Book Review: Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World
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I borrowed this book from a friend to take a look through, and not I really don't want to give it back. I always buy myself a book or two after Christmas, and this is definitely what I'm getting myself this year. It's expensive, but worth every penny. Everything in here is excellent - the depth of coverage, the photography, and the technical written material. It's a great coffee table book to browse through and show off, and it'll help you pick out what you need to find to add to your rifle collection. You can pick up a copy through sellers on Amazon ($69.99 is the cover price, not an artificial inflation):
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