Need a good book

[orangeamcs]

Anybody have any suggestions on some good shooting books? Maybe something that explains techniques for actual shooting rather than hunting.
thanks

[Tom2]

Do a search on the net under Jeff Cooper. I believe he has at least one book on the proper use of the rifle or how to be a proper "rifleman" including techniques and how to use the sling while shooting, etc. like the mil. taught in the old days of the Krag, 1903, Garand, etc. Probably something from the NRA out there too, as they support the match shooting at Camp Perry, and the civilian marksmanship people. No titles come exactly to mind right now-guess I would have to do a google too.

[Titus]

"Art of the Rifle" (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/158160307X/qid=1104438674/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-9918742-1523937?v=glance&s=books) is what you're thinking of.

[BCBR]

Try any of the Jack Oconner books.you can learn a lot about shooting from a hunting view point.
http://www.firearmsprimer.com/rifles/index.htm
try that link ,then find some army and marine field manuals or training manuals. If your in a city go to a book store .search at amazon.com etc.

[BCBR]

Was over at amazon.com and typed in marksmanship. Many books came up.

[scottys1]

Try the David Tubb books. He has won a zillion national highpower, sillhouette, and other championships. Very informative reading.
Check out:
www.zediker.com

[echo3mike]

Ways of the Rifle (http://www.mec-shot.com/products/waysoftherifle/) is THE book on competitive (3) position rifle shooting. There is no other written work that covers precision rifle marksmanship with the analytical depth of this book. It is available in the U.S. from Champion Shooters Supply (http://www.championshooters.com/start.html)

In each position, (prone, standing and kneeling), every limb is broken down into it's own element and the effects of the placement of the limbs (http://www.mec-shot.com/knowledge/basicpositionsideview.html) are described. The affects of balance, body alignment, trigger control, the use of the sling, and light are also given the same amount of attention. And since no two shooters are quite the same, alternatives (http://www.mec-shot.com/knowledge/basicpositionvariations.html) are are suggested.

While it's written for the Olympic type rifle shooter, it has much to offer any rifleman looking for something past B.R.A.S.-F. For me, this book typifies the expression of "the more you learn, the less you know" syndrome.

S.

[BCBR]

Thanks for that link Echo3,that will go a long way in supplimenting my small library on this subject. :cool:

[orangeamcs]

I just ordered two from barnes and noble, I had a gift card. It seems that amazon is wayyyyyyy cheaper, some books were 30% cheaper. Anyhow I got
The Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy: A Handbook for Those Who Seek the Ultimate in Rifle Accuracy; Whether It Be for Competition, Testing, or Hunting.

Dead On: The Long-Range Marksman'S Guide To Extreme Accuracy.

They show up in a few days. Thanks for the advice, some of the others you guys mentioned are on the to buy list.
Matt

[cntryboy1289]

Darrel Holland has a very good video on long range shooting at AGI. Look it up on their web site. http://www.americangunsmith.com

[LAK]

another sometimes cheap place to shop for books is

http://half.com

[tintcutter]

Believe it or not, most good reloading manuals have a large descriptive area that is incredibly informative about the history and mechanics of what goes into the "art".

[arthurrh]

I have really enjoyed "The Hunter's Guide to Ballistics: Practical Advice on How to Choose Guns and Loads, and Use them Effectively"
by Wayne van Zwoll

I got it on Amazon

[jtb1967]

Warren Page's The Accurate Rifle is a bit dated, but it explains in great detail rifle accuracy and what things affect it. It would put an end to a lot of the missconceptions you read on many of the internet forums.

http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com/cgi-bin/rrb455.cgi/8620.html

[Tom2]

If you want an easy start in the rifle shooting basics, get the new Feb. issue of Shooting Times, page 20, Firing Line column. Kinda a thin mag for the money, but good bathroom reading. Anyway it gets into the basics about trigger pull, etc. Good starting point for ideas. Heck, if you are cheap, you could go to the newstand and read that one article for free! :D

[Ozzieman]

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