SLOW FIRE TARGETS
[Illustration: TARGET A]
This target is used during slow fire at 200 and 300 yards.
[Illustration: TARGET B]
This target is used during slow fire at 500 and 600 yards.
RAPID FIRE TARGET
[Illustration: TARGET D]
This target is always used with the battle sight at 200, 300, and 500
yards rapid fire. Battle sight is the position of the rear sight when
the leaf is laid down, which is the habitual position of the rear sight
leaf at drill. It is an open sight, and corresponds to an elevation of
547 yards.
WINDAGE
The rear sight is set on a movable base so that it can be moved to the
right or left and the aiming point shifted accordingly in order to
counteract the effect of the wind on the bullet.
General Rule. To shift the striking point of the bullet to the left
move the rear sight to the left. And, of course, the reverse holds true
when it is moved to the right.
A Specific Rule. One point of windage moves the striking point of the
bullet 4 inches for every 100 yards you are distant from the target.
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