THE SPORTING RIFLE: A USER'S HANDBOOK. By Robin Marshall-Ball. 4th Edition.
(1986) 2003 4th edition reprint. 8vo (175 x 240mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
A comprehensive survey of sporting rifles and rifle sport available today in Britain and Europe". Robin Marshall-Ball's introductory chapter places the sporting rifle in its historical context, describing its evolution from a scaled-down cannon to the modern precision weapon. He then discusses the range of calibres, bullets and sights available and their suitability for different game and different circumstances. He provides a detailed analysis of rifle sport today: .22 rimfire and .22 centrefire sport and deer stalking in Britain, together with the wider variety of game in Europe. For the novice, he gives valuable advice on acquiring a licence, buying and owning a rifle, how and where to shoot".
A comprehensive survey of sporting rifles and rifle sport available today in Britain and Europe". Robin Marshall-Ball's introductory chapter places the sporting rifle in its historical context, describing its evolution from a scaled-down cannon to the modern precision weapon. He then discusses the range of calibres, bullets and sights available and their suitability for different game and different circumstances. He provides a detailed analysis of rifle sport today: .22 rimfire and .22 centrefire sport and deer stalking in Britain, together with the wider variety of game in Europe. For the novice, he gives valuable advice on acquiring a licence, buying and owning a rifle, how and where to shoot".
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19640
| Author | Marshall-Ball (Robin). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 19640 |
| ISBN | 1840371161 / 1840371161. |
| Book Description | Publisher's file copy with label to end-paper, file number label to spine. Very good in slightly used dust wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2003 |
| Publisher | Swan Hill Press. |
| Place | Shrewsbury, Shropshire. |