Perfect Shot II (Ltd) (Hardcover)

THE PERFECT SHOT II. A Complete Revision of the Shot Placement for African Big Game by Kevin "Doctari" Robertson.2013 Long Beach, 378pp,profuse color photos,8.5x11,hardcover Volume 77 in the Safari Press's Classics in African Hunting Series. Ltd. edn. of 1,000 numbered,signed,& slipcased.Kevin "Doctari" Robertson's best-selling book on shot placement for African game,The Perfect Shot,has now been completely revised and updated with extensive additions to the text;300 all-new photos of the animals covered;and revised,detailed anatomical drawings.The Perfect Shot II also has shot-placement details for a number of species not covered in the original edition,including blesbok,bongo,black wildbeest,grysbok,nyala,reedbuck,roan,and steenbok.In all, twenty-seven African game species are now covered.In addition,the chapters on bullet construction and performance have been substantially revised to cover the advances in bullet development that have occurred in the twelve years since the publication of the original edition.The book covers just about every animal you might hunt in Africa.Eachh animal is shown in at least one color field picture as well as a color "ghost view" that illustrates the shoulder bones,heart,lungs,brain,and spinal column.These views allow you to see precisely where to place your shot in relation to how the animal may be standing.Most species now have multiple illustrations from different angles for easier understanding of the different shot-placement options.The invaluable natural history section on each animal contains trophy-assessment hints as well as how to determine the sex of an animal.Other chapters include caliber and bullet selection, trophy handling,basic animal anatomy,and practical tips on how to make that "perfect shot."