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Charges for a Flattened Ricochet
for Siege-Guns.
| DISTANCE. | ELEVATION. | CHARGE. |
|---|---|---|
| 660 yards. | 2° 45' | 1-12 weight of ball. |
| 550 “ | 3° | 1-15 ““ |
| 440 “ | 3° 15' | 1-20 ““ |
| 330 “ | 3° 35' | 1-30 ““ |
Charges for a Flattened Ricochet
for Siege Howitzers.
| DISTANCE. | ELEVATION. | CHARGE. |
|---|---|---|
| 550 yards. | 1° 45' | 3 lbs. |
| 440 “ | 2° 15' | 2 lbs. 3 oz. |
| 330 “ | 2° 15' | 1 lb. 12 oz. |
| 220 “ | 2° 45' | 1 lb. 2 oz. |
Charges for a Curvated Ricochet
for Siege Howitzers.
| DISTANCE. | ELEVATION. | CHARGE. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 yards. | 7° 30' | 1 lb. 4 oz. | The height of the object above |
| 440 “ | “ | 1 lb. 1 oz. | the level of the battery being |
| 330 “ | “ | 14 oz. | supposed to be 20 feet. |
| 220 “ | “ | 10 oz. |
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PART VI.
RECOIL.
1. What is meant by the recoil of a piece of artillery?