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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 suitabilit...

The definitive book on the subject The period from 1850 to 1900 witnessed the most far-reaching changes sporting gun and rifle design had ever experienced. Prior to this, changes had been pedestrian; the muzzleloader still prevailed in 1850 as it had for previous centuries.In this major work, Dallas details the many changes that occurred in the latter half of the nineteenth century. He describes at length the pinfire, centre-fire, and hammerless developments along with all the ancillary changes...

Ensure your safety and the safety of those around you when faced with darkness. Whether you are a tactical gear enthusiast, military or police operator, or a proactive civilian defending yourself and your home, "Own the Night" shows you the newest advances in supportive illumination systems, including handheld tactical lights, weapon mounted lights and supplemental laser illumination devices.More than 200 photos illustrate and demonstrate the technology available and help you: Select equipment -...

The interest in sniper rifles and long-range shooting has exploded. It's a challenge that both thrills and intimidates. Gun Digest tackles that challenge in Mastering the Art of Long-Range Shooting, where you can master the shots you've always wanted to with confidence and accuracy. Inside you'll find: The rifles, ammunition, optics, and tools that make shots beyond the 500-yard mark reality.Bullet trajectory and drift dissected.Reading, shading, and clicking the wind.Specialized schools that pe...