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Suggestions to Military Riflemen (Google eBook)

Started by Nickle, January 08, 2014, 02:21:35 AM

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January 08, 2014, 02:21:35 AM Last Edit: January 08, 2014, 12:22:47 PM by Nickle
Suggestions to Military Riflemen (Google eBook) by Townsend Whelen.

http://books.google.com/books/reader?id=TphJAAAAIAAJ

Old book, covers a lot on the 1903 Springfield.

It's a classic book by one of the best shooters we've ever had.
They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about, having been employed as Rangers against the Indians and Canadians and this country being much covered with wood, and hilly, is very advantageous for their method of fighting. . . . ".  Lord Percy

Sounds like New Englanders to me.

Fred

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January 08, 2014, 07:05:42 AM

   Check out his advice on how to change your standing position when shooting in windy conditions.

    Lots of good marksmanship info, from a rifleman of a few generations back...it's been cited on our forum some time back, but likely there's a lot of new people who missed it.
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January 09, 2014, 02:37:15 AM

Many thanks for the book referral . Ordered and on its way..always something new to learn. Love it.

CM
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January 09, 2014, 12:28:20 PM
CTW was more than just about marksmanship. He embodied the true spirit of a Rifleman and was well aware of how a Rifleman could steer a Nation to prosperity and freedom.

"I am trying to make our country a nation of Rifleman who will forever command peace, who will preserve the sanctity of our homes, and who will conserve our game for the sportsmanship use of themselves, their sons, and their grandsons."-Col. Townsend Whelen, May 1932.

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January 10, 2014, 03:54:28 PM
Did you notice that on page 73 he says to keep your eye on the target and not on the front or rear sights?
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