PREFACE. v 



ot the finest grained powder with the old muzzle- 

 loader, but it is well known that the rim of the 

 breech-loading cartridge is liable to burst with a 

 heavy charge of the fine grain, therefore No. 6 is best 

 adapted for the rifle. 



Although a diversity of calibres is a serious draw- 

 back to the comfort of a hunter in wild countries, it 

 is quite impossible to avoid the difficulty, as there is 

 no rifle that will combine the requirements for a 

 great variety of game. As the wild goose demands 

 B B shot and the snipe No. 8, in like manner the 

 elephant requires the heavy bullet, and the deer is 

 contented with the small-bore. 



I have found great convenience in the following 

 equipment for hunting every species of game in wild 

 tropical countries. 



One single-barrel rifle to carry a half-pound pro- 

 jectile, or a four ounce, according to strength of 

 hunter. 



Three double-barrelled No. 10 rifles, to carry ten 

 drachms No. 6 powder. 



One double-barrelled small-bore rifle, sighted 

 most accurately for deer-shooting. Express to carry 

 five or six drachms, but with hardened solid bullet. 



Two double-barrelled No. io smooth-bores to 



