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pursuit of heavy game, and elephants and rhinoceros 

 have in recent years frequently been killed with it. 



For heavy game, however, the .450 or .400 may 

 be more confidently recommended, as dealing a more 

 smashing blow with a heavier bullet. With this 

 weapon, using smokeless powder, the heaviest and 

 most dangerous game in the world may now be 

 pursued with confidence. 



The double .8-bore Paradox (or a gun or similar 

 type all gun-makers build such a weapon) is always 

 a most useful firearm to have in reserve, to be 

 carried by one's gun-bearer in case of emergency. 

 In thick bush, where a charge from heavy or 

 dangerous game may be expected at close quarters, 

 and quick shooting is essential, this is a first-rate 

 weapon, dealing, as it does, a smashing blow and 

 stopping or turning any kind of game. 



The shot-gun is always a necessary adjunct for 

 shooting game birds or wild fowl and providing a 

 pleasant change of dietary, when an incessant course 

 of big-game meat threatens to become a weariness to 

 the system. 



In addition to these weapons, common sporting 

 or military Martini-Henry rifles (or Snider) for 

 one's followers and native hunters may be necessary. 

 In East Africa and Somaliland, where a large caravan 

 is made up and armed followers are necessary, the 

 men are usually equipped with Snider rifles. 



Outfit, etc., South Africa. Since the war in South 

 Africa, prices of all kinds have been greatly upset, and it 

 will be some years before things have settled down again 



