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Using weapons in game, finally attempt to get on scent (8)

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I believe the answer is:

musketry

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'using weapons' is the definition.
(using muskets)

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(Other definitions for musketry that I've seen before include "old weapons" , "Armed soldiers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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