FOREST AND STREAM 
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[Jan. 25 , 1908 . 
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such targets, and all can be equipped with silhouette 
on the B targets, the change was made for the benefi 
of all. 
1907 RECORDS 
The Highest Professional 
Average 
The Highest Amateur 
Average 
Longest Run of the Year 
All made with DUPONT 
POWDERS 
How about this for 
R.EAL PROOF 
that - 
DUPONT 
POWDERS 
Make and Break Records 
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Regular price, $10.00 
Remington Semi-Hammerless Single Barrel Shotgun, No. 3 model, 12 gauge, 28-inch blued steel 
barrel, Choke Bored, Top Lever, rebounding lock, side cocking lever, pistol grip stock, refinished 
We have purchased a quantity of these famous shotguns, and offer them at the remarkably low 
price of $5.00 each while they last. Send for 72-page Illustrated Catalog Camping, Baseball, Ten¬ 
nis and Fishing Supplies. Mailed on request. 
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A lubricant and preservative; for fishing rod* and reel*; 
for gunlocks and barrels; for rovr, sail and motor boats. 
' ^Booklets “Graphite Afloat and Afield” and “Dixoa't 
Movior Graphite” free on request. 
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When writing say you saw the adv. in 
“Forest and Stream.” 
Castle Dome Cut Plug 
THE BEST SMOKE FOR THE PIPE 
In America. Made from Old Virginia Sun-Cured 
Tobacco. Money refunded if it bites or burnt 
s'' ; ^ the tongue. Sent prepaid postage 
1 / dV 75o Pound. Large Sample 10c. 
JASPER L - rowe < 
RICHMOND, VA. 
Eatab. 1880 Ref: Broad *t. Bank 
A New Revolver Record. 
We have all conceded the fact that the Westerner is 
crack with the six-shooter, but most of the Eastern targe 
shots have likened the practice to the quick draw-anc 
fire method wherein sundry tin cans were punctured wit 
six holes in as many seconds, and at short range, an- 
many are the stories that have been circulated from tim 
to time as to the real ability of the wild and wooll 
fellows to stand up before a regulation target at regi 
lation distance, and, unhampered by a time limit, succee 
in getting the majority of his shots on or near th 
inner circle of the standard target. We have all trie 
for it and failed. The standard American target use 
by the various shooting clubs at 20 yds. (the galler 
range with artificial light) has a 10 -ring and a little ove 
an inch in diameter, and try as all have, no one coul 
get his ten shots so placed on that coveted ring as t 
secure the highest or possible score of 100 . In 19t 
Mr. J. B. Crabtree, of Springfield, Mass., secretary < 
the United States Revolver Association, succeeded i 
placing eight of his ten shots where they counted mosi 
and kept the other two good for 9s, making the recor: 
score 98 out of the possible 100 , which was extraordtna 
ily fine work, and has stood untouched for over thre 
years, notwithstanding the fact that the experts hav, 
been trying constantly to raise those figures. 
It remained, however, for a Westerner to turn tl 
trick. Possibly St. Louis may not be considered strict: 
West by some, but it is far enough away from the prii 
cipal shooting centers of the East to allow credit to g 
away from that point of the compass, and St. Louis t 
day holds the record and the man who made the fir 
poccjble at 20 vds. 
The St. Louis Revolver Club is one of the most actit 
shooting organizations in the country, and good scon 
have been frequently made under match conditions, ar 
when on Nov. 15 last Mr. Clarence C. Crossman, at oi 
of the regular club shoots declared his intention of tr, 
ing for the 20 yd. record, those present knew that som 
thing more than ordinary would result, and as he cor 
menced to score 10 s shot after shot, any shooter c: 
imagine the feeling of interest and excitement wbic 
prevailed tip to the firing of the last shot, when tl 
previous record had already been equalled if the shoot 
simply touched the bullseye. Strong nerve and perfe 
holding did more, the final shot w3s another 10 , and M 
Crossman had beaten the record and established 
new one, and that the coveted possible which has nev 
before been made under Association conditions, and 
course cannot be beaten. 
It is interesting to note tpo that the shooter used I 
“gun” truly synonymous with the West—a Colt .451 
and that the time occupied in this feat of skill was jit 
ten minutes. ... . . 1 
The Association is strict and careful in recognizir 
“record” work, and while the news spread rapidly amot 
shooters it was not made public until the proper c( 
tificates had been made out and signed by witnesses j 
the shooting, the original target passed careful mspe 
tion by the officials of the Association, and the decisn 1 
just reached that Mr. Crossman’s score now stands 
the best recorded shooting to date. 
22—Caliber Rifle League. 
The programme of the fourth annual tournament 
the Indoor .22 Caliber Rifle League of the United Stab 
to be held on Jan. 27 to Feb. 1, under the auspices of t 
Columbia Rifle Club, Rochester, N. Y., can be obtain 
of the secretary, J. S. Mullan. Cash prizes, $1' 1 ' 
merchandise prizes, $500. The range will he open frc 
9 A. M. to 11 P. M. daily, from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1, 
elusive. Any rifle , not over ,22cal. rim fire, with a 
sights, will be allowed. Competitors may hold shooti 
stations as long as desired, providing they contin 
shooting. High guns govern. Distribution of priz* 
will take place on the morning of F'eb. 1. Rifles a, 
ammunition are obtainable at the range. 
The continuous prize match is open to all: entran- 
target of 3 shots, 50 cents; re-entries unlimited; thii 
prizes ranging from $75 to $5; honorary prize for fi 
best targets. . . 
The championship match is open to all; entrance 
100 shots on 20 targets of five shots each; regular 1 
(M’n.) ring target to -be used. Each contestant vj 
complete his score in consecutive order on the sa: 
day it is begun. There are twenty prizes, ranging M 
$100 to $10. The winner will be proclaimed cliampi! 
.22 caliber indoor shot of the United States, and v 
receive a gold medal valued at $50 in addition to 1 
cash prizes, $100. 
The bullseye match is open to all. Entrance, i 
cents per target of 3 shots each, or 3 targets for 
1 Re-entries unlimited. 
Honorary target, 50 cents for a target of two sho 
no re-entries. 
Columbia Rifle Club special match is to be shot on 
25-ring target, 2in. bull and %in. rings. Entrance, 
cents for target of three shots, three for $1. Ten priz 
from $40 to $10. ., 
ti-p n’; r -iiocter Reputing Arms re-entry rapid/ 
match for ,22cal. rifles, 75ft., is for the target champ/ 
ship as issued by the Columbia Rifle Club. Five ril 
will be furnished free by the W. R. A. Co. Positi 
any without artificial rests. .Rifle, any .22cal.; no 
strictions as to sights or trigger pull. Time limit, J 
minute, and greatest aggregate score made in that ti 
to count. Auxiliary loading devices permitted. I 
trance, 35 cents; three for $1. First, second, thira - 
fourth prizes, Winchester rifles; fifth and sixth, $5 ea 
Rochester. N. Y., Jan. 14.—At the meeting of 
.22 Caliber Indoor Rifle League of the LTnited States, 
be held at these ranges Jan. *27 to Feb. 1, the Coluffi 1 
Rifle Club have decided, in addition to the other pro 
to put up a German music box. It has four cyhndi 
plays twenty-four tunes; table inlaid; cylinder box 
included. Cost $300. 
Ai.onzo D. McMaster, Com. of Arrangement 
