If you are a rifle hunter and have always dreamed of being able to confidently harvest big game animals at distances of 600 yards and beyond, this is the right place to start. This guide is a very insightful overview of things you will need to know when first starting down the road to becoming a proficient long-range marksman/hunter. A lifetime of personal experience and practical information is packed into this book. The author is an accomplished hunter and marksman with a no BS approach to what works, what doesn't, and what is simply a bunch of hype in the hunting/shooting world. You will find many helpful tips and diagrams, as well as photos and amusing stories in this book. An honest perspective, from a guy with 40-plus years of in-the-field hunting experience in Montana, and dozens of big-game one-shot kills beyond 500 yards.

This book has a no-nonsense approach to both the physical and psychological aspects of how to put a bullet on target in real-world conditions. It will guide you through the process of choosing a cartridge, rifle, and optics in a way that you can feel comfortable with your equipment purchases. There are many particularly important insights on everything from reloading and ballistics to shooting positions and trigger pull. This is a must-have book if you like to hunt open country and are looking to improve your long-range skills, or even if you are already reasonably proficient at rifle shooting, this will help you find the perspectives and confidence to go to the next level.

Practical Long-Range Shooting for Hunters