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It is a useful plan to have loose-fitting flannel bags made 

 for the barrels and stock of each weapon. 



Perhaps the most convenient form of rifle case is 'The 

 Shikari' : 



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Fig. 20. — ' The Shikari ' rifle case ; 



See that your case is made of strong sole leather, so as to be 

 fairly rigid and capable of resisting pressure ; for real rough 

 work there is nothing better than oak covered with leather. 



Rifle Sights. — No absolute rule can be laid down as to the 

 best form of sights for sporting purposes. Generally speaking, 

 the wider and the shallower the V in the backsight the better ^1 

 for snap-shooting, but beyond a certain point this shape makes ' 

 it difficult to ensure taking the centre of the sight. The silver 

 Hne or the ivory pyramid with which the standard is frequently 

 inlaid very much assists in getting the centre quickly. 



Fig. 22. 



A very good form of backsight is a modification of the style 

 frequently used in German rifles, viz. a wide shallow V having 

 a small rounded nick and a fine line down the centre (see 

 fig. 21). 



