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James W. Bequette’s new book, The Gunpowder People, takes an in-depth look at Hodgdon Powder Company’s impressive 70-year history.

In his new book, The Scout Rifle Study, Richard Mann weighs the worth of the scout rifle—for defensive purposes, survival and hunting—in modern terms. The title is fitting, as the book is an exhaustive and enlightening examination of a firearm type that’s commonly misunderstood, as well as a survey that provides real-world, objective data on the scout rifle’s supposed benefits.

Regardless of your skill level, if you enjoy tinkering with your firearms, this “gun guy’s guide to making good guns even better” is one of the best reference resources available. Pick up a copy and try your hand at one of the most fun yet educational aspects of firearm ownership.

Sid McDaniel finds himself smack dab in the middle of a growing political scandal, with political opponents of a sitting president scrambling to cover his tracks and find a suitable patsy. Many of the themes will be hauntingly familiar to those who follow current-day politics.

Bill Rooney's latest work is a wonderful collection of adventurous tales that inspire thought regarding our pursuit of peace in the wild world.

The latest edition of the Ammo Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book available for both current and obsolete cartridges and shotshells, featuring ammo history, development, recommendations and formulas.

Looking to beef up the library? Here are three new books that are well worth your time.

Hunting with handguns has been done by many, but few have the expertise under their belt like Max Prasac, who has decades of experience and has authored two other books on revolvers.

Assistant Editor Connor McKibbin takes a closer look at Gun Digest's new Big Book of Ballistics.