SHOOTING GAME. By Michael Kemp. Second edition.

(1972) 1980 2nd edition. 8vo (138 x 217mm). Pp190. B/w photographs by John Marchington, b/w illustrations. Pictorial boards.

This book "is a clear and concise, step-by-step course in game shooting, in which the late Michael Kemp gives the beginner the benefit of his immense experience and deep thinking on game shooting". Chapters include: The Modern Approach; Shall I be good enough?; Choosing a shooting school; A neat style from the outset; Holding and mounting the gun; Stance; Feet and head; The first clays; The Smoke Trail Method; Oncoming birds; 'Tracking' and some new exercises; Higher oncoming birds; Does the oncomer still defeat you?; Over and past you; The end of the novice stage; Curing a bad patch; Advanced shooting; Something of the hidden mathematics; Which is the best method?; The cost and ways of taking up shooting; Choosing a gun for game; Fitting a gun; The kick of guns; Proof marks; The care of a gun; Bad cartridges and good; Clothes and Accessories; Finding somewhere to shoot; Walking-up for beginners; More advanced walking-up; The threshold of formal shooting; The first formal shoot; On driving pheasants; The first partridge drives; A tourist amongst grouse; Teamwork with a loader; Miscellanea; Range and vulnerability of game.