Author: POTTER, LEWIS
Title: Practical Ballistics an Introductory Guide for Rifle and Shotgun Shooters
Description: Wilshire: Crowood Press, 2014. First Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. ISBN: 1847977375. B & W and Color; 9.7 X 7.6 X 0.7 inches; 160 pages; Hard cover is black with gold lettering on spine. Board has a rectangular shadow on front cover, slight rubbing. DJ has light rubbing, scuffing; in a mylar cover. This is a NEW book. Lavishly illustrated with color and b/w pictures. This fascinating book starts with the basics, going back to the days of muzzle loading before considering the various attempts made over the centuries to improve the bullet. It moves on to examine the development of the cartridge right up to the present day, and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the principles governing the bullet''s flight. Topics covered include the factors that influence ballistic performance and accuracy; ''internal ballistics'' (factors influencing performance whilst the bullet is still in the barrel) and ''external ballistics'' (factors affecting the bullet). Glossary; index.. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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