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 GBP 19.95.

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Title: AIR RIFLE SHOOTING FOR PEST CONTROL AND RABBITING. By John Bezzant.
Publisher: Crowood Press. Marlborough, Wiltshire. 2009
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1847970435
ISBN 13: 9781847970435
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: new

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The air rifle is a very effective weapon for the control of rabbits and vermin. This comprehensive book is essential reading for all those who wish to become accurate, skilled, caring air rifle shooters who are safe and ethical in the pursuit of their quarry. The book demonstrates how to learn to shoot an air rifle safely and accurately and how to construct your own 40-yard range, it discusses shooting techniques and all the firing positions, and it considers the advantages and disadvantages of using air rifles for pest control and rabbiting. It also analyzes and tests in the field specific models of air rifle and considers what to look for when deciding to purchase a rifle; covers ballistics, loading, scopes, zeroing, range finding, windage, the difference between good and bad mounts, ammunition, field craft, clothing, and knives; and examines the characteristics of the various quarry species (rabbits, wood pigeons, feral pigeon, and rats). Summarizing the law as it relates to air rifle hunting, this guide also considers the ethical aspects of the sport, including care of the quarry, how to track down and dispatch injured quarry, and how to dispatch rabbits humanely. A detailed chapter explains how to maintain your hunting rifle in good working order. Produced with the technical assistance of top professionals inthe field of gun and scope manufacturing, the guide is aimed at those interested in air rifle shooting, pest control, rabbiting, and country pursuits in general.

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John Bezzant writes regularly for Air Gunner magazine and has many air guns with which he carries out pest control on local farms.

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