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but the twelve-gauge is, to my mind, the best. I have 

 tried shot of all sizes, from No. 5 to No. 10, and, taking 

 Tatham's shot as the standard, I prefer No. 9. For a 

 seven-pound, twelve-gauge gun, three drams of good 



WILSON'S SNIPE. -JACKSNIPE. 



powder and from one ounce to one ounce and an eighth 

 of shot will be found to be very effective. 



In the important matter of dogs, I agree fully with 

 Frank Forester, that ' ' the best dogs for snipe are the brav- 

 est, fastest, and best trained that can be got for money." 



