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If you asked a hundred big game hunters what the ideal deer rifle is, you’d get a hundred different opinions.

The same holds true for selecting ammo and optics. These topics ignite endless debates among hunters. The Definitive Guide to Rifles, Ammo, and Optics: For Deer and Other Big Game quells the confusion by offering in-depth comparisons and reviews to help you make informed decisions.

 

As in the introduction to this book, Peter says, "Over the years, I often thought about writing a book on rifles, ammunition, and optics aimed at novice and typical everyday hunters. Therefore, this tome intentionally avoids the highly specialized language and intricate information often found in texts aimed at seasoned firearm experts and those who delve deeply into these subjects. Instead, I will focus on practical, accessible information for novices, or typical Joe and Jane big game hunters."


Peter's latest book is packed with fascinating and useful firearm and cartridge insights for hunting a variety of big game species, including larger deer, like moose, elk, and caribou. Plus, it dives into rifles and ammo suited for hunting dangerous game animals like Cape buffalo, the great bears, bison, wild boar, and more.

No matter what type of rifle, ammo, or optics you’re looking for, or what kind of animals you plan to pursue, you’ll find a wealth of valuable knowledge in this one-of-a-kind resource.

Chapters include:

  • Top 18 Guns: Caliber Choices for Deer and Other Big Game
  • Straight Walls: The Benefits of Short, Fat, Powerful Cartridges
  • Anatomy of a Kill Shot: Targeting Vital Organs for Quick, Ethical Kills
  • Stopping Power: Selecting Rifles and Cartridges for Dangerous Game Hunting
  • The Makeup of a Bullet: Specialized Bullet Designs for Big Game Hunting Success
  • Lights—Camera—Actions! Choosing a Rifle Action
  • Taming Baba Yaga: How to Mitigate Recoil to Improve Shooting Accuracy
  • How Far Is Too Far? Recognizing the Limits of Sensible Shooting Distances
  • Deadly Game Species: North America vs. Africa
  • Through the Lens: Factors to Consider When Selecting Rifle Scopes

 

- 224 pages

- more than 200 color images

- paperback

 

If you prefer a Kindle copy, click here to order on Amazon.

 

 

The Definitive Guide to Rifles, Ammo & Optics

SKU: 0055
$29.99Price
Excluding Sales Tax
Quantity
We expect Peter's initial order of the book upon release in mid-October. If it comes in sooner, we will send it out then.
  • If you would like a special inscription from Peter, please let us know. 

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