Askins, Charles

Rifles and Rifle Shooting

This is a facsimile of the 1936 edition of "Rifles and Rifle Shooting" by Charles Askins. Originally written in 1912 and last printed in 1936, "Rifles and Rifle Shooting" seeks to teach the aspiring riflemen the proper way to shoot a rifle for a variety of purposes. Askins covers the varieties of rifles and ammunition available to the shooters of the early to mid-20th Century. More importantly, Askins instructs the reader in how to shoot the rifle from an assortment of positions. Additionally, stock design, sights, recoil, and trajectory are covered. Finally, Askins introduces the reader to trick and fancy shooting as well as Schuetzen matches.