Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship

I haven't finished reading this yet, but I'm very impressed with the content. Having attended an Appleseed shoot recently, this reinforces all that I learned and gives some of the nuances in addition to all that. I loved the 'Shoot like a Girl (if you can)' hat he referenced from the (very young) teenage girl who outshot an Army sniper at an Appleseed! This may not be the only book you'll want about how to shoot a rifle properly and well, but I think it should be in every serious shooters library. The author, BTW, is an Appleseed instructor. Aside from this book, I think every rifle owner should attend an Appleseed shoot, even if you think you shoot well. Most shoot from the bench. An Appleseed will give practical instruction that is relevant to the content of this book in shooting from postitions, freeing one from the need for bipods, shooting sticks, etc. They really are not necessary if you can shoot from positions properly and have normal range of motion/mobility.

I’ve recently picked up this art again after setting it aside half a lifetime ago. Some of the advice was familiar, but other parts were either new or forgotten. I’ve highlighted no small amount of the gems in this book, and the drills at the end of the book have been more effective than I expected them to be. It’s preachy in parts, but the author has earned that right. I’ve essentially started over as novice, and this book has been incredible in its practicality and organization. Very highly recommended.

Americans tend to suffer from what I call the 'Olympics' syndrome. That is, they can't begin a sport / activity without buying the kind of gear, and setting their expectations of achievement to levels, that would only be appropriate for a world class participant. For example, I have a pool cue that is capable of shooting a far better game of pool than I am. Further, having participated in many activities over the years (and mastered a few), I've come to believe perfecting the fundamentals usually provides far more bang for the buck than spending a lot of time with the latest esoteric technique. Last, for the vast majority of real doers, knowing 20% of the stuff accomplishes 80% of the work, if one knows it well and can perform it.Regardless of what is put in magazines, I've heard / read credible sources that say real shots by real military snipers usually are at ranges 600 yards and below, police SWAT 300 yards and below (with many at 100 yards and below) and hunters 400 yards and below (with average shots being between 200 - 300 yards).This book teaches the fundamental information necessary for an average person, with practice and using an appropriate rifle, to put rounds consistently into a 10 inch square (the target space on a good sized deer) out to 600 yards utilizing the positions most commonly appropriate in the field, round after round after round. Without frills or hoopla, it teaches the reader how to hit what he / she aims at in the majority of real life situations to be expected . . . . and that's the bottom line of it, in my opinion. Well done.

I would call myself an intermediate amateur, so there's a lot I still have to learn about shooting. I personally found this about twice as long as it needed to be.Clearly the author knows his stuff, and is experienced enough. Perhaps it's just that the book format is not the best means of communicating advice on technique.Some of the introductory info on visualization seemed redundant, I felt as though I had just read the very same paragraph a page before.One this this is NOT is a compilation of ballistics tables, which I did appreciate.I was just hoping for a little more meat on the bones.Edit: after reading this in a little more detail, it's actually quite good. Although redundant in parts in the early going. I did come to appreciate the commentary on hunting ethics, as in don't take a shot you're not up to. Other tid-bits of wisdom in there too.For the genre it's a standout.2nd edit: I keep coming back to the book for tips, so I have given it 5 stars. Have not seen a better book in its field.

I have been a shooter for around 40 years and I thought I knew most things about shooting, I was wrong!!This book is very well written in an easy style and language that most people will understand.I learnt things about slings and sights that I have never heard of.In my opinion well worth the 5 stars I give it.

logical well constructed book that attends to the important points necessary for skills acquisition.easy read and structured clearly with appropriate illustrations

Purchased as a gift, slow to arrive despite Amazon Prime. The person I gave it to seemed to be happy.

I bought this book as a gift and he was very happy.

Service was excellent.Bought for my son as a little gift.

Great book

good for beginers like myself

Very Good

Book is well written and pictures help to explain principles. Book covers a lot of topics some in greater detail than others. Great starting point for someone new to shooting.

Excellent book, it covers all the subjects very well. Highly recommended for any budding shooter or the more experienced rifleman.

I found this book very informative and useful.I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in improving their rifle marksmanship.

Great book full of knowledge written by a true expert who knows what he is writing about. Read it three times and you will still be learning. I like the mechanical sense behind the explanations. Thank you author, thank you Amazon.

Very good detail, to anyone looking to pick up shooting, and actually know what they're doing before the shot is fired.

good book a lot of things to learn on setting up rifle etc.

Sehr informatives und lehrreiches Buch, gute Bebilderung & gut lesbar geschrieben (mit einer Prise Humor).Alle wichtigen Themen & Stellungen werden umfangreich erklärt, gerade für Jäger und Schützen interessant!Bis auf ein doppeltes Foto habe ich keine Kritikpunkte. (auch wenn Farbfotos nett wären).