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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 edition. Excerpt: ... DRESS, TRAINING, Etc. No doubt some will exclaim, on reading the heading to this chapter, ' What in the world will the man write about next? as if dress has anything to do with shooting.' It really has more to do with a man shooting well than some are aware. Colonel Hawker, the greatest authority on field-shooting, considers the dress of a shooter a matter of importance, and lays great stress on comfort being considered rather than appearance. It is not my intention to advise the young beginner to go to any particular tailor and order some peculiar style of coat, but rather to give him a few hints on this subject that may prove useful. In the first place, never go to a rifle contest in a dress that is likely to make you conspicuous; for, if you are at all sensitive, you may hear remarks that will perhaps rob you of one or more bull's-eyes. Of course, in Volunteer matches, you are required to appear in the uniform of the corps to which you belong; and fortunately most corps are now dressed in a sensible, workmanlike manner, and have not got an elaborate knot of braid, as some used to have, just where the butt of the rifle ought to be placed. I have seen volunteer officers, shooting in a rifle contest, carefully ' got up' in shako, sword--in fact, wearing everything that was unnecessary. It is for the special advice of these gentlemen that these remarks are written. I was at an All Comers' contest last year, and saw a worthy member of a Light Horse corps shooting in full uniform, not forgetting his spurs. The idea struck me, that, if he had chosen to lie on his back, his spurs might have been useful to hold on by, but when I saw him shooting in my favourite position, with his spurs well up in the air, I certainly did not see their great...
Originally published in the 1870s, Notes on Rifle-Shooting is a classic guide to the sport of rifle-shooting. The book covers everything from basic marksmanship to advanced techniques, and includes tips on choosing the right equipment and maintaining your rifle. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just getting started, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and achieve better accuracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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