BULLET AND SHOT 



RIFLE STOCKS 



As a rule the stock of a rifle should be rather 

 more bent than is the stock of a gun used by the 

 same sportsman, the tendency of the latter in using 

 a rifle being to shoot too high. Moreover, if a 

 straight stock be used on a rifle carrying a heavy 

 charge, the cheek is liable to suffer. Most sports- 

 men prefer a pistol grip on their rifle stocks, and 

 this certainly affords a firmer hold. 



HAMMER STOPS 



Never allow stops to be fitted to any hammer 

 rifle which is intended for use upon dangerous 

 game, though for rifles meant for deer-stalking 

 they are recommended. 



SLINGS 



It is only in the case of severe climbing, in the 

 course of which the sportsman may require both 

 his hands free, or in riding, that he will ever need 

 to sling his rifle on his back. The loops for 

 attachment of the sling should be made fiat, thus 

 obviating the rattling of rings or swivels. 



RIFLE-CASES, ETC. 



A convenient form of rifle-case is the " Shikari," 

 made of strong sole leather ; but to prevent any 

 tampering with the contained weapon by inquisitive 



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