Knowing how to handle a long arm at the end of the nineteenth century was considered an art. This facsimile edition of the 1888 book by a respected rifleman provides a wealth of detailed information on the subject. Topics covered include prone and standing positions, long range and elevation, wind allowance, the back position, sights, match rifles, temperature and atmosphere, tables of angles, trajectories, rifling, cleaning, and game shooting.
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