From the Middle Ages on the most precise shooters have been employed as marksmen or sharpshooters, and equipped with the best available weapons. The German states made the first serious use of sharpshooters on the battlefield during the Seven Years War. Some of these talented riflemen were then employed as mercenaries in America, where the tactical use of the rifle in wooded terrain was valued. By the Revolutionary Wars, American riflemen were formidable, able to blend into the landscape and take out targets at long range. Their potential was noted by the British who began to train rifle units; during the Napoleonic Wars, the Green Jackets were the elite of the British army. The mid-19th century saw the advent of mass-produced high-quality firearms, and the development of optical sights, meaning that the units of sharpshooters raised in the Civil War were even more lethal. In World War I the press coined the term 'sniper' at a time when accurate German rifle fire was terrorising the British trenches, leading to the creation of dedicated snipers and developments in weapons technology, sniper training and counter-sniping that has continued ever since.

Hot guns and hotter action, that's what you get and more in The Complete Guide to 3-Gun Competition, by the master of the craft himself, 3-Gun Nation's own Chad Adams. This explosive, high-octane sport is setting the world of shooting sports on fire. Now, with The Complete Guide to 3-Gun Competition, novices and experts alike have an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the match design kings, the wildly wonderful guns and gear, and the hot-shot accuracy superstars that are thrilling crowds everywhere. Inside you'll find: The fascinating history behind the sport, from its not-so-humble beginnings with the controversial Soldier of Fortune organization to the bright lights and big money payouts of today's championship shoot in Las Vegas and the rockin' TV show that are introducing an entirely new crowd of X-tremers to the sport. Gun and gear highlights that cover the minimalists to the custom works and novel inventions bringing new meaning to the term "speed shooting." Highlights from the first two years of the sport in front of the camera, the thrilling coverage that is 3-Gun Nation, rocking TV consoles everywhere on the NBC Sports Network. And more! Maybe you've dabbled in IPSC, IDPA, and the other sports that came before 3-Gun. Or maybe you've never even heard of "speed shooting" but wondered if there was more to you and your guns than punching holes in paper. Either way, The Complete Guide to 3-Gun Competition will have you hooked. Game on!

Optimum Ballistic Techniques for NRAA Rifle Competition

This is a guide to extreme long rang shooting with your “Buffalo Rifle” written by William T. Falin, Jr. This book is targeted toward the demographic of Black Powder Cartridge Rifle shooters, aficionados of the Sharps , Winchester Hi-Wall and Remington Rolling Block rifles and indirectly to shooters with similar interests such as Cowboy Action Shooting. Contains background information on the development of the cartridges used in these rifles and chronicles the process of data collection resulting in this book. The famous shot made by Billy Dixon at the second battle of Adobe Walls is central to the creating of this book and is examined in detail. Given is specific guidance in the use of the vernier sights commonly used on such rifles, recommendations regarding both black and smokeless propellant usage, ballistic tables and much more

This book is a facsimile reprint of the original book by Franklin W Mann
The bullet's flight from powder to target; the internal and external
ballistics of small arms: a study of rifle shooting with the personal element excluded, disclosing the cause of the error at target, illustrated with one hundred and eighty-eight plates showing the results of over three hundred rifle experiments performed and chronologically arranged

If you want a 100 percent, life-size buffalo target to shoot at, wait no longer. This is a six-piece “mosaic” target poster and can only be used if you have a firm background such as a plywood sheet to hang it on. Attach the posters to the plywood with a staple gun just like you would for any target. Step back to the desired distance to shoot. When done, turn the target over to see if you were able to hit the heart, lungs, spine, or brain. Excellent practice before you go on that next hunt or to impress other shooters at the range.

Among riflemen there has always been a fascination with 'the long shot', and this book addresses every aspect of this highly specialised skill. The dedicated proponent of serious rifle accuracy will come away with loads of practical advice on ultra-long-range riflery, including the ingredients for a great long-range rifle; varmint shooting at 1,000 yards and beyond; 1,000-yard military sniping; 1,000-yard bench-rest shooting; optics for 1,000-yard shooting; long-range competitions today; hand-loading for long-range rifle competition; high-power rifle gunsmithing; replicating Billy Dixon's legendary shot; and much more.

P.O. Ackley influenced nearly everything we know today about shooting and ballistics. Here, author Fred Zeglin and Gun Digest Media deliver the result of years of extensive research on Ackley and his ideas on reloading, rifle accuracy, barrel making, cartridge choices and wildcat development. This is the most complete collection of information ever published on the man known for the "Ackley Improved" cartridge design and so much more.

Secondhand V G Cond.
First Edn.
With updated loads and information along with new chapter on the Paradox guns and cartridges, this expanded edition also features updated appendixes and classic full-colour shots of top quality Holland & Holland, Westley Richards, W.C. Scott and Rigby rifles. A collector’s delight. With updated loads and information along with new chapter on the Paradox guns and cartridges, this expanded edition also features updated appendixes and classic full-colour shots of top quality Holland & Holland, Westley Richards, W.C. Scott and Rigby rifles. A collector’s delight. 180 pp, with 86 illustrations & 84 colour plates.