Books that will help you with fly shooting......

[Les Fraser]

As promised to Russell here are the books that i have read from to help with the fly shooting
they are
The book of rifle Accuracy by Tony Boyer
Secrets of Mental Marksmanship by Linda K. Miller and Keith A. Cunningham
The wind book for Rifle shooters by Linda K. Miller and Keith A Cunningham
Applied Ballistics for Long- Range Shooting by Bryan Litz
Extreme Rifle Accuracy by Mike Ratigan
Rifle Accuracy Facts by Harold R Vaughn
Mental Training in shooting by Anne Grethe Jeppesen and Anne Marte Pensgaard
Reading the wind and coaching techniques by M/SGT James R Owens USMC (RET)
The ultimate in rifle accuracy by Glenn Newick
The Benchrest shooting Primer published by Precision shooting Inc
these books can be sought from BRT in Queensland and also state rifle associations but they may not have them all.

cheers and good reading Les

[Denis Aarons]

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.

[Les Fraser]

Thats great Denis you have done your homework and putting the techniques into practice that is what it is all about. My most recent additions have been Brian Litz book and tony Boyer both books easy to understand and really make you think,,,

As  you develop your own shooting style it is important to look for qualities you like in good shooters. I am always on the look out for something new then i write it down in a notebook and research it. It is really great to see a keen shooter doing the little things right as you and Deane progress you will win shoots just be consistant  and always be on the lookout to learn.

I will never stop learning that is what this sport is all about.
cheers Les