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IV. In aiming, the left eye should be closed. 

 Aiming drill is generally taught with a " traver- 

 sing rest," or, if that is not at hand, a tripod 

 with a sand-bag on the top, standing about 

 4 feet 8 inches from the ground (or the average 

 height of a man's shoulder) will answer every 

 purpose ; and the novice is required to align his 

 rifle with the proper elevation upon objects at 

 distances varying from 50 to 900 yards. Each 

 time he has aligned his rifle he steps aside, 

 in order that the instructor may take his 

 place and see if the aim be correct. This prac- 

 tice should be continued until the novice has no 

 difficulty in aligning his rifle on the bull's eye at 

 all distances. Up to 300 yards, the bull's eye is 

 8 inches in diameter, and above that distance 

 2 feet. 



POSITION DRILL is absolutely ne- 



Position Drill. 



cessary to insure good practice at 

 long ranges. It habituates the novice to cor- 

 rect positions, and enables him to fire steadily in 

 all situations. It gives him a perfect command 



