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Side 34
... covers the shot a short distance down the barrel , by which means a vacuum is produced between the powder and shot , and bursting almost certain if the gun be subsequently directed downwards , and dis- charged as in the case of a hare ...
... covers the shot a short distance down the barrel , by which means a vacuum is produced between the powder and shot , and bursting almost certain if the gun be subsequently directed downwards , and dis- charged as in the case of a hare ...
Side 45
... cover , or near any objects from which shots may glance off . It is impossible to tell in what direction a shot may go which strikes a tree or rock ; and in reference to distance , it is most difficult to prescribe the pre- cise limit ...
... cover , or near any objects from which shots may glance off . It is impossible to tell in what direction a shot may go which strikes a tree or rock ; and in reference to distance , it is most difficult to prescribe the pre- cise limit ...
Side 48
... a safe method of carrying it — should then endeavour to bring it up to some object so as to cover it , and when he can do this with ease and accuracy , he may then attempt a few sitting shots at small birds 48 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... a safe method of carrying it — should then endeavour to bring it up to some object so as to cover it , and when he can do this with ease and accuracy , he may then attempt a few sitting shots at small birds 48 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 49
... cover his game on its rising , and when he thinks he can accomplish this , let his gun be loaded with powder only ; and if it be observed that he shoots steadily , then let shot occasionally be put in , but without his knowing it ...
... cover his game on its rising , and when he thinks he can accomplish this , let his gun be loaded with powder only ; and if it be observed that he shoots steadily , then let shot occasionally be put in , but without his knowing it ...
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