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Finally, the firearm book for every deer hunter! Renowned throughout the shooting and hunting industry for his expertise on firearms, ballistics, and ammo, author van Zwoll takes an in-depth look at which rifles can best be used for the type of deer hunting you do. This is a must-have for any dedicated deer hunter. Dr. van Zwoll covers all aspects of deer rifles, as well as their most effective loads and bullets. Using the right action and caliber for hunting bucks in every setting, from big woods to open terrain, author van Zwoll covers it all. He also includes detailed information on using the best scopes, sights, slings and expert tips on how to keep a steady shot while shooting from a standing position. You'll definitely want to carefully read through his expert advice on marksmanship for Otumbling deer like a grouse.OA full-time journalist for the outdoors press, Wayne van Zwoll lives in northern Washington State with his wife Alice. Wayne has published more than a thousand articles and 3,000 photographs in magazines that include Sports Afield, Outdoor Life and Field & Stream. Once editor of Kansas Wildlife magazine, he's been shooting columnist for Bugle for 14 years. With Alice, he assembles the specifications section of Shooter's Bible. Wayne is a staff writer, columnist, and special projects editor for Primedia (Guns & Ammo, Petersen's Hunting, Rifle Shooter) and serves as publications editor for the Mule Deer Foundation. He has written ten books on hunting and shooting, including a fourth edition of the DeHaas reference tome, Bolt Action Rifles. Wayne's most recent book is a comprehensive text on .22 rimfire rifles and cartridges. This hardcover book has 240 pages including an 8-page color insert, over 165 black and white photographs and 10 charts. Chapters include:The Grandfather of Deer GunsRifles to RememberProdigies of Rifle DesignDeer Loads to LoveBig Names in Bolt GunsBullets for Big BucksLightweight Deer RiflesSights and ScopesRifles with Extra ReachShooting Deer RiflesDeer Guns for Deep WoodsOVan Zwoll has done it again. The breadth and depth of his knowledge shines through in each and every chapter. Deer hunters all across the country at every skill level will benefit from the valuable information in this book. I especially enjoyed the OFeatherlight and Lightning-Quick? rifles section. The older I get, the more I am thankful for lightweight rifles!O Peter Fiduccia, Editor-in-Chief, Outdoorsman's Edge book club.Van Zwoll, Wayne is the author of 'Deer Rifles And Cartridges ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780976923305 and ISBN 0976923300.
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