Author : Wayne Van Zwoll
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,68 MB
Release : 2004-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781592284900
A complete guide to shooting with every major big-game caliber.
Author : Wayne Van Zwoll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Hunting rifles
ISBN :
Should you shoot again? What if there's no reaction to a shot you called good?
Author : Lon E. Lauber
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781616738167
Perfect your bowhunting technique with this comprehensive guide covering equipment, skill-building, and field-tested tips for taking down big game. Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a low-percentage affair. To improve your chances in the field, it’s crucial that you choose the right equipment, set it up properly, and have the necessary skill to use it when the moment of truth comes. In this guide, expert archer and bowhunter Lon E. Lauber gives you the knowledge and techniques you need to drastically improve your accuracy. Whether you’re working with a compound bow, recurve or longbow, Lauber helps you understand your weapon. He then offers in-depth advice on how to practice good shooting form. This is followed by a discussion field skills such as balancing accuracy and speed and maintaining mental focus, and shooting in adverse conditions.
Author : Wayne Van Zwoll
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811743152
Determine your maximum effective range under a variety of conditions. Tips on range estimation, rangefinders, and wind-doping. How temperature and elevation influence bullet travel.
Author : Wayne Van Zwoll
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1461750024
Here's the perfect companion to that most popular starter rifle, the venerable .22. The best isn't always the biggest--and the .22 is not only the perfect first rifle, but also one that many hunters and shooters come back to and use throughout their days afield. Wayne van Zwoll, a longtime expert on the subject, takes experts and beginners alike through the history, variety, and use of the classic .22. He writes appealingly about his first .22, and the ones he bought for later competitive use. He describes hunting with the .22, target shooting, and details the care and upkeep of the weapon. He discusses the evolution of the gun, and the refinements of the ammo that go with it. Included are chapters on: *The .17 *Practical scopes *Squirrel rifles *Supports *Browning *Getting to zero *Winchester *Holding a rifle still *Remington*The sling *Cooper*Prepping for the field *Ruger*A bullet’s way through the wind *Savage*Cleaning *Real gunstocks *Ballistics *Better sights *. . . and more The .22's accuracy, economy, and versatility have made it an all-time best-seller. Now there's a book to go with every one.
Author : Hendrik van Rensburg
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,64 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1928314732
The aim of this book is to help the average hunter and sport shooter, who uses a bolt action rifle, to accurise his or her shooting system and to be able shoot more competitively and with more self-confidence. This aim led to the title of the manual – The Accurate Chain. The ‘accuracy chain’ consists of three main ‘links’ – the rifle, the ammunition and the human factor. These are joined together with many smaller links. If just one of the links is broken, you don’t have a chain. If you work through this manual attentively, you will find out how to accurise your rifle correctly and how to choose and use the correct equipment and tools for accurate reloading and load development for your rifle.
Author : Thomas C. Tabor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 44,32 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1628735406
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.
Author : Kat Ainsworth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1510739297
A Go-To Manual for One of the Fastest Growing Shooting Sports, With Invaluable Information for Both Newbies and Seasoned Hunters Hunting with handguns has seen a huge growth in popularity in recent years, with hunters from all walks of life picking up the sport. In Handgun Hunting, author Kat Ainsworth examines all the game one can hunt in North America, from bears and deer to rabbits and coyotes. In each chapter, she touches upon such topics as: The habits and habitats of each game animal Recommended firearms and cartridges Techniques and tactics Shot placement Game edibility And much more Aside from analyzing each game animal and the tactics required to take it, Ainsworth gets into skills and drills, care and maintenance of the different platforms, plus the pros and cons of various holsters and scabbards. There is also advice on building your own handguns and creating your own loads; it is easier than many people think! With information useful to beginners and veterans alike, Handgun Hunting sets the new standard for this challenging sport.
Author : Robert A. Sadowski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 887 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1632209357
Long range shooting in the United States is as old as this country is young. Shooters have always had a fascination with shooting at distance, whether they are plinkers, competitive shooters, or hunters. The ability to place rifle bullets in the same hole of a target or kill an animal quickly is a goal to which we all aspire. In recent years the interest in tactical precision rifles has increased, with many factory and custom rifle makers plying their art producing rifles that can easily outperform the ability of many shooters. Expert Robert A. Sadowski proves to be a masterful instructor on all aspects related to precision shooting in the Shooter’s Bible Guide to Tactical Firearms. This Shooter’s Bible guide will help new and experienced shooters in making smart equipment purchases that range from rifles and optics to ammunition and gear. The shooting school section provides instructions for those of us who have had no formal training. For experienced shooters, having current information on hand in one place can be an invaluable resource. And no Shooter’s Bible guidebook is complete without a detailed products section showcasing rifles from all across the market. Other topics covered include: Top 10 long-range rifles Precision rifle maintenance Anatomy of a riflescope Shooting technique, positions, and drills And much more! Pick up a copy of the Shooter’s Bible Guide to Tactical Firearms to learn everything you need to know about precision, long-range shooting. 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.
Author : Michael Schoby
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2007-01-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811751570
Detailed product reviews and technical specifications for 25 classic models Tips for inspecting and purchasing a used rifle Selecting the right cartridge, riflescope, and ammunition What is the perfect rifle for hunting deer? It's a question guaranteed to generate debate among serious sportsmen. Hunter's Guide to Whitetail Rifles offers a comprehensive analysis to help hunters of all skill levels determine which rifle is best for them. This vital resource provides detailed information on finding a great gun that suits each hunter's individual style and is most effective for the terrain they hunt and the size of the deer they pursue. Included are in-depth reviews for more than two dozen of the most popular whitetail rifles available, with technical specifications, field tests, and accuracy ratings for each model. Also covered are the ten most important cartridges of all time and an evaluation of various stock materials and metal finishes. Whether shopping for the perfect woods rifle or the optimal open country gun, this guide will point hunters in the right direction.
