Review: Cartridges of the World 11th Edition

Cartridges of the World, authored by Frank C. Barnes and edited by Stan Skinner, is always a fun read and generally a good reference book, however, I believe the franchise publishers may be getting a little impatient in releases. The 11th edition was released only 10 months after the 10th... […] [Read More]

Review: Dangerous Game Rifles

I’ve recently read so many bad books that I was pleasantly surprised when I read Dangerous Game Rifles by Terry Wieland. Like most firearm enthusiasts I enjoy reading about the big guns, but have found that most books are written from almost an adventure novel perspective on double rifles rather... […] [Read More]

Review: Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading Seventh Edition

The good news is that the contents of the Seventh EditionHornady reloading handbook are located between the covers of a single book. Customers no longer have to pay for a dust collecting volume of trajectory table data, data that can now be found, at no cost, on the Hornady web... […] [Read More]

Review: Deer Rifles & Cartridges

I thought this would be an interesting title. I couldn’t begin to imagine which firearm deer would favor, or how a book could be based on the most unanswerable question to ever permeate Internet firearm related message boards. Sure, it begins innocently enough, “Hi. I’m a newbie and thinking about... […] [Read More]

Review: The Gun Digest Book of The AR-15

One of the most appealing aspects of owning and shooting an AR-15 is also one of its more problematic aspects; in a quest for accuracy and the perfect fit, a knowledgeable owner can change out almost any part, including the barrel. Recognizing the market opportunity, shops have sprung up around... […] [Read More]

Review: Blue Book of Gun Values, 27th Edition

If you’re like me and constantly looking at new and used guns, you probably have spent some time developing sources of credible information. The Blue Book of Gun values is one of those reference books that is worth having around. The newest release was published April 2006. The book contains... […] [Read More]

Review: Serbian and Yugoslav Mauser Rifles

I hadn’t owned or shot a military rifle for almost thirty years when I decided there were too many of these interesting in inexpensive bits and pieces of hardware to ignore. I acquired a Turkish Mauser, then various Mosin Nagants, a Swiss K31 and, most recently, a 1924/47 Yugoslav Mauser.... […] [Read More]

Review: Outdoorsman's Edge Guides Do-It-Yourself Gun Repair - Gunsmithing at Home

I know this title might be a bit disconcerting to anyone who has invested time in formal gunsmith training, but I do believe most of us have come to understand the differences between performing routine maintenance and accessory installation, and chambering and fitting a new barrel. If you are standing... […] [Read More]

Review: High Power Rifle Accuracy

I buy gun books, with some frequency, to further my search for firearm related enlightenment. For those of you who visit the site, I am sure it is obvious my journey is not quite over. I’ve found that gun books are like rock groups; some are good at performing, some... […] [Read More]