Shooting the British Double Rifle by Graeme Wright, Fourth Edition

Graeme Wright’s “Shooting the British Double Rifle” stands as the definitive guide for collectors, enthusiasts and big game hunters seeking to master double rifles. This comprehensive fourth edition explores the history, mechanics and ballistics of British double rifles, providing both seasoned owners and newcomers with technical insights and practical shooting advice.

From black powder express rifles to modern nitro-proofed big game calibres, Wright covers in detail the evolution of these rifles. This revised edition features greatly expanded load data, thoroughly updated chapters and detailed pressure tests, plus explores the nuances of paradox guns. Benefit from ballistics information, dimensional tables, lists of component suppliers, extracts from old cartridge catalogues and powder burning rate charts – all within one volume.

An essential addition to any firearm library, this book caters to shooters interested in double rifle mechanics, ballistics and loading large cartridges in both smokeless and black powder form. It features invaluable internal ballistics and pressure tests conducted at the Birmingham Proof House and the Kynamco factory.