landydriver Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'm just starting out and was wondering if anybody could recommend any good books for the newcomer ? I've looked on Amazon and seen that BASC do a 'Handbook of Shooting An Introduction to the sporting shotgun' this any good ? Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also, is it worth me join BASC (at this stage, beginner) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 As a beginner to pigeon shooting I would say it is mandatory that you join BASC or one organisation to get insurance, Unless you have such insurance with CPSA as an active clay shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landydriver Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 As a beginner to pigeon shooting I would say it is mandatory that you join BASC or one organisation to get insurance, Unless you have such insurance with CPSA as an active clay shooter. Thank you .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 another good book is................................... ..........."Bank Book"............By Tight manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishot Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Will's pigeon shooting by Will Garfit published by BASC is excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landydriver Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Will's pigeon shooting by Will Garfit published by BASC is excellent Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADLY PLUMBER Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Will's pigeon shooting by Will Garfit published by BASC is excellent +1 Very good book for the beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I search the online list of books from the library service. order for collection at your local library. My area charge 60p for this service, if the books any good I buy it from Amazon. Saves wasting your money on c**p books, then you can spend the money on cartridges! Insurance is important. All the Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechk Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Will Garfit's book is all you ever need IMO. The Kindle edition is perfectly ok as well - I often take it with me to look things up. Oh and yes, join BASC - definitely worth it. Edited March 13, 2015 by Zechk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I'm just starting out and was wondering if anybody could recommend any good books for the newcomer ? I've looked on Amazon and seen that BASC do a 'Handbook of Shooting An Introduction to the sporting shotgun' this any good ? Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also, is it worth me join BASC (at this stage, beginner) ? It's a very good book - it was originally the course bible for the proficiency award scheme. Pigeon Shooting by Archie Coats, although dated is another good read. To keep you on the straight and narrow, Fair Game by Charlie Parkes and John Thornley is somewhat of a must for all shooters of any discipline. The answers to virtually all of the legal type questions you see answered (often wrongly) on here are contained therein. Edited March 13, 2015 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 The pigeon Shooter by John Batley has plenty of useful advice for the newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul sullivan Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I think ***********,s written one too. Think the website is positive shooting Edited March 15, 2015 by Paul sullivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma thudd Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) yep BASC or CPSA membership is a must for the insurance cover, its an extra cost but for piece of mind its worth it, I read both Will's Pigeon Shooting and The Pigeon Shooter over christmas (both were presents from santa) if i had to choose just one it would be Will Garfit its a alot better imho also remember reading a book called 'how to shoot' (i think) way back in my teens and it taught me alot about clays Edited March 16, 2015 by Elma thudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Will's pigeon shooting by Will Garfit published by BASC is excellent definitely the best book out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I liked Peter Throbald's book. It was aimed for a bit more advanced shooter if I remember rightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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