I finally got a copy.
With a quick look through it looks to be a well written, very interesting and instructive book.
I like old books almost as much as old guns.
Too bad this one is so hard to find and expensive for a paper back book.
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I finally got a copy.
With a quick look through it looks to be a well written, very interesting and instructive book.
I like old books almost as much as old guns.
Too bad this one is so hard to find and expensive for a paper back book.
Yes it is a great book.
What is interesting to me is how similar the books methods are to German WWII rifle training
I agree ... :)
It's one of the best books I've ever read (and trained with) on shooting the Enfield rifle is available in electronic format, professionally scanned (thanks to Ian Robertson), in the Knowledge Library section Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here)
"Shoot-to-Live" - 1945 (click here)
Presenting the Johnson Method of Musketry Coaching As Adopted By the Canadian Army, Ottawa, Chief of the General Staff.
This is an excellent Canadian Government issued training manual. If you are specifically a collector and shooter of Lee Enfield rifles, you'll find this to be an outstanding reference work and it contains a wealth of information on how to properly shoot the No.4 Mk1 Enfield, although much of the content is applicable to any bolt action rifle. I remember being issued this manual as part of our regimental rifle team, when I was a little younger back in the early 60's. ;)
Regards,
Doug
This is where I originally found out about it. I had to get a hard copy because besides collecting books on firearms (and many other subjects) I have a bit of a hard time reading from a screen. I much prefer an actual book.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badger
Me too... I actually have two copies ... :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumpelhardt
They are a rare collectible as well .... ;)
Regards,
Doug
I took the time to double-side print it and put it in a binder. Great manual. I only wish I could find some of the 4' targets. It would also be nice to have someone to critique you.
Shoot to Live........., rare and valuable..........! I put a perfect untorn, no dog eared corners etc etc, no coffee cup stains one on that auction site a few months ago. It even had the name and number of the R Canadian Artillery recipient on the inside cover.......... £20 or so as I remember!
Added later...... the buyer, from this forum just remionded me that it was a bargain at £27. So that's it's true value
Just finished reading it. A real treasure trove of info, I know my accuracy will improve. I agree with Cdn303, It would be great to find those targets found in the book
Using autocad, I was able to reproduce a 12 inch 'tin hat' with a 2"x3" auxiliary aiming mark, but not the other one. I've been playing around trying to scale it down, but I haven't quite hit the sweet spot. Once I do I plan to add on the horizontal and vertical scale, to make sight adjustment easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by tincansailor1
That sounds great let us know when you have success, would you be interested in sharing with others?