RIFLE SIGHTS 



natives, each case should be fitted with a padlock 

 and key. As long as transport by bullock carts 

 is available, strong cases of the ordinary make are 

 preferable. 



Every weapon should be fitted with barrel-rods 

 covered with baize or flannel, and loose flannel 

 bags for barrels and stocks are also useful. 



For the barrels and external metal parts of 

 rifles and guns, the best lubricant is vaseline ; 

 while for their locks and works, the purest and most 

 refined Rangoon oil alone should be used. 



RIFLE SIGHTS 



In the matter of rifle sights, each individual 

 sportsman of any experience has his own prefer- 

 ences, but for the benefit of the tyro a few remarks 

 upon this subject may not be out of place. 



It is obvious that a deep V backsight, however 

 suitable for target shooting, would be quite out 

 of place upon a sporting rifle which will be used 

 at running as well as at standing animals ; and 

 even in the case of " bull's-eye shooting," many 

 of the best shots elect to take aim over a plain 

 bar in preference to even a broad shallow V, which, 

 with a small central nick and a fine line down from 

 the latter, is by far the best pattern of backsight 

 for sporting rifles. 



The foresight should be a small, fine, platinum 

 bead, unless, indeed, ivory be preferred. If re- 

 quired, a folding sight for use after dark can be 

 added, and elevated when needed. Any of the 



