SHOTGUNS AND CARTRIDGES FOR GAME AND CLAYS. [by] Gough Thomas. (G.T. Garwood).
(1963) 1981 3rd edition reprint. 8vo (158 x 241mm). Pp254. B/w photographs, line illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
A classic and perennially useful work. Chapters include; historical background; modern guns; choice of gun - type; choice of gun - performance; patterns; choke; cartridges; home-loading and reloading; clay pigeon guns; magnum guns; self-opening guns; special guns; the shotgun barrel; the shotgun action; boxlock or sidelock; weight and recoil; balance; problems of vision; stocks and fitting; pointability; sighting the shotgun; problems of accuracy; shot and shot size; shooting ailments; care and maintenance; muzzle loaders; in the field.
A classic and perennially useful work. Chapters include; historical background; modern guns; choice of gun - type; choice of gun - performance; patterns; choke; cartridges; home-loading and reloading; clay pigeon guns; magnum guns; self-opening guns; special guns; the shotgun barrel; the shotgun action; boxlock or sidelock; weight and recoil; balance; problems of vision; stocks and fitting; pointability; sighting the shotgun; problems of accuracy; shot and shot size; shooting ailments; care and maintenance; muzzle loaders; in the field.
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Book Code
27448
Author | Garwood (Godfrey Thomas). (1900-1987). Writing under the pen-name "Gough Thomas". |
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Book Code | 27448 |
ISBN | 0713615834 / 0713615834. |
Book Description | Slightly bumped but very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1981 |
Publisher | Adam and Charles Black. |
Place | London. |