THE INSTINCTIVE SHOT: THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MODERN GAME SHOOTING. By Chris Batha.

2012 1st edition. 4to (196 x 253mm). Pp208. Colour photographs. Laminated boards.

The Instinctive Shot "is a practical, straight-forward manual on how to become a better game shooter. The author gives step-by-step explanations of the correct shooting action needed to build a consistent swing and balanced move to the bird, regardless of species of type of shooting - the essential sequence of eye - brain - hand synchronisation that creates an instinctive shot." Chapters include: History; Safety; Etiquette; The shotgun; Choke and cartridges; Equipment, clothing and accessories; Eye dominance; The fundamentals of straight shooting; Gun fit - truth, fact and myth; The mechanics of an instinctive shot; Driven shooting; Walked-up and upland bird shooting over dogs; Decoyed and pass shooting; How to practise using the inanimate target; Eyes and vision; Lady shots; Young shots; Gun maintenance; Travelling with shotguns; Glossary of shotgun and wingshooting terms. A clear, concise manual which aims at a world-wide audience.