Posted by Denis Aarons on Nov 17, 2011; 9:36am
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/Books-that-will-help-you-with-fly-shooting-tp4981100p5000618.html

Hi Les,

I'm currently reading The Wind Book For Rifle Shooters.  This book is perfect for a longrange newbie like myself.  The book alone doesn't instantly bring perfection but the ideas and techniques that it has opened me upto are brilliant.  Tips in reading flags and mirage that I wouldn't have thought of until a much later stage with much more experience under my belt, and I think thats the point.  Now I'm out there, watching the wind, looking for things I've read and understanding them.
I may have to read this book a few times just drum it in....................... and keep on shooting the windy longs.

The first book I read when I started shooting was Dead On by Tony M.Noblitt and Warren Gabrilska.  I'd barely touched a rifle at that stage.  It is a really basic book but kept me interested and explained things simply which suited me at the time.

I followed that up with the 49th edition Lyman reloading handbook.  IMHO reading such a book is a critical step BEFORE anyone starts reloading.

I then started reading Understanding Firearm Ballsitics by Robert A. Rinker, to be honest I have to keep re-reading pages and chapters to take in the info.  I've found that its a better book to use as a reference when I have particular question or idea, rather than reading it front to back.  

I couldn't put down The Precision Shooting Reloading Guide.  It was just really interesting seeing the different levels of case prep that different shooting disciplines use and understanding why.   It was a simple read but enjoyable and enlightning.

I'm also currently reading Handloading For Competition - making the target bigger by Glen D. Zediker.  It reads quite well, I'm enjoying it and taking a lot from it.  I have a lot to go so I can't comment too much more.

Obviously they're all American, much like the rest of the industry.  I'd love to read a shooting book by an Aussi champ, come on Stuart! there must be one soon!

Sorry about the long boring spiel, just thought I'd add to the thread.

Cheers, Denis.