From target and Olympic shooting to hunting, this guide covers the models, munitions, and accessories used for each activity as well as providing information on the most respected current gun manufacturers. Rifles, shotguns, and carbines have undergone spectacular changes over the course of their history, and this book traces how these improvements have adapted them to new requirements and uses of both amateur and professional shooters.Fromnbsp;target and Olympic shootingnbsp;to hunting, thisnbsp;guidenbsp;covers the models, munitions, and accessories used for each activity as well asnbsp;providing information on the most respectednbsp;current gun manufacturers. Rifles, shotguns, and carbines have undergone spectacular changes over the course of their history, andnbsp;this book traces hownbsp;these improvements have adapted them to new requirements and uses of both amateur and professional shooters.In sporting competition, the categories for large arms (such as rifles,arbines or shotguns) involve different tests: targets at distances between0 metres and 1 kilometre, which require the use of many different guns (bothanual and semiautomatic models) and specific calibres. This book is a fullolour illustrated review of all the models of rifle and shotgun currentlysed in international competition. Each rifle and shotgun is covered in apread which illustrates the weapon and summarises its capabilities in aable of technical specifications. It includes coverage of gunsmithing craftsnd ammunition options.
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