THE SPORTING RIFLE: A USER'S HANDBOOK. By Robin Marshall-Ball. 2nd Edition.

(1986) 1989 2nd edn rev. (174 x 242mm). Pp208. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps. Tan boards, spine titled in gilt.

An updated edition of this comprehensive survey of sporting rifles and rifle sport available today in Britain and Europe. Chapters include: History and evolution of the sporting rifle; Calibres, bullets and sights; The sporting rifle today; .22 rimfire sport in Britain; .22 centrefires; Deer stalking in Britain; Rifle sport in Europe; Further afield; Owning a rifle; Theory into practice; Appendices on the law, ballistics, useful contacts.