American Air Rifles (Paperback)

~ James E. House (Author)

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Product Description

Pellet rifles aren't just for youngsters. Casual shooters, plinkers, and hunters of all ages have discovered hours of shooting enjoyment in their backyard or basement. Now air rifle enthusiasts can gain a better understanding of their hobby with this essential reference.

Available air rifles chambered for .177, .20, and .22 caliber are evaluated, providing the guidance readers need to wisely choose an air rifle specific to their needs. Performance data is included for more than a dozen models from such manufacturers as Daisy, Crosman, Benjamin-Sheridan, Beeman, and Gamo.

Air rifle ballistics, sights, pellets, games, and hunting caliber recommendations are thoroughly explained to help shooters get the most out of their American air rifles.

• Evaluation of more than a dozen American-made and American-imported air rifle models
• Recommendation of available hunting calibers for specific needs
• Explanation of air rifle ballistics, sights, pellets, and games
• Extensive ballistics charts

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873493680
• ISBN-13: 978-0873493680
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #798,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye Opener, August 2, 2003

By	Chuck O. (New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews

Prior to reading this book, I only dealt with expensive air guns. What I found was that I am spending way too much money on expensive air rifles and here's why. The American made airguns produce velocities as close as the most expensive air rifles. What I found was that the most expensive guns were overrated with inflated velocities and the American guns were more factual, when it came to rating velocity. This book opened my eyes and now I came to love some of the American made airguns and use this book as a reference all the time. I can't seem to get enough of this book and wish the author came out with a second book. Since reading this book, I have purchased american air rifles and to my amazement the guns have been better velocity and repair wise, than some of the overrated expensive Euopean airguns. A very thorough book to read, on American Air Rifles. It is an "Eye Opener"

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to American Air Rifles, September 24, 2003

By A Customer

This is by far the best book for beginners and intermediate users of air rifles that I have seen so far. Lots of practical information on the selection and use of pellets and rifles. The author has a way of explaining some difficult topics in ballistics that makes the material useful to the non expert. I was also suprised to find out how accurate and powerful American air rifles are. The only additions I would have liked to have seen in the book are, 1) A chapter on shooting technique (target and hunting. and 2) A chapter on maintenance and lubrication. I would highly recommend this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My husband's love of airguns(all guns)., August 13, 2005

By	Sylvia Morales "Collector enabler" (SAN JOSE,CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book for my husband who loves airguns(all guns), hence the title. He would not put that book down until he read the whole thing! Especially about the Benjamin 392, which is his personal favorite(if you could pin him down to choose a favorite). In his own words,"It is the best book written on American made pneumatic "pump-up" Air rifles that he has read to date. It has plenty of statistics on fps and fpe and pellet accuracy just to name a few. Also great info on small game hunting using "magnum" powered airguns". I am very pleased with my husband's pleasure with this book and I would imagine any airgun buff/collector would not be complete with a copy for his/her library.
Sincerely,
S.Morales-SAN JOSE,CA