PUNT-GUNS 183 



(^ in. bolt for a 5 in. rope) answer better and save time 

 in adjustment of this very important article in the punt- 

 gunner's outfit. With such recoil gear as described above, 

 there should be little fear of the gain breaking away if care be 

 taken not to fire when the punt is hard aground. 



Unlike shoulder double guns, the double punt-gun should 

 be made with the centres of both barrels parallel, i.e. the same 

 distance apart at the muzzle as at the breech, and not to cross 

 their charges as is the case with shoulder guns. The sight on 

 the rib end, centres the overlap of the patterns as before de- 

 scribed. Allowance for hitting with the centre of the charge 

 from a single discharge must be made in aligning the gun. 



