Shotgunning: The Art and the Science by Bob Brister (English) Paperback Book

Description: Shotgunning by Bob Brister A classic firearms reference." Shooting... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Eminently readable, and more shotgun info than you can use in a lifetime." -David E. Petzal, Deputy Editor, Field & Stream Magazine.Let expert Bob Brister offer you advice, instructions, and solutions to every situation a shotgunner might face. Based on years of tests, meticulous study of data, and a lifetime of experience, his advice will help any shooter make every shot count.A veritable encyclopedia of the shotgun for the modern shooter and outdoorsman, Shotgunning details the selection of guns, loads, and chokes; required leads (translated into "bird lengths" for easier shooting recognition); shot velocity and penetration; the effects of recoil on the shooter; wind and temperature effects on shotshells; and much more. Data analysis puts blithely held truths to the test. Myths are debunked, and Bristers conclusions are supported with hundreds of photographs, lending Shotgunning an authority that many recent, worthwhile books on the subject cannot claim. Chapters include:Shotgun EtiquetteThe Pump-Action GunWhy a Two-Barreled GunThe Modern AutoloaderHow to Make Your Gun FitRecoil and BalanceBarrels, Chokies, and Forcing ConesStock AnswersThe Fine Art of Waterfowl ShootingUpland GunningTrap and SkeetAnd much more!Brister brightly and boldly presents his readers with the science of shotgunning, but he never forgets the art that makes shooting a sport. Shotgunning is an elegant and educational melange-a unique and invaluable guidebook that any shotgunner must own.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. Author Biography Bob Brister was a rare combination of field hunter, competitor, and writer. A shooting champion and internationally recognized expert at skeet, trap, and hunting upland birds and waterfowl, Brister was a longtime shooting editor at Field & Stream and Pulitzer Prize nominee. He died in 2005. Long Description In this sought-after masterpiece, Bob Brister, "one of the most respected firearms authorities" in the world ( The New York Times ), addresses every problem the shotgunner is likely to face, and offers solutions, based on years of tests and study of data, to ensure that shooters can make every shot count. He details selection of guns, loads, chokes, and more for every situation. Brister is bold enough to present his readers with the science of shotgunning. No other book can make this claim. But Brister never forgets the art that makes shooting a sport. Shotgunning is a veritable encyclopedia of the shotgun for the modern shooter and outdoorsman. Details ISBN1620878305 Author Bob Brister Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1620878305 ISBN-13 9781620878309 Media Book Format Paperback Residence TX, US Edition 2nd Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Subtitle The Art and the Science Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Year 2014 Short Title SHOTGUNNING 2/E DEWEY 683.426 Publication Date 2014-08-21 NZ Release Date 2014-08-21 US Release Date 2014-08-21 UK Release Date 2014-08-21 Illustrations 220 B&W illustrations Pages 320 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-08-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:83286937;

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