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Book Synopsis15 basic target types and strategies for breaking them.

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Book SynopsisA practical, straightforward manual on how to become a better wing shooter.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive reference work on this increasingly popular sport.

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Book SynopsisBill Brophy’s exhaustive research and extensive knowledge about this legendary rifle—its development, history, service in both World Wars, and its continued use as a hunting rifle today—along with over 1500 high-quality photos make The Springfield 1903 Rifles the complete lifetime work by the rifle’s premier authority.

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Book SynopsisTraces the development of the most popular hunting rifle ever designed, discusses sights, ammunition, and cleaning procedures, and tells how to hunt large and small game.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWe challenge you: read three chapters of this book and try to put it aside for later. I did. I tried; I failed and found I had to read on. We challenge you to read each chapter in order and do not look ahead to the next topic. I did this and found continuing intriguing information around each corner. Be sure to go beyond the last page of text (244) and read through the annotated bibliography. The artesian well of information continues to flow in the last 25 pages. The 23 chapters are mostly adopted from Vic Venters' columns appearing in Shooting Sportsman over the past two decades. The topics are of such incisive interest that many readers may have clipped the columns for permanent retention. The refreshingly modest price of this elegant book, hardbound, coated paper, clear color photographs, at $ 30, is delightful. It tempts the reader to buy a batch and distribute copies to deserving friends! As I read Venters' lucid thinking, expressed in cleanly crafted language, (Michael McIntosh—from the introduction) I imagined myself at his shoulder as he visited and interviewed the many living legends of 21st century gun crafting. The information Vic elicited always left me feeling more appreciative of the topics covered in crafting double shotguns by largely handcrafted methods. Mostly focused on British shotgun making, deftly exploring action jointing, barrel making, color case hardening, and proofing, to name a few topics, memorable visits to Belgium and Spanish-Basque gun making sites provided bonus nuggets of information. While German gun making topics are largely absent, Venters praises the quality reputation of Hartmann and Weiss of Hamburg. Also, the GGCA website is listed in the appendix. A final challenge: Finish reading this book and then pick up your favorite double gun and deny that you notice its features with heightened awareness. I double dog dare ya! Venters will do this to you. -- Richard Hummel, German Gun Collectors AssociationUnless you are fortunate to have watched your collection of modern and expensive shotguns being handcrafted, Vic Venter's new book is the closest you will get to the pinnacle of gunmaking today. Featuring technical and historical details about leading gunmakers' products, what really makes this book stand out is the behind-the-scenes stories of the stockers, actioners, barrelmakers and engravers who dedicate their skills to the world's Best guns. Thoughtful, intelligent and beautifully written, this is a fascinating and impressive work. -- The Shooting Times & Country MagazineThose with even a passing interest in fine shotguns and sporting rifles will need to find a space for this book on their shelves. Vic Venters is an authority on fine guns, as this collection of articles from magazines including Shooting Gazette proves. Exhaustive research and in-depth interviews with the finest gunmakers from Europe, the UK and the US provides a true insight into the skills behind best guns. . . . -- Shooting GazettteThe author is a busy man. In fact Gun Craft (subtitled Fine Guns & Gunmakers in the 21st Century) is a look at a unique period of time in gunmaking which has seen traditional skills supplemented by new technology. Vic is one of America's most respected fine gun authorities, and this work is a collection of gunmaking columns written for Shooting Sportsman Magazine. -- FieldsportsTo put it simply, Gun Craft is a fascinating book ... The theme of Gun Craft is how traditional makers are surviving by adopting 21st century technology like modern CAD-CAM/CNC manufacturing, while still making guns of breathtaking quality, beauty and price. In most cases, Venters personally visited the shops of the craftsmen he profiles in the book. Some of the chapters explain a certain facet of gunmaking such as case-hardening or choke regulating, while others discuss a particular gun - Purdey .410s, for instance. There are also chapters on some older guns. The book contains a good glossary and bibliography and makes an excellent reference. -- Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream Shotgun EditorIn insightful prose accompanied by excellent photographs and illustrations, Venters brings to life the essence of good gunmaking at the best British and European firms. As knowledgeable as he is passionate about guns, Venters writes with quiet, insightful authority. — Gray's Sporting Journal. Gun Craft is loaded with stunning color photographs, plus charts and diagrams, and offers hundreds of pages of well-written, detailed text by noted fine-gun authority Venters. — Big Sky Journal Vic Venters is steadily gaining renown as one of America’s foremost gunwriters. — Sporting Classics

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Book SynopsisMastering the basics is the only way to shoot faster or more accurately, and this goal can be achieved only with proper instruction and critiques. This consolidated, easy-to-read handbook provides a base knowledge that offers laymen and/or professional operators the references to learn/maintain their skills with their pistol, thus raising their level of safety and competence.Whether you carry a pistol for living or for defense, this book will help you attain the level of training desired.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a first-time rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive firearms training, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need. In this information-packed volume, you will find: Complete and simple explanations that teach the fundamental skills and techniques required to perform well. Practice drills with step-by-step instructions that show you how to perform the techniques properly, and help you to analyze and correct your performance. Hundreds of clear, detailed photos to illustrate the techniques. With the techniques in this book, you'll progress from basic competence to expert, building sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental marksmanship methods and techniques along the way.

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Book SynopsisLong before the silver screen placed Mary Pickford before the eyes of millions of Americans, this girl, born August 13, 1860 as Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses, had won the right to the title of the first America's Sweetheart. After winning first prize at a shooting match as a teenager, Annie quickly gained worldwide fame as an incredible crack shot.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about sniping from the top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:Unusual shooting positionsThe US Army’s XM2010The sniper’s ultimate “one gun”Modern reticlesAnti-cantTemperature effectDistance shooting for policeBallistics for beginnersAnd much more!Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Caylen E. Wojcik, Tom Beckstrand, Todd Hodnett, and Jeff Hoffman. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping has everything you need to know about sniping!

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about AK-47s from top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:An RPK for AmericaGuns of the mercenariesNow: A civilian AKMAutomatic Carbine 5DSA’s RPDsMolot’s Wild BoarAK CutawayAnd much more!Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Tom Beckstrand, Jeremy Stafford, David M. Fortier, Jack Lott, and Eric R. Poole. The Guns & Ammo Guide to AK-47s has everything you could want to learn about AK-47s.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about AR-15s from top firearms writers.The Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including:The lure of the SBRThe evolution of the REPRBore conditions that affect your cold-bore shotGeissele triggersAperture sightsHigh precision (down) rangeAR 9mm perfectionReloading for AR-15sAnd much more!Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with guidance on buying gear and firearms from experts including Patrick Sweeney, David Faubion, SGM Kyle Lamb, Tom Beckstrand, and Eric R. Poole. The Guns & Ammo Guide to AR-15s has everything you could want to learn about AR-15s.

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Book SynopsisKnow which rifles can defend you and your family.In the chaos of a survival situation, firearms will be important tools for protecting yourself, your family, and your supplies as well as for hunting animals for food. In A Prepper’s Guide to Rifles, Robert K. Campbell discusses the best rifles to have with you in any confrontation—including the end of the world as we know it. Rifles that are easy to carry and lightweight and that shoot accurately and reliably at close ranges are ideal candidates for personal protection. He covers the fairly standard AR family but also pistol calibers, .22s, and more nontraditional choices.In A Prepper’s Guide to Rifles, Campbell explores specific rifles that are appropriate for urban, rural, and suburban environments, with tips on how to use them in each context. Whether at home or in a survival scenario, these rifles are the best for defense.A Prepper’s Guide to Rifles not only reviews the specific features of defensive rifles but how to use them—whether on the move, in a defensive situation, while retreating, or in other circumstances. Campbell also offers expert tips on how to improve your marksmanship, how to maintain your firearms, crucial gun safety rules, what ammo and optics to purchase, and more.

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Book SynopsisFor the first time in a book, RifleShooter's top experts share their thoughts on rifles, calibers, optics, and more for hunting big game in North America and beyond. RifleShooter Magazine's Guide to Big-Game Hunting is packed with useful information specifically geared toward big game hunting with rifles. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles, including:Light rifle accuracy Weatherproofing your rifle Caliber pros and cons Modern scopes Going lead-free Custom vs. factory rifles And much more! Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with advice on buying gear and firearms from experts including Craig Boddington, Brad Fitzpatrick, Layne Simpson, and J. Scott Rupp. RifleShooter Magazine's Guide to Big-Game Hunting covers everything you need to know about effectively hunting big game with rifles.

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Book SynopsisExpert advice on calls, scents; strategy, shot placement and much more! As a seasoned hunter, host of a hunting television show, and acclaimed author and editor, Peter J. Fiduccia has amassed prodigious experience in pursuit of the whitetail. Now, he shares his tips, tactics, and techniques with readers, touching on every topic related to hunting whitetail deer. Some of his tips include: Core Areas: key strategies to take a buck in his core area Deer Calls: surefire advice to guarantee a buck will respond to grunt calls Using Scents: a radical scent tactic reveals how to attract bucks during the rut Shot Placement: how to regularly make dead-on one-shot kills Wounded Deer: methods that will drastically improve your tracking skills Scrape Hunting: fail-proof strategies to flush out a mature buck Weather: up your buck hunting success using barometric pressure and weather fronts Terrain: how to identify the places mature bucks regularly travel Fiduccia covers these and many more subjects in Shooter's Bible Guide to Deer Hunting. Hunters will find many ways to hone their skills and bag more deer with this handy guide.

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Book SynopsisLearn to point and shoot like a pro with these easy-to-follow tips.“Here, point and shoot.” These words from his father propelled Buz Fawcett’s shooting success as a child, gaining him a number of High Gun awards at local trap clubs by the time he was fourteen. Instinctive Shooting is Fawcett’s guide for other gunmen, describing exactly how and what needs to be done to achieve the ultimate shooting instincts. Practical and hands-on, the book covers such topics as: Determining your dominant eye Achieving proper shotgun fit How to correct point and shoot Selecting equipment Practice regimens Care, cleaning, and maintenance Much more! Whether you’re looking to improve your success out in the field or on the sporting course, Buz Fawcett’s time tested advice is an eye-opening look at an approach that can help all shotgunners. Experienced shooters who hunt birds, deer, and big game as well as clays and skeet sportsmen looking for a new approach or just an extra edge should take a look at Instinctive Shooting.

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Book SynopsisThe classic grouse hunting book of all time, this masterpiece created more interest in the sport than all of the other books on grouse combined. A noted authority on game birds of all kinds, Spiller delivers practical, hands-on advice on hunting grouse, the choice of bird dogs, favorite hunting locales throughout the New England states and much more. The book includes nine handsome illustrations by noted wildlife artist Lynn Bogue Hunt, author of Derrydale's An Artist's Game Bag .Trade ReviewOriginally published in 1935, Spiller's book on grouse is the textbook for tweed-wearing, pipe-smoking, double-shooting New England grouse and woodcock hunters. Although the language sounds a bit stilted today, after a couple of chapters you'll want to head to Maine, even if you don't know a partridge from a ptarmigan. Heartwarming tales well told, this deserves the classic moniker. -- Lionel Atwill * Field & Stream *This is the quintessential book on grouse hunting. First published in 1935, this book has spurred more interest in grouse hunting than any number of books combined....For all that you have experienced or hope to while grouse hunting, this book is a great read. * Michigan Out-Of-Doors *While not a 'how-to,' Spiller's folksy 1989[sic] title offers his great knowledge on the subject couched in recollections of hunting with his father as a boy and later with friends as an adult. He presents numerous tips on shooting, shotguns, dogs, and, of course, the birds themselves. -- Michael Rogers * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisJoel Barber spent 20 years studying and collecting wild fowl decoys from Nova Scotia to North Carolina. Mr. Barber's authoratative volume is the only text written for the true collector and contains all there is to be known on the subject: how to recognize the locality from which a decoy comes, the world of famous decoy makers, the scarcity of certain types of decoys and more.Trade ReviewWhile vintage decoys are fetching high prices as antiques, they began life as hunters' tools used to lure ducks from the sky to the dinner plate. Barber's 1934 volume as long been a standard for carving and molding duck and geese decoys. The text offers numerous pictures as well as patterns and loads of advice on creating the decoys and deploying them, along with information on the real birds. This book now will do double duty with bird hunters and antiques hunters. -- Michael Rogers * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisWhile much has changed in the world of shotgun shooting—from new gun models to new ammunition—certain fundamentals have stayed the same. Successful Shotgun Shooting, originally published in 1971, remains one of the most thorough and clear primers on the art and science of shooting the shotgun. Thoroughly illustrated and concisely written, Montague's book will make a better shooter of anyone, whether a first time shooter or a seasoned owner of a $40,000 over and under, who takes the time to read through his advice.Trade ReviewFirst published in 1971, Andrew A. Montague's Successful Shotgun Shooting is a timeless book that will help all shotgun shooters, beginner or veteran. -- The American FieldIf he or she does most of their shooting with a shotgun, you won't find a better book on the subject than Andrew Montegue's, Successful Shotgun Shooting. Whether you are a first time shooter or a seasoned owner of a $80,000 Perazzi over and under, anyone that takes the time to read through this advice is destined to become a better shooter. * Hudson Valley Newspaper- Sports *

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Book SynopsisGone are the days of simple-solid and softpoint-bullets for a mere dozen-and-a-half African calibers. The sheer number of products on the market today staggers the mind and bewilders even experienced hunters. Boddington presents his information in clearly explained, bite-size pieces that we can digest, and in the process he gives us a solid understanding of what works and what doesn't. Many writers proclaim their knowledge of African hunting, but few have the true in-depth experience that comes from thousands of days afield. Boddington's Safari Rifles II is a rare gem of a book, offering solid information based on vast experience and insight gathered over the last thirty years of hunting on the Dark Continent.

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Book SynopsisMic McPherson has written one of those books you only see once every so many decades; it literally contains everything that you need to know about reloading a rifle or handgun cartridge from A through Z. It covers all aspects of the reloading process: the cartridge case; maintaining, improving and loading the case; the seating and reading of primers; the loading of propellant; bullets and the loading of bullets; accurate load development; internal & external ballistics; bullet making & casting; and the handloading press. No book that we are aware of has ever explained so thoroughly and in this much detail (with hundreds of photos and drawings) how the process of reloading works, from an empty case to a fully loaded cartridge with bullet, powder, and primer properly in place to give maximum performance and accuracy. If you are serious about reloading your ammo and you want to get the most from it, you owe it to yourself to get this book.

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Book SynopsisScott Olmsted is a former Marine rifleman, NRA-certified rifle instructor, graduate of premier shooting schools, and the editor in chief of the NRA's American Hunter magazine, he knows his business . . . as well as being an expert marksman. In Make Every Shot Count!, he leverages all his personal knowledge and that of other experts to present an authoritative, seasoned approach aimed at making any hunter a better shooter. In addition to his descriptive writing, color photos depict the critical placement of a rifleman's feet, legs, shoulders, arms, hands, and head for making accurate shots on big game. Besides providing readers with the most effective visual examples of what to do and how to do it, these photos devote special emphasis to how your limbs can create maximum stability and the steadiest shooting platform for any shot. All the aspects of shooting a rifle quickly and accurately, under real-life hunting conditions, are covered in this well-researched and illustrated book that is sure to make all hunters better shooters.

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Book SynopsisNobody has seen or done it all, but Jon Sundra has come as close as anyone. He wrote his first article in 1966, and by the early 1970s had risen to prominence at a time when the Golden Era of American outdoor writers was in full swing. The next thirty-plus years was a time he and his colleagues were routinely invited by Remington, Winchester, Weatherby, and Ruger—and by many foreign gun manufacturers as well—to all-expense-paid jaunts to hunt and visit factories all over the world. It was a time long before the Internet, cable TV, and blogging drastically diluted what had been a very exclusive world, a time when a select handful of men—characters, actually—gathered in venues where little business was accomplished but a helluva lot of good food was consumed and adult beverages quaffed. Sometimes even a few gun-related things were discussed! During this period Jon met all the greats of the shooting and hunting world, and this book gives us an unvarnished look at some of the characters of that regrettably gone era. Jon is still active today, after having undertaken over a hundred hunting trips on five continents, not counting those in the States. This book is primarily not a description of those hunts, but rather a funny, very descriptive picture of an era in which gunwriters were kings of their domain and had egos to match. Jon cavorted with Elmer Keith, Jack O'Connor, Warren Page, Slim Pickens, Charlie Askins, Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skelton, Bob Milek, John Wooters, George Nonte, Jack Lewis, and others, and he has amusing stories to tell of these giants of the gunwriting world. Many of these men got to see Europe, South America, or Africa for the first time because Jon invited them on behalf of his consulting clients. Some of Jon's exploits found him in South America where he discovered some long-forgotten bottles of priceless French wine in an out-of-the-way cantina. He even reveals his criminal past, and how, along with Bob Milek, was almost thrown off a train in Finland. Jon is surely the only gunwriter who owns and drives Lamborghinis, and there's even a chapter on his sporting cars and his sports car races. He travels to Europe two or three times a year on his own nickel on trips having nothing to do with guns or hunting. Today he still writes as field editor for Safari magazine, and is a regular contributor to Rifle Shooter, Gun Digest, and Ballistic magazines. If anyone has ever had a colorful life, surely it's Jon Sundra. Table of ContentsForeword by Lamar Underwood viiThe Seeds, an Introduction xiChapter 1: The Formative Years 1Chapter 2: My Brief Flirtations with Honest Work 12Chapter 3: On My Way 14 Chapter 4: My Criminal Past 22Chapter 5: The New Kid and Jack Lewis 30Chapter 6: Changing Times 39Chapter 7: Elmer Keith 42Chapter 8: Charlie Askins 48Chapter 9: Jack O'Connor 52Chapter 10: Bob Milek 55Chapter 11: Bill Jordan and Cheval Blanc 60Chapter 12: Consulting 65Chapter 13: The Complete Rifleman 72Chapter 14: It's an AR World 75Chapter 15: Some Thoughts on Hunting 78Photo Section 85Chapter 16: I Get Mail 133Chapter 17: The 7mm Guy 139Chapter 18: Stupid Is as Stupid Does 145Chapter 19: Blazing Saddles and My Longest Shot 151Chapter 20: Me and the .22 157Chapter 21: Bear with Me 163Chapter 22: The Truth about Gun Tests 176 Chapter 23: The Car Nut 184Chapter 24: South Africa: Then and Now 187Chapter 25: One More Buffalo 193Chapter 26: Guns I Wish I Still Had . . . and Those I'll Never Part With 199Chapter 27: Fortunate Hits and Mysterious Misses 205Chapter 28: Bucket List Check-Offs 210 Chapter 29: The Ever-Changing Perfect Rifle 228Chapter 30: My Buffalo Baptismal 235Chapter 31: What If? 243

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Book SynopsisJoel Vance, a widely published sports writer, is known for the tremendous sense of humor he brings to his writing. Tail I Lose: Coping With Bird Dogs entertainingly describes the unique love and bonding the working dog and trainer develop—and the crazy, demented lengths to which this bond will take them!Trade ReviewWhat bird dogs do right is astonishing, and what they do wrong is often very funny, especially in Vance's words. He even describes how a bird dog's nose works. The book is not dedicated to Vance's four-legged hunting partners - that honor goes to the humans in his life - but the rest of the book is theirs, with unconditional affection. -- Candus Thompson * Baltimore Sun *When is the last time you read any haiku, much less haiku about bird dogs. You'll get it here with: I lie belly up-In the sunshine, happier than-You ever will be; and, Sleeping here, my chin-On your foot-no greater bill-well-Maybe chasing cats. Then there's another ten or so stories, pure magical stories about gun dogs and their masters, or more correctly, their handlers, as Vance continually points out that it is difficult to determine who masters who. -- Dan Donarski * Sault Evening News- Marie, Mi *Tails I Lose is a fun little read, and at its best when being witty. Although Vance is a Brittany man, the soul of the stories is far from breed specific. In fact, one of the most memorable chapters of the ("Old Friends") is about two-legged hunting companions. -- Matt Crawford * Grouse Point Almanac *Joel Vance's books and articles have always been entertaining and informative. He has written for just about every sporting magazine in existence and has been a fixture at many. This new book chronicles his life around bird dogs, mostly his Brittanys. -- Tony Dolle * Tnn Outdoors *About his latest book, Vance said, "The title popped into my head. Brittainies don't have tails and so much of the book is about things that have happened with the tailless Brits that Tails I Lose seemed to fit - a fitting play on words. -- Barbara Baird * Outdoor Guide *

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary shotguns produced by the craftsman of Spain's Basque Country are no longer a secret. Their shooting qualities, beauty, and great value have been extolled by a host of experts. Sportsmen of considerable means and everyday bird hunters alike have found guns that suit their tastes from such makers as AYA, Arrieta, Ugartechea, and many more In this vastly expanded treatment of the subject, Wieland provides a completely updated guide to the guns and gunmakers, reliving history, going inside manufacturing facilities, discussing design and assembly, touring the region, and sampling its food, wine, and warmth. There are more than 150 color photographs to accompany the text and show precisely how the guns and workrooms look. There are three new maps, as well, including one that will allow visitors to navigate Eibar like a seasoned veteran.

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Book Synopsis"Truly fine guns are as much works of art as poems, novels, or paintings," writes acclaimed outdoor writer Michael McIntosh in this classic book. And who better to guide us through the world of fine guns than McIntosh. Here, he captured the whole gun--the gun as a combination of form, fit, and function. Divided into two sections, the first on the art of guns and gunmaking, and the last on the art of shooting, this book is, as McIntosh himself says, "a celebration of the gun." Indeed, it's a celebration no lover of fine double guns should miss.

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Book SynopsisThis is Michael McIntosh’s classic book on fine shotguns, in a fully revised and expanded form—covering gunmakers who have become prominent since the first edition was published in 1989 and McIntosh’s continued research into the nature of the shotgun and the people who make them. McIntosh divides hisThis nearly encyclopedic gathering of gun knowledge deals with the world of shotguns into two distinct sections. The first is devoted to the best shotguns ever made in America, “American Best,” looks at each of the finest guns made in the United States during the Golden Age of gunmaking. Names from the past such as Parker, A. H. Fox, L. C. Smith, Ithaca, Lefever, and others are treated in greater detail, including newly manufactured American classics that bear those same names.once were more than simply names on old guns; they were people and companies, inventively vying for a share of a growing gun market. Their efforts created guns of lasting value and fame. In the second section, McIntosh explores the revivified world of gunmaking abroad—in England, Spain, Italy, and elsewhere, places where traditional craftsmanship and modern technology have combined to make the turn of the twenty-first century the most vibrant and exciting period in fine gunmaking in nearly a hundred years.“The World’s Best,” Michael McIntosh explores the world of fine guns as it exists today, country by country, commenting on guns whose intrinsic merit qualifies them as “best” guns. He looks at the gunmaking centers of England, Italy, France, Belgium, and Spain and talks of the names that warm the hearts of those who appreciate the workmanship, dynamics, and “feel” of a fine gun—names such as Purdey, Holland & Holland, Granger, Fabbri, Piotti, Arrizabalaga, and others. McIntosh offers practical advice on buying, shooting, and collecting older guns—what to look for and what to look out for, all based on long experience. McIntosh also offers advice on buying and shooting older guns—what to look for and what to look out for. As interest in fine double guns reaches a new high in this country, Best Guns serves as both a guide for the uninitiated and a standard reference for the experienced collector and shooter, all written with the precision and seamless grace that is Michael McIntosh’s trademark style..Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Part I: America's Best 1. Parker: The Legend of Old Reliable 2. A.H. Fox: The Finest Gun in the World 3. L.C. Smith: Sweet Elsie 4. Lefever: Uncle Dan's Doubles 5. Ithaca: The Guns from Fall Creek 6. Remington Model 32: The Hard-Times Wonder 7. WInchester Model 21: The Last American Classic

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Book SynopsisEd McGivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen. For more than 50 years he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. A world champion marksmen who made The Guinness Book of World Records, he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this book was originally published. It resulted from years of experimentation and research conducted by McGivern, who utilized electric timers and other devices to determine the angles and techniques that would produce the fastest, most accurate revolver shooting. Packed with handgun lore and original photographs from the first edition, this much-sought-after classic contains a wealth of facts for marksmen everywhere.

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Book SynopsisIt’s a simple fact: Guns are part of America. Guns enabled the Pilgrims to stay in the New World. The first shots of the American Revolution were fired when British troops tried to seize Colonists’ guns, powder and shot. America’s Industrial Age was spurred by gunmakers and the need to better equip soldiers. The Wild West was settled by ranchers, miners, traders, fur trappers and farmers, whose guns fed and protected them and their families. America and firearms literally grew up together, but now some people only equate guns with crime and violence. Gun control has become a polarizing political issue, and misinformation about firearms is spreading, intentionally and unintentionally, far and wide. Now three experts are tackling the subject in a series of highly accessible books that explores the realities of firearms and debunks common misunderstandings. The books are non-political, and information is delivered in an easy-to-understand, conversational style. The Gun Book for Boys is the first in the series, and it is intended for boys (and girls) ages 12 – 16 who are interested in guns and shooting, but who have no family members to teach them. Examples and anecdotes emphasize safety and proper usage, and the book defines terms, provides hands-on advice about using, maintaining and safely storing guns, debunks myths, delves into history, and explains topics ranging from target shooting to hunting to military sniping. Everything is thoroughly illustrated and presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or individually. The book also has an index, suggestions for other “must-have” gun books and a comprehensive bibliography.Trade ReviewFor some, hunting is a rite of passage. The Gun Book for Boys is a hunting guide for those who embrace the sport of hunting, outlining the game and the tools of their destruction. With a bit of history surrounding the creation of guns through history, their advancement, the essential gear of history, and much more. The Gun Book for Boys is a fun and practical read with plenty of references and black and white photography throughout, highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *…the best beginner's gun manual ever… -- Stephen Bodio, Council for Wisconsin Writers * October 19, 2012 *…this one gets my highest recommendation, I don't care what the age of the person is or the sex, whether it's a kid or parent, boy or girl, The Gun Book for Boys is a great way to start… -- Tom Gresham * Gun Talk Radio, October 28, 2012 *

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Book SynopsisThe second of a three-volume series, this book is aimed at parents whose children have read The Gun Book for Boys and want to get started shooting. It is a straightforward treatment of the “adult” concerns about firearms and shooting, from safety and legal issues to costs, potential pitfalls and benefits. It answers questions such as how to buy a gun and store it safely, where to shoot, and how to assess a child’s behavior with guns. For background and additional information, it is recommended that parents read The Gun Book for Boys as well.

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Book SynopsisThis third installment in the popular series of practical books about guns and shooting is aimed at women of all ages—the fastest-growing segment of the sport—and it couldn’t come at a better time. America and firearms literally grew up together, but today guns are often simply linked to crime and violence; gun control has become a polarizing political issue; and misinformation about firearms is spreading. Now three experts have tackled the subject in a series of books that explores the realities of guns and shooting and sets the record straight about some common misconceptions. On the heels of The Gun Book for Boys and The Gun Book for Parents, The Gun Book for Girls is for girls (and women) interested in guns and shooting but who have little or no background in firearms. Through example and anecdote, the book emphasizes safety and proper usage, and it defines terms and provides hands-on advice about using and maintaining guns. It also covers firearms, shooting methods, clothing and accessories for women, profiles females who shoot and who work in the gun trade, and discusses the issues around guns for self-defense (a topic of special interest to women). Like the other two titles, this book is non-political and written in an easy-to-understand conversational tone. Each book is thoroughly illustrated, and content is presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singly, all backed up with an index. Trade ReviewThe Gun Book for Girls is for girls and women interested in guns and shooting but who have no background in firearms and is expanded over the previous editions. The book emphasizes safety and proper usage of firearms, defines terms and provides practical advice about using and maintaining guns. It also covers firearms, shooting methods, clothing and accessories for women, profiles females who shoot and who work in the gun trade, and discusses the issues around guns for self defense. This series is non-political and written in an easy-to-understand conversational tone. Each book is thoroughly illustrated and content is presented in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singly. It makes for an attractive history book and practical guide. * American Gunsmith *This book is highly recommend to any woman or girl who is even slightly interested in owning a gun, shooting for sport, hunting, or exploring the venture of a possible career in this field. This is a go-to reference book, but with the feel of a much more interesting read. * The Single Shot Exchange *

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Book SynopsisNow available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000 different rifle and pistol cartridge cases, ranging from the obsolete patterns to modern, cutting-edge “wildcats.” This classic guide has been revised with a new, easy-to-reference format, complete with a full index of hundreds of cartridges. This truly is the handloader’s one-stop guide for creating personalized cartridges.

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Book SynopsisIf you’re an American who believes in the Second Amendment, then you believe in the right to own a gun. But what kind of gun should you buy? How should you care for it? And how do you learn to use it safely. David Steier answers those questions and more!With a background in firearms instruction, sales, and organizations, David Steier’s knowledge has been cultivated through years of in-depth experience and personal dedication.In Guns 101, Steier covers the basics (what guns are for and how they work), but also discusses many types of firearms, firearm accessories, and gun activities—enough to help any reader carry on an intelligent conversation. From shop etiquette to do-it-yourself repairs, Guns 101 answers all of your gun questions. Chapters include: The Ten Commandments of Gun Safety What Do You Need a Gun For? How Does a Gun Work? Types of Guns How Do I Choose Which Gun to Buy? And more! Complete with diagrams and photographs that make all of the technical details clear, this book is essential reading for any newcomer to the world of guns.

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Book SynopsisIn Modern Shotgunning, Dave Henderson gives readers a nuts-and-bolts look at modern shotguns. He explains chokes, stocks, barrels, and optics, as well as cleaning and safety practices. He also discusses how to choose the appropriate shotgun, shotgun games, gun fit, handloading, and building your own specialty guns. Featuring plenty of explanatory photographs, Modern Shotgunning is ideal for beginners but not to be overlooked by veterans.

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Book SynopsisLooking to turn your interest in guns into a profitable business venture? Whether you are a sportsman, estate heir, or gun collector, this book is what you’ve been searching for. In The Ultimate Guide to Successful Gun Trading, George Knight brings his masterful business sense to the world of firearms trading, explaining many general business concepts, such as insurance, recordkeeping, and security, in plain and simple terms. Follow Knight’s TEK evaluation system, and his numerous other ideas and approaches, and you’ll come out ahead every time.

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