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In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century. The rifles featured in the book, all personally owned by the author and described in loving detail, were chosen for their particular importance. Each rifle either represents a particular era of gun making, is historically important, or is simply a paragon of gun making skill. In his treatment of these special rifles, Wieland provides a close look at some individual guns that are superb in a unique way, and which illustrate high points of the twentieth century. Each chapter is dedicated to one particular rifle, and is acco...
Another addition to the Shooter’s Bible collection, Shooter’s Bible Guide to the Hunting Rifle and Its Ammunition will educate anyone interested in hunting rifles. Any question that might come up involving this widely used firearm is answered by Tom Tabor as he takes readers through the many different aspects of hunting rifles and their ammunition. With a crisp, clear voice, the author uses his knowledge to include a variety of chapters, including: Which Rifle and Design? How Much Weight Do You Want in a Rifle? Matching a Cartridge to Your Needs The Right Bullet for the Game Is Handloading Right for You? Airline Travel with Firearms Steep Angle Shooting Influences That Can Hinder Accuracy Taking Care of Your Ammo Shooting Myths, Misconceptions, and Outright Distortions And many more! Experienced hunters will learn more in-depth details and skills to take with them on their hunting expeditions. Beginners will learn the basic skills and safety tips that any hunter must know to intelligently take to the woods with a hunting rifle. Shooter’s Bible Guide to the Hunting Rifle and Its Ammunition is a treasure trove of wisdom meant for every hunter who opens its pages.
Detailed, comprehensive account of swords, knives and bayonets, staff weapons, bows, crossbows, guns and other miscellaneous arms — dating from the Middle Ages to modern times. Over 280 contemporary illustrations catalog the spear of a Roman hunter, a medieval broad arrow, a harpoon gun fired by whalers, and much else.
Deer Rifles and Cartridges is an in-depth look at what rifles are best for various kinds of deer hunting. The author covers all aspects of deer rifles and their cartridges -- from the proper action and caliber for hunting bucks in big woods to the right load for open terrain. Handy reference charts include detailed information on the different lightweight, long-range and lever-action rifles and the recommended loads for each. The book also contains expert advice on deer scopes and sights, marksmanship along with ballistics and performance charts for most popular deer rifles. Renowned author Dr. Wayne van Zwoll lives in northern Washington state and has published more than a thousand articles and thousands of photographs in prestigious North American sporting journals. He has written ten books on hunting and shooting. Van Zwoll earned his doctorate in wildlife policy from Utah State University.
The popularity of rifles designed to take big game has never been greater. Terry Wieland, a widely recognized firearms expert, explores in detail the rifles and calibers that are drawing attention. This second edition covers what has changed in the field since the first edition was published-new calibers, new cartridges, new guns, new actions-and includes new material on action and barrel manufacture, tracing the production of a fine, custom-made, big-bore rifle.
This companion volume to Boddington's highly acclaimed Safari Rifles was first published seventeen years ago, and since then much has changed in North America in regards to hunting rifles, calibers, optics, and ammunition.
A must-have for the dedicated deer hunter! Take an in-depth look at which rifles are best for your favorite type of deer hunting. From the proper action and caliber to hunting bucks in big woods or open terrain, van Zwoll covers it all. Handy reference charts contain detailed information on various lightweight, long-range and lever-action rifles and the best recommended loads for each. It also offers excellent advice and information on deer scopes and sights and shares expert tips on marksmanship for deer hunters.