< Previous250 T H E R I F L E M A N . June, 1918. forced up against an empty case in the chamber of the r i fl e w h i c h a n e x t r a c t o r h a s f a i l e d t o r e m o v e . Inefficient extraction is, I presume, the only likely Irouble that will hinder satisfactory results being obtained. magazines was considerably expedited when using ammunition with a large proportion of the hard grease removed by a cloth slightly moistened with cleansing oil. Every Training Unit has at least eight miniature rifle asp i . T H E H I S C O C K - P A K K E R M A G A Z I N E . A-Body of magazine : B—Loading plunger ; c—Platform of au.xiliary magazine ; D—Handle of cam actuating platform levers (i) ; E-Cartridge slot ; F—Plunger retracting spring ; o—Auxiliary magazine lifting spring ; H—.304 rifle magazine, adapted to take ■■ H.-P." auxiliary magazine ; I—Platform levers ; K—Plunger and spring actuating lever raising platform ; L- Pin for depressing platform to loading position. I therefore advise that the greater proportion of the grease enveloping certain brands of ammunition be removed before - charging the magazines, and that the chamber of the rifle be invariably cleaned with a breech- brush before a rapid fire practice. If the accuracy of the ammunition is questioned after such treatment, I cannot do better than submit the appended diagrams of two targets to convince my readers that very fair results can be obtained. "A" ist class figure target 500yds.—25yds. was the result of 10 shots, '' Western " ammunition fired " A •• in 60 seconds (time limit) at 25yds., S.M.L.E. converted rifle, Hiscock-Parker magazine loading, service sights. "B" 2nd class figure target 200yds.—25yds. was the r e s u l t o f 1 0 s h o t s , " W i n c h e s t e r ' ' a m m u n i t i o n fi r e d i n 6 0 seconds (time limit) at 25yds., same rifle as used for " A " with the exception that Parker's aperture sight was employed instead of the service open sight. Not only were the two experiments considered by the witnesses to be extremely successful as regards the accuracy of the ammunition, but it was noticed that the re-eharging of magazines on its charge, so no difficulty should be experienced in exercising three recruits in the "mad minute " at one time, or four recruits in the Standard Test for rapid fire, the former being 15 shots and the latter 10 shots in one minute. When the appended diagrams were executed the firer had two magazines at hand and when the order " rapid fire " was " rapped out" the firer placed one magazine in his rifle, expended five rounds and pressed "B" magazine catch which allowed the Hiscock-Parker magazine to drop out; the firer then placed the second one into position and resumed, and finished with 13 seconds to spare. I cannot imagine that magazine loading will ever be introduced into the world of club shooting; not at any rate while the Martini action is such a prime favourite with our expert club " shots." So many drastic alterations would WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKJuke, 1918. T H E R I F L E M A N . 251 have to take place, one, for instance, being the re-arming of practically every club marksman and club, which would scarcely be tolerated. Only certain members would provide themselves with bolt action rifles and magazines, while the majority would be content to plod along indulging in slow and deliberate lire events, and leaving the '' rapids'' to those who were probably the fortunate possessors of two weapons, one for each class of event. No ! magazine loading on a miniature rifle range is decidedly a distinctly military venture, audit is, moreover, not always a success. I confess that I have dreamt of miniature clubmen tiring "mad minutes" with magazine rifles at insufferable silhouette targets, but in my saner moments 1 realised that when the war is over I would be more than satisfied if every young man and woman became a member of a rifle club, the greater proportion possessors of rifles and their names inscribed on the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs National Roll of Marksmen, testifying their ability as a steady and straight " shot." But at this moment we are training " Young England" to preserve our verv existence. We must emerge success ful. There are many potential factors that will help us to win—one assuredly being " Speed up your Rapids." {To be continued). [The latest invention dealing with rapid fire on miniature ranges, will conclude the above article next month]. CORRESPONDENCE. ELEV A TION ; A CONTROVERSIAL POINT . Sir,—Although " Argyll " in his letter upon the above subject admits that I established a clear case, for t h e s a k e o f c o n t r o v e r s y h e m e n t i o n s t h a t I h a v e o v e r looked the fact that there are two distinct types of eleva tion. But beyond the point which I raised, and which, by the way, he writes synonymously, the remainder of his letter appears somewhat irrelevant. However, I will endeavour to treat the various points as briefly as possi ble, but it appears quite clear to me that your correspon dent had but one type of rifle under observation—the S.M.L.E. converted .22 rifle—^when discussing the sub ject, and has apparently little knowledge of those weapons which are in use among rifle club members. Treating the paragraphs as they appear in The Riflemak of last month :— (3.) This is a recognised point in theory and [s hardly controversial, nor was it overlooked. In mj' arti cle I was " specialising " and not " generalising " ; more over, the type of elevation mentioned has been described fully, not only by myself, but by many other contributors to The Rifleman. (4, s.) " The second type of elevation." This point was the factor in my line of argument and was fully described and illustrated. Your correspondent uses the word " negligible." Now, to obtain accuracy and good results, no "thinking" rifleman would suffer the word 'negligible," especially when he invariably employs sights built on the lines of the micrometer caliper, upon which an adjustment as small as the two hundredth part of an inch may be made. Continuing, the paragraph unquestionably qualifies my " point " in theory, although perhaps extravagantly. (6.) The sighting of all rifles is based upon theory that the rifleman must endeavour by adjustment of eleva tion counteract the two forces which militate against direct flight of the bullet, i.e., force of gravitv and resist ance of air. Continuing, it also apfiears quite clear to me that " Arg>-ll " had the leaf of the S.M.L.E. rifle .303 under observation, because up to the 200 yards mark the ramps of the backsight bed are practically level. Again, when dealing with the graduations for 15 and 20 yards, he has in view the confusion which would probably ensue, because the S.M.L.E. Mark III. leaf has been adapted for .22 converted rifle shooting and has marked up on it—left side—graduations for 25 and 30 yards; right side—multiples or graduations for 100 yards of elevation, which are used when firing ball cartridge. But this leaf of the backsight is merely an expedient when adjusted upon a .22 calibre rifle, yet even this leaf could be marked up for the various distances where it is the custom to fire the lighter calibred ammunition were it desired.' However, no difficulty would be experienced in adjusting any sight manufactured expressly for .22 miniature rifle shooting, be it an open sight or an aper ture, in fact the calculations upon the latter are very simple, in which process all guessing is entirely eliminated and theoretical precision ensured.—I am, yours, etc., " C a r t o n . " M U N I T I O N W O R K S L E A G U E , 1 9 1 8 . S C O R E S : T H I R D R O U N D . TA B I . E — J U N E 9 T H . Matches Club.S.W. L; D.P.Score. I. Royal .Aircraft Factory .A Team 3300 6 1661 2. Vi c k e r s , C r a y f o r d 43I0 6 2295 3- H a m m e r s m i t h I r o n W o r k s . . . 43I0 6 2292 4- Associated Equipment Co. ... 43I0 6 2290 5- Callender 43I0 6 2273 6. Stirling 43I0 6 2218 7- J.A.P 32 I0 4 1716 8. G l o b e W o r k s . . . 3 0 3 00 1631 q. Royal Aircraft Factory B Team 3 0 3 00 1620 10. British Electric Transformer 4 0400 2193 II. Dennis 40400 21S2 Vi c k e r s J.A.P Sterling Assoc. Equipment Co. .. Hammersmith Iron Works 574 beat Dennis 572 554 578 573 546 by 2S J.A.P . Callender H a m m e r s m i t h I r o n W o r k s ^ 7 3 Royal Aircraft E'actory . A T e a m 5 6 6 .Assoc. Equipment Co. ... 572 Royal .Aircraft F a c t o r y B Te a m 5 5 0 , , 2 2 G l o b e W o r k s . . . 5 4 0 , , 1 4 C a l l e n d e r . . . 5 6 6 , , 1 2 British E 1 e c t r i c T r a n s f o r m e r . . . 5 6 S , , 5 FOUR TH ROUND. b e a t D e n n i s 5 3 2 b y 4 2 ,, British Electric T r a n s f o r m e r . . . 5 4 8 , , G l o b e W o r k s . . . 5 5 3 574 571 Sterling Vi c k e r s 546 571 23 20 20 i< WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK•252 T H E R I F L E M A N . JcxE, 1918. C O U N T Y A S S O C I A T I O N O F M I N I A T U R E R I F L E C L U B S O F T H E NOR TH RIDING OF YORKSHIRE. VOLUNTEER SHOOTING COMPETITION. Ganditions : Teams of eight from Corps of the N.R.V.R. Ten shots per man deliberate at 20 yards. Double V.T.C. 15/20 yeu-ds target, with carton ring. Any rifles, open foresights, with or without aperture backsights. I. 8lh Plat. B Co. 2ncl N.R.V.R. (;^S) ... Sergt. W. ^^•orthy .?i Lance-Corpl. E. J. Sunley ... Corpl. T. Barker Lieut. E. H. .A. Cooper ... Pte. F. Nivis Pte. G. Robson Pte. \V. .A. Scobv Sergt. G. AV. Pickard 2. No. I Plat. A. Co. 2nd N.R.V.R. (^4) Sergt. C. G. Tate Sergt. A. J. Russell Pte. W. J. AA'ood Sergt. J. W. Cundill Lance-Corpl. J. G. Sadler ... Lance-Corpl. J. W. Mooring Pte. AA". Gray Pte. T. AA'atson 3. C Co. 2nd N.R.V.R. A Team (£2) ... Lieut. .A. Oldfield Pte. H. Staples Pte. J. T. Hodgson ... Sergt. J. A. AVilson Lance-Corpl. AA'. Blair Sergt. H. Shadbolt Sergt. G. AA Vny Pte. J. S. Robinson ... 4 - C C o . 4 t h N . R . A ' . R .3. Nos. 17 and 18 Plats. E Co. 2nd N.R.ALR. • 6. A Co. 4th N.R.A'.R 7 - C C o . 5 t h N . R . V. R 100 99 99 99 98 97 96 90 99 99 98 98 97 96 9.4 92 too 99 98 97 97 96 93 93 RESUL T . 8. 9- 10. 11 . '3- 16. 17. 774 773 769 766 763 19. 20. 21. 23. 24- 2.V 26. 27- 28. 29. 39. 31. 32. 33- 34- 35- 36. A Co. .sth N.R.A'tR B Co. zjyd N.R.A.R. ... B Co. I 3rd N.R.A'.R. B Team B Co. 4th N.R.ALR C Co. 2/3rd N.R.A'.R C Co. 2nd N.R.V.R. B Team ... ^ Machine Gun Section i/.srd N.R.A'.R. A C o . 2 n d N . R . A ' . R . B ' l e a n t . . . No. 13 Plat. 2 3rd N.R.A'.R No. 12 Plat. C Co. I,'3rd N.R.A'.R. A Team -A Co. 2nd N.R.A'.R. D Team No. 9 Plat C Co. N.R.V.R No. 9 Plat. I '3rd N.R.A'.R No. 20 Plat. E Co. 2'3rd N.R.A'.R No. II Plat. C Co. I/3rd N.R.A'.R. A Team .. No. 15 Plat. 2;3rd N.R.A'.R No. I'o Plat C Co. i/srcl N.R.A'.R A C o . 2 n d N . R . A ' . R . C Te a m •No. I Plat. .A Co. I/3rd N.R.V.R B Co. 5th N.R.A'.R A C o . 2 n d N . R . A ' . R . A Te a m No. 3 Plat A Co. i '3rd N.R.A'.R No. II Plat. C Co. I '3rd N.R.A'.R. C Team No. II Plat. C Co. I'3rd N.R.A'.R. B Team No. 10 Plat. C Co. I,'3rd N.R.A'.R. B Team No. 2 Plat. .A Co. I'3rd N.R.A'.R. ... B Co. I'3rd N.R.A'.R.'a Team No. II Plat. C Co. 2'3rd N.R.A'.R. ... No. 4 Plat. -A Co. I/3rd N.R.A'.R. ... No. 18 Plat. E Co. 2,'3rd N.R.A'.R.... No. 12 Plat. 2,'3rd N.R.A'.R. scratched D Co. 5th N.R.A'.R. scratched. D Co. 4th N.R.A'.R. scratched. 764 7.36 747 742 740 736 736 732 729 727 724 718 717 710 710 709 707 703 702 701 700 696 695 689 688 6S7 685 666 641 629 M I N I A T U R E R I F L E C L U B C O M P E T I T I O N . 'Conditions: Teams of eight from Rifle clubs in the N.R.V.R. Ten shots per man deliberate at 20 yards. Match target. Any rifles and sights. n. Darlington Raihvay Athletic (p^'S) H. Johnson R. Johnson J. Ssyers J. Brown C. Thomson T. C l u l o w A. Johnson G. W". .Amour 2. N.E.R. (York) (£4) C. Blay R. .A. Gray E. Jobson H. L. Stirling R. J. Parker H. Lang E. Warrington A. J. Elliott 98 98 97 97 96 95 94 91 98 9.8 96 96 96 95 93 87 RESUL T . 766 759 4- 5- 6. 7- 8. 9- Malton (^2) J. T. Hodgson E. M. Grice .A. Wilson J. R. Humplirev W. W. C o c k c r i ' l l . . . AAA H. Blair A. OldfiHd J. Kitching 4th (R) A'orkshire Rcgt N o r t h a l l e r t o n T o w n B T e a m N o r t h a l l e r t o n T o w n . A T e a m . . . Bolckow, A'aughan and Co. West .\yton and District ist and 2nd C.B. North Riding R.F.A 97 96 95 93 93 91 91 91 S.M.R.O 747 745 735 734 710 650 578 P O S T F R E E * o « " " T h e R i f l e m a n " i n q u a n t i t i e s o f m o r e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ t h a n t w o d o z e n c o p i e s w i l l b e s e n t P o s t F r e e . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKJune, 1918. T H E R I F L E M A N . 253 S . M . R . C . T E A M C H A M P I O N S H I P, 1 9 1 8 . Conditions : One team of six from any Club in the United Kingdom affiliated to the S.M.R.C. 30 shots deliberate, 10 each at 25, 50 and 100 yards. S.M.R.C. Match targets, any rifles and sights. RESUL T OF 16S5 beat C Co. 3rd Leicester I4i4by27i FIRST ROUND. H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m Wimbledon Park • 1 6 9 9 , , Malton '57S , 121 Rpnfiold . 1 6 9 4 „ Castleford V ols....1621 ) > 7 3 Wa l t h a m s t o w E n s i g n . . ■ 1 7 0 0 , , Brighton and Hove Imperial 1656 , . 4 4 Addi.scombe • 1 7 1 0 , , Devonport'675 . > 3 5 .Midland Railway, Derby.. . 1664 ,,Erith 1642 , , 2 2 Cheam Hendon . 1697 beat G.E.R. Mechanics' I n s t i d S o b y 1 7 1692 ,, ■ Faversham N.R. 1675 ,, 17 and Cricklowood 1666 w.o. .A Co. i/ist Nor thern Counties Highland V.R. scratched clubs had byes in this round. RESUL T OF SECOND ROUND. Railway 'Proo|)s Depot, L o n g m o o r . . . . . . 1 6 1 S b e a t H a m p t o n a n d Hampton Hill ... 1372 by 246 .\ddiscombe 1712 Hendon and Cricklewood 1648 P a d i h a m 1 6 6 2 ■\Valthamstow Ensign ... 1691 Ren field C h e a m 1 6 9 ? A D i v . S p e c i a l Constabulary ... 1543 ,, 169 D o r c h e s t e r a n d District ... 1567 ,, Si B i c e s t e r T o w n a n d D i s t r i c t 1 5 S S , , 7 4 G a r s w o o d H a l l C o l l i e r i e s . . . 1 6 2 1 . , 7 0 Reading ... ... 1650 ,, 46 G r i m s b y C o r p o r ation B Team ... 1652 ,, 45 W i m b l e d o n P a r k . . . . . . 1 7 3 1 b e a t R.N. Barracks, Dcvonport 1696 ,, M a n c h e s t e r C i t y 1 6 8 8 , , To n d u . . . . . . . . . 1 6 6 9 , , B r i n c l i ff e a n d E c c l e s a l l . . . i 6 q S , , Lee ... ... ... ... 171 1 w .o. Gloucester City ... ... 1702 ,, G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n A T e a m . . . . . . . . . 1 6 9 9 , , H a m a n d P e t e r s h a m . . . 1 6 8 8 , , Garston 16S7 by P e r t h C i t y a n d C o u n t y 1 6 6 9 , , 2 7 M i d . R I y. D e r b y 1 6 6 6 , , 2 2 .\ppleton ... ... 1666 ,. 3 P i t s m o o r 1 6 9 7 . , 1 Scotton Farnham and Dist. ... scratched M i t c h a m . , Shanklin M'est .Ayton Dist. and DRA W FOR THIRD ROUND. J. Cheam v. Wimbledon Park. 2. Gloucester City v. Renfield. 3. Hendon and Cricklewood v. Ham and Petersham. 4. Grimsby Corporation A Team v. Manchester City. 5. Lee V. Railway Troops Depot R.E., Longmoor. 6. R. N. Barracks, Devonport, v. Brincliffe and Ecclesall. 7. .Addiscombe v. Tondu. S. Walthamstow Ensign v. Padiham. L A D I E S ' T E A M C H A M P I O N S H I P, 1918. Conditions : One team of six ladies from any club in the United Kingdom affiliated to the S.M.R.C. 10 shots deliberate at 25 yards. S.M.R.C. Match targets, any rifles and sights. DRA W FOR FIRST ROUND. 1. Reigate Ladies v. Associated Equipment Co., Ladies. 2. Monmouth and District Ladies v. Boys' Naval Brigade Halstcad, Ladies' Section. 3. Shanklin L.adies v. Hendon and Cricklewood Ladies. 4 Scotton, Farnham and District V.R., Ladies' Section, v. G.E.R. Liverpool Street, Ladies' Section. O CHAMPNEY8 CUP COMPETITION. Open to teams from Parochial Companies of Church Lads' Brigades in the Diocese of Southwark. Teams of four, 10 shots per man at 25 yards, any rifles, military sights. To be shot on June 29th on the range of the Borough of Wandsworth Rifle Club. E n t r i e s c l o s e J u n e 2 6 t h . E n t r y f e e I / - N o l e s s t h a n a 50 7o improvement in RAPIDITY and ACCU R A C Y o f R i fl e F i r e i s a t t a i n a b l e b y The ParRer=Hale . 3 0 3 i n . c u m . 2 2 i n . Cartridge System. It was scarcely possible that a system which could achieve such a result would long lack recognition. I t h a s n o w b e e n o f fi c i a l l y a d o p t e d b y t h e C A N A D I A N O V E R S E A S F O R C E S . At present particulars can only be sent to C.O.'s and Musketry Officers. A. G. P ARKER 6 CO., Ltd., B i s l e y W o r R s , Whittall Street, Birmingham. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK254 T H E R I F L E M A N . June, 1918. C L U B R E P O RT S . Lincoln Notes. The greatest interest has this year been taken in the county in t h e Q u e e n ' s C u p C o m p e t i t i o n , and the six competitors left to represent the county in the Countv Stage of the competition are: t. W. Gill, B. Hardy, J. W. G r a n t ( G r i m s b y C e n t r a l s ) , F. Pluck (Wellingoref, H. Pass man (Ruston Aircraft), C. Wa l k e r ( G r i m s b y C o r p o r a t i o n ) . These competitors have worthily- upheld the shooting reputation of the county and unless record s c o r e s a r e m a d e b y o t h e r c o u n t i e s i t i s s a f e t o a s s u m e Lincolnshire will again figure i n t h e fi n a l . I t w a s a g r e a t disappointment that the team did not reach the final stage last year, as after winning the Cup for the years 1913, 1914, i9<5, and 1916, it was hoped when • t h e C u p l e f t t h i s c o u n t y t h e t e a m w o u l d b e b e a t e n i n t h e fi n a l . H o w e v e r, b y o n e p o i n t t h e t e a m w a s k n o c k e d o u t o f the final stage. In addition to winning the Cup four years in s u c c e s s i o n t h e L i n e s t e a m w a s fifth in 1913 and again equal fifth in 1917, a record in this p r e m i e r c o m p e t i t i o n t h a t a n y c o u n t y m a y b e p r o u d o f . A s before mentioned the county is again well represented this year, a n d i f t h e y h a v e r e a c h e d t h e final will make a bold bid to secure the trophy again. Congratulations are due to the R u s t o n B o i l e r W o r k s C l u b f o r reaching the final of the N a t i o n a l Te a m C h a m p i o n s h i p . This new club has made rapid strides and although not making a r e m a r k a b l e s c o r e i n t h e fi n a l their shooting was of good merit a n d n o w t h e y h a v e g o t o v e r stage fright in big competition shooting they should soon add the winning of one of the S . M . R . C . t r o p h i e s t o t h e i r credit. T h e c o u n t y s h o o t i n g i s n o w devoted to the .Summei- League, w h i c h i s a g a i n b e i n g r u n o n handicap lines and the results will be of interest to follow . " B " Co. 3rd B.L.^^R. made good progress in the Mackworth Praed Competition, being left in the last 32 of the 340 dubs com peting in this competition. Coxhoe Rifle Club. The annual meting of Cox h o e R i fl e C l u b w a s h e l d r e cently . Mr . W . H, Denison presiding. The report submitted b y t h e S e c r e t a r y ( M r . J . AlacNally) staled that although the membership showed a de crease they had rea.son to con g r a t u l a t e t h e m s e l v e s t h a t t h e club still existed, considering t h e n u m b e r o f m e m b e r s t h a t h a d joined the Army, and the diffi c u l t t i m e s n o w e x p e r i e n c e d . Thirty members had paid their subscription last year . They had entered and taken part in t h e D u r h a m C o u n t y L e a g u . n competitions and more than held t h e i r o w n i n t h e m a t c h e s s h o t , but the competition must have dropped through as no matches had been shot by the club for s o m e t i m e . V a r i o u s c o m petitions had been held during cleared oft' he would forfeit the owing to him as part of the loan on the range. (Applause, which was renewed when Mr. A. Brighouse, Manager, Coxhoe Limestone Quarries, stated that to assist in clearing off the rest he would increase his sub scription to £i.) Mr. N. G. B e l l v o i c e d t h e t h a n k s o f t h e members to both gentlemen, and amid applause the was paid over and the club declared free 1 3 t h B A G S H A W E S H I E L D C O I V I P E T I T I O N , 1 9 1 8 . Winning Team: CHRIST CHUECH, BLACKLANDS. C.L.B. Standing, left to riglit: 0. Vinall, A. Catt, F. Parker, W. Foster, L. Catt. S i t t i n g : M a j o r F . W . l l a g g s . ' s the year, the prize winners be ing:—" Foster " Cup and Christ m a s s w e e p , C . S t o r e y ; Macllwain Cup and Bell Medal, C. Jackman; " Express " Medal, Jas. Dixon; Roberts Medal, E. Chapman ; " Daily Mail " Cer tificate, J. MacNally . The financial statement submitted showed an income of ^(28 iss. iijd., including a balance of ^£■10 2S. 3Jd. brought forward, while the e.xpenditure amounted to ;^26 3s. 4T, a balance of £2 I2S. 7Jd. being left. £6 had been paid off the debt on the range during the year, leaving £b still owing. The assets ex ceeded the liabilities by ;^37 3s. i^d., the club being in a good financial condition. Both reports were adopted, hearty thanks be ing awarded the Treasurer (Mr. W. M a c l l w a i n ) a n d t h e S e c r e tary for their services. In sup porting, Mr . John Ramsey . West Hetton Lodge, added that on no account should the club be allowed to go down, and in order that the debt might be of debt, and possessors of a com fortable and well-adapted range. T h e e l e c t i o n o f o f fi c e r s r e s u l t e d : President, Mr. John Ramsey; Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t s , D r . B r o w n , Messrs. John W ood, A. Brig- house, T. S. Allison, W . H. Deni.son, W. Macllwain, and T. Routledge; Chairman, Mr. W. H. Denison; V ice-Chairman, Charles Jackman; Secretary, I. MacNally, W est Parade, Cox hoe ; Treasurer, W. Macllwain ; Delegate, R. Sandercon ; Cap tain, Jas. Dixon; Vice-Captain, C h a r l e s S t o r e y ; C o m m i t t e e , Messrs. T. Heron, R. Sanderson, W. B a t e s o n , J a s . P a l l i s t e r, N . G. Bell, J. Kay, and E. Chap m an . I t wa s de cide d t o r ejo in the S.M.R.C. A vote of thanks w a s a c c o r d e d t o t h e c h a i r m a n . 5 t h C h i c h e s t e r B u t t . C . L . B . The thirteenth annual com petition for the challenge shield presented by the late Dr. Bag- shawe took place at the Middle Street Drill Hall, Hastings, on May 29. Mrs. Bagshawe was supported by Mrs. Maggs, Mr.s. Sayer-.Milward, Admiral Gar- forth, Captain Mansell, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Anson, Rev. Canon and Mrs. Cook, Rev. E. and Mrs. Mortlock, Mrs. Perrins, Rev. W. .Armstrong, Rev. H. C. B. Foyster, Mr. T. W. .Avis, etc. L i e u t e n a n t - C o l o n e l E . R . Currie (Dean of Battle) was in- command, the pther officers pre sent being: Major F. W. Maggs, Hon. Secretary , Captain Cheshire (ist Hastings Boys'' Brigade), Captain Coleman (enu H a s t i n g s B o y s ' B r i g a d e ) . Lieutenant Rev . D. Hearn fSt. Barnabas', Bexhill, C.L.B.), Rev. R. L. Martyn Linnington (Burwash C.L.B.), Brigadier- General Critchley, and the Mavor of Hastings arrived in 4ime for the distribution of prizes. The results were announced by the- Hon. Secretary as follows :— St. Mary-in-the-Castle B.B.. 173 ; Christ Church, Blacklands, C.L.B., 206; Battle C.L.B., 173 ; St. Barnabas, Bexhill. C.L.B., 185; St. Clement'-v C.L.B., 95; Burwash C.L.B., 164. Figure Target Competition : Private C. Vinall (Blacklands), 24 ; Staff-Sergeant Chambers (St. Mary's), 23 ; Private C. Gander (Battle), 22 ; Private Orchard (St.'Clement's), 21; Lance-Cor- poral Dann (Burwash), 21 ; Private E. Bennett (St. Barna b a s ) , 1 8 . S i l v e r M e d a l , M i n i a ture rifle clubs. Private A. Catt (Blacklands). Umpire, Sergeant Banks, 5th Royal Sussex. Brigadier-General Critchley handed the Challenge Shield to S e r g e a n t F. P a r k e r a n d t h e m e m b e r s o f t h e C h r i s t C h u r c h , B l a c k l a n d s , t e a m w i t h t h e m e d a l s and badges, pinning the badges on for them and shaking hands with the prize winners. He then b r i e fl y a d d r e s s e d t h e l a d s , emphasising the importance of rifle shooting. In the earlv stages of the war rifle shooting saved the situation. He hoped i t w o u l d b e o v e r b e f o r e t h e l a d s present were called upon, b u t i f t h e y s h o u l d b e c a l l e d upon the training they were now receiving would be most valuable. He was very glad to be present a n d h e a r t i l y c o n g r a t u l a t e d t h e winners. Lieutenant-Colonel Currie pro posed a hearty vote of thanks to General Critchley and to Mrs. Bagshawe. This was seconded by the Mayor in a brief patriotic speech, and carried with acclam ation. The singing of " God Save the King " and cheers for the King completed the ceremony at the Drill Hall. Captain C. B. M a g g s a n d M r. A . S . l i e s WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKT H E R I F L E M A N . 255 rendered valuable service as scorers, Sergeant Banks, 5th Royal Sussex, being umpire. Derbyshire Civilian Rifle Clubs Association. The post matches between the c l u b s a l T i l i a t c d t o t h e a b o v e association have been arranged this season as usual, but owing to the great number of men c a l l e d t o t h e C o l o u r s a n d t h e cost of train fares it has been decided not to hold the usual prize meeting at Derby this ye:ir. In former years the final s h o o t s h a v e b e e n s h o u l d e r - t o - s h o u l d e r m a t c h e s w h i c h h a v e taken place at the Prize Meet ing; this year two Derby teams and two Pilslev. teams were the w i n n e r s o f t h e p r e l i m i n a r y m a t c h e s a n d t h e fi n a l c o m petitions were decided at Ches terfield, on May 26, on the range of the Chesterfield Volunteers, kindiv placed at the disposal of the .Association by the committee. Mr. I. Dalziel, of the Midland Derby Club, officiated as Chief Range Oflicer. The winners of- the first stages of the inter-club shoot were in the " A " section, the Midland R,ailway Derby Club, whp wins the Challenge Cup : in the " B " section. Midland Railway " B " team were first in the Southern, and Pilsley in the Northern, division of the county. In the final shoot off Derby " B " made :;4y, winning the Challenge Cup. Piislev scoring 520. Tn the " C section, open to A'olunleers only, Pilsley were the winners in the Northern division and Derby V o l u n t e e r s , " A " C o . , i n t h e Southern division. In the final shoot off Pilsley made 5-75 out of the possible 600, winning the Challenge Cup. against 447 made by the Derby Volunteer " A " C o . t e a m . The highest scorers were Mr. J. Oldfieid, of Pilsley, and T. kerle, of the Derby Volunteers, e a c h o f w h o m m a d e a s c o r e o f 00 points. Southampton Miniature R.C. T h e r e p o r t p r e p a r e d f o r s u b mission at the annual general meeting of the above club shows that although so many members are serving with the forces, the receipts from subscribers are more" than the previous year, due to the fact that the shipping com panies of the port, viz., the Union Castle .S.S. and Roytil Mail S.P. Companies, generously contributed towards the funds of IIk' club. Tn consequente of the war, no club competitions fwitb the ex ception of some of the medals and certificates provided by the S.M.R.C. and the N.R.A.I took place, but much useful work has been accomplished although the c o n t i n u a l c a l l t o t h e c o l o u r s h a s caused a con.siderable and steady depletion of the membership. T h e r e h a s b e e n a c o n s i d e r a b l e reduction in the receipts from the s a l e o f a m m u n i t i o n f r o m l a s t year's nmount. This is accounted for by the depleted membership and the slight increase in the c h a r g e f o r t h e a m m u n i t i o n , which had to be made owing to the large increase in the cost. T h e e x p e n s e s i n c u r r e d b y t h e club must of necessity be large, but all unessential expenditure h a s b e e n a v o i d e d , a l t h o u g h i t m a y b e n e c e s s a r y d u r i n g t h e present year to repair the pavilion and the coverings on the outdoor range. The committee hope to have a flourishing club awaiting the r e t u r n o f t h e i r m e m b e r s w h o a r e serving with H.M. Forces, some of whom have put their special knowledge at the country's dis posal and are now acting as musketry instructors. * The boys' branch of the club h a s h a d a s u c c e s s f u l y e a r i n regard to their shooting. During the war, however, subscriptions t o t h i s b r a n c h h a v e f a l l e n o f f considerably, and new supporters are urgently needed. G r o s v e n o r R . C . The .Annual Prize Distribution took place at Headquarters, the G r o s v e n o r C l u b , 2 0 0 , B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e R o a d , o n M o n d a y , M a y 2 7 , w h e n M r . A V . G . Tribble, the Captain, presided. I n h i s o p e n i n g r e m a r k s t h e Captain congratulated the club o n i t s c o n t i n u e d p r o s p e r i t y n u m e r i c a l l y a n d fi n a n c i a l l y . ■Phey had lost a goodly number of t b e i r b e s t s h o t s , w h o h a d c i t R c r j o i n e d t h e c o l o u r s o r w e r e e n gaged in war work, and unable to devote their time to shooting. They had to mourn the loss of f o u r o f t h e i r n u m b e r w h o h a d made the great sacrifice. T h e y w e r e , h o w e v e r , d o i n g their best to keep the club going, u n t i l t h e i r c o m r a d e s r e t u r n e d , which all hoped would be soon. They had one of the best teams t h e c l u b h a d e v e r h a d , a n d o n e that any captain could be proud o f . T h e y h a d n o t s h o t m a n y outside matches, owing to the d i f fi c u l t y i n a r r a n g i n g s h o u l d e r t o s h o u l d e r e v e n t s , b u t h a d been successful in those that had taken place. , I n t h e w i n t e r s e s s i o n o f t h e " W e s t L o n d o n L e a g u e o f R i fl e C l u b s " t h e t e a m h a d t a k e n fi r s t p l a c e , h a v i n g o n l y l o s t t w o m a t c h e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e s e r i e s , a n d b e c a m e t h e h o l d e r s o f t h e c u p , f o r w h i c h h e w a s c e r t a i n they would again put up a good fight during the summer .season. The member with the highest a g g r e g a t e w a s M r . C u t c h e y . \vno had shot in the whole 1 1 matches, with an average of 07.9, and he was followed very closely by the remainder of the team, viz., Afr. Jones, 07.6; Mr. Dove, 97.4; Mr. Bassett, 97.1; 'Mr . Jennings, 97; Mr . Kime, ()6. t ; and Air. Cavanagh, 95.3. He then proceeded to distribute the prizes as follows :— Air. Cutchey: 2nd Challenge .Shield, T917, 2nd Air. Janson's Cud, "Daily Mail" Certificate, " D a i l y E x p r e s s " A l e d a l , i s t " Daily Telegraph " Competi t i o n , 2 n d N e w A ' e a r ' s H i m d i c a p , 4 s p o o n s . Air. W'orger: 2nd Ch;illenge Cup, 2nd President's Cup, 2 spoons. Air. Dove : Lockyer Prize and 7 s p o o n s . Mr. Gibson : Special Handicap Prize and 'i spoon. Leyton and District Rifle Club. The .Annual Prize Aleeting took place at the Lion and Key Range on Saturday, June i, and the various competitions were pro ductive of much interest. There were six events in all and the following were the results;— I . T h e B e l l A l e d a l , t o r o u n d s d e l i b e r a t e . L . J . E v a n s ( w i n n e r o f t h e m o d a l ) 9 7 Pte. J Eley, ist City of London A'.R. ... 96 C. J. R. Cameron 94 H. L. Jack.son 93 A l i s s P . A A ' e b b 9 3 5 others competed. 2. The " Express " Aledal, 10 rounds in qo seconds. Ali.ss B. L. Par.sons (winner of the medal)... 97 Pte. J. Eley, ist City of London A'.R. ... 95 L . J . E v a n s 9 0 A l i s s E . B l a k e - 8 5 H. L. Jackson ... 84 4 others competed. 3. The Roberts Modal, 10 rounds, disappearing targets shown for 5 seconds at interv.a'ls of 5 seconds. *Pte. J. Eley, 1st City of London A'.R. ... 97 H. L. Jack.son (winner of medal) ... ... 95 L . J . E v a n s 9 - A l i s s B . L . P a r s o n s 9 " G. Reed 9° 5 others competed. * Previous winner—barred. 4. The " Dailv Telegraph " Certificate, aggregate of competitions 'Nos. I and 2, deliber.ale and rapid. *Pte. J. Elev, ist City of London A'.R. ... 191 Aliss B. L. Parsons (winner of certificate)... iSS L . J . E v a n s 1 8 7 A l i s s E . B l a k e 1 7 S C. J. R. Cameron i77 H. L. Jackson I77 ■^ P r e v i o u s w i n n e r — b a r r e d . 4 others competed. 5. The " Daily Alail " Certificate, aggregate of competitions Nos. i and 3, deliberate and disappearing. *Pte. J. Eley, ist City of 1-ondon A'.R. ... 193 L. J. Evans (winner of certificate) ... ... i8<i H. L. Jackson ... ... ... ... 1S8 G. Reed 1S2 A l i s s B . L . P a r s o n s 1 8 1 A l i s s P - . A A ' e b b 1 8 1 C. J. R. Cameron ... 181 * P r e v i o u s w i n n e r — b a r r e d . 3 others competed. 6. The Donegall Badge and Club Cbampionship, 1917-18. Aggregate of Competitions Nos. I, 2 and 3, delilierate, rapid and disappearing. Pte. J. Eley, ist City of London A'.R. (Club Championship and First Prize). (Previous winner of lAonegall Badge, barred from a g a i n w i n n i n g i t . ) . . . . L. J. Evans (winner of second prize and Done- g;dl Badge) Aliss B. L. Par.sons (third prize) II. L. Jackson (fourth prize) C. J. R. Cameron (fifth prize) Aliss E. Blake (sixth prize) M i s s P. A A ' e b b (;. Reed I. AA". Blake Mrs. J. Elev £ d « 0 Q (5 Q 96 9597 288 07 90 92279 qi 97 90 278 93 84 95 272 94 8387264 8989 §5 263 93 8088261 92f>3 90250 •^7 7" 87 244 86 7,4 82 243 WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UK256 T H E R I F L E M A N . June, 1918. Mr. Tribble: ist Xmas Handi cap, 3rd Challenge Shield, iqi6. _ and 2 .spcKins. Mr . W ebb: ist New Y ear's Handicap. .Mr. Kime: 6 spoons. .Mr. Wilson : 4 spoons. Mr. A. Smith : 2 spoons. Mr . Bromley: 1 spoon. Mr. Jones:'ist Challenge Cup, Roberts' Medal, ist Challenge Shield (1916 competition), ist President's Cup, Donegal Badge, " Daily Telegraph " Certificate, ist " bailv Mail " "Competition, 3rd Challenge Shield (1917 Com petition), 3rd Mr. Janson's Cup, 2nd Xmas Handicap, 9 spoons, a l s o M r . G a r d n e r ' s ( l a t e C a p tain) special spoon for first centre H.P .S. .Mr . Middleton: ist Challenge Shield 1917, 2nd Challenge Shield 1916, 3rd Pre.sideiit's Cup, yrd S..M.R.C. Shield, 3rd Challenge Cup. .Mr. Cavanagh: ist .Mr. Jan son's Cup. League Team Handi cap prize, 4 spoons. .Mr. Jennings: ist S.M.R.C. Shield. 5 spoons. .Mr. Pell: Bell Medal, H.P.S. spoon, 2 spoons. Hearty votes of thanks to the prize donors and the Captain, Mr. W. G . T r i b b l e , V i c e - C a p t a i n , Mr . Dove. Hon. T reasurer , Mr . W. J. Bas.sett. and Hon. Secre- tarv, .Mr. C. B. Cutchey, brought the proceedings to a close. L i a l i t h g o w Vo l u n t e e r R . C . The first annual meeting of the above club was held on June 3, when Captain Thomas, President of the club, occupied the chair. The Secretary submitted the 'annual report, as follows :— The club was formed on May 30, 1917, when 30 members of t h e c o m p a n y e x p r e s s e d t h e i r desire to join. The matter was taken up enthusiastically, and we h a d t h e fi r s t s h o o t f o r t h e m o n t h l y c o m p e t i t i o n o n t h e miniature range on Saturday, June 2. C a p t a i n T h o m a s i n t i m a t e d that he would present a cup to the club, to be shot for every six weeks, the highest aggregate i n f o u r o u t o f t h e s i x c o m petitions to count, the cup to be come the property of any mem b e r w i n n i n g i t t h r e e t i m e s i n succession. T h e m e m b e r s o f t h e c l u b a r e much indebted to the Captain f o r t h i s v a l u a b l e t r o p h y, a n d t h e y a r c a l s o i n d e b t e d t o h i m for the use of the rifles belonging to the company. They are also obliged to Lieutenant Durno for t h e i n t e r e s t h e t o o k i n t h e c l u b , and for his kindness in rearrang ing the lights. The membership has been well m a i n t a i n e d , a n d h a s n o r m a l l y stood at 30 during the year. Since the platoon was formed at Philpsloun we have had eight a d d i t i o n a l m e m b e r s f r o m t h a t quarter. These members are an acquisition to the club, and have compensated to .some extent for the loss of local members during t h e y e a r. T h e c l u b h a s a l s o benefited through the introduction of those under 18 on easy terms, and we should like to see more of the Juniors take advantage of the concession. Turning to the financial state ment, I am pleased to say that the funds are in a healthy con dition. The total income for the year was £nS lis. 3d., against a total expenditure of ;^f47 is. Sd. This l e a v e s a b a l a n c e i n t h e Treasurer's hands of £i 4s. yd. I n a d d i t i o n t o t h i s c a s h b a l a n c e , t h e e s t i m a t e d v a l u e o f o u r a s s e t s on May 31 was £6 iqs. These assets are represented by two r i fl e s , r i fl e a c c e s s o r i e s a n d a m m u n i t i o n , a n d a s w e h a v e n o liabilities, I think you will agree with me that the first year has been a satisfactory one in every respect. I desi re to tak e this o pp or tunity of thanking those mem bers who voluntarily assisted on the range during the year. I m u c h a p p r e c i a t e d t h e i r a c t i v e and willing assistance, and so long as this spirit prevails among the members, the future suc c e s s o f t h e c l u b i s a . s s u r e d . On the motion of the Presi dent, the report and statement o f a c c o u n t s w e r e u n a n i m o u s l y a d o p t e d . A f t e r t h e e l e c t i o n o f office bearers, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Secretary f o r h i s s e r v i c e s i n c o n n e c t i o n with the club during the year. RIFLEMEN'S SALES AND EXCHANGE. A d v e r t i s e m e n t s i n t h i s c o l u m n will he inserted at the rate of id. p e r w o r d p e r i n s e r t i o n f o r p r i v a t e A d v e r t i s e m e n t s a n d I d . p e r w o r d f o r T r a d e A n n o u n c e m e n t s i f p r e paid. In consequence of the o r d e r r e c e n t l y i s s u e d u n d e r the Defence of the Realm R e g r u l a t i o n s i t i s n e c e s s a r y f o r b o t h b u y e r a n d s e l l e r t o obtain a special permit to purchase and sell respec t i v e l y b e f o r e a n y . 2 2 o r . 3 0 3 r i fl e s c a n b e d i s p o s e d o f b y m e m b e r s o f R i fl e C l u b s . S u c h p e r m i t s m u s t b e o b t a i n e d f r o m t h e C o m p e t e n t M i l i t a r y A u t h o r i t y f o r t h e d i s t r i c t . W a r O f fi c e M i n i a t u r e a n d S h o r t L e e - E n fi e l d R i fl e s w a n t e d i n a n y c o n d i t i o n b y A . G . P a r k e r & C o . , L t d . , B i s l e y Wo r k s , W h i t t a l l S t r e e t , B i r mingham. Ty p e w r i t e r w a n t e d , p a r t i c u l a r s a n d s p e c i m e n w r i t i n g t o Rev . Chapman, Brentford, Middlesex. CHALLENGES. Inserted free of charge. Belvedere Rifle Club, Peter borough, would like to arrange Post -Matches. '; yards range, open or aperture sights, 10 men aside, 5-bull Match Targets.— Challenges and Targets to J. H. Cowen, Hon. Match Secretary, 44, W alpole Street, Peter borough. P o s t M a t c h e s w a n t e d . F i n c h - l e y S p e c i a l C o n s t a b u l a r y, 2 5 yards range, 8 to shoot, all to count; first team, average 96; second team, average 90.—E. G. H a m m o n d , 2 3 , S q u i r e s L a n e , Church End, Finchley N.3. Royal Marine Barracks (Chat ham) R.C. would like Post Matches, 25 yards, open or aperture sights and slings, 8 or 10 men a-side, counting out optional. — Drum-Major V. G. Bacon, R.M. Barracks, Chat ham. P o s t M a t c h e s w a n t e d , 1 0 t o shoot, 8 to count; aperture sights and slings ; to extend throughout week. Southgate R.C.—W. H. Last, 41, Warwick Road, New Southgate, N.ii. W E S T L O N D O N L E A G U E O F R I F L . E C L U B S . RESULT OF WINTER SEASON PROGRAMME, 1917-18, AND POSITION OF CLUBS. Clubs. G r o s v e n o r R . C Kensington R.C. W i m b l e d o n P a r k R . C . H a m m e r s m i t h I r o n w o r k s R . C . Bono, of W andsworth R.C. ... Harrodian R.C. X Div. Special Const. B D i v . M e t r o . P o l i c e R . C . . . . C h i s w i c k R . C . Hendon and Cricklewood R.C. L . G . O . C . B T e a m L.G.O.C. A T eam The winners of the Winter Season will be presented with the West London League Challenge Cup at the Open Meeting to be held on June 29th, particulars of which are given below. .\ summer programme has been drawn up, teams to consist of six men, five to count, and the Hon. Secretary (W. Bassett May, 3, Westhorpe Street, Putney, S.W.is) will be pleased to furnish particulars to any club in the W est London area. Matches s. L.DP•\gg-Av e r . 11 02 iS 6432 .S84-7 11 s 3 — 16fi409382.6 i I 8 3 166404382.1 11 S 3— 16(>382 380.1 II 7.4H 6353 S77-S 11 6 5 12 6322 .S74-7 11 6 512 6039 .S49 105510 57.3-5 1147 8 368.4 113 8 660SS 5.5.3-4 11I 10 2 61 12555-6 1001005512 551-2 The above League will hold an OPEN MEETING on Saturday, June 2gth, at the Rifle Range of the Borough of Wandsworth Rifle Club, Sleerforth Street, Garrett Lane, Earlsfield, when the following events will take place :— 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Unlimited Competition— 10 shots at 25 yds. 10 shots at 50 yds. 10 shots at 100 yds. ist Prize ... 7s. 6d. ... 7s. 6d. ... 7s. 6d. 2nd Prize ... 3s. ... ss. ... 3s. 3rd Prize ... 3s. 6d. ... 3s. 6d. ... 3s. 6d. Entrance fee 6d. per target. Best two targets to count at each range. The S.M.R.C. Medals and Certificates will be competed for. C o n d i t i o n s a s f o l l o w s : — " Bell " Medal : 30 shots, 10 at each range, 23, 30, 100 yards. Entrance fee is. " Roberts " Medal : 10 shots at 30 yards. Entrance fee 6d. " Express " Medal : 10 shots at 30 yards. Entrance fee fid. " Dailv Mail " Certificate : 10 shots at 23 yards. Entrance fee fid'. " Daily Telegraph " Certificate : 10 shots at 23 yards. Entrance fee fid. 3 p.m. Match between Cup Winners (Grosvenor R.C.) against Winners of Aggregate Medals, Winter .Season. Team will be drawn on the ground. Presentation of Challenge Cup to the winners of the Winter Season programme by Sir Archibald Dawnay, Mayor of Wands worth ; or, failing him, Mr. H. J. Roberts. A " Disc-Breaking " Competition will be held, if sufficient entries w a r r a n t . Te a m s t o c o n s i s t o f t h r e e m e n , d r a w n o n t h e g r o u n d . Entrance fee is. per team. Team making the fastest time to be declared winners. Silver spoons will be awarded to the members of-the winning team. Noti;.—Competitors are requested to purchase their ammunition on the ground. C h i e f R a n g e O f fi c e r ; M r. E . H . B a i l e y. S t a t i s t i c a l O f fi c e r ; Mr . W . Bassett Mav . WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKJdly, 1918. T H E R I F L E M A N .1 44 DOMINION" BRAND. T H E B E S T BRITISH AMMUNITION FOR BRITISH MARKSMEN. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LTD., GLASGOW G LONDON. P. C . B . s WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKT H E R I F L E M A N . July, 1918. Now IN sxoeK. GREENER Mark II. ORTHOPTIC BACKSIGHT. Can be easily fitted to any Martini Rifle. Provides screw lateral and elevating adjust ments, giving micrometer readings. O b t a i n a b l e f r o m t h e S . M . R . C . , A r u n d e l H o u s e , A.rundel Street, London, W«C. 2. P R I C E 1 0 / 6 N E T T E A C H . P o s l s g e 2 d . e x t r a . E V E R Y R I F L E C L U B SHOULD USD TAY L O R ' S GRADUATED TARGET GAUGE {Patent apvlicd Jot) KOK Handicapping and Elimination of Ties. (See p. 6 of this Issue). The " Gauge Handicap" is the fairest of all Handicaps. Very Simple and Effective, it gives everyone a sporting chance of victory, no com petitor being asked to accomplish the impossible. For separating Tie-Cards in all competitions— either Scratch or Handicap—according to group ing, the Gauge is an absolutely Ideal Instrument. Gauges for use with the 25ycls. Match Target of the kM.R.C. can be supplied at once, and others for the 5ovds. and looyds. Targets, &c„ will be made to order. Obhutuibk, with Full Iiislniclloiis for use, from Ihc S.M.R.C., Arundel House, Arundel Street, London, W.C.2 P R I C E 3 / - N E T T. mNCHBSUR -22 LONG RIFLE "LESMOK" CARTRIDGES were used successfully in the following Competitions at the S.M.R.C. Meeting, ^ une, 1916. " D A I L Y E X P R E S S . " ^ " D A I L Y T E L E G R A P H . " ^ ^ " D U K E O F W E S T M I N S T E R . " " S T E V E N S V A S E . " ^ ^ " B E N H A M . " ^ ^ ^ In all kinds of shooting they continue to excel. No matter what the make of your favourite arm is, you can bring out its possibilities to the fullest degree by using "Winchester make of cartridges. S o l e D i s t r i b u t o r s i n t h e U n i t e d K i n g d o m : LONDON ARMOUR Y COMP ANY L TD., 31, Bury Street, St. James', London, S.W.I. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKThe Rifleman T H E O F F I C I A L O R G A N O F T H F S O C I E T Y O F M I N I A T U R E R I F L E C L U B S . Thi.eCK'AI'HIC -Adduess : " lii/lcshol, Eslrand, London." Telephone: Gcrrard 21)^2—2^55 Vol.. XV. Xo. 97 (New Series). .. LONDON, JULY, 1918. M o n t h l y , - O n e P e n n y . B O M B - D R O P P l N G ' F R O M A I R e R A F T. (Continued.) B y " B a l i s t i c a . " T ^HE fii^ures given in Table 11. (see last month's issue, page 24a) enable us to produce a graphical representation of the path to earth described by the bomb falling in vacuo. Taking the cases of aircraft travelling at 90 feet per second (61 miles per hour) and at i_so feet per second (102 miles per hour), the respective curves of anything let fall at a height of 20,000 feel are shown by the curves A and B in Figure I. If Olreeti'on of ^ 2000 ao.ooo i i s \ \ \ \ 1 ■ \ A \b ) : \ 4000 /A/ P££. T . 6000 2000 Figure I.—Diagriumnatic.rcpresentation of the path of bombs falling in a v a c u u m - — A.—From nn aircraft travelling at 61 miles per hour. H — F r o m a n a i r c r a f t t r a v e l l i n g a t 1 0 2 m i l e s p e r h o u r . the object dropped be a feather, or a globe of mercury, the path described in a vacuum is identical. As has i already been pointed out these in curves Very clo&ly ■ represe-t the paths of fall of bombs of heavy density Quadrant Angle of Depression. T h e n e x t e l e m e n t o f p a r a b o l i c m o t i o n t o c o n s i d e r i s t h e q u a d r a n t a n g l e o f d e p r e s s i o n ( a ) t o t h e t a r g e t . Looking at Figure 1. we see that, at a height of 20,000 feet, if ,a bomb .were dropped by an aircraft appearing at the top left-hand corner and travelling in the " direction of flight " indicated by the arrow at a sp>eed of 61 miles per hour, then the angle a would be measured by the inclination to the horizontal of the straight line drawn from the top left-hand corner to the point where the curve .A touches the ground line. Using the notation we have adopted this is expressed mathematically thus :— h T a n g e n t a = — . . . ( 3 ) X For h = 20,000 feet and x = 3,170 feet, the quadrant angle of depression for the complete fall illustrated by the curve A of Figure I., we have, by (3);— Ta n g e n t a = 20,000 3.170 Therefore a = 6.31* 81 degrees. A complete table of a for velocities from 30 f.s. to 150 f.s. is given on the next page (Table III.). The quadrant angle of depression is an es.sential factor in the construction of bomb-dropping sights. If an aviator knows the height at Which he is flying, and his speed of travelling, his bomb-dropping sight is set to the corresponding angle a, and' the moment the target is in line with his sights he releases his bomb. Striking \T :locity . The falling bomb accumulates velocity as it descends. The striking velocity, v, is obtained from the formula ;— V = v ' V - + 2 ( / / i . . . . ( 4 ) where g is, as before, the gravitational constant. For a bomb falling from an aircraft travelling at 70 feet per second (48 miles per hour) through a height of 6,300 feet, we have, employing formula (4) :— v= .v/4900+2 X 32.19 X 6300 V 4900+ 405594 . = V 4 1 0 4 9 4 = 6 4 1 f . s . A complete table of f, calculated in the same inanner as the above example, is given in Table IV. on the next ■ page- . * By consulting a table of trigoiioiiietfical functions of angles.,(e.g.. Chambers's) tiie angle-rt may be obtaiiisd from the value of ta'ugenl ■:-.a by simple inspection. WWW.RIFLEMAN.ORG.UKNext >