Rifle Guide [Paperback]

Sam Fadala (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

This comprehensive, fact-filled book beckons to both the seasoned rifleman and the novice shooter. Sure to become a classic in every gunner's library, the Rifle Guide covers the entire spectrum of the rifleman's world, starting with a brief history of the rifle in America. A pertinent reference for any rifle enthusiast. Illustrations. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Shooters everywhere will find something of interest in the Rifle Guide, Sam Fadala's new and landmark work on rifles and rifle shooting in America. This comprehensive, fact filled book beckons to both the seasoned rifleman as well as the novice shooter. It is sure to become a classic volume in every gunner's library. The Rifle Guide covers the entire spectrum of the rifleman's world, starting with a brief history of the rifle in America. Fadala follows with a detailed discussion of all types of cartridges and bullets and the firearms designed around them. Separate chapters are dedicated to bullet stability; sights; rifles for small-game; brush/timer, mountain/plains, and varmint hunting; factory ammunition; wildcat rounds; the 270 versus the 30-06; blackpowder shooting; custom rifles and many more specialized ares. Indexed and profusely illustrated, the encyclopaedic-like volume is the result of a lifetime devotion to and an incredible knowledge of firearms and ballistics. The Rifle Guide is a permanent reference and guidebook for any rifle enthusiast. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Stoeger Publishing Company; 1st Edition(PB) edition (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883171716
• ISBN-13: 978-0883171714
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,414,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must have this book, August 31, 2000

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Tadish Durbin (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rifle Guide (Paperback)

Whether you've been shooting and hunting for years, or just wanting to get started, this book is a must-have for the rifle owner. It doesn't matter what caliber, modern, antique or muzzleloader, this book tells all you need to know about your rifle. Additionally, if you're looking to make a purchase, consulting this book helps you identify what you need for what purpose. The writing is clear and not too technical, although Fedala definitely goes into great detail, especially about ballistics. All rifle owners should own a copy of this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good reference-useful for general information about rifles, September 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rifle Guide (Paperback)

I found the book useful,from a reference point of view-the writer certainly makes his preferences known about various calibers and models of rifles he prefers for hunting small to large game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, useful and fun., June 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Rifle Guide (Paperback)

I did some shooting many years ago as a child and then went on to other things. Recently I've encountered some colleagues who shoot and I've joined them. I wanted a comprehensive introduction to rifle shooting, and I found it in this book. The Rifle Guide has nearly 300 pages of useful and well-written information. It includes some history of the rifle (going back to Colonial times), some fairly complex ballistics, good analysis of various actions, calibers, scopes, and hunting. There are also chapters on handloading, air rifles, and effective rifle handling. So what we have here is a truly comprehensive overview of the sport of rifle shooting. It has enough information to whet the appatite, but doesn't bog down in needless detail. Complete books can probably be found that cover each issue in much greater detail. However, the joy of this book is that it does not go overboard in details. So, the shooter looking for lots of information on any aspect of rifle shooting will not find it here. Nonentheless, any one searching for a high quality overview will find plenty of good reading and good information here. Definatley for the generalist rather than the specialist.