Understanding Ballistics : Simplified, Illustrated and Explained [Paperback]

Robert A. Rinker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

Understanding Ballistics explains basic to advanced firearm ballistics in understandable terms. Many presumably difficult areas are explained in an easy to follow style. This is the only complete reference book of extensive information. It is authoritative and a standard reference work for advanced studies and required reading for firearm owners. There are 373 pages of little known facts illustrated with drawings and charts. This is a complete guide that is chock full of valuable data with illustrations, tables, tips, glossary, index and detailed factual information. Understanding Ballistics is a must for beginner or expert.

Editorial Reviews

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One of the most useful firearms-related books published this century. (Handloader associate editor Al Miller) This book is a 'gotta have'. (Preparedness Journal senior editor Alan Sweatfield.) An extremely useful tool. (Guns & Ammo associate editor Phil Spangenberger.) This book is top drawer. An important book. (The Varmint Hunter Magazine editor in chief Ned Kalbfleish) This book is a must have. (Machine Gun News technical editor Dan Shea) I recommend it highly. -- Reviews

About the Author

Robert Rinker is well known as a magazine and book author and is highly regarded in the field. He has a lifetime of practical experience shooting, studying, repairing, and experimenting with firearms. With degrees in Industrial Engineering and Aviation Science, he writes in a skillful and friendly style making the complex appear easy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 373 pages
• Publisher: Mulberry House Pub Co; 3 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096455982X
• ISBN-13: 978-0964559820
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,503,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great coverage of a vital topic, February 1, 1999

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This review is from: Understanding Ballistics : Simplified, Illustrated and Explained (Paperback)

Written by an engineer that worked on weaponry design, this book covers it all. Gyroscopic principles and their application to ballistics, twist rates, ballistic coefficients, bullet and cartridge design and performance - all these and more are covered with well-written explanations. Math is included for those interested, but it's not a math book. All of the "standard" things you'd expect to find in a book on ballistics are here, but this book goes MUCH further - covering topics you won't find anywhere else. Examples are discussions of what determines max range, ricochet performance and brush deflection, coriolis effect, barrel and rifling designs, and on and on. This book is all that is claimed by the author. This book should answer every question you can think of about ballistics, and win you some drinks in trivia contests about why guns shoot the way they do. It will also debunk some of the common myths floating around - some of which will cost you that game animal, or maybe even your life. This is one of the best book investments I've made in my shooting library. You won't be disappointed.

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good foundation book for understanding ballistics, February 26, 1999

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Joe D "RealGuns.Com" (Raymond, ME) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Understanding Ballistics : Simplified, Illustrated and Explained (Paperback)

The book provides simple background and calculations that are useful for helping people develop an elementary understanding of ballistics.