American Rifleman Volume 58 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915 edition. Excerpt: ... Record Match. The annual American record match. 100 shots, 200 yards offhand on the Standard American target took place at Union Hill Schuetzen Park on June 20. Attendance was less than usual and, with the exception of Mr. Hubalek, who came within two points of the record, scores were lower. We were sorry that some out-of-town "good shooters" did not put in an appearance. for there is ho place better than this to demonstrate a man's ability. The weather, except a little treacherous wind, was very kind to us, and it was a pleasurevindeed to get away from town worries. _ THE scones..', Hubalel---9 9 9 9 10 7 9 9 10 10-91 9 9 10-9 10 9 10 10 9 10-94 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 79 9 9-99 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 7 10 9-99 in 9 10 10 10 9 9 1o 9 10-95 Making Six Championships and New World's Records by users of the reliable brand since January 1, 1915 THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio Mr. Hubalek's first shot after an hour's stop for lunch was a 6 on a changed wind; had it not been for the stop he would undoubtedly have broken the record. H. M. Pope has so played out from long overwork in the shop that "Bill" very kindly took pity on him and helped him load the last fifty shots in order that H. M. might get through in time. H. M. showed his gratitude by making a 96 on the last score and trimming "Bill" one point; however, in the light of the rest of the score, this might have been an accident. It took three rounds on the score card to do the trick after the shooting was over. It should be mentioned, however, that "Bill" ran short of powder in the middle of the score and had to get educated to the kick of black the rest of the way. The Grand American Handicap. The program of the coming Grand...