Vaughn, an actual rocket scientist, is a real life myth buster. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. For those who have a deep curiosity about the subject, i suggest reading harold vaughns book rifle accuracy facts. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
A unique contribution to the body of literature that is concerned with rifle accuracy matters. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. If you shoot br and are not one of the ten best every year then this will help you learn what it takes to get there. Simply install your rifle action in the smartstock tm, adjust for your rifle barrels taper as outlined in the instruction manual, tune your rifle barrel for the smallest group, then adjust your scope for the desired point of impact. The contents of this book are geared towards the construction and techniques used to build an accurate bolt action hunting rifle for the professional gunsmith and the advanced hobbyistamateur.
Still, to extract every ounce of accuracy that a rifle is capable of, very precise and careful reloading is usually necessary. Perhaps discussing how one expert goes about it would be useful. A study, made over a number of years by a research scientist, on the subject of why some rifles shoot very well, some shoot fairly well, and others shoot poorly. I had a copy years ago but unfortunately it has disappeared. He touches on some of the most common accuracy issues that shooters deal with every day. Hi larry, harold vaughns book, rifle accuracy facts, was published by precision shooting inc. Vaughn, isbn 1931220077, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores.
There is great satisfaction in watching bullet after bullet pass through the same hole in a target regardless of environmental conditionsthe ultimate goal of the accuracy shooter. The book is a great read and a lot of work went into it, but even some that. Can a marlin leveraction rifle deliver moa accuracy. If you buy one book on rifle accuracy, get this one. Cure your accuracy trouble with these expert tips from the range. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author, who spent his career studying trajectories of nuclear missles and artillery shells, wrote this work after becoming dissatisfied with the. Vaughan was a majorleague aeronautics scientist from the 1950s onward, and in 1974 won the american institute of aerodyn.
Yes, it is all jacketed bullets, and yes a lot of it applies to cast bullet guns. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. Im thinking of getting this book so i can learn up some when i get bored. For example, the fact that silver soldering the picatinny rail to the receiver will improve accuracy. Featured publications the book of rifle accuracy by tony boyer price. In addition to producing arguably the finest boltaction rifle ever made, david miller is a fanatical. In rifle accuracy facts one of the best books ive ever read, after years of scientific research harold vaughn summed it up this way. Vaughan was a prominent rocket and artillery scientist who also happened to be a rifle loony and bench shooter, and his research contradicts many longtime assumptions.
Home knowledgebase basic rifle accuracy and ballistics. Vaughn acceptable book 0 paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Rifle accuracy facts download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. How to diagnose whats wrong with your innacurate rifle. The author, who spent his career studying trajectories of nuclear missles and artillery shells, wrote this work after becoming dissatisfied with the accuracy of commercial rifles. For the serious accuracy buff this is the book to read and follow the instructions, closely.
If you are interested in rifle accuracy or just want to know what to tell your gunsmith, you should read this book. Wts rifle accuracy facts by harold vaughn rokslide forum. Through years of research, he examined a variety of gunsmithing and handloading issues in search of the ultimate in rifle accuracy, including barrelreceiver joint motion, barrel vibration and rigidity, chamber and throat design, case neck tension, and bullet imbalance. Rifle accuracy facts january 1, 2000 edition open library. Published by precision shooting, manchester, ct 2000. If you have a copy you would part with please let me know. These user guides are clearlybuilt to give stepbystep information about how you ought to go ahead in operating certain equipments. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. There is great satisfaction in watching bullet after bullet pass through the same hole in a target regardless of environmental conditions the ultimate goal of the accuracy shooter. Click download or read online button to get rifle accuracy facts book now. Smartstock rifle accuracy system rifle stock barrel. Basic rifle accuracy and ballistics a basic guide to rifle accuracy as a hunting guide the biggest problem i am faced with besides locating game is inaccurate rifles. Retired army ranger sniper, ryan cleckner, explains just as the receiver is the main part of the rifle for legal purposes, the barrel is the main part of the rifle for accuracy purposes.
However, oversize recoil lugs may actually be counterproductive, according to research detailed in the late harold vaughans remarkable 1998 book, rifle accuracy facts. Tony boyer is the man when it comes to short range br shooting. Harold vaughn spends a whole chapter on this in his book, rifle accuracy facts. As the joint is tightened the first two or three threads bear all. Precision shooting, incorporated, 2000 ammunition 292 pages. It arrived via the registered mail from australia and it was an instant hit. But even that does not necessarily make a rigid joint between the receiver and barrel. Vaughn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Seriously, this is one of the best books on rifle accuracy available. The author, who spent his career studying trajectories of nucle. Before each hunt, i advise clients that long shots of around 300. Rifle accuracy facts by harold vaughn post by mtngun. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Things like screw tension, harmonics, barrel lengthon and on all documented and data collected. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Was just rereading this fine book, after the recent thereads about bolt lug contact and what causes accuracy. Discussion in main message board started by jay christopherson, jan 23, 2020. One of the biggest improvements with a heavy barrel is that it is easier to shoot accurately, because it doesnt move around as much as a result of its increased inertia. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Truing up the receiver and the matching barrel surfaces is certainly very good practice, and ought to be done.
He explains why and how he performed each step of the improvement process. I received a copy of centerfire rifle accuracy a month ago. Wtb book rifle accuracy facts sass wire classifieds. He went to the trouble of performing an extensive series of carefully controlled and well documented experiments to determine what makes a rifle accurate. If you hunt, this book will make your rifle more accurate and user friendly. I purchased daves website and am honoring the intent of publishing content for precision rifle enthusiasts, but i dont have access to the information dave published in the past. The true history behind the 1917 movie a story shared by director sam mendes grandfather, a veteran of the western front, inspired the new world war i film. Book rifle accuracy facts indepth study of rifle accuracy the book is in excellent condition shipped by usps priority mail.
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