(c) For heat te^. 



Pressure. — After being placed in a heated oven for 

 several hours until the whole of the moi^ure in the 

 powder has been extraded. 



The powder is proved to a specification and tested 

 with a standard known to give certain ballistics and 

 accuracy. 



A satisfadory standard of ballistics is thus ensured 

 under normal conditions, and in addition the possibility 

 of the deterioration of the powder in damp or moi^ 

 atmospheres, and high recoil and pressure in warm 

 climates, is obviated. 



When a batch has been so passed, it is placed In our 

 magazines for from three to six months and kept under 

 observation. 



From time to time, as the stock of powder at Witton, 

 where all our loading is done, runs low, a requisition for 

 further supplies is sent to Kynochtown, v/ho send on the 

 powder accompanied by the hi^ory of the manufacture 

 of the particular batch forwarded, for the information of 

 the manager of the loading field, as mentioned before. 



CASES 

 Whatever may have been the fad 1 5 or 20 years 

 ago, it is now acknowledged by everyone who has 

 experience of all makes, that Kynoch sporting cases are 

 superior to those of any other manufacturer. 



The paper tubes are so ^rong that it is no longer 

 necessary to put iron linings in cases (N.B. — Iron linings 

 mubT: not be confused with iron heads) ; and the brass for 



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