST - E-bokPDF, Engelska, 2015
259 kr
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Skip the Hype – Get the Facts!
Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor present, there will be talk of them. Get the facts from an industry expert, with Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
In this first and only reference guide to suppressors, author Patrick Sweeney reports results after field-testing of dozens of suppressors and offers:
Extensive coverage of available options and pricesExpert advice to select, mount, use and maintain suppressors on handguns, rifles and shotgunsWith more than 300 images and illustrations, Gun Digest Book of Suppressors covers:The basics – the history, function and use of suppressorsTesting and descriptions of dozens of models – from small to large, plain to exoticAnd finally, for the hard-core enthusiast, Sweeney gets technical and wraps up with the legalities and a few mistakes to avoid.So skip the hype and get the facts, in Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
- E-bokEngelska, 2015
259 kr
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Skip the Hype – Get the Facts!
Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor present, there will be talk of them. Get the facts from an industry expert, with Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
In this first and only reference guide to suppressors, author Patrick Sweeney reports results after field-testing of dozens of suppressors and offers:
Extensive coverage of available options and pricesExpert advice to select, mount, use and maintain suppressors on handguns, rifles and shotgunsWith more than 300 images and illustrations, Gun Digest Book of Suppressors covers:The basics – the history, function and use of suppressorsTesting and descriptions of dozens of models – from small to large, plain to exoticAnd finally, for the hard-core enthusiast, Sweeney gets technical and wraps up with the legalities and a few mistakes to avoid.So skip the hype and get the facts, in Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
- Häftad, Engelska, 2016
402 kr
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Like Taking an Armorer's Course for the AR-15! In this companion volume to Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volumes 1 and 2, gunsmith and best-selling firearms author Patrick Sweeney goes beyond basic repair and maintenance and provides project instructions and expert tips to install some of the most popular brand components, including parts from:GeisseleDaniel DefenseYankee HillAlexander ArmsTimneyRock RiverCMCWilson CombatAnd more!For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider's guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts—truly the must-have guide to get the job done right!Whether your AR-15 is for hunting, competition or defense, The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for AR-15 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain AR into a firearm that is ready for anything. - Häftad, Engelska, 2013
341 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2018
402 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2018
245 kr
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AR-15 owners and shooters have reached the point where many don't have just one. They've expanded their collections to include specific rifles for competition, hunting, or focused interest in defense.A competition shooter wants to know which details matter and what parts must meet competition specifications.The hunter wants to know how to customize the AR for his or her chosen quarry, and what level of performance those parts can be expected to deliver.The owner of an AR for defense wants to know the best setup for that purpose, and which modifications are unnecessary or even ill-advised.Fans of the original AR-15 are obsessive about authentic parts and setup.This title delivers that level of detail. The era of plain vanilla ARs is over. Performance ARs have arrived, and this book provides the details you need to create your own. - Häftad, Engelska, 2019
350 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2019
330 kr
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Learn how to repair wood stocks, bed a rifle for accuracy, tune a rifle's trigger and select aftermarket parts that will enhance your rifle-shooting ability and take your gun's potential to the next level! From hunting rifles to tactical and benchrest precision, even today's modular AR-15 and AR-10, author Patrick Sweeney covers them all and shows you how to gunsmith your own rifles at home, and rifle upgrades that maximize their true potential. Do you have a rifle that just won't group, no matter what you try? Pick up a copy of Gunsmithing: Rifles, 9th Edition and learn why--then fix it yourself! This revised edition includes chapters to help you:upgrade today's Ruger 10/22accurize a precision bolt actioncomplete essential projects for the AR-15 and AR-10learn specific gunsmithing tips to improve your hunting and long-range riflesNew additions in this edition include:AK-47 and AK-74 enhancementsinstalling slings, rails, and suppressorsinspecting and accurizing the M1 Garand and M1A! - Häftad, Engelska, 2020
341 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2020
232 kr
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Gun Digest presents … Cartridges of the AR-15! Noted gunwriter and AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney lays out the ever-increasing field of AR-15 cartridges. Whether you''re interested in AR-15s for home defense, long-range shooting, or hunting, there is surely a cartridge that meets your needs. Sweeney covers them all, from the 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., to rimfires like .22LR, up to the .300 AAC Blackout, 7.62x40 Wilson, 6.5 Grendel, .264 LBC, .30 Remington AR, .300 Win. Mag., .338 Federal, .450 Bushmaster and many, many more!
- E-bokEngelska, 2018
218 kr
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Defensive Ammo: What Matters and What Doesn't? Get the Answers Here! Caliber controversies and endless debates swirl around handgun caliber and cartridge selection. In Choosing Handgun Ammo: The Facts that Matter Most for Self-Defense, Patrick Sweeney brings a clear voice of reason to the discussion, giving you the data and expert insight you need to choose the right ammo for your needs. In his usual entertaining style, Sweeney reveals:The truth about so-called "stopping power"What's the deal with +P ammo?The effectiveness of small calibers from .22 LR to .380 Auto for personal defenseThe best 9mm rounds for concealed carryHonest assessment of heavy hitters like .357 Magnum, .45 ACP and 10mmThis comprehensive reference includes in-depth testing of ammo from a variety of makers. Experiments are explained in practical terms so you can choose not only handgun caliber, but also bullet type or make to meet your specific self-defense requirements. With all of the personal defense ammo choices today, Choosing Handgun Ammo gives you the data you need to make smart decisions when selecting concealed carry, home defense and personal protection guns and ammunition. - Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
266 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2021
317 kr
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Never run short of handgun ammo again! Driven by an ongoing demand for economical, reliable handgun ammunition, interest in reloading for popular centerfire handgun calibers (9mm, .45 ACP., .38, .357 to name but a few) has grown right along with the interest in handgun shooting for recreation, competition and self-defense. Patrick Sweeney's advice in Reloading for Handgunnershas guided countless new and advanced shooters into an understanding of the advantages of manufacturing their own ammo.Now, in this 2nd edition featuring 50 more pages and more than 100 new photos, Sweeney brings his advice into the new decade with updates and coverage of the many advancements in products, components and methods that benefit novices and more experienced reloaders alike.Sweeney's step-by-step instructions cover every aspect of how to reload handgun ammunition safely and economically. That information is complemented by technical data not found in the first edition, plus detailed information such as:- The basics of handgun load development- Loading data for the most popular calibers- Specialty loading info for competitions: IPSC/IDPA, Bullseye, Steel Challenge, Cowboy- Advice on loading for heavy magnums and big-bore handguns- Coverage of new powders- Pressure-test info on common calibers- New info on loading for pistol-caliber carbines- Understanding barrel-twist considerations - Häftad, Engelska, 2022
315 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2021
341 kr
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Maintain and Set Up Your AR-15!
Whether you''re a beginner who is new to the AR-15 or are an intermediate shooter, you''ll find everything you need to know to keep your AR-15 operating smoothly in AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair. Written by master gunsmith and best-selling AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America''s favorite rifle.It''s all here!
Hundreds of detailed photos
Step-by-step maintenance & repair
Accessories & modifications
Tips, tools & techniques
And more!
If you need to disassemble and maintain your AR rifle, or you''re ready to swap barrels or handguards, add optics, or customize its stock, AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair tells you everything you need to know. From field-stripping to keeping an AR functioning at its peak no matter how harsh the environment, Sweeney gets under the hood with you to keep it running.
