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The Airgunner's Companion J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)

The Airgunner's Companion By J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)

The Airgunner's Companion by J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)


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The Airgunner's Companion provides you with the fundamental knowledge necessary to be an effective hunter. The go-to guide for beginners and intermediates interested in hunting with air rifles and wanting to learn how to get the most out of them.

The Airgunner's Companion Summary

The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles by J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)

Being an effective hunter with a modern precision air rifle requires;
  • being suitably well informed about the intended quarry species,
  • have a wealth of knowledge concerning different hunting methods,
  • a detailed understanding of how their air rifle performs, and know how to maximise its attributes to optimise efficacy in the field, and
  • a level of proficiency in shooting an air rifle.
The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles, provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge necessary to be an effective hunter. With detailed discussion about the different types of airgun and selecting additional shooting equipment (such as telescopic sights, moderators, laser range finders, etc). Chapters include how to use camouflage effectively, manage serious vermin control and conservation projects, stalking, lamping rabbits, how to decoy woodpigeon and corvid species to the ground, hunting around farmyards and woodland and a dedicated section on the effective control of grey squirrels.

The book unites the latest developments in airgun technology, tried and tested methods for hunting, and the latest scientific knowledge concerning animal behaviour.

The Airgunner's Companion Reviews

This book really opened my eyes to how much things have changed since I last used an air rifle as a youngster... I read the whole book in one week - it makes an excellent bedside companion for any shooter. I was delighted that even after so many years of shooting, I could still pick up new tips and tricks. Whatever experience you have, you will find The Airgunner's Companion a great read. -- Dave Roberts (winner of the BASC social media book competition) * Shooting and Conservation *

About J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)

Growing up in the Lake District, J.D.J Braithwaite's passion for hunting and conservation began as a small boy watching his father bring home rabbits for the table and the freezer. Thus began a life long journey into hunting humanely with airguns. As a published scientist, the author brings his scientific and analytical approach to hunting with air rifles to help ensure success in the field. A respected countryman, he enjoys the trust and support of many farmers and landowners. With over 35 years experience of hunting with airguns, the author provides an authoritative insight into how to maximise the weapon in the field to help ensure optimal results.

Table of Contents

Introduction My background Airgunning and me 2 Why Choose an Airgun? The 'good ole days' of airgunning The philosophy of the airgun hunter Advantages of the airgun The frustration of hunting with airguns Hunting with airguns: It's not for the faint-hearted Airguns in the 21st century Airguns: Myths and misconceptions 3 Getting Started Know the law: Airguns, vermin, and general licences Associations that support airgunners Learn about wildlife species Spring-powered and Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) airguns Buying an airgun for hunting Which calibre for hunting? Establishing the sweet-spot (PCPs) Custom and tuned air rifles The best pellets for hunting Telescopic sights (scopes) Sound moderators Getting to know your combination Zeroing your rifle for optimal performance My own hunting combinations Point of impact (POI) on live quarry The importance of continued target practice Shooting technique: Some basic tips 4 Hunting: Permissions Gaining permissions Shared permissions Listen to the landowner Doing your research: Assess the challenges posed by the land Develop a strategy Shooting alone or with partners 5 Hunting: Equipment Getting serious Knives and knife-sharpening kits Shooting sticks and bipods Shooting seats Rucksacks and backpacks Laser rangefinders Lamping kits and night vision Thermal spotters Camouflage and hunting apparel Footwear Camo-netting and hides Wildlife, trail and surveillance cameras Decoys (deeks) A big freezer Miscellaneous items 6 Hunting: Fieldcraft The importance of fieldcraft Observation How to use your camouflage and environment effectively Stalking The art of ambushing Hunting in woodlands Shooting around the farmyard Lamping Feeding and baiting An optimised feeder-based approach Decoying Use a broken rhythm Handling culled animals 7 Hunting: Fur Rabbits, grey squirrel, wild mink, rats 8 Hunting: Feather Woodpigeons, collared doves, feral pigeons Corvids: blue-jays, magpies, crows, rooks and jackdaws 9 Hunting: Things to Consider on Every Trip Challenging weather and wind conditions Distance to target Incline and decline Checking the zero 10 Case Studies Some of my own hunting and conservation projects Stately Estate (I): Squirrel project Stately Estate (I): Rabbits Woodland: Grey squirrels, rats Farm (I): Rabbits Farm (II): Rabbits Stately Estate (II): Rabbits and grey squirrels A farewell, thank you and happy hunting Acknowledgements Index

Additional information

NGR9781846893018
9781846893018
1846893011
The Airgunner's Companion: A Field Guide to Hunting with Air Rifles by J D J Braithwaite, PhD, BS(hons)
New
Paperback
Quiller Publishing Ltd
2019-07-18
208
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