Possible Clues:

• Trying to get first-rate china from China
• Sharpshooter's action
• Trying to be excellent party leader once
• Pointing towards a goal
• Rifle range activity
• Pointing, directing
• Setting one's sights on the best type of china?
• Beheading, maiming, or intending to do so?
• Lining up Mark from first class dynasty
• Sighting before firing