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The above sketches give the shape and dimensions of the 

 various targets referred to in the tables, of the marker's disk 

 and shot-hole tamper, of the mirror for examining the bore, 

 of the tripod for aiming drills, and of the mirror for teaching 

 aiming. 



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Fig. 14. — Type of a 600-meter range plan. 



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Fig. 15. — Profile, pits entirely sunk below the natural level of 

 the ground. 



One method, 



Fig. 17.— Section. 



Another method. 



The above plan and section of a typical range, butt, and 

 pit need little further explanation. It will be noticed that 

 the earth in front of the target is removed to a depth of about 

 6 feet, and from there slopes to the natural level at about 100 

 meters' distance. This is to prevent ricochets. 



The targets, of whatever nature, are erected on slides on 

 a heavy wooden sill in front of the markers' pits, steadied 

 by guy-ropes. The hits are signaled and the holes pasted by 

 means of a disk, with a long handle, having a plug on the 

 back for holding the pasters. 



