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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Target shooting
Another excellent performance training product from
Shooting-Performance (www.shooting-performance.com), this book will
give you a complete and functional training program designed to
introduce and dramatically increase skills needed to perform your
best in practical handgun competitions. No matter where you are in
your skill level, this book will take you higher. Dozens of
competitive shooters have used this program to win their class,
division, or regional titles It is a comprehensive program that
contains: Planning/Goal Setting Concepts A Full Mental Training
Routine Physical Fitness Guidelines Firearm Training Drills
(including a full week by week training program) A Vision training
section And more Don't forget to order the two-volume set of DVD's
that compliment this book (Competition Handgun Training Program
Skills and Drills volumes 1 and 2 on Amazon)"
Long before the screen placed the face of Mary Pickford before the
eyes of millions of Americans, this girl, born August 13, 1860 as
Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses, had won the right to the title of
“America’s Sweetheart.” Having grown up learning to shoot
game to help support her family, Annie won first prize and met her
future husband at a shooting match when she was fifteen years old.
He convinced her to change her name to Annie Oakley and became her
husband, manager, and number-one fan for the next fifty years.
Annie quickly gained worldwide fame as an incredible crack shot,
and could amaze audiences at her uncanny accuracy with nearly any
rifle or pistol, whether aiming at stationary objects or shooting
fast-flying targets from the cockpit of a moving airplane. Despite
struggles with her health and even a long, drawn-out legal battle
with media magnate William Randolph Hearst, Annie Oakley poured her
energy into advocating for the U.S. military, encouraging women to
engage in sport shooting, and supporting orphans.
Join the author David Adam Atwell on his adventures high up in the
Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia as he hikes, camps, and learns
to shoot, fish, and hunt. Laugh at his family's antics and hold
your breath in anticipation of success or defeat. Visit a hunting
cabin, get lost in the woods, go fishing up Cripple Creek, and
learn to make moonshine. Journey on a safari across the Atlantic
Ocean to Europe and back again while experiencing a field training
exercise with the U.S. Army and hiking the German and Austrian
Alps. Suffer through a blizzard in June and climb the highest
mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze Don't be afraid to get wet while
canoeing down Bull Run through the Manassas Battlefield or sailing
on the Potomac River. Set some crab pots to catch Blue Crabs from
the Chesapeake Bay and take a trip out west with Lewis and Clark to
learn about celestial and land navigation. Appalachian Safari - A
Virginia Mountain Man's Wild Stories has an adventure for everyone;
whether you're interested in a simple summer hike along the New
River, trout fishing, or a winter big game buffalo hunt in North
Dakota.
This third installment in the popular series of practical books
about guns and shooting is aimed at women of all ages-the
fastest-growing segment of the sport-and it couldn't come at a
better time. America and firearms literally grew up together, but
today guns are often simply linked to crime and violence; gun
control has become a polarizing political issue; and misinformation
about firearms is spreading. Now three experts have tackled the
subject in a series of books that explores the realities of guns
and shooting and sets the record straight about some common
misconceptions. On the heels of The Gun Book for Boys and The Gun
Book for Parents, The Gun Book for Girls is for girls (and women)
interested in guns and shooting but who have little or no
background in firearms. Through example and anecdote, the book
emphasizes safety and proper usage, and it defines terms and
provides hands-on advice about using and maintaining guns. It also
covers firearms, shooting methods, clothing and accessories for
women, profiles females who shoot and who work in the gun trade,
and discusses the issues around guns for self-defense (a topic of
special interest to women). Like the other two titles, this book is
non-political and written in an easy-to-understand conversational
tone. Each book is thoroughly illustrated, and content is presented
in easily managed portions that can be read in series or singly,
all backed up with an index.
Clay Shooting For Beginners and Enthusiasts A full colour very high
quality hardback which has been a consistent top seller since its
publication September 2009. It has always ranked in the Google top
3 clay shooting books and regularly ranks No.1.It has received 5
star reviews only; at Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk Waterstones on line
and WH Smith
The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by
one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete
Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference
for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages,
Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get
a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty
chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every
question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on
topics such as: Drawings and Blueprints Stock Design Checkering and
Carving Stock Repairs and Alterations Etching and Engraving And
many more Not only is the book an incredible resource for gun
owners and gunsmiths, it's also a wonderful look at the world of
firearms in the first half the twentieth century. Published just
over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two
decades later The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look
at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful
introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and
eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive
edition of an enduring and authoritative classic. Skyhorse
Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters
and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles,
handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery,
ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness
survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small
game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck
blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While
not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a
national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on
subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to
authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
In Quantitative Ammunition Selection, Charles Schwartz presents
an accessible mathematical model that allows armed professionals
and lawfully-armed citizens to evaluate the terminal ballistic
preformance of self-defense ammunition using water as a valid
ballistic test medium. Based upon a modified fluid dynamics
equation that correlates highly (r=+0.94) to more than 700 points
of manufacturer-and laboratory-test data, the quantitative model
allows the armed professional to generate ballistic test results
equivalent to those obtaines in calibrated 10 percent ordnance
gelatin. Using data generated from water test, the quantitative
model accurately predicts the permanent wound cavity volume and
mass, terminal penetration depth, and exit velocity of handgun
projectiles as these phenomena would occur in calibrated 10 percent
ordnance gelatin and soft tissue.
A retired law enforcement professional, Schwartz provides a
concise explanation of the relevant principles of mechanics, fluid
dynamics, and thermodynamics pertaining to the model and its
derivation.
The quantitative model is clearly presented with illustrated
computational examples that provide guidance to the armed
professional in every aspect of the model's application.
Expert shooting coach, teacher, and competitor Don Currie delivers
a solid book on gunfitting based on a lifetime of experience gained
from working with Orvis and Purdey. Don knows that shooting with a
properly fitted shotgun is critical to a shooter's success and he
delivers on the art and science of fitting proper shotguns. The
science requires the gunfitter to understand the structure of the
shooter's body and what stock specifications are needed to
accommodate the shooter's physique. To master the art of the
process, the fitter must understand how shooters shoot and how the
eye and brain see and read the target. The fitter must critically
evaluate the shooter's stance, mount, and level of experience along
with taking into consideration the shooter's discipline and style
and how the shooter will develop and evolve.
The Winchester Model 94 and its revolutionary 30-30 cartridge
changed the world of shooting forever. Sam Fadala is here to tell
you the whole story, tracing the development of the most popular
hunting rifle ever designed, discussing sights, ammunition, and
cleaning procedures, as well as telling you how to hunt large and
small game.
First published in London 1922. A well researched chronicle of many
of the remarkable and record bags of the various species of game
which are met with in the British Isles, together with some account
of the evolution of the sporting gun, marksmanship and the speed
and weight of birds. The illustrated contents include: A List of
Record Bags - Marksmanship - Remarkable Shots - Curious Sporting
Incidents - Long Shots - Speed of Birds - Weight of Game Birds,
Wildfowl etc - Shooting Stories - The Press and Shooting etc.
The Springfield 1903 Rifle, considered one of the smoothest working
bolt action rifles ever made, saw action through World War II and
is still used in hunting today. Its extreme popularity down the
years has lent this gun a romance that has lingered to the present.
The Springfield 1903 Rifles is a book worthy of its legendary
subject. It is the massive lifetime work of the rifle's premier
authority, William Brophy. His exhaustive research took Brophy into
some of the rarest collections in existence. These are reflected in
the book's more than 1,500 superb, first-quality photos, which
represent the Springfield Armory; the Navy Museum in Quantico,
Virginia; the U.S. Army Historical Institute; and Colonel
Crossman's collection, among others. Such extensive documentation
makes The Springfield 1903 Rifles a history classic. It follows the
gun through both World Wars, tracing its development and detailing
accessories, appendages, racks, bayonets, scabbards, various
models, and much more. New information on the bushmaster and Marine
Corps sniper is also included, along with historical anecdotes
about Theodore Roosevelt and Colonel Crossman. The book appeals to
those interested in the history of firearms as well as collectors.
Interest in the subject is so widespread that one knowledgeable
source compared gun lovers' fascination with the Springfield Rifle
to auto buffs' for the Model T.
"If you are a bird hunter looking to improve your marksmanship,
welcome to the skeet field!" Steven Mulak explains how the sport of
skeet can help you hunt those unpredictable birds. Illustrations
and photographs clearly show the right way--and the wrong way--to
shoot skeet and improve your score. Mulak's information takes you
from the skeet range to the hunt, with a new set of tools at your
fingertips. What makes someone a good shot? Steven Mulak has given
this question a lot of thought, and his book analyzes problems
faced by shooters everywhere. A good shot doesn't miss the same
shot twice because he figures out why he missed it and what he must
do to correct his mistake. Shooting a shotgun well takes skill, and
this book will help you improve your technique. * What to look for
in a field shotgun * How to improve technique and how to recognize
and change bad habits * How to use skeet to improve your hunting
plus clay target games
Whether you're a professional gunsmith or an enthusiastic amateur,
you'll find everything you need to know to keep your AR perking in
Gunsmithing the AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and best-selling
firearms author Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing the AR-15 is your
one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's
favorite rifle. It's all here! * Hundreds of detailed photos *
Maintenance * Repair * Accessories and modifications * Tips, tools
and techniques * And more! Whether you're interested in simple
tasks, such as disassembling and maintaining your AR rifle, or if
you're ready to tackle more complex projects, such as rebarreling
or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing the AR-15
tells you everything you need to know. Protect your investment and
avoid costly mistakes, with Gunsmithing the AR-15!
This Report focuses on the New Guy. The person that needs more
information. Before jumping into the sport of 3 Gun. The
information in this report will give you the detailed information
needed to get into the sport in an informed manor. The equipment
selection criteria given in this report will save you the cost of
this report many fold, you will not have to suffer the pitfalls of
buying the wrong equipment many times over. Many people want to
participate in 3 Gun/ Multi Gun Competition but before they attend
a Match they have questions, they are that person that says I want
to stop by a match and give it a look before I attend a 3 Gun match
as a shooter. This report answers all of those questions. For those
who want to have their own 3 Gun/ Multi Gun Competition, this
Report lays out step by step details on how to Start and run your
own Match. This report covers everything a New 3 Gun Competitor
needs to know to get in the game. Answering the Why and how of
Selecting Equipment and preparing it/ setting it up. For 3 Gun/
Multi Gun Competition.
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