Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-26
SHOOTING The
LITTLE RIFLE
Shooting Has Been An I'm
portant Factor in the Training
of Some of Our Greatest Men.
BY A, RtFL EMAN
Eor National Shorts Syndicat

There Is Something about rifle shooting
that attracts all. Young and old read with
zest the story of old Leather Stoeking
and his marvellous achievements with ms
rifle the pride OF his lfe-killdeer.
Shooting has undehnahle attractions be,
cause II affects so much OF the physlV,I
and mental make up~-true eye; steady
hand quick action; ready perceptloni al
The feel OF the rifle butt against the
shoulder; the glimpse along the slg9ts,
the noise OF the report. and the perleet
target,-au have their part IN the attTae-
ii is si1-ole, but attractiye; and has
much OF training that goes iartheF IMAM
rnern shotoing Will temper and nerve
control must be studied, and IN way
that adds q keen personal interest 20 one
self-analysis, or personal study shooting
In one for NOR another was an eSsential
;ssst of the training Of many OF the world
trhe real snort does not demand the ex-
elusive use OF hunting preserves and large
,Jfas but in most cases is toned down 10
the equally exciting, but no less eXactihg
shooting of the smhl cahbre rihes a.
short ranges in established shooting gal-
Ieries, in temporary shooting stands IN
| Ire basement or barn, or better stu, m
| the open with natural or artificial tar
in the gallery everything is provided
| targets ammunition and guns, NO per-
sonal attention or care is necessary, eN-
| eept the personal control needed for cor
Ireet firing Even at the gallery, the en-
fhusiastie or careful ritlenan may pre-
| Ter 10 use his own gun so that he may be
sure OF sights, trigger pun and accuracy;
\ IN the temporary home or neighhorhood
\ gallery the keenest interest, and. When
several are shooting. the greatest rivalry,
| develops and the sport is At its best
\ Noviea Should Get lnstructIon.
/ A rifle shoot immediately organizes it
| self around boX OF cartridges and little
/ riae Ii draws in the entire. party re-
I vardiess OF sex or age. Experience III
I shootin gdevelops sen-relianoe and per
4 sonai confidence, Accuracy with the ride
/ is a necessity with the good soldier, and
I a pride to the civilian.
The novice with the rifle, before under
4 taking shooting. should first have personal
: advice and instruction from one expert
\ encea inethc use of firearms SO that he
\ ling a gun: pointing nj tho target and
iwhsn, as well-as where. 20 shoot safety
4 FIRST and Perfect Scores should be the
\ motto OF every rife sh0ter. young or old
II Perfect shooting Is the result Of careful
4 study and much practice. Many items
4 must be taken into account. Among the
n more important Of these are, The seleC-
\ ton and care Of the rifle, the selection or
ammunition. the adjusting Of sights and
I the effect Of distance and wind on the
n fiigh tof the bullet toward the target
N Some beginners develop naturally along
II the more exact details of shooting and
need hui little study OF the science. 9th
I ers require a theoretical knowledge Of the
III science to perfect themselves. For this
/ last class there is much wen-written lit
erature in books and current magazines.
Most Of it Is instructive and helpful