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The Complete Black Powder Handbook (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Sam Fadala (Author)

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Product Details

Paperback: 399 pages
Publisher: Dbi Books; 3rd edition (January 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873491750
ISBN-13: 978-0873491754
Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,103,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Straight-forward information for novice or veteran, September 18, 1999

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There is a "fog" of myth and misinformation surrounding muzzleloading. Sam Fadala cuts through the fog. Using his own experiences and testing based on scientific method he presents a wealth of information for anyone interested in black powder shooting and hunting. Begins with the basics and goes on to in-depth coverage of many aspects of muzzleloading. A great source of information for those just getting started; valuable reference source for more experienced shooters. This book is very "user friendly". It flows naturally from subject to subject in Dr. Fadalas very "readable" writing style. I would unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good reference for a beginner, December 31, 1998

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The book gives good instructions for a beginner to learn how to handle a black powder weapon. The best chapters are on cleaning and loading the weapon. Overall, I would suggest it for a beginner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars No-nonsense advice from a master, March 29, 1999

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Dr. Sam Fadala is one of the top authorities on firearms of all kinds, particularly muzzle-loaders. He writes about them in a direct, entertaining manner and cuts through many of the myths that surround shooting blackpowder firearms. A beginner can't go wrong reading Fadala, and those who have been in it for a while can learn a lot too. Highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars All in all, not bad!
This is a great book and would be a good resource to anyone trying to get an over-all picture of the sport.
I did feel like some of the material was a little dated. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Dave

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for beginners.
This book contains black and white photos. It covers many aspects of black powder to include history of, bullet casting, ballistics and cleaning. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review on Black Powder Handbook (3rd ed.)
An excellent book for anyone who is even remotely interested in blackpowder shooting or hunting and an essential book for someone who is already blackpowder shooting and hunting.

Published on December 17, 2001 by Nathan Oehrle

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be called the Blackpowder Bible
I bought this book with just an interest in muzzleloading. Then I went to a long gun store and had some long talks with the store owner who has many years in muzzleloading... Read more

Published on September 25, 2001 by Robert Sauser

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
I had to respond to the reviewer from Ballston Lake, NY who referred to my review as sounding "unobjective" and like a "PR blurb from a friend of the author"... Read more

Published on September 21, 2001 by Peter Stines

4.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for the black powder hunter
Sam Fadala is the dean of muzzle-loading hunting. He is one of the few writers to approach the subject from the scientific point. Read more

Published on June 21, 2001 by Peter Stines

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