Between the two Ryan brothers, there is little in terms of hunting and shooting that they have not experimented with. Field Tests is the compendium of everything they've learned about cartridges, firearms, hunting and the equipment related to those pastimes. This book covers more than forty popular cartridges that the Ryan brothers have used under real world field conditions, along with reviews of just about every popular make and model of hunting firearm on the market. Included, as well, is information on reloading equipment such as dies, bullets, powders, brass and the best combinations to make your hunting more successful. Whether you chase gophers or elk, like hunting with rifles or handguns, have been hunting for years or are just getting started, this book has the answers you are looking for when it comes to ballistics, firearms, reloading and the real world applications of each. Anyone going out in the field should own a copy of Field Tests.