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Comparative Loads 



Infallible is a "dense", and E. C. is a "bulk", smokeless shotgun 

 powder. 



This distinction is important, because a smaller quantity of a dense 

 powder will produce a given explosive force, than would be required to 

 produce an equal force with a bulk powder. Bulk smokeless powders and 

 black powders are loaded by measure and dense powders by weight. If a 

 shooter, who was accustomed to measuring three dram loads of bulk smoke- 

 less or black powder, made the mistake of using the same load of dense 

 powder, the results might be disastrous. 



Now that factory loaded shells are almost universally used, and that 

 those who still load their own shells understand the different powders, 

 this danger is practically eliminated. For most shooting. Infallible and 

 E. C give equally satisfactory results and a choice between them is a mat- 

 ter of individual preference. However, if shells are to be stored in very 

 damp climates, or exposed to excessive moisture, those loaded with In- 

 fallible are preferable because Infallible is absolutely waterproof, while 

 any bulk powder will absorb a certain amount of water. 



The comparisons in the table below show the commonly used loads of 

 Infallible, both by weight and by measure, with the E. C. and Orange 

 Extra loads of corresponding strengths. If you are shooting three drams 

 of E. C, or any bulk smokeless or black powder, you will readily see by 

 referring to the table that the equivalent load of Infallible is 24 grains. 

 Any of these powders can be secured in your favorite brand of shells. 



Caution — Infallible and E. C. are for use in shotguns only, and must not be used in rifles or revolvers. 



