Note 3 — Sports and Pastimes.—THE FOWLING-PIECE.
Reading edition
If the gun shoots too close, and does not recoil, the quantity of powder may be increased. If it shoots too close and recoils, the quantity of shot must be reduced. If it spreads shot too much and does not recoil, the quantity of shot may be increased. If it spreads shot too much and recoils, the powder must be reduced.