The Hunting Rifle

The Hunting Rifle: Design, Selection, Ballistics, Marksmanship is a comprehensive guidebook for hunters and firearm enthusiasts written by Townsend Whelen. The book covers all aspects of hunting rifles, from their design and selection to their ballistics and marksmanship. It is an essential reference for anyone who wants to understand the intricacies of rifles and how to use them effectively in the field.The book begins with a detailed discussion of rifle design, including the various types of actions, stocks, and barrels. It then moves on to cover the selection of rifles, including the factors that should be considered when choosing a rifle for a particular type of hunting.The section on ballistics is particularly comprehensive, covering everything from bullet trajectory and velocity to wind drift and bullet drop. The book also includes a section on marksmanship, with tips and techniques for improving accuracy and shooting skills.Throughout the book, Whelen provides practical advice and insights based on his decades of experience as a hunter and firearms expert. The Hunting Rifle: Design, Selection, Ballistics, Marksmanship is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a better hunter or simply gain a deeper understanding of hunting rifles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.