Modern Training And Handling

Modern Training and Handling

Long Range Shooting

This guide provides an in-depth exploration of long-distance shooting, focusing on essential safety protocols and technical skills required for success. It begins by stressing the importance of properly zeroing your scope and establishing stable firing positions, as these are foundational to achieving accuracy. A key concept introduced is the Natural Point of Aim, which emphasizes the use of skeletal support rather than relying solely on muscle strength for stability. The role of a spotter is highlighted, along with critical skills such as breath control and the proper technique for trigger squeeze, all of which contribute significantly to precision shooting. The guide also discusses the necessity of securing windage and elevation knobs after zeroing to maintain consistency in adjustments. A thorough understanding of ballistics is presented, including the significance of Minute of Angle (MOA) as a measurement for accuracy. Practical tools such as handheld ballistic computers, mil-dot ranging systems, and laser range finders are recommended for effective distance measurement. Additionally, the guide covers advanced techniques for managing environmental factors like wind, targeting moving objects, and employing bracketing methods to enhance shooting efficacy. It concludes with guidance on creating and utilizing a range card, which serves as a strategic tool for planning and executing successful long-range shots. Overall, this comprehensive resource equips shooters with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for mastering long-range shooting.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals, Third Edition offers an introduction to the basic principles of animal restraint and an overview of techniques for vertebrate wild and domestic animals. Fully updated throughout, the third edition also includes new chapters on understanding behavior, training for restraint and handling, and animal welfare and restraint. Now in full color, the third edition of this classic reference is an invaluable tool to recognizing potential danger in restraint and reducing stress in the animal.