The life and adventures of a hunter, innovator and self-taught ballistics engineer, John Nosler. "There is no doubt that John Nosler is one of those gifted few whose contribution to shooters and hunters around the world will always be recognized." - Chub Eastman Few tales touch the soul like John Nosler's. He has been the name in premium bullets since the 1940s, but the self-taught ballistics engineer received no formal education. - Kyle Wintersteen, American Hunter magazine One of the most entertaining and interesting books you'll read. - Sportsman Trading Post, sportsmantradingpost.com One of the world's foremost innovators in ballistics and bullet design, Nosler invented the Partition and other custom bullets. He pioneered the premium bullet category that has been widely adopted by big-game hunters, and has influenced bullet manufacturers worldwide. - John Nosler honored with NRA Golden Bullseye Award John's story is about possibility, about an American boy with a dream, a gun in his hand and grease under his fingernails.    - NRA Traditions magazine, Gary Lewis When hunters want a bullet they can depend on, the name they trust, more than any other, is Nosler. From the Partition, introduced to the shooting public in the late 1940s, to the Zipedo, Solid Base and Ballistic Tip, to today's cutting-edge AccuBond, John Nosler has built a reputation on accuracy and performance, one bullet at a time. You know his bullets, now read his story. Learn how he developed the Nosler Partition and how he brought his invention to the marketplace. Hear the stories of his hunts in his own words. Special chapters on big game hunting show you how to maximize your time in the field and expand your hunting opportunities. Nosler - Going Ballistic , with 100 photos and practical wisdom on every page, will give you insight into the mind of the world's foremost bullet designer and the confidence to hunt big game anywhere. Nosler - Going Ballistic is the story of John Nosler - a hunter, innovator and self-taught ballistics engineer. Born in California, he came of age in the Great Depression and raced his home-built cars on the dirt tracks of Huntington Beach and Pomona. From California, he moved to Oregon and embarked on a legendary big game hunting career. He first hunted moose in Canada in the 1940s and recognized the need for a projectile that would stand up to the velocity generated by the new magnum rifle cartridges. When hunters want a bullet they can depend on, the name they trust, more than any other, is Nosler. From the Partition, introduced to the shooting public in the late 1940s, to the Zipedo, Solid Base and Ballistic Tip, to today's cutting-edge AccuBond, John Nosler has built a reputation on accuracy and performance, one bullet at a time. You know his bullets, now read his story. John Nosler From an early age, John Nosler was a hunter. His passion for the outdoors drove him in his pursuit of the American Dream. Auto racing and mechanics taught him about machines. Running his own Ford dealership taught him about failure. Hauling produce out of Medford, Oregon, he finally tasted success. Today, John Nosler is one of the world's foremost bullet engineers and a hunter of renown. His bullets are used by the world's sportsmen on game from Africa to Alaska. His original design, the Nosler Partition, after 56 years in production, is still the standard by which all hunting bullets are judged. At the age of 91, John still goes into the office everyday. He lives with his wife Vivian in Bend, Oregon. They enjoy touring in their 1929 Model A Ford and spending time with grandchildren and old friends. Gary Lewis Gary Lewis is also the author of Hunting Oregon, the award-winning Freshwater Fishing Oregon & Washington, and Deer Hunting Tactics for Today's Big Game Hunter. With his wife, Merrilee, he co-authored Is He a Man or Just Another Guy? A girl's guide to finding Mr. Right. He has won awards for his newspaper columns, and has written numerous articles for magazines. Used Book in Good Condition