Maybe it's an attachment to the nostalgia of the early American West; perhaps it's the need to relive the good-guy bad-guy shootouts from films such as Hopalong Cassidy and television shows such as Bonanza; or it could just be a means to recapture lost days of youth; regardless, cowboy action shooting remains the fastest-growing shooting sport in the country.

Whether an experienced black powder shooter or merely interested in the mechanics of shooting black powder firearms, enthusiasts will discover valuable information on both the original and replica Old West firearms featured in this new book. Articles offer advice on ammunition, reloading, cleaning, and shooting; present information on history and hunting; and include titillating tall tales. Also included are directories containing contact information for manufacturers and organizations. Reunites readers with the essence of the Old West.

* Comprehensive guide to black powder firearms for the cowboy action shooter * From the renowned publishers of SHOOT! Magazine * Features Old West firearms & replicas, shooting tips, firearm care, history, hunting, and interesting tall tales