Beyond the Basics: Building a Hunting Rifle That Fits You Perfectly (The Practical Rifleman Series)

By Jesse Howerton

Book Overview

Take your rifle from functional to flawless. Your rifle shouldn't just be accurate--it should feel like a natural extension of your body. In Beyond the Basics , experienced hunter and rifle builder Jesse Howerton shares the real-world techniques that make a rifle truly fit the shooter. Whether you're fine-tuning a factory gun or assembling a personalized hunting rig, this guide shows you how to balance fit, performance, and comfort in the field--without wasting time or money. Inside you'll learn: How to properly fit a rifle to your body, gear, and environment What makes a rifle truly balanced--and how to fix it if it's not How barrel length, weight, and profile affect handling and velocity Tips for optimizing scope placement, eye relief, and trigger control Real-world case studies from practical hunting rifle builds Perfect for the hunter who's ready to go beyond "good enough" and build a setup that performs under pressure, this guide bridges the gap between off-the-shelf and custom precision. Build smarter. Hunt better. Shoot with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F62KF1S8
• ISBN13: 9798280552630
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 81 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"