African Rifles and Cartridges

African Rifles and Cartridges

Author: John Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 9781614276630

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2014 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. John Howard 'Pondoro' Taylor (1904 - 1969) was a big-game hunter of Irish descent. In Africa he experimented extensively using different types of rifles and calibers, which made him an expert in big game rifles. He is credited with developing the 'Taylor KO Factor' and wrote several now classic books. As a professional ivory hunter with some thirty years of continuous living in the African bush, John Taylor used and tested all the various calibers of British, American and German rifles, and with them killed many species of big game found on the continent of Africa. Taylor's discussion on the practical application of ballistics includes doubles, magazines, and single-shots; the practical value of steel-jacketed bullets versus those covered with cupronickel; the faults of copper-tubed bullets; the actual effects of softpoint bullets with varying degrees of lead exposure; the necessity of modern bullets that will really stand up to the requirements when fired into heavy animals; and many other valuable tips and explanations about cartridges and rifles. Remains a classic work.


The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

Author: W.D.M. Bell

Publisher: Ravenio Books

Published: 2016-01-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13:

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In The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter, legendary hunter W.D.M. Bell takes readers on a thrilling journey through the African wilderness. With vivid descriptions and captivating anecdotes, Bell shares his encounters with majestic elephants, dangerous predators, and the challenges of survival in the untamed landscape. This compelling narrative offers a glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.


Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics

Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics

Author: Wayne van Zwoll

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 1620872854

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Published annually for more than eighty years, and with over seven million copies sold worldwide, Shooter’s Bible is the most complete and sought-after reference guide for new products, specifications, and current prices on thousands of firearms and related equipment. The 103rd edition contains up-to-date handgun and rifle ballistic tables along with extensive charts of currently available bullets and projectiles for handloading, as well as a new products section. Complete with color and black and white photographs showcasing various makes and models of firearms and equipment, Shooter’s Bible is the perfect addition to the bookshelf of any beginner or experienced hunter, firearm collector, or gun enthusiast.


Safari Rifles

Safari Rifles

Author: Craig Boddington

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780940143494

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A modern day classic that covers the entire subject of what guns to take on todays safari. Covers types of actions, caliber's, premium bullets, and sighting equipment.


American Hunting Rifles II

American Hunting Rifles II

Author: Craig Boddington

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781571574374

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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.


Point of Impact

Point of Impact

Author: Stephen Hunter

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2007-02-27

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 0553904043

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“A harsh, visceral, novel of conspiracy and betrayal . . . a distrubing mix that plays on our sense of history while at the same time it appeals to our darkest fantasies of rough justice.”—Chicago Tribune The inspiration for the USA Network series Shooter He was one the best Marine snipers in Vietnam. Today, twenty years later, disgruntled hero of an unheroic war, all Bob Lee Swagger wants to be left alone and to leave the killing behind. But with consummate psychological skill, a shadowy military organization seduces Bob into leaving his beloved Arkansas hills for one last mission for his country, unaware until too late that the game is rigged. The assassination plot is executed to perfection—until Bob Lee Swagger, alleged lone gunman, comes out of the operation alive, the target of a nationwide manhunt, his only allies a woman he just met and a discredited FBI agent. Now Bob Lee Swagger is on the run, using his lethal skills once more—but this time to track down the men who set him up and to break a dark conspiracy aimed at the very heart of America.


The Old Pro Turkey Hunter

The Old Pro Turkey Hunter

Author: Gene Nunnery

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1496820002

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During his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird—it is about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery explains, “To me that’s what it’s all about: finding a wise old gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter.” Through his stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades since this book was originally published. Michael O. Giles, Bass Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning outdoors writer and author of Passion of the Wild, writes a new foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest and heritage, The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is the perfect companion for the novice or the adept.


Hunter's Guide to Long-Range Shooting

Hunter's Guide to Long-Range Shooting

Author: Wayne Van Zwoll

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2006-08-15

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 0811743152

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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.