Nncomplete book of rifles and shotguns

The complete book of rifles and shotguns hardcover january 1, 1969 by jack oconnor author see all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by oconnor, jack, 1902publication date 1961 topics rifles, shotguns publisher new york, outdoor life. The rifle book and the complete book of rifles and shotguns. The bore of a rifle barrel is made for only one specific caliber of ammunition. Tipp city, ohio 45371 get directions virtual tour store hours mon. The first quarter of the book is devoted to the making of the weapon, and contains so much detail that some readers will find it tedious. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course jack oconnor, ray pioch, william sill on. If you like to shoot, work on guns as a business or hobby, or just own a gun, this is the place for you. Although paulsen romanticizes the creation and the uniqueness of the rifle, the novel provides a sober reminder. Rifles are typically used for firing at stationary targets.

It does, however, have the effect of creating a romantic, nostalgic reverence for the heft and warmth of a finely crafted. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course oconnor, jack, sill, william, pioch, ray on. A us navy sailor fires a mk 18 mod 1 carbine at a target. On my wish list so far ive got bob bristers book, rollin oswalds gun fit book, john bidwells move, mount, shoot plus churchills game shooting but. It is intended to be the sixth book in a planned sevenbook cycle entitled seven dreams.

Gun guides rifles reloading guide for rifles the gun guides are available for a range of popular calibers and also included pages focusing on quality control primers powders burn rate chart and a loads per pound chart. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. I have two of oconnors books, both bought in the 60s when i was in high school. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a seven lesson rifle shooting course book. Rifles and shotguns are commonly used for hunting and often to defend a. Through a remarkable series of circumstances, the rifle makes its way to 1993, where it figures in a tragic accident. The novel is a work of historical fiction, written for a young adult audience. They also use a break action as either a single barrel. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A firearm is a gun a barreled ranged weapon designed to be readily carried and used by a. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a sevenlesson.

Tactical solutions tacsol has unveiled a new integrally suppressed takedown rifleat press. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course by jack oconnor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Differences between rifles, shotguns, and handguns. The rifles were typically destroyed by cutting the receivers in two with a torch or machine shear. He is the author of several books, including hunting in the rockies, hunting in the southwest, the rifle book, the biggame rifle and the outdoor life shooting book. It was a very neat book covering the thompson from a totally different view than other books. Hoping to add a few books to my small shotgunning library through this years holiday season gift giving.

The complete book of rifles and shotguns by oconnor,jack. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The rifle is the story of a flintlock rifle that is made just prior to the revolutionary war in pennsylvania. The springfield armory m1a is a civilian, semiauto rifle based on the u. The rifle is a 1995 novel by american writer gary paulsen. Collection of 32 books thirtytwo on hunting, gaming, shooting and the history of weaponry from a guncollector and sportsman.

American duck shooting the history of the pistol and revolver the sprting life gun collecting the story of the guns shotgun psychology history of arms and armour sporting powder nitrolignin 22 caliber varmint rifles the modern sportsmans gun and. The story focuses on the history of a rifle crafted prior to the american revolution, and on the lives of its various owners until the present day. A celebration of the gun michael mcintosh, et al this book captures the gun as a complex, fascinating combination of form and function told, as always, in mcintoshs relaxed, conversational style. A shotgun is a firearm that is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the. The complete encyclopedia of hunting rifles and shotguns.

Unlike the other books in this series so far, the rifles is not wholly a historical novel, as it. Shotguns are also called scatterguns and pepper guns due to the fact that shot pellets spread upon leaving the barrel. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, with a seven lesson. Complete book of rifles and shotguns is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to modern sporting rifles and how to use them, cartridges for small, medium and big game, barrels. A few remained on hand for sniping use and other purposes, but only a relatively small percentage have. Combat shotgun manly things cool guns pew pew guns and ammo bongs rifles bushcraft shotguns little eddy 12 gauge aow from edward arms company in phoenix, az. The rifles is a 1994 novel by american writer william t. This comprehensive encyclopedia covering rifles, shotguns, and combination guns for hunting is written specially for hunters, arm enthusiast, clay pigeon shooters, arms collectors, and government departments. In high power and service rifle competition, lowrecoil 5.

This text is used in one of my gunsmithing classes and is extremely easy to transfer the knowledge learned from the book to hands on experience. I still pull them down and reread specific sections. The rifleman the trigger set screw made the rifle fire rapidly as the ring lever was cocked weapons guns guns and ammo henry rifles chuck connors cowboy action shooting best concealed carry the rifleman lever action rifles cool guns. Shotguns use many of the same actions as riflesthe pump action, semi automatic action, and bolt action. Highly recommended for gun lovers, gunsmiths in training, and practicing gunsmiths. As of 2015, however, only five of the seven have been published, the rifles being the third to reach print.

There is one part of the book where the new shooter is advised to take an unloaded rifle or shotgun, hide in the woods near the highway, and practice swinging wingshots on if you arent familiar with rifles, shotguns, or pistols, you should definitely read this book. The first part is about the art of guns and gun making, and the second section is devoted to the art of shooting. Hatsan is expanding operations into the world of pneumatic arrow guns with the harpoon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Firearm news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message.

The invaluable guide to antique and collector firearms. A man named cornish mcmanus establishes his own gunsmith shop in 1768. A book for aspiring firearms designers forgotten weapons. For over 75 years, shooting sports enthusiasts have turned to. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading complete book of rifles and shotguns. In fact, i just read the chapter on all around rifles from the rifle book last week. In the complete book of rifles and shotguns he brings the gun lover a wealth of information on every kind of rifle and shotgun, past and presentseasoned with an occasional anecdote from his long experience in the field, all presented in the relaxed, informal oconnor style. The vast majority of the governments m14 rifles, some in brandnew, unissued condition, were destroyed by the late 1960s or early 1970s. Also, unlike a fully jacketed rifle bullet, each pellet of shot is less likely to penetrate walls and hit bystanders. Complete book of rifles and shotguns shooters forum. With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course jack oconnor, william sill, ray pioch on. Complete books of rifles and shotguns jack oconnor on.

With a sevenlesson rifle shooting course oconnor, jack on. The book is extremely descriptive, a lexicon of knowledge on bolt action rifles, and most importantly, very readable. Complete book of rifles and shotguns, first published in 1961, contains a lifetime of rifle and shotgun knowledge shared by master sportsman jack oconnor 19021978. From the tiny 28bore to the massive 4bore, over 100 double rifles photographed in color and good detail for this book. The ks12t shotgun is a us manufactured 12 ga semiautomatic shotgun based on the russian saiga series. The ks12t sfs has a 6position foldable collapsible buttstock, adjustable. As new gun control plans fly, heres a guide to the weapons at the heart of the debate. An illustrated history of military, sporting, and antique firearms by chris mcnab isbn. Our gunsmithing and manufacturing capabilites allow us to work on all kinds of firearms including shotguns, nfa items, and other types of rifles and handguns. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Complete book of shooting complete book of rifles and. Our one page, nonpolitical beginners guide to guns explains all the basics you need to know, from laws and lingo to the best calibers for self. All the pages you need to keep a record of your data.