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HIGH PHEASANTS 
reached, each shot will have an increased range, the longest 
being at 45°, or about double what it was at 90°. Below 45°, 
the range would decrease till (supposing the muzzle of the gun 
was level with the ground when it was shot) it was practically 
nil when the gun pointed to zero, or parallel with, and resting 
on, the earth. 
