Complete Book of the .22 A Guide to the World's Most Popular Guns

Here's the ideal companion to the most popular starter rifle: the venerable .22. The best isn't always the biggest-- and the .22 is not only the perfect first rifle, but also one that many hunters and shooters come back to and use throughout their days afield. Wayne van Zwoll, a longtime authority on the subject, takes experts and beginners alike through the history, variety, and use of the classic .22. He writes appealingly about his first .22, and the ones he bought for later competitive use. He describes hunting and target shooting with the .22, and details the care and upkeep of the weapon. He also discusses the evolution of the gun, and the refinements of the ammo that go with it. Included are chapters on: - The .17 - Practical Scopes - Brownings - Squirrel Rifles - Ballistics - Winchesters - Getting to Zero - Better Sights - Rugers - Holding a Rifle Still - Supports - Savages - Prepping for the Field - Cleaning - Remingtons - Real Gunstocks - Why Hunters Miss - Coopers - A Bullet's Way Through the Wind - The Sling - Marlins The .22's accuracy, economy, and versatility have made it an all-time best-seller. The Complete Book of the .22 is the perfect, all-encompassing book for first time shooters to veteran rifle owners.Van Zwoll, Wayne is the author of 'Complete Book of the .22 A Guide to the World's Most Popular Guns', published 2006 under ISBN 9781592288960 and ISBN 1592288960.