A.B.C. of Snap Shooting

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Fletcher Horace. A.B.C. of Snap Shooting

PREFACE

SNAP SHOOTING DEFINED

RULES OF SAFETY

THE OUTFIT

RULES FOR PRACTICE

EXPLANATION

USEFUL HINTS

TARGET PRACTICE. COMPARED WITH SNAP SHOOTING

RULES

EXHIBITION SHOTS. AT STILL OBJECTS, AND HOW TO MAKE THEM

FEATS. WHICH HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE RIFLE ON MOVING OBJECTS

OFFICIAL TIME RECORD

FORMING CLUBS

THE MILITARY AND SNAP SHOOTING

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Snap shooting is the throwing of both the rear and front sights of a gun into line between the eye and the target and pulling the trigger, all in one motion, and is distinguished by that name from any shooting where the aim is leisurely taken, by bringing the piece to the shoulder, getting the sights in line, hunting the target and pulling the trigger when the aim is most steady.

In snap shooting, the eye catches the target, and the attention is riveted on it, while the piece comes into line instinctively.

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9. The Incoming-shot[30] is at a ball thrown at the firer from a distance of say 50 feet, and is the easiest of all; but unless thrown so as to go above his head, and caught by him in passing over, is not recommended, owing to the danger to the tosser. If a trap be used it is safe and good practice.

10. The Trap-shot is the most difficult, requires the quickest[31] action, and is consequently the very best practice, and is the hitting of balls thrown straight away from the firer by a spring-trap, or by hand, so that they fall not more than twenty-five feet distant.

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