Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Forewords Introduction Chapter 1. History Chapter 2. Safety Chapter 3. Etiquette Chapter 4. The Shotgun Chapter 5. Choke and Cartridges Chapter 6. Equipment, Clothing and Accessories Chapter 7. Eye Dominance Chapter 8. The Fundamentals of Straight Shooting Chapter 9. Gun Fit: Truth, Fact and Myth Chapter 10. The Mechanics of an Instinctive Shot Chapter 11. Driven Shooting Chapter 12. Walked-up and Upland Bird Shooting over Dogs Chapter 13. Decoyed and Pass Shooting Chapter 14. How to Practice Using the Inanimate Target Chapter 15. Eyes and Vision Chapter 16. Lady Shots Chapter 17. Young Shots Chapter 18. Gun Maintenance Chapter 19. Travelling with Shotguns Chapter 20. Glossary of Shotgun and Wingshooting Terms Bibliography Index

About the Author

Chris Batha is one of the most qualified and experienced shooting instructors and gunfitters in the world today. His articles appear in many magazines both in Europe and the US. He is one of only five coaches worldwide to hold the position of Fellow of the Institute of Clay Shooting Instructors. A member of the coveted 100 Straight Club, he owns the companies Charles Boswell Gunmaker, London and Joseph Harkom of Edinburgh. His previous Quiller title is the highly successful Breaking Clays ISBN 978-1-904057-43-7.

Reviews

The Instinctive Shot is also a fascinating read in itself. However experienced one might be I am sure that there is still much to learn within its pages. It is more than simply an instruction book for novices. It is profusely illustrated throughout with full colour photographs, diagrams and useful ballistic data. I highly recommend it.
If you don't have a game-shooting technique book, this is one you MUST own.
Written by a well-respected author and coach, Chris Batha, this practical guide to modern game shooting certainly covers everything a novice shooter needs to know to become a safe game shot. Each of the 20 chapters covers a specific topic, ranging from safety, etiquette and equipment, through to what to wear and even to which type of cartridge to use - and each is covered comprehensively and with authority.
This straightforward manual is fully illustrated with both photos and diagrams to help the beginner shoot straight, and the more experienced shot shoot straighter... This is a book that is both practical and theoretical that you can come back to again and again.