Hunter's Handbook II. [antikvár]

CHOOSING A FIRST RIFLEIf this is your first firearm and you are going to start with a rifle, it is suggested that the choice be a single-shot bolt action in a .22, low-power calibre.If it is equipped with a good aperture (peep) sight and a front sight of comparable value, so much the better. If the sights cost as much or more than the rifle, they will be of a first class grade, and your score should improve rapidly whenthe elements of sighting, hold, position and squeeze are learned. However, for shooting that is not serious target shooting, the sights that come with the rifle should be quite adequate.The above-mentioned type of rifle is recommended for the following reasons: By moving the bolt toward the rear, the rifle can be quickly and easily checked to see if it is loaded.When the rifle is fired, it is empty until reloaded again by hand.Because there is little recoil, or muzzle blast, you will not become gun-shy.The .22 long rifle cartridge is extremely accurate up to 100 yards in a target rifle, and at the lesser ranges at which a new hunter should use it in a sporting rifle.CAUTIONNow, despite the good things noted above about the calibre, it must always be kept in mind when using it that you must be