Most ballistics books are either too simple (basic graphs) or too complex (calculus). Rinker hits the sweet spot. He explains external ballistics (bullet drop, wind drift, Coriolis effect) and terminal ballistics (how bullets expand or fragment) with clear diagrams and practical formulas.
: A primary competitor to the Blue Book, this catalog includes detailed entries on modern and antique firearms, with specialized editions for military arms. firearm books
(with serious caveats) Best for: Libertarian-minded survivalists, legal self-study, and anyone buying a first gun safe Most ballistics books are either too simple (basic
The Flaws It’s dated. No mention of muzzle brakes, carbon-fiber barrels, or 6.5 Creedmoor (he dies in 1977). The chapter on optics ends at “the new Redfield 3-9× is all you’ll ever need.” Also, Page dismisses .22 LR as a training tool—a snob’s error. : A primary competitor to the Blue Book,
These books focus on the evolution of firearms technology and specific lineages of weapons. Book recommendation: Firearms - An Illustrated History
Firearms are inextricably linked to human history, and many books explore the "biographies" of specific weapons or their impact on society.