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ABOUT TERMINAL BALLISTICS RESEARCHThe worlds foremost online resource for information on hunting cartridges, projectiles and their use on medium to large game.The information on this website is not an ordinary, general overview of hunting cartridges. This knowledgebase is the culmination of 20 years intensive field research and as new bullet designs emerge, this research continues. The database on this website is and will be updated accordingly. Learn More |
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What is Rifle Bedding?Rifle bedding is fundamental to rifle accuracy. The term bedding refers to the fit and stability of a barreled action within the rifle stock. If the fit and stability of the metal work in relationship to the stock is poor, the rifle will be in-accurate. Bedding a rifle with epoxy resin is the optimum method of obtaining a correct fit, long term stock stability and optimum rifle accuracy.In order for a rifle to shoot accurately, the number one rule is that everything needs to be the same with each shot. There are several variables to rifle accuracy and each variable must be addressed. The shooter needs to be in the same position for each shot, each cartridge must be the same as the one before it, and the scope must hold the same zero while the rifle needs to produce the same results each and every time. With every shot, the barreled rifle action moves and vibrates within the rifle stock. The best way to picture the barrel is by using the analogy of a baseball pitcher. As the pitcher throws his ball, the slightest difference in his point of release will change the point of impact at the batter. The rifle barrel is just the same and "whips" with each shot. If the barrel is unable to whip the same way each time, the bullet will strike to a different point of impact. The rifle... read more |
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THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LONG RANGE HUNTING CARTRIDGESWhat is the best cartridge & projectile for long range hunting?The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Cartridges guides you through the process of choosing a cartridge and a projectile which suits you and your goals - step by step. This book, like many of Nathan’s books and writings, takes the approach that there is no need for you to be told which is the best cartridge for you - you can answer that question for yourself once you know how. 
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THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LONG RANGE HUNTING RIFLESSuccessful long range hunting requires an accurate rifle. Pretty obvious really.The Practical Guide to Long Range Hunting Rifles draws on the vast experience of Nathan Foster and provides a completely fresh approach to the subject of the long range hunting rifle. It educates the reader about basic rifle engineering and the physics involved in accurate shooting - covering 31 different topics right through to the final result - the ultimate long range hunting tool.
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THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RELOADINGLearn how to make accurate hand loaded ammunition!The Practical Guide to Reloading takes you right through the hand loading process, explaining the different types of equipment and the hand loading process from top to bottom. The tool list covers basic items for those on a limited budget right through to advanced equipment. It then details a step by step process of making ammunition that is specifically tailored to your rifle allowing you to extract every last bit of accuracy from your rifle.
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THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BOLT ACTION RIFLE ACCURIZING & MAINTENANCELearn how to turn your rifle into a tack driver and keep it that way!This book looks at how to fine tune a rifle into a highly accurate tool. If your current rifle isn’t performing to an adequate standard then you will have clear steps to either rectify problems or ascertain whether parts (eg barrel) replacement is required. The maintenance section of this book has crucial information for long term care of the rifle, helping to maximize barrel life while preventing corrosion. Sub sections of this book also deal with self loading rifle and lever action rifle care.
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