Sporting Guns A Guide to the World's Rifles and Shotguns

Sporting Gunsis an illustrated guide to the world's best modern sporting rifles and shotguns, from all-time favorites such as the Weatherby Mark V to the latest Beretta competition shotguns. Ranging from bolt-action rifles to turkey guns, the book examines some of the most exciting available types of long gun for hunting and target sports.Sporting Gunsis divided into four chapters that cover the main types of recreational gun: breech-loading (break-open) shotguns and rifles, semi-automatic and pump shotguns, bolt- and manual-action rifles, and semi-automatic rifles. Within each chapter the guns are arranged alphabetically for ease of reference. Each entry takes an individual gun and explroes its key features, including its operating system, construction, hunting/target use, sighting options, price range and important variants. The book also offers essential advice on using sporting guns safely, whether on a shooting range or out in the wild. If you are interested in clay shooting, target practice, or outdoor hunting,Sporting Gunswill help you find the right gun and keep informed of the best on teh gun market. Packed with color photographs, detailed descriptions, and full specifications for each weapon,Sporting Gunsis the ideal handbook for both novice shooters and expert riflemen alike.McNab, Chris is the author of 'Sporting Guns A Guide to the World's Rifles and Shotguns', published 2007 under ISBN 9780312368234 and ISBN 0312368232.