Project Gutenberg 2014-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 145 Fletcher, Horace 1849 1919 05023565 A.B.C. of Snap Shooting: Sporting, Exhibition, and Military Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A.B.C. of Snap Shooting: Sporting, Exhibition, and Military" by Horace Fletcher is a practical guide on the art of snap shooting, written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on teaching readers how to quickly and effectively shoot using a rifle, emphasizing economy and skill development in various shooting scenarios. Written during the period when marksmanship was an essential skill for both sport and military purposes, it provides insights into effective shooting techniques and safety practices. The content of the book is structured around the principles of snap shooting, explaining the necessary techniques such as loading, aiming, and firing in a single, swift motion. Fletcher outlines the importance of using a .22 caliber rifle for practice, as well as providing detailed instructions on the types of shots one can take, including cross shots, drop shots, and trap shots. He emphasizes the practice routines involving tossing a bell-ball as a target, which reinforces the skills of timing and accuracy. Additionally, the book outlines rules for practice and competitions, making it a comprehensive resource for both aspiring shooters and those looking to refine their existing skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45030/45030-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Trapshooting GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 103920 2025-07-18T08:54:20.274681 text/html 78861 2024-10-24T02:59:01 text/html 217884 2025-07-18T08:54:23.307643 application/epub+zip 217069 2025-07-18T08:54:20.967629 application/epub+zip 94431 2025-07-18T08:54:20.619625 application/epub+zip 271364 2025-07-18T08:54:25.082633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255660 2025-07-18T08:54:22.958651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133480 2022-09-20T14:38:47.365236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 69336 2025-07-18T08:54:19.826643 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49267 2024-10-24T02:59:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16575 2025-07-18T08:54:25.205604 application/rdf+xml 23198 2025-07-18T08:54:20.686644 image/jpeg 3427 2025-07-18T08:54:20.654626 image/jpeg 244871 2025-07-18T08:54:20.291651 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia