--- product_id: 16000280 title: "Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns" price: "€ 41.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16000280-complete-book-of-the-22-a-guide-to-the-worlds store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Practical hunting & shooting knowledge Comprehensive .22 rimfire guide In-depth small game biology insights Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns **Price:** € 41.91 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the legacy and science behind the .22 – your next must-have read! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns - **How much does it cost?** € 41.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16000280-complete-book-of-the-22-a-guide-to-the-worlds) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Free Shipping Perk:** Get this treasure delivered to your door at no extra cost. - β€’ **Trusted by Enthusiasts:** Highly rated with 4.4 stars from over 100 reviews. - β€’ **Historical & Cultural Context:** Understand the evolution of .22 rifles from past to present. - β€’ **Ultimate .22 Rimfire Compendium:** Dive deep into the world’s most popular caliber with unmatched detail. - β€’ **Beyond Guns – Nature Meets Firearms:** Explore extensive biological profiles of North American small game. ## Overview Complete Book of the .22 by Wayne Van Zwoll is a well-rounded guide covering the history, technology, and biology related to .22 rimfire firearms and their small game targets. Praised for its unique blend of firearm expertise and naturalist insights, this used book in good condition offers enthusiasts a comprehensive resource with strong customer approval and free shipping. ## Description Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns [Van Zwoll, Wayne] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns Review: A Concise Treasure of Biology, History, and Technology, and Yes, he talks about guns a little, too. - An enthusiast would have to collect a ceiling-high pile of other books and magazine articles to compile the amount of information contained in this book on .22 rimfire firearms alone. But the part I'm enjoying most is the expanse of biological information that Mr. Van Zwoll presents concerning small game animals in North America. On large rodents alone (rock chucks, wood chucks, the varied species of rabbits and squirrels, list goes on) the author may well have written a definitive work from a purely biological perspective. Even from the non-hunting sector, I can't find anything in my local libraries or bookstores by any other author (save Bob Gooch, on squirrels alone) that gives so much information about these animals - their habitat, diets, range, birthing cycles, and so on. I learned things from this book about the yellow bellied marmot that I didn't discern in 9 years of hiking their habitat in a naturalist mode. And those primarily interested in the rimfire shooting sports should be equally happy to have this on their shelves at home. Having read this book, I have a more complete concept of how to best avail myself of the utility of .22 rifles in particular, as well as a greater understanding of how America has changed since the days when my grandfather kept a smoothbore .22 garden gun behind the back door of his garage. Those were different times, and Wayne brings us up to date on what's different now, and how we got from there to here, without virile criticism of shifts in American culture. I'd give up several trips to the range in order to preserve the time to read this book again cover-to-cover in a quiet place. Review: Good Book on the topic - This is a good book on the topic. It includes some others like the 17 cal as well. The writting is a bit flat and does not have great enthusiasm for the topic. The 22 is both a fun and serious caliber and has been in use for 150+ years from plinking to hunting and war. This book somehow did not capture my attention and I am enthusiastic about the caliber. I did not like this book as much as I liked The Gun Digest book of the 22 Rifle by C. Rodney James - which I have reviewed previously and feel is a much better book on the topic.. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #324,736 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #311 in Hunting #20,417 in Crafts, Hobbies & Home (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews | ## Images ![Complete Book of the .22: A Guide To The World's Most Popular Guns - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l4ussg0rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Concise Treasure of Biology, History, and Technology, and Yes, he talks about guns a little, too. *by L***E on November 26, 2013* An enthusiast would have to collect a ceiling-high pile of other books and magazine articles to compile the amount of information contained in this book on .22 rimfire firearms alone. But the part I'm enjoying most is the expanse of biological information that Mr. Van Zwoll presents concerning small game animals in North America. On large rodents alone (rock chucks, wood chucks, the varied species of rabbits and squirrels, list goes on) the author may well have written a definitive work from a purely biological perspective. Even from the non-hunting sector, I can't find anything in my local libraries or bookstores by any other author (save Bob Gooch, on squirrels alone) that gives so much information about these animals - their habitat, diets, range, birthing cycles, and so on. I learned things from this book about the yellow bellied marmot that I didn't discern in 9 years of hiking their habitat in a naturalist mode. And those primarily interested in the rimfire shooting sports should be equally happy to have this on their shelves at home. Having read this book, I have a more complete concept of how to best avail myself of the utility of .22 rifles in particular, as well as a greater understanding of how America has changed since the days when my grandfather kept a smoothbore .22 garden gun behind the back door of his garage. Those were different times, and Wayne brings us up to date on what's different now, and how we got from there to here, without virile criticism of shifts in American culture. I'd give up several trips to the range in order to preserve the time to read this book again cover-to-cover in a quiet place. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book on the topic *by J***D on April 9, 2014* This is a good book on the topic. It includes some others like the 17 cal as well. The writting is a bit flat and does not have great enthusiasm for the topic. The 22 is both a fun and serious caliber and has been in use for 150+ years from plinking to hunting and war. This book somehow did not capture my attention and I am enthusiastic about the caliber. I did not like this book as much as I liked The Gun Digest book of the 22 Rifle by C. Rodney James - which I have reviewed previously and feel is a much better book on the topic.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Reading *by K***R on January 21, 2010* I bought this book expecting a good read, and not so much as a reference book. Maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much more than the other reviewers did. I read it straight through from cover to cover and was completely fascinated with the stories of the cartridge's development and the histories of the various firearms manufacturers and inventors. I'm already intimately familiar with most of the guns referred to so it's very interesting reading. The only fault that I find is the exclusion of some of the popular rifles like the CZ in particular, and only a brief mention of the modern Henry rifles. Another reason I enjoyed this book is that I completely identify with the author and his experiences, although I never competed or wrote articles. No, it's not a great reference book, but it is a captivating book if you're interested in reading about the .22 and its uses and fascinating history. The .17 HMR and .17 Mach II also get a lot of attention, and the comparisons and ballistics are useful. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16000280-complete-book-of-the-22-a-guide-to-the-worlds](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16000280-complete-book-of-the-22-a-guide-to-the-worlds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*