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Trajectories—Definitions; sectional density, ballistic co-efficient, drift and vertical drift—Zero and angles of elevation—Bullets and special projectiles—The Hebler Krnka tubular bullet—The London Field rifle trial of 1883—Best diagrams and trajectories—Table of trajectories of sporting rifles—Velocity, penetration, and trajectory of American loads—Comparative trajectories of the Martini—Henry and the Lee-Metford—Accuracy and range of sporting rifles—Velocity and penetration—Striking force—On the choice of a sporting rifle—The sporting range for game shooting