Bones and Ballistics:
My Scientific & Technical Interests

About These Pages

In the summer of 1996, I took a geology course at Auburn University taught by Dr. David King entitled Dinosaurs of Alabama, which dealt with the paleontology of the Eastern US. See the link hereafter for fascinating details about the early Cretaceous dinosauria of my home state.

My web page on terminal ballistics was my second scientific posting, treating on a very serious professional interest of mine that deserves to be properly examined and explained for the average hunter or anyone who has a need to understand the mechanics of terminal ballistics and the effects of bullets on tissue.

Possibly stirred by my Victorian and Western nostaglia, I have always favored shooting sports and big game hunting, though I can be a rather extreme environmentalist. Here is my page devoted to the restoration and shooting of vintage classic sporting arms from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Follow the terminal ballistics link for some of my hunting adventures.

My Scientific and Technical Interests...

Appalachiosaurus and the Dinosauria of Alabama: Paelontology of the Eastern US

Shooting Holes in Wounding Theories: The Mechanics of Terminal Ballistics

Classic Rifles, Pistols and Cartridges: Shooting and Restoring Vintage Sporting Arms

About Me

I am an English Literature and Mechanical Engineering graduate of Auburn University, drawn equally by Imagination and Reason. This page is devoted principally to my scientific and technical interests, and to the shooting sports. Rathcoombe Manor©, devoted to cinematic, literary and artistic interests, particularly those of a sci-fi, fantasy, literary Romantic or Gothic character, is located at the top of the domain.

Disclaimer and Notice of Copyright

All the opinions expressed on this and on subordinate pages are those of the author, who has an ascerbic and ironic sense of humor. The author assumes no responsibility for any misapprehension or confusion on the part of the viewer, nor for any emotional or psychological distress, either real or purported.


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Originally posted 3 January 1998 -- All rights reserved