adam f Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Just wondered if anyone can recommend a few good shooting books? Amazon is a minefield, so some personal recommendations would be good. Either tuition based or preferably just yarns or stories. I currently shoot clays and game and an air rifle for rabbits etc so not that interested in deer stalking or high powered rifles. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themacclad Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://www.tidelinebooks.co.uk/ Been using the above company for years , excellent service ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I have this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Clays-Tar...9168&sr=8-1 I have learnt a bit from it. I was a bit disappointed with the BASC one, but has a few useful bits http://www.amazon.co.uk/BASC-Handbook-Shoo...226&sr=8-12 Not sure if that's the info you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi i am mainly into fishing books and always use coch-y-bonddu books, they have some really good books, a lot that are out of print and are a pleasure to deal with. this is there website www.anglebooks.com good luck :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam f Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks chaps. Ive used coch-y-bonddu in the past, also found them good. Any suggestions for yarns, tales and shooting stories? I think websites like this provide more factual info than a book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks chaps. Ive used coch-y-bonddu in the past, also found them good. Any suggestions for yarns, tales and shooting stories? I think websites like this provide more factual info than a book! A Pattern of Wings (wildfowling stories); older book but splendid. Kenzie the Wild Goose Man and The Gun Punt Adventure by Colin Willock Anything by BB - Countrymans Bedside Book is one notable. also...Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot (Diggory Hadoke) for learning more about guns, auction purchases, renovations etc. V interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 A Pattern of Wings (wildfowling stories); older book but splendid.Kenzie the Wild Goose Man and The Gun Punt Adventure by Colin Willock Anything by BB - Countrymans Bedside Book is one notable. also...Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot (Diggory Hadoke) for learning more about guns, auction purchases, renovations etc. V interesting. Top choices fella.Kenzie is an outstanding book that you will never tire of reading time and again,and my wee boy was actually named after him.BBs Goose Fever is also an excellent read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Vintage guns for the modern shot by Dig Hadoke, by far the best book I have ever read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 The Pigeon Shooter: The Complete Guide to Modern Pigeon Shooting - Good for the basics and not bad to read Art of Good Shooting - J. E. M. Ruffer - Classic! old but good to read, shotguns still work the same way as they always have,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have a copy of Air Rifle Hunting by John Darling in the sales section... hint, hint.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Change of direction but a couple of books if like me you like to know about life as a Gamekeeper or Poacher in the oldern days. Gamekeeper at Home The Amateur Poacher Both by Richard Jefferies who died in 1887, basicly about life in Victorian times as a Keeper and Poacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Just wondered if anyone can recommend a few good shooting books? "No country for old men" by Cormack mcarthy is a goodun Maybe not quite what you're after but it's full of guns and shootin' stuff. A good story too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 The shooting man's bedside book is a charming and romantic outlet on all aspects of shooting,its written by 'BB'. I would definably recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 try the airgunning book by johnathan darcy http://www.darcybooks.com/publications.html very differnt from the norm! he tells the truth about what he has done over the years be it good or bad!! not everyones cup of tea but i find his books really funny and intresting. full of storys!1 john boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Also try Tales of Old Countrymen, Gamekeepers, Poachers etc, by i think Brian P Martin, the whole lot are very good night time reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 pigeon shooting by achie coats. Considered the bible on decoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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