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By Roy Baumgardner
The venerable M1 Garand is one of the most popular rifles in the United States today, but few shooters realize how dramatically its accuracy can be improved with the right tinkering and without spending a lot of money. Now, here is everything you need toknow to do just that! Precision Shooting with the M1 Garand is packed with dozens of the little tricks developed by armorers, gunsmiths and experimenters to make the widely available rifle perform better than when it came from the factory. The book provides instructions for 10 separate low-cost accurizing tips for the M1, then discusses in more detail the rifle’s sights (both stock and match grade), flyers and slam fires, buying a used M1, reloading and other important lessons that every M1 owner needs to know. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 142 pp.

By Jim Thompson
The only full-power, semiautomatic standard infantry rifle in existence during World War II, the M1 Garand remains the most popular high-powered target semiautomatic in the world – and arguably the most rugged and durable. This sequel to The Complete M1 Garand is an up-to-date guide to admiring, shooting and collecting this classic rifle well into the 21st century. Part One includes the M1’s tactical, developmental and industrial history, takes a realistic look at its perceived “flaws” and presents savvy advice on buying parts and parts kits in today’s marketplace. Plus it incorporates charts detailing the M1’s World War II and postwar delivery chronology, to be used as general guidelines when restoring an M1. The second half of the book addresses some common questions about the rifle and covers some of the touchiest aspects of maintaining the rifle. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 112 pp.

By Derrick Martin and Barrett Tillman
The AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles in the world, yet few shooters know just how accurate it can be with the right kind of tinkering. Now, two accuracy gunsmiths and experienced competitive shooters share their secrets for fine-tuning the AR-15 so it will maximize your ability to nail tight groups every time. This enjoyable book covers expert advice on barreling, floater tubes, sights and scopes, triggers, ammunition, support equipment and little-known gunsmithing tricks guaranteed to increase the accuracy of your rifle. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 288 pp.

By G. de Vries and B.J. Martens
The K98k was the most important battle rifle of the German armed forces during World War II. Used by all branches of the army from 1935 until the last days of the Third Reich in 1945, it was one of the best bolt-action weapons fielded in the war. This isthe definitive book on this major German small arm. It features dozens of rare photos of the K98k and its variants and accessories, including sniper rifles, silencers, grenade launchers, the “indirect firing device,” bayonets and more. Includes special cutaway rifles showing internal mechanisms, a complete parts breakdown and all standard and special markings and codes. This book is guaranteed to satisfy anyone interested in German small arms or the weapons of World War II. 9 x 9, hardcover, photos, 152 pp.

By Steve Hanson
Hunters and target shooters of all types will find a bushel of state-of-the-art information in this incredibly detailed look at the skills of varmint hunting. Fifteen chapters address the very latest thinking on short, medium, long, extra long and ultralong range shooting; customizing and modifying factory rifles; bullets and testing; and all-important optics and auxiliary equipment. The book also answers such questions as do you really need a battery of rifles, and are you in a slump or is your rifle sick? The author moves easily through the worlds of custom actions, match grade barrels, two-ounce triggers, power-boosted scopes, synthetic stocks, rangefinders, accuracy gunsmiths and more, making this an enjoyable as well as informative read. 8 1/2 x 11,softcover, photos, 290 pp.

This long-awaited book continues the tradition established by author Jon Speed in Mauser: Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles.

Here, with the aid of the world's leading smallbore rifle collectors, we present 15 chapters and two appendices full of previously unpublished photos and original factory charts and drawings on the history of all models of smallbore sporting, target, and training rifles produced by the legendary Mauser-Werke of Oberndorf am Neckar. Mauser's first .22's produced after WWI in response to Allied restrictions on the further manufacture of military arms, were soon upgraded with improved triggers, better actions and longer barrels. Full coverage of the DSM34 and KKW training rifles; precision Olympic target models; .22 cartridge investigations; and post-war production (Model 45 & 46) for French forces.

The original edition of The AK47 Story was published in 1986. The events of the intervening fifteen years have necessitated some revisions, and the addition of much brand new material.

Beginning with an introduction by Dr. Kalashnikov himself, specially prepared for this new edition, the text has been arranged into three parts.

Part one concerns the historical struggle for military hardware self-sufficiency, beginning with Tsarist Russia to establish a reliable domestic small arms manufacturing capacity.

Part two discusses the dawn of the AK era, the origins, the development, and the adoption by the military.

Part three examines the many different variations and use of the Kalashnikov weapons throughout the world.

From its inception as a hand-built, open top, closed-bolt firing model, John M Browning's "Automatic Machine Rifle" was an instant success. It remained one of the most popular and respected weapons in the US arsenal for over four decades, proving time and time again that, when the fighting got heavy, the BAR was truly a "rock in a hard place".

This long-awaited book, by the well-known combat shooter and firearms journalist James L Ballou, is the most complete and authoritative study of the BAR ever published. It contains nineteen chapters, arranged in four parts, plus a bibliography and an index. 500 pages. 751 illustrations.

The Sten was born of sheer necessity in the bleak, dark days after Dunkirk, and over 4 millions were eventually produced. The entire in-depth story of the world's most imitated SMG, written by a British Army Armourer. Another outstanding title by Collector Grade Publications. All titles feature hardcover binding, colored laminated dust jackets and sewn-in pages. Accurate, critically acclaimed information for advanced collectors and military historians. 368 illustrations

Imagine an encyclopedia of war weapons that contains all the critical details about more than 150 of the best, worst, most common and most surprising rifles, sniper rifles and light machine guns of the 20th century. Well, imagine no more--this reference work exists. It is Testing the War Weapons: Rifles and Light Machine Guns from Around the World. Timothy Mullin, a former infantry officer with the U.S. Army, knows what makes a good battle rifle. He personally tested each one of these weapons to determine how they would perform in actual combat. The weapons tested are from 32 countries and include everything from the M93 Spanish Mauser, which killed a lot of Americans in the Spanish American War, to the French FAMAS and British SA-80, two bullpups that saw action in the Persian Gulf and Bosnia. This grunt's eye view of war weapons is sure to become a standard reference for professionals in ordnance, intelligence, infantry or special operations, as well as for people who are interested in firearms history and development or just want to know how reliable and accurate a specific rifle is.

The purpose of this book is twofold: to cut through the maze of myths concerning the shotgun and its attendant ballistic effects and to provide the reader with a basis for understanding how to use the weapon in its defensive mode. Written by Louis Awerbuck, who has trained hundreds of military, police and civilian shooters, this illustrated book covers multiple targets, snap shooting, shooting on the move, weapon retention, one-handed operations and much, much more.

Law officers and military tacticians agree that one weapon is superior to all others in close combat situations: the shotgun. Civilians wishing to learn how to use their shotguns in the most efficient manner possible can use The Shotgun in Combat as a definitive reference. Shotguns are made for firepower, not beauty. While arguments rage over the alleged "stopping power" of various pistol cartridges, no one doubts the effectiveness of the shotgun. A must for anyone interested in the tactical use of a shotgun.

The shotgun is a specialized tool that serves its user like no other weapon can. But too many well-meaning tacticians try to turn the shotgun into a "do-everything-for-all-gunfighters" weapon. This is a grave mistake, warns big city police officer Gabriel Suarez, and in this second book in his series on tactical weapons, he sets the record straight about the true role of the shotgun in personal combat. Suarez illustrates the best techniques for employing the shotgun to defend your home, business and family. Twenty two chapters show you everything you need to know about combat shotgunning in close-quarter, short-duration exchanges; during low light encounters with multiple hostiles and when you are forced to shoot and rearm on the move. Whether you are a police officer, soldier, security pro, or concerned citizen, with this expert instruction, you too can master combat shotgunning.

The shotgun is the weapon of choice today among special military forces, anti terrorist units, and home owners who are serious about self defense. This is the newest, most comprehensive book out on combat shotguns, covering single and double barrels, slide action, semi auto, and rotary cylinder shotguns. Included is information about shotgun models not yet available on the market. Noted gun writer Duncan Long also advises which ammo to use, accessories and combat shotgun tactics.

Duncan Long provides clear, easy to follow instructions, photos and diagrams for transforming any shotgun into a customized weapons system that conforms to your body, pocket book and sporting combat needs. Capitalize on the shotgun's strength, its unsurpassed accuracy and lethality within 25 yards, while expanding range to more than 100 yards, increasing magazine capacity, speeding up reloading and reducing recoil. These modifications are well within the range of most shotgun owners' capabilities and budgets.

All you will ever need to know about factory ammunition has finally been collected in one volume! This book contains data on every current sporting centerfire and rimfire cartridge manufactured or sold in the United States. All calibers are covered--from the .22 short to the .700 Nitro Express including rifle and handgun calibers. The information on over 125 different calibers cover manufacturer, bullet weight, bullet type, and bullet construction. There are over 1,400 tables FOR EVERY AVAILABLE LOADING for ALL calibers from 100 to 500 yards with velocity, energy, wind drift, bullet drop, ballistic coefficient, and Taylor's Knockout Values. There is an illustration for each caliber with the case dimensions as well as a description of each caliber's history, origin, and applications. Further information for each caliber includes a recoil factor, maximum pressure (CUP and PSI), standard barrel length for velocity testing, standard barrel twist, and much more. Forker’s clear, easy-to-read data will provide you with a wealth of specific performance information so you can make the right bullet and caliber choices from today's overwhelming factory offerings. Manufacturers include: A-Square, Black Hills, CCI, Federal, Fiocchi, Hansen, Hornaday, Lapua, Lazzeroni, Kynoch, Mag Tech, Norma, PMC, Remington, Speer, Weatherby, and Winchester. You will find this to be a uniquely useful book!

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