The Complete Blackpowder Handbook (Complete Blackpowder Handbook)
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Written for every blackpowder enthusiast - hunters, war re-enactors, collectors, cowboy action shooters, target shooters and DIY blackpowder hobbyists
47 U.S. states have special black-powder hunting seasons Blackpowder authority Sam Fadala packs the entire sport of blackpowder shooting into this new edition. This authoritative reference offers readers the latest in guns and gear, and shares advice and tips for getting the most out of blackpowder hunting and recreational shooting. Highlights include: *Practical how-to direction on outfitting muzzleloading firearms for hunting with current hardware and accessories *Updated source list of blackpowder gun and accessory retailers, periodicals and reference books and shooting organizations *More than 650 detailed photos illustrating new gear and demonstrating effective techniques Shooters and collectors will find new reasons and ways to enjoy their hobby more in this ultimate textbook to blackpowder shooting! |
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| 10-04-09 | 3 | (NA) |
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The Complete Blackpowder Handbook is a useful resource for shooters like me with an interest in muzzleloading and other black powder firearms. The technical data and general information is interesting, especially if you don't know anyone else with an interest in these guns.
But there are a few things I found disapointing. There was far too much information on hunting. I am not a hunter, and don't mind the subject, but more info on historical (civil war etc) firearms would have been good. But overall it is a good book and a useful resource. (Review Data Last Updated: 2010-03-17 06:12:22 EST)
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| 09-08-09 | 5 | (NA) |
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Good book - lots of historical information as well as practical application. Covers the gamut of blackpowder weaponry.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2009-10-06 03:49:30 EST)
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| 06-15-09 | 5 | 1\1 |
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If you've read any of Sam Fadala's work before, you won't be surprised. If you haven't, you'll find this to be a thorough treatise on the topic that will answer all your questions and make you an expert in no time. Sam covers every aspect of muzzleloading both traditional and modern, and provides a rich history of the firearms, the accoutrements, and the lore. I have every edition of this book and will continue to buy new ones because Sam always adds new information about the latest aspects of the sport. It's always a great read that you will refer to over and over again when you need to clarify something in your own mind. This is truly the muzzleloader's "bible."
(Review Data Last Updated: 2009-10-06 02:33:18 EST)
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| 02-21-09 | 5 | (NA) |
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I've just started getting into muzzleloaders and this book has answered a lot of my questions. Filled with facts.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2009-06-21 19:10:03 EST)
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| 02-09-08 | 5 | 0\2 |
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This is the encyclopedia of black powder. If it is not in this book, you do not need to know it. Thorough and complete.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2009-03-07 21:40:16 EST)
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| 01-14-08 | 2 | 2\3 |
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The main problem with this book is it is very poorly organized. The information seems to have been cut and pasted from various articles, with a very weak link of information within chapters. Many times, there are Pictures with captions in Chapters which have nothing to do with the subject of that chapter.
Some sections are completly useless and somewhat elitist in terms of information. For example, in many cases, the information is of the order "The powder horn is easy to use, so no explaination is necessary". I would not recommend this book as a reference to blackpowder shooting, as the information you would be looking for is too difficult to locate. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-15 09:17:48 EST)
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| 02-02-07 | 5 | 0\2 |
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This is a great resource book. It has good information.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-15 22:54:37 EST)
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| 03-16-06 | 3 | 3\3 |
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Your opinion of this book will depend on your other resources. If you don't have the time and/or access to the Internet, this book will go a long way to helping you get started in black powder shooting. If you have time to lurk in some of the blackpowder chat rooms, and to read other on-line resources, you'll get more, newer and specific information for free. The writing is clear but gets a bit repetitive at times, and there were too many commercials for certain products in the text for my tastes. If you can get this book from your local library, check it out first to better decide if its worth your money. I probably would not have bought it if my local library carried it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-03 02:15:30 EST)
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