AIR RIFLE SHOOTING FOR PEST CONTROL AND RABBITING. By John Bezzant.

Bezzant (John).

ISBN 10: 1847970435 / ISBN 13: 9781847970435

Edité par Crowood Press. Marlborough, Wiltshire. 2009, 2009

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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp156. Colour photographs, b/w line illustrations by Keith Field. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Mint new copy in dust-wrapper. Practical and thorough introduction to the practical application of air rifles for pest control. "The air rifle is a very effective weapon for the control of rabbits and vermin. However, in order to use it effectively and, most importantly, humanely, the shooter must have a great deal of knowledge about a wide range of topics including: gun safety; how an air rifle works; ballistics; telescopic sights; zeroing; range finding; the behaviour of the species being hunted; advanced field craft skills and camouflage; how to kill injured quarry humanely; the law; and how to behave in an ethical manner. All of these subjects are covered in meticulous detail in this fascinating book. This clearly written, well-illustrated volume has been produced with the assistance of top professionals from the world of gun and scope manufacturing and the technical detail it contains is of the highest standard. Moreover, it has been written in such a way that it can be used as a training manual for the beginner whilst offering many deeper insights for the more experienced air rifle shooter." Chapters include:- Teaching yourself to shoot an air rifle; Suitable weapons; Scopes; Ethical aspects of air rifle hunting; Ammunition; Know your quarry; Fieldcraft and field equipment; The law; Maintaining your hunting rifle. PREVIOUS PRICE £19.95.

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• Titre: AIR RIFLE SHOOTING FOR PEST CONTROL AND RABBITING. By John Bezzant.
• Éditeur: Crowood Press. Marlborough, Wiltshire. 2009
• Date de parution: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1847970435
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781847970435
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: Edition originale
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

The air rifle is a very effective weapon for the control of rabbits and vermin. This clearly written and fascinating book covers the following topics in a practical and thorough way:

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John Bezzant was given his first air gun in his early teens and has taken a keen interest in air rifle shooting ever since. John served in the RAF and was taught how to handle high-powered weapons by professionals. Combining his weapons expertise with his wealth of country knowledge, John became an accomplished hunter. He writes regularly for Air Gunner magazine and now lives in the Highlands of Scotland on a five-acre smallholding where he has many air guns with which he carries out pest control operations on local farms.