MARKSMANSHIP
WITH RIFLES:
A BASIC GUIDE
by
JAY PETER MERKLEY
2nd edition, 67 pages, $10.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-141-8 
This text
is designed to provide the novice and the experienced rifleman
with the basic knowledge necessary to shoot accurately and to
handle rifles and their components safely and responsibly. Ammunition,
rifle cartridge ballistics, and sighting systems are discussed.
The discussion of firing the rifle includes treatments of trigger
control, the shooter's eye, and shooting positions. The text also
deals with shooting equipment, shooting safety, cleaning rifles
in the home, and the National Rifle Association. A glossary and
study questions are provided. Photographs and drawings illustrate
basic techniques and elements of riflery.
Contents
Chapter
1: RIFLE ASSEMBLY GROUPS
Choosing a Rifle
Bolt Action
Lever Action
Pump Action
Semi-Automatic Actions
Chapter
2: RIFLE SIGHTING SYSTEMS
Iron Sights
The Rear Aperture or Peep Sight
Types of Front Sights
The Open Front Sight
Hooded Front Sights
Telescopic Sights
Telescopic Sight Reticules
Chapter
3: THE SHOOTER'S EYE
Alignment of Sights and Target
Eye Relief
Chapter
4: TRIGGER CONTROL
Method of Activating the Trigger
Placement of Finger on the Trigger
Follow Through
Chapter
5: THE INTEGRATED ACT OF FIRING A RIFLE
Common Problems of Marksmanship
Chapter
6: AMMUNITION
What Makes a Rifle Fire?
Chapter
7: SHOOTING SAFETY
Chapter
8: SHOOTING EQUIPMENT
Chapter
9: SHOOTING POSITIONS
Prone
Siting Position
Kneeling Position
Standing Position
Squat Position
Off-hand Position
Chapter
10: RIFLE CARTRIDGE BALLISTICS
Rifling Twist
Caliber
Bullet Types
Chapter
11: RIFLES IN THE HOME
Cleaning Rifles
Chapter
12: THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
SELECTED
GLOSSARY
STUDY
QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
About
the Author
Jay
Peter Merkley is a Professor of Health and Physical Education
at Texas A&M University in College Station.