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The final book in the series - done

25 Oct 2015
@ 02:17 am (GMT)

Nathan Foster

It's done guys.

After it was loaded with the publisher yesterday, I suddenly felt like I had not slept in a year. I just wanted to lay down and pass out. Talk about an anti climax.

Hard work, but worth it.

The final phase is formatting the ebooks and bundles etc and getting the shopping pages sorted. So we are still wee way off and I am still under the hammer sorry. The launch will also tie me up for some time, then things should quiet down and allow me to give you all a bit more one on one attention while also allowing me to rest and regain some form of normality.

I have also had a sample out for review amongst a few folk. Here is one of the reviews:

Well you are not pulling any punches...again. You've heard the saying "taking a swing at someone". I'd say more like giving them a sound beating with a baseball bat, then pissing on their half dead corpse.

In short, I love it.

Well, I had to get my point across somehow. Why half do it. I want to help folk, not butter them up.

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25 Oct 2015 @ 02:26 am (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Oh, and its just under 500 pages.
25 Oct 2015 @ 04:45 am (GMT)	Quote this jason Re: The final book in the series - done Mean, put me down for one.
25 Oct 2015 @ 06:25 am (GMT)	Quote this Thomas Kitchen Re: The final book in the series - done awesome Nathan can't wait.
25 Oct 2015 @ 06:51 am (GMT)	Quote this Warwick Marflitt Re: The final book in the series - done A RISE SIR NATHAN. Knights of old would be proud of your Gallant efforts and truthful deeds. The hunters fires will be brightly lit with sparks of knowledge and enthusiasm for all time forthwith, as now there's no excuse for the common man to be under gunned or misinformed. Thank you for your dedication and generosity. I'm a better hunter for having had access to all of your book's and to have shared time with you and your awesome family. Take a moment to gather your thoughts and energy. Here's to a job well done. Thanks mate.
25 Oct 2015 @ 08:22 am (GMT)	Quote this mark whiteley Re: The final book in the series - done waiting with great anticipation
25 Oct 2015 @ 09:13 am (GMT)	Quote this Ben Law Re: The final book in the series - done looking forward to getting hold of a copy!
25 Oct 2015 @ 01:59 pm (GMT)	Quote this Cor Nepgen Re: The final book in the series - done Well Done!! I am sure it will be a great read full of very practical and helpful information. Soon as its out I will be getting one. Thanks for all the effort.
25 Oct 2015 @ 03:40 pm (GMT)	Quote this Bryan Webster Re: The final book in the series - done Congratulations Nathan. I have been checking the drop-down store menu daily...
25 Oct 2015 @ 06:18 pm (GMT)	Quote this sebastian shand Re: The final book in the series - done fantastic! great job nathan, thank you for all your hard work and information you share with us all
25 Oct 2015 @ 08:02 pm (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Thanks guys, much appreciated. I have been told to expect a lot of negative publicity with this book (which can be equally useful). So yes, I will need to take a moment when the time comes and just allow it to be what it is. Talking to a gun magazine writer in the U.S yesterday, I found some comfort when he said "if you're not pissing someone off then you're not saying anything important". It is a good point really, in that some things are worth fighting for. And further to this, a master gun builder in the U.S who is a mutual friend was kind enough to relay just about every cruel kill he'd seen in the last decade when the methods I have described are not followed. There is plenty of meat on this book's bones so I promise you will all enjoy it. The same step by step format with plenty of projects and experiments for you all to engage in.
26 Oct 2015 @ 07:19 am (GMT)	Quote this Mike Davis Re: The final book in the series - done good on you Mate, I best be saving my pennies n pocket money for when its out. subtle as a sledge hammer....just the way I like it...if you cant tell it as it is you are just talking Bull, your advice has helped me be a better hunter (even if I do thing a bit different to your norm) enjoy some time with your family...weekend chasing trout/drowning worms would be good.
26 Oct 2015 @ 12:56 pm (GMT)	Quote this Ricardo Laborin Re: The final book in the series - done Marvelous News.....Looking forward to it is an understatement. Will there be some sort of book tour? And when is the ETA of the print version?? Saludos from Mexico, RLS.
26 Oct 2015 @ 09:14 pm (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Next week, week after? We need to get the site pages up and tested first, then we will be ready. The publisher is all good to go. I can perhaps cut and paste the TOC if you want. Bloody long though.
26 Oct 2015 @ 09:30 pm (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Introduction Phase 1 - Range work Bullshit A two phase approach The fundamentals The magic minute Sub MOA Contradictions Afraid of paper The set up The boonie hat Rifle and ammunition Firearms handling Bipods off Mechanical aids Range shooting technique Natural shooting form Body position The sling Forend control Trigger control Recoil pad position Cheek weld and sight picture Vertical scope cant Master eye Non master eye closed or open Breathing Follow through and after the shot Handicapped shooters Fliers and double groups Further notes for new and inexperienced shooters Checklist Test shoot A budget plastic stocked rifle Understanding your rifle scope MOA versus mils Scope reticle and turret combinations Mil turrets and mil reticles MOA turrets with mil dot ret MOA turrets with mil dot reticles MOA turrets with MOA reticles FFP versus SFP Further thoughts on optics for long range hunting Optics calibration testing for long range shooting MOA turret calibration Milliradian turret calibration Inch calibrated scope Metric calibrated scope Track and calibrate Further scope calibration examples Phase 2 - Field work Shooting over a backpack Pikau Daypack The critical rear rest Back to the range Prone shooting technique Overhand shooting with a bipod Overhand technique with a pack Free recoil crossed arm bipod method 300 yards - basic field work Bullet drop - LOS, MRT and PBR Shooting up and downhill Wind drift How does the wind look and feel? Putting the basics together Beyond 300 yards Environmental factors Wind drift Altitude Temperature Humidity Barometric pressure The walls, spin drift and Coriolis Southern hemisphere Coriolis, no worries she'll be right Northern hemisphere Coriolis, bugger Eotvos Spindrift Further problems Workarounds for Coriolis and spindrift Making your drop chart Using your software Select Bullet Units Muzzle velocity Maximum range Range increment Zero height and zero range Angle Sight height (scope or iron sight height) Sight offset Environmental inputs Altitude Wind direction (angle) and wind velocity Temperature Spin drift and Coriolis data Spindrift Coriolis Putting the information together Click rules Using Excel to correct for scope turret errors and perform metric conversions Cutting and pasting values Milliradian conversions Other notes Using your drop charts in the field Validation of drop charts Determining angles in the field Wind holds Smartphone applications Long range target shooting and plinking Video Call your shots on video Wind reading at long ranges Mirage Let’s go hunting Stalk, glass and shoot Static sniping position Shot placement Animal orientation versus wind drift Every shot a raking shot Taking the shot Team work or solo Range finding with a scope reticle Range formulas Range cards Thoughts on extreme range shooting Notes for snipers and instructors Beyond backpacks and bipods Hill sticks, shooting sticks and tripods Shooting without aids Standing (snap) shots Kneeling shots Sitting shots Prone without a rest Shots at moving game Further points to consider Long range hunting kit Backpack kit list Kit for two hunters Person 1 pack Clothing kit- (cram bag 1): Cooking kit (cram bag 2): Field kit (cram bag 3): Other pack items In the pockets of your pack Grouping of items Person 2 Example of one day menu A closer look at select items Tent First aid kit Clothing Other items Electrical equipment and binocular considerations Boots Second pack down method Solo hunter Other thoughts Day hunting kit list Day pack check list Day pack pockets A good knife Field dressing game The process Back packing a carcass Skinning European variation Boning out a carcass in the field Other points Conclusion Checklists Rifle quick check (habit) Scope quick check (habit) Prone long range technique Watch out Environment Information that can be utilized in your notebook Turret return setting Click rules Wind Wind speed Mirage Reticle information Analog range formulas Other information in notebook About Nathan Foster
26 Oct 2015 @ 09:32 pm (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done ...It was a rather long process writing this book.
26 Oct 2015 @ 11:17 pm (GMT)	Quote this Thomas Kitchen Re: The final book in the series - done Holly Hell no wonder you feel like you could sleep for a week after writing that. looks like it covers everything and much much more, looking forwards to getting my hands on a copy
27 Oct 2015 @ 03:08 am (GMT)	Quote this Ben Grady Re: The final book in the series - done Bloody Hell Nathan, Hhmmm it aint just pointing and pulling the trigger! Can't wait for the new book to top off the collection. Kinda wish they were hardcover, (maybe a deluxe addition set one day). Any way, I am a big fan and love the series. regards Ben
27 Oct 2015 @ 03:32 am (GMT)	Quote this Clive Judd Re: The final book in the series - done Exceptional Nathan, That is a bargain for the buyer, and a bible for my baby boy.
27 Oct 2015 @ 05:14 am (GMT)	Quote this Warwick Marflitt Re: The final book in the series - done Awesome Nathan. You know that you are right as you have done it and it worked. Have a beer mate. People believe what they want to believe! Remember that and also this " The human mind once stretched for a solution seldom returns to it's former size"~ Unknown. You're a great teacher Nathan . Thanks for everything. “If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you, but if you really make them think, they'll hate you." ~Don marquis
27 Oct 2015 @ 07:30 am (GMT)	Quote this Ben Moore Re: The final book in the series - done Hi Nathan, My first post on the forum - wanted to say as a relatively new hunter, thank you. I count myself very lucky to have stumbled across this site and your books early on. Congratulations on your latest book. Can't wait to read it! All the best mate.
27 Oct 2015 @ 07:40 pm (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Thanks Ben and thanks everyone. Nice to do something worthwhile, something of value that really helps. Three points: We are working to get the launch underway sooner than later. Once we launch, my inbox will go nuts and sorry to say but this will flatten me for a few days so it will be near impossible for me to reply to blog post responses, forum posts and other email for a few days. Accurizing and Maintenance is now in its second edition.
27 Oct 2015 @ 10:54 pm (GMT)	Quote this Bryan Webster Re: The final book in the series - done Our local Rod and Gun Range was wanting to cut some of its expenses lately, so I gave them a copy of your targets for their members to use. Here is hoping this also generates even more interest in your web site given the address is on the targets. Hope you do not have any concern over this, and yes, myself and family do use the targets a lot.
28 Oct 2015 @ 12:19 am (GMT)	Quote this Francis Saunders Re: The final book in the series - done Nice one Nathan. I'm really looking forward to getting this one. But by the sounds of it not as much as your looking forward to some down time with the family. Cheers Francis
28 Oct 2015 @ 04:01 am (GMT)	Quote this Nathan Foster Re: The final book in the series - done Best plug ever Bryan! To be honest Francis - yes. But also, I get worried when it gets busy about neglecting folk on an individual basis. It seems there are times when the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (as in getting the book out for all). But the needs of the one can be just as important if you know what I mean. We are on the count down now guys. Hours, not days or weeks. Again, apologies in advance for my inability to reply to mail now and over the coming days.
28 Oct 2015 @ 04:26 am (GMT)	Quote this Martin Taylor Re: The final book in the series - done Ahh, it was only just the other day we were sitting on the side of the hill looking over the valley throwing book Ideas around.......well it feels like it was only just the other day! Took no time at all mate!! Well done, will help out heaps off people. Let people take from it what they will, horse to water and all that stuff....