The Modern Shooter: Containing Practical Instructions and Directions for Every Description of Inland and Coast Shooting (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780267690633: The Modern Shooter: Containing Practical Instructions and Directions for Every Description of Inland and Coast Shooting (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267690630 ISBN 13: 9780267690633

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Modern Shooter offers practical instructions for inland and coast shooting, paired with engaging anecdotes to help you learn by doing.

This edition blends hands-on guidance with vivid storytelling from a lifelong sportsman. It covers gun handling, loading, and cartridge choices, and it shares insights on where and how to hunt a variety of game, from snipes and woodcocks to deer. The writing moves from personal history to field craft, making complex techniques easier to follow for readers at home or in the field.

What you’ll experience

Practical tips on safe handling, loading, and choosing equipment for different weather and targets
Advice on stalking, shooting angles, and judging age and condition of deer in park and highland settings
Descriptions of common game across inland and coastal settings, with actionable guidance
Historical anecdotes and reflections that frame the sport and its traditions

Ideal for readers who want a grounded, readable introduction to shooting, fieldcraft, and the sport’s lore, shared in a voice that blends instruction with personal memory.

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