Complete Book of the .22

Here's the perfect companion to that 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 expert 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 with the .22, target shooting, and details the care and upkeep of the weapon. He discusses the evolution of the gun, and the refinements of the ammo that go with it.Included are chapters on: The .17 Practical scopes Squirrel rifles Supports Browning Getting to zero Winchester Holding a rifle still Remington The sling Cooper Prepping for the field Ruger A bullet's way through the wind Savage Cleaning Real gunstocks Ballistics Better sights . . . and moreThe .22's accuracy, economy, and versatility have made it an all-time best-seller. Now there's a book to go with every one.

“"There are perhaps half a dozen books that every serious shooter must have. This is one of them."--David E. Petzal, deputy editor,Field & Stream "In 1972, I wrote a book calledThe .22 Riflethat was a modest, bare-bones guide for kids and new shooters. If my little volume was a dish of plain vanilla, Wayne van Zwoll's new .22 book is a 7,500-calorie banana split. "--David E. Petzal, deputy editor,Field & Stream”

"There are perhaps half a dozen books that every serious shooter must have. This is one of them."--David E. Petzal, deputy editor, Field & Stream"In 1972, I wrote a book called The .22 Rifle that was a modest, bare-bones guide for kids and new shooters. If my little volume was a dish of plain vanilla, Wayne van Zwoll's new .22 book is a 7,500-calorie banana split. "--David E. Petzal, deputy editor, Field & Stream

Wayne van Zwoll has published more than a thousand articles about the outdoors, for magazines such as Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, and Field & Stream. He is the author of The Hunter's Guide to Ballistics and The Hunter's Guide to Accurate Shooting, among others.

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 * MarlinsThe .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.

Here's the perfect companion to that 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 expert 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 with the .22, target shooting, and details the care and upkeep of the weapon. He discusses the evolution of the gun, and the refinements of the ammo that go with it. Included are chapters on: The .17 Practical scopes Squirrel rifles Supports Browning Getting to zero Winchester Holding a rifle still Remington The sling Cooper Prepping for the field Ruger A bullet's way through the wind Savage Cleaning Real gunstocks Ballistics Better sights . . . and moreThe .22's accuracy, economy, and versatility have made it an all-time best-seller. Now there's a book to go with every one.

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