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But todays generation of handgun hunters have not just tamed those fire breathing dragons, but brought them to heel. The title of this book is bigbore handguns and it was written by john taffin. Max prasac is the author of the gun digest book of. Taurus, big bore handguns also covers customizing, accessories, reloading, hunting and cowboy activities. Of all the big bore bolt guns ive ever owned, shot or handled, this one is far and away my favorite. Mar 01, 2017 whether your big bore handgun adventures take place in the lower 48, alaska, africa, or anywhere else in the world, this book will help you take to the field with confidence. Howdy folks, i own several big bore revolvers and shoot them with some regularity, but i have found that no matter what i do i have developed a pretty brutal flinch anticipating the recoil do any of you big bore revolver shooters have any tips for handling the big boomers and actually. It was published by krause publications and has a total of 352 pages in the book. Theyre just a taste of what you can expect in big bore revolvers. The exceptions linebaugh, freedom arms, magnum research and select ruger handguns blackhawk and redhawks. Big bore handguns are probably the greatest challenge in all the shooting sports.
Buy big bore handguns by john taffin online at alibris. Whether your bigbore handgun adventures take place in the lower 48, alaska, africa, or anywhere else in the world, this book will help you. But we couldnt agree with what constituted big bore versus small bore. The annual linebaugh seminar just finished, and while the emphasis is on bigbore handguns, check out these pictures with a few of the rifles that showed up. The best revolvers of the big bore persuasion appear in big bore revolvers, by max prasac.
Hunting handguns and hunters handguns are not necessarily the same thing. Bigbore handguns by john taffin 2002, hardcover for. Theyre great fun to shoot, but its not a lot of fun to pay for when the ammo bill shows up. So in the shop this past weekend we got to talking about big bore handguns and the like. I personally like autos more than revolvers, and for that reason have seriously been considering a. Big bore revolvers, by max prasac, is one of the best revolver books on the market. Bigbore revolvers offers a onestop resource for the wheelgun novice to the hardened veteran and.
Bigbore revolvers, by max prasac, is one of the best revolver books on the. New gun digest book highlights bigbore revolvers for hunting. I would have liked to have seen a page, or two, devoted to the first big bore revolverthe. The gun digest book of hunting revolvers stands alone as the most comprehensive look ever at the revolver as a viable primary hunting tool. Something like a scoped bigbore singleaction revolver, a longbarreled single shot, or a boltaction pistol.
A hunting handgun is what a handgun hunter uses as his primary gametaking tool. Two things keep it from being great, in my opinion. A true 4bore runs a little over an inch in diameter, most made were somewhere around. Big bore handguns by taffin john 9781635618464 fast for sale. Iron is pumped, stretched to its limit, and filled with all sorts of volatile chemicals designed to generate explosive power and an impressive aesthetic presence. The annual linebaugh seminar just finished, and while the emphasis is on big bore handguns, check out these pictures with a few of the rifles that showed up. This special edition will be the goto source for fans of big bore handguns. Sep 05, 2012 the photo gallery above features some of the best revolvers in the world. The vast majority of air rifles available today come in either the.
The title of this book is big bore handguns and it was written by john taffin. Big bore association of southern africa is affiliated with chasa. When my interest in handguns was sparked more than two decades ago, i began. When i first got it about 10 or 15 years ago, i put a leupold 2x extended er on it. Basa seeks to protect the culture and traditions of big game hunting and hunters as well as their firearm, cartridge, hunting and sport shooting heritage through education, research, practical experience and the publication of information. Big bore handguns why its the best and worst to own. Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac for free with a 30 day free trial. Early horse pistols and backup hunting sidearms tended to swallow projectiles the size of large marbles, and they spit them back out with admirable gusto upon request. Here, in order of chronological appearance, are arguably the eight most significant bigbore handguns of all time. Best big bore handguns of all time ever since gunpowder was invented, shooters have been making handguns with the biggest hole down the barrel that they could safely shoot. Customizing, accessories, reloading, and popular shooting hobbies for big bore handguns.
Aug 22, 2018 big bore luminaries, from elmer keith to jeff cooper and john linebaugh, have all remarked that most magnum revolvers can only take so much of the hot loads. With a special look at the pioneers behind the bigbore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, bigbore revolvers is one book every handgun hunter will want to read cover to cover. With a special look at the pioneers behind the big bore revolution, and hunt stories as giant as the guns and cartridges themselves, bigbore revolvers is one book every handgun hunter will want to read cover to cover. Read bigbore revolvers by max prasac available from rakuten kobo. Bigbore handguns by john taffin 2002, hardcover for sale. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and. The photo gallery above features some of the best revolvers in the world. The photography is fantastic and theres no shortage of pictures. Guns included in this book are singleshot pistols, revolvers and semiautomatics.
A true 4 bore runs a little over an inch in diameter, most made were somewhere around. Its your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only bigbore revolver hunting can. Famous big bore revolvers featured in this book include the. Top 5 big bore calibers with a cult following duration. The leopold 2 and 4 power have always been my favorite for heavy recoil handguns. Hailed as a new classic, this book goes indepth on the best. There is no bigbore round that can claim the variety of available ammunition on the market with loads from mild to wild.
The best revolvers in the world are featured in bigbore revolvers, by max prasac. Those who are considering purchasing them or have an opinion are also encouraged to participate. With the proper bullet, the big bore revolver is already making a big hole, but the correct nose profile will ensure that big hole is also a deep hole. Max prasac is the author of bigbore revolvers and the gun digest book of ruger revolvers. Inside you will discover everything from small carry guns that shoot big bullets all the way up to the biggest and brawniest hunting handguns that could take down boars and bears. If you do not reload, this is the cartridge for you. Something like a scoped big bore singleaction revolver, a longbarreled single shot, or a boltaction pistol.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. For nearly 150 years, the singleaction sixshot revolver has stood as americas iconic firearm, serving soldiers and ranchers, lawmen and rogues alike. If you are a handgun hunter after big and big game, this is the book for you. Taffin has authored five books and over 500 published articles. If not, its still fun, but not all that you expect. Anyone here use a shooting glove for big bore handguns. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Bigbore revolvers ebook by max prasac 9781440228605. A former math teacher from 19641995, taffin is regarded as an authority on singleaction revolvers, handloading, handgun hunting, bigbore revolvers, and metallic silhouette shooting. All in all its well worth the money and the time taken to read it. With gun digest book of hunting revolvers, youll learn about factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. American hunter the big hitters of handgun hunting.
I ran 60 rounds through it and my arm was sore for a week. Some of these are not your best bet for satiating your modern thirst for thunder, but all, in their day, were marvels of authority and most still are. Big bore handguns by john taffin english paperback book free shipping. Authored by big bore revolver aficionado max prasac, and with collaboration from john parker and jack huntington, two of the. Whether your bigbore handgun adventures take place in the lower 48, alaska, africa, or anywhere else in the world, this book will help you take to the field with confidence. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and their intended applications. Jun 11, 2016 top 5 big bores known for their recoil.
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