Master the art and science of rifle use through a clear, expert survey of practice, design, and performance.
This edition compiles practical ideas on aiming, range, and accuracy, along with detailed discussions of rifle types and their real-world use. It covers how changes in design affect shooting, how to test and compare rifles, and what makes a gun suitable for military or sporting use. The text blends technical background with observations from hands-on testing to illuminate the evolution of modern rifles.
Readers will explore key topics such as:
Ideal for readers of military history and firearms enthusiasts seeking a grounded, era-accurate view of rifle development and its practical implications.
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Excerpt from Hints to Riflemen
To the friends who have furnished or aided me in procuring materials and information, which have proved of value to me in its preparation, as well as to those Who have given me the encouraging help of a friendly interest in the undertaking, I offer my grateful acknowledgments.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Hints to Riflemen
My object in the following treatise has been to create and promote a general interest in a subject which I have long believed to be one of National importance. As I make no claim to the title of a scientific man, I should hardly have presumed to put forward opinions which have been drawn mainly from practical experience, but for the encouraging reception which has been given to my shorter essays, which I was induced to prepare, from the strong conviction I felt of the deficiency of public interest in the subject, and because (so far as I am aware) the only recent publications in this country relating to it, were scientific treatises, not calculated to interest the general reader.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of rifles, their history, and their application in warfare and hunting. The author posits that the invention of gunpowder led to a decline in the use of bows and arrows, but that recent developments in firearms technology have revived interest in rifled weapons. The book emphasizes the need for proper training and practice to use rifles effectively, and discusses various target-shooting styles and shooting ranges. The author also describes the importance of estimating distance and adjusting aim accordingly, and provides detailed technical information on bullet design,è线, and muzzle design. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the development and use of rifles, and will appeal to both rifle enthusiasts and those interested in the history of firearms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332015900_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332015900
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles