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SPORTSMAN'S HAND BOOK. 



Gunpowder. The following table shows the composi- 

 tion of the different gunpowders: 



Gunpowder is distinguished as musket, mortar, cannon, 

 mammoth and sporting. 



. Number of cartridges one pound of powder will load: 

 with 5 drachms 1 pound will load 51 shell 



