Videos tagged with Steve Houghton

This video is a book review of Steve Houghton's "The Green Meanie: The L96A1". The book details the development and history of the L96A1 sniper rifle, a significant rifle for the British military. It covers its origins from a benchrest-accurate design developed by three individuals in a garage, its adoption by the SAS, and its eventual win in a British Army tender. The review highlights the book's in-depth coverage of the rifle's evolution, production challenges, and accompanying accessories like optics and gear. It also notes the inclusion of first-hand accounts from snipers who used the rifle in various conflicts.

This video explores the Accuracy International L115A3 rifle, adopted by the British Army in 2007 as the L115A3 sniper rifle chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge. It highlights the rifle's adoption following special forces use in Afghanistan and the retirement of the L96A1. The video also touches on the Sniper System Improvement Program (SSIP) which updated ancillary gear like scopes and ballistic calculators. The L115A3 is presented as a formidable weapon for trained personnel, with a mention of Steve Houghton's book 'The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution' for further information.

This video delves into the L96A1, also known as the 'Green Meanie,' highlighting its significance as the first modern sniper rifle adopted by the British MoD to replace the L42A1. It explores the rifle's advanced modular chassis design and its impact on British sniping capabilities. The video features an original L96A1 from a private collection, thanks to Steve Houghton, and recommends his book, "The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution," for further reading on the subject.

This video is a book review of Steve Houghton's "The British Sniper: A Century of Evolution." The book covers British sniper rifles, accessory equipment, and training from WWI to the present, with a particular focus on the Accuracy International L96A1 and Arctic Warfare rifles. It details rifle development, optics, supplementary gear, and includes first-hand anecdotes. The review highlights its usefulness for authenticating rifles and strongly recommends it for those interested in sniping or British military small arms. The book is available directly from the publisher, not Amazon.