Deer Rifles and Cartridges: A Complete Guide to All Hunting Situations

Hardback

Main Details

Title Deer Rifles and Cartridges: A Complete Guide to All Hunting Situations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Wayne van Zwoll
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreHunting or shooting animals and game
ISBN/Barcode 9781616085957
ClassificationsDewey:799.21
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 16 August 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

In this handy reference manual, renowned firearms expert Dr. Wayne van Zwoll covers all aspects of deer rifles and their loads and bullets. From the proper action and caliber, to hunting bucks in big woods or open terrain, Dr. van Zwoll covers it all. Reference charts include detailed information on the various lightweight, long-range, and lever rifles, and the recommended loads for each. Van Zwoll also offers excellent advice and information on choosing and sighting in deer scopes and sights, and shares expert tips on marksmanship.

Author Biography

A full-time journalist for the outdoors press, Dr. Wayne van Zwoll has published more than 2000 articles and twice as many photographs for numerous magazines., including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Guns & Ammo, and Petersen's Hunting. His column in Bugle, the magazine for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, is that publications' longest-running feature, now in its 22nd year. Van Zwoll has published 15 books on hunting and shooting, including the recent Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics. A former hunting guide, Van Zwoll conducts safaris in Namibia, in a program designed to bring more women to the shooting sports. Van Zwoll is a professional member of the Boone and Crockett Club, and has served on the board of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He lives in Bridgeport, Washington.