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Summary: Covers all hunting rifles & calibers needed for N. America.
Review: A companion volume to Boddington's highly acclaimed Safari Rifles, it covers all the hunting rifles and calibers that are needed for North America's diverse game. From the great bears of the Arctic to the javelina of the deserts, America's game calls for a large variety of calibers. The continent's mountains, plains, woodlands, and sometimes nearly impassable forests call for many types of rifles, and Boddington covers them all in the thorough, clear, and concise manner that we have come to expect from him. Boddington is well known for his incredible experience in the American game fields (which belie his age), and he is no typewriter theorist--he's been there and done it all! This incredible work will be a guide to all North American hunters, whether you shoot whitetails in the East Coast or elk in the Rocky Mountains. It covers literally all North American big game and all imaginable rifles and the calibers. Like his Safari Rifles, this book will be one of the most worn-out and dog-eared volumes in your sporting library!
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Summary: What a great book!
Review: I bought this wonderful book a few years ago and have read and re-read it many times since then. I was eager to learn about the various hunting rifles and calibers, and was pleased to find that this book covers all the basics, and more. Not only does it go over each of the most popular calibers individually, it also covers the different rifle actions that are commonly chambered for hunting calibers. A significant plus with this book is the author's anecdotes and opinions sprinkled throughout. Craig Boddington writes well, and he has a lot of experience to share with riflemen of all levels. As I have learned over the years, every hunter or rifleman has his or her own opinions/biases as to the best (or most appropriate) caliber for each hunting situation. Craig Boddington clearly has his opinions, and is not shy about offering these to the reader. This is one of the book's assets. I find that listening to people's opinions on this matter is a great way to learn the pros and cons of each caliber. It's also a colorful backdrop to a fascinating and enjoyable sport. I sincerely hope that this book is updated soon. Since its publication, there have been several new calibers introduced (e.g., .260 Rem, .30 WSM, 7mm Rem SAUM, etc.) that I would love to see included in this book. I would without a doubt buy an updated edition of this book. Also, it would be an improvement if the included pictures would be in color. The black and white pictures included with the current addition are excellent, but color would be even better.
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Summary: Best Book I ever Read on Big Game Rifles.
Review: If you are going to get a new gun to hunt deer, bear, moose or elk this is the book to get. Well researched, well organised and a lot of pics. Quality.
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Summary: Excellent overview of this topic.
Review: This book covers a great deal including discussion of all common calibers, actions, sighting systems, etc. Has some really good survey data collected from North American hunting guides as well (their preferences).
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Summary: Wordy, but good coverage
Review: This book gives broad coverage of the topic and the author obviously enjoys sharing his experience. The book would have been easier to read with better organization and fewer tangental stories, but overall I learned quite a bit. The material is getting a bit dated at this point.
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Summary: Wordy, but good coverage
Review: This book gives broad coverage of the topic and the author obviously enjoys sharing his experience. The book would have been easier to read with better organization and fewer tangental stories, but overall I learned quite a bit. The material is getting a bit dated at this point.
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Summary: A good book for all hunters
Review: This is a great book for anyone interested in hunting big game. It has tons of information from an experienced hunter, which can help hunters of all game in North America.
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