Providing a detailed analysis of rifle sport, including deer stalking in Britain and the wider variety of game in Europe, this guide includes advice for the novice on acquiring a licence, buying and owning a rifle, and how and where to shoot. An introductory chapter places the sporting rifle in its historical context, describing its evolution from a scaled-down cannon to the modern precision weapon. The book then discusses the range of calibres, bullets and sights available, and their suitability for different game and different circumstances.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Providing a detailed analysis of rifle sport, including deer stalking in Britain and the wider variety of game in Europe, this guide includes advice for the novice on acquiring a licence, buying and owning a rifle, and how and where to shoot. An introductory chapter places the sporting rifle in its historical context, describing its evolution from a scaled-down cannon to the modern precision weapon. The book then discusses the range of calibres, bullets and sights available, and their suitability for different game and different circumstances. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002171917
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1986) 2003 4th edition reprint. 8vo (175 x 240mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. 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." . Seller Inventory # 44133
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1986) 2003 4th edition reprint. 8vo (175 x 240mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. 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." . Seller Inventory # 57283
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2003). (1986) 2003 4th edition reprint. 8vo (175 x 240mm). Pp223. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt. Publisher's file copy with label to end-paper, file number label to spine. Very good in slightly used dust wrapper. 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." . Seller Inventory # 19640