Word: rifleman
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...there are facilities for men to shoot at 200, 300, 500, 600 and longer ranges at the same time. It is probable that after sufficient practice each man will shoot his "record," by the result of which he will be classed as a marksman, a sharpshooter, or an expert rifleman...
...majority, still there are a large number of men who are admirers of the rifle. There is something about rifle shooting which is peculiarly fascinating. The dependence upon the single bullet and the skill which putting it in the right place necessitates, has a tendency to give the rifleman a like precision of ideas. In order to attain any considerable degree of skill it is essential that he should be a good reasoned. Distances, effect of the atmosphere and wind, are among the points to be considered. If the shot is to be made at any kind of game...
...hoped then that the few words here written may arouse some interest in this manly but semi-forgotten sport, and that some other student-rifleman may contribute some suggestions for the formation of a club, to these columns...