MODERN FARRIER. 571 



Orouse require larger shot than partridges, as they 

 are stronger birds. The same may be said of phea- 

 sants. No. 5 will be found large enough for the 

 strongest game. 



For snipe shooting, mustard-seed is generally used, 

 and is certainly the best adapted for this diversion. 

 It is the smallest of all, and called, in some places, 

 dust-shot. 



Swan-drops are the largest shot, a few pellets of 

 which will weigh an ounce. 



The following table (though considerably different 

 from Mr. Thornhill's scale) will exhibit the method 

 by which the different sizes of shot are distinguished, 

 and also shew the gradations : — 



B. B. one ounce contains 38 pellets. 



B 65 do. 



No. 1 82 do. 



2 112 do. 



3 135 do. 



4 177 do. 



5 218 do. 



6 261 do. 



7 289 do. 



8 660 do. 



9 970 do. 



The numbers are continued several degrees lower 

 than No 9, but are not common. 



Rules for shooting. 



Several rules must be observed in this sport before 

 a person can become accomplished and successful. 



1. Choose a fowling-piece that has a light and thin 

 barrel, and is of equal thicknes in every part. 



2. A barrel from 32 to 38 inches generally answers 

 best ; the range does not depend on its length. 



3. A barrel of 22 or 24 calibre throws its shot as 

 clearly as one of the smallest calibre. 



