Hunter's Guide to Whitetail Rifles

Detailed product reviews and technical specifications for 25 classic models

Tips for inspecting and purchasing a used rifle

Selecting the right cartridge, riflescope, and ammunition

What is the perfect rifle for hunting deer? It's a question guaranteed to generate debate among serious sportsmen. Hunter's Guide to Whitetail Rifles offers a comprehensive analysis to help hunters of all skill levels determine which rifle is best for them. This vital resource provides detailed information on finding a great gun that suits each hunter's individual style and is most effective for the terrain they hunt and the size of the deer they pursue. Included are in-depth reviews for more than two dozen of the most popular whitetail rifles available, with technical specifications, field tests, and accuracy ratings for each model. Also covered are the ten most important cartridges of all time and an evaluation of various stock materials and metal finishes. Whether shopping for the perfect woods rifle or the optimal open country gun, this guide will point hunters in the right direction.

Michael Schoby has written numerous articles for magazines such as Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, and American Sportsman and is also the author of Successful Predator Hunting (0-8734-9544-6). He lives in New Richmond, Wisconsin.