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Besides clear and concise writing, that clarifies the complexities of ballistics coefficients and energy versus momentum, this revised edition covers 190 calibers from the.17 Mach 2 to the.700 Nitro Express. It contains information on rifle and handgun calibers, and it covers manufacturer, bullet weight, type, and construction. There are over 1,400 tables with ballistic data for every caliber and every load for all commercially loaded hunting ammunition...

A classic book on gunsmithing with detailed diagrams and photos of many kinds of pistols. Covers every part of the process, from working with metal to fine-tuning and decorating the gun. Includes instructions for typical customization and how to repair pistols and correct common problems.

15 basic target types and strategies for breaking them.

Originally published in 1910 by Kynoch Ltd, an English cartridge manufacturer. Contains much information of interest to all sportsmen and gun buffs. Contents Include: Sporting Cartridges Factory Loads The Shooters Legal Companion Partridge Preservation Striking Velocity of Shot High Birds Report and Recoil Retriever Training Ballistic Paradoxes Hawk, Pheasant and Jackdaw Traps Burst Guns Miniature Rifle Shooting.etc. Illustrated. Many of the earliest...

Classic reference by a renowned expert. Invaluable information for shooters, gunsmiths, collectors, ballisticians, and hunters. Includes new foreword.

This edition of the standard textbook on its subject has been, revised by Robert Churchill's biographer. Macdonald Hastings, himself well-known in the shooting field (and other fields as well), has incorporated comments on matters which, since Churchill's Game Shooting as first published in 1955, required further enlargement or modification. He has also brought the entire work completely up-to-date. Macdonald Hastings, who collaborated with the author...

Tactics for hunting solo, group hunts, scouting, and safety. Choosing the right breed of gun dog to accompany you in the field. Includes a resource guide of manufacturers, outfitters, and state agencies.

Radical strategies for hunting the elusive and challenging black bear. Detailed guide to bear biology and population information, including where to find monster bears and color-phase bears. Essential bear country tips, including staying safe, field-judging trophy bears, and reading bear body language along with a complete rundown of North American bear hunting hotspots.

Recommendations for purchasing the ultimate all-around shotgun. The best shot to use for quail, grouse, woodcock, partridge, doves, pheasants, and rabbits. Instruction on hand loading to tailor shells, to different birds and situations.

Effective tactics for scouting, setting up, shooting, and calling pressured turkeys. Strategies for troubleshooting tough gobblers.