Corbon ammo, cartridges of the world, buffalo bore. Bigbore revolvers by max prasac nook book ebook barnes. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wh. Buy bigbore revolvers book online at best prices in india on. Buy bigbore revolvers book online at low prices in india. Im guessing that 44 magnum factory ammo is a bit more plentiful than some of the other big bore calibers. Since the lockwork is essentially the same on all smiths, the information in this book applies to j, k, l and n frame guns, from prewwii models to current numbered models. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. With a special look at the pioneers behind the big bore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, big bore revolvers is one book every handgun hunter will want to read cover to cover. Ive got a few questions for people who own big bore. The photography is fantastic and there s no shortage of pictures. Key as it is with the most common handgun calibers 9mm. Despite the craze over semiautomatic handguns, modern revolvers still assert their presence.
Prasac s fullcolor, 256page book covers available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all varieties of biggame animals. Bigbore revolvers by max prasac book read online scribd. Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac available from rakuten kobo. Smith and wesson 686 revolver, best 357 magnum revolver, and more. The slight taper to the barrel, and the slightly shorter cylinder give it a totally different feel than a 4 model 29 the model 15 in 38 special, as the same relationship to. By continuing to browse our website you agree to our use of cookies. Famous big bore revolvers featured in this book include the. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and. Usurper to the big bore crown this week i got the surprise of my life with the xdm 45.
With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at todays available revolver platforms, this is the most comprehensive book ever published on the topic. From africa s most dangerous game, to the deer woods of north america, large revolvers are still king when it comes to handgun hunting. Usually, in the shooting community, there are two types of people. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He is a member of handgun hunters international, life member of the north american hunt club, and a life member of the national rifle association nra. The second are the people who see zero purposes to big bore handguns. Bigbore revolvers ebook by max prasac 9781440228605. There are a lot of books out there about the modern tactical way to shoot a cz75 or a m1911, but not a lot when i looked up big bore revolver shooting on. Dec 11, 2018 ignore it and youre likely to find your overall accuracy subpar and followup shots next to impossible.
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. It s great i found this forum, now i can pester you all with questions instead of my local gun shops. That s because the classic wheelgun is an iconic weapon with a solid place in the world of firearms. The chapters on the pioneers of big bore revolvers and hunting with big bores were especially good, and the book also covers terminal. May 07, 2012 looking for a big bore revolver to take with me out in the woods on the 4 wheeler.
If you are a handgun hunter after big and big game, this is the book for you. Bigbore revolvers ebook by max prasac rakuten kobo. More tacticallyinclined gun enthusiasts might say revolver handguns are becoming obsolete. The best revolvers in the world are featured in bigbore revolvers, by max prasac. Here are 25 beasts from the new book, big bore revolvers. Hailed as a new classic, this book goes indepth on the best. The title of this book is big bore revolvers and it was written by max prasac. This fiveshot revolver produces 2,600 footpounds of muzzle energy, making recoil a serious consideration for its operator. Big bore revolver cody john linebaugh custom sixguns. Hoppe s boresnake viper pistol and revolver bore cleaner choose your caliber 4. When i decided i needed a big bore snub nosed revolver, small enough to easily conceal. It is also the most versatile big bore revolver being able to fire four standardized cartridges, as well as lesser known rimmed and. If not, it s still fun, but not all that you expect.
The first are the people who love big bore handguns either for hunting or just a range gun. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and everyone in between. Aug 22, 2018 many shooters dont realize that bigbore revolvers will wear out. His handloads, according to his book sixguns, pushed 250grain bullets to 1200 fps in longbarreled revolvers, including model 1926s and model 1950s. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened sixgun veteran. Cylinders stretch under recoil and eventually, metal fatigue and the beginnings of plastic deformation set in. I will be buying a revolver soon, and i am interested in the biguns. Authored by big bore revolver aficionado max prasac, and with collaboration from john parker and jack huntington, two of the. Nothing stops the big critters like a big bore revolver. New gun digest book highlights bigbore revolvers for hunting.
Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac for free with a 30 day free trial. Heritage manufacturing mfg rr357b4 rough rider big bore. Big bore handguns why its the best and worst to own. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at today s available revolver platforms, this is the most. Longer cylinder allows me to load some heavy bullets if that s the way i want to go. The action features a frame mounted inertia firing pin and transfer bar for added protection. Mar 01, 2017 prasac s fullcolor, 256page book covers available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all varieties of biggame animals. This book covers alot of ground that other books have not, particularly with regard to custom big bores and the newer big bore cartridges. Those who are considering purchasing them or have an opinion are also encouraged to participate. Trip to the local gun dealer showed that did not exist. With indepth coverage of commercial and wildcat calibers and their effectiveness, theoretical and actual application of terminal ballistics and a detailed look at.
Chambered for serious duty or hardhitting fun, the heritage rough rider bigbore revolvers do it with an authentic flare. Overbuilt for durability and strength against thebattering of highpressure heavy cartridges, it s ideal for big. Classic guns of cowboys, lawmen, outlaws, native americans, settlers, buffalo. Expanded 5th edition of jerry kuhnhausen s classic. A rundown of 10 bigbore revolvers for when youre ready to go hunting beyond the. Bigbore luminaries, from elmer keith to jeff cooper and john linebaugh, have all remarked that most magnum revolvers can only take so much of the hot loads.
The photography is fantastic and theres no shortage of pictures. Apr 14, 2014 max prasac is the author of big bore revolvers and the gun digest book of ruger revolvers. Apr 05, 20 if you are a handgun hunter after big and big game, this is the book for you. Dec 12, 2014 this fiveshot revolver produces 2,600 footpounds of muzzle energy, making recoil a serious consideration for its operator.
This is a list of single and doubleaction revolvers, listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Colt buntline special revolvers marlin bigbore leveraction rifles. Perfect for the exciting sport of western action shooting, the big bore rough rider embodies the flavor of the old west but will also serve anyone who wants an accurate and reliable sidearm for other outdoor activities. The chapters on the pioneers of big bore revolvers and hunting with big bores were especially good, and the book also covers terminal ballistics which is often overlooked in other revolver books.
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