CHAP XVII VARIOUS NOTES 203 



they were hit. None of the other animals moved 

 from the spot where they were first hit. 



The only reason for giving these figures is as a 

 proof of the power of the -470. 



It will be seen that following up was reduced 

 to a minimum. This is an important point when 

 shooting alone on foot. Also, and no less im- 

 portant, it means a minimum of pain to the 

 animal. 



Both the -470 and the -318 suffer from the 

 curse of the H.V. rifle in that they generally give 

 but little blood in the case of a " follow up." 



I used an 8 -bore paradox for years, but seldom 

 do so now, as it is unsuited to tiger and it lacks the 

 range of the -470. 



I have found a soft-nosed split bullet for soft- 

 skinned game, and a solid nickel bullet for the 

 heavier species, satisfactory. 



A double-barrelled rifle is essential for danger- 

 ous game on foot. 



One wants two rifles, a heavy- and a light-bore. 

 I tried a -400 for everything, and made a failure 

 of it. One cannot combine the qualities of a 

 racehorse and a weight-carrier. 



Rifle Sights. — I believe a rifle should have 

 two sets of sights with fine and broad bead inter- 

 changeable. 



A fine bead helps long shots in the open, but 

 for the most part when shooting in dense cover 

 and a poor light I find a big bead a necessity. 



I have shot several animals using an accurate 

 telescope sight, but prefer the ordinary open sight 

 for all distances, to telescope or peep sights. The 

 least shakiness is very apparent with the telescope 



