While the book deals with catapults, crossbows and other man powered weapons a huge portion is dedicated to theoretical and practical information on both low-pressure and high-pressure airguns.
Many those chapters not directly dedicated to the discussion on airguns layout physics principles and experiments with direct application to the sophisticated airgunner. For instance Middleton's simple analogy's clearly illustrated the difference between muzzle energy and momentum with regards to on-target performance. He helps us understand the science behind why a heavy slow moving projectile that has 10 foot pounds of force versus a light projectile with more velocity and an equal 10 foot pounds of force have a substantially different terminal effect.
"Middleton's narrative is lively, humorous and full of exciting information and experimentation."
"He likes to test things for himself rather than to believe handed-down orthodoxies - an attitude not without its costs, some might add." Which is another way of saying that the furniture in his home has more than the occasional spherical impact mark and his garage has more than one or two holes in it's door.
If you or the person you are buying for is interested in constructing or modifying their own home-made airguns, this book is a must read.
Anyone with a general interest in airguns, blowguns and other man-powered weapons will find this treatise absolutely fascinating, will occasionally chuckle out loud during the read.
Printed by Stackpole Books in England, with a retail price in the US of $39.95, The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Bullets, By Richard Middleton is an absolute must read.
Until Next Time....
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