210 THE SPORTSMAN IN FRANCE. 



made large, to hold a strong stout ram- 

 rod. The screw should be made long, to 

 give a good hand-hold in wiping. After 

 much experience, I give a decided prefer- 

 ence to the double triggers, with a set 

 screw to regulate them, and a flier in the 

 lock. 



OF THE CHARGE. 



I have never found any difference in the 

 charge of powder, except that an increased 

 quantity increased the range of the ball. 

 I usually shoot at small objects, a short 

 distance, with half a charge of powder ; 

 but find it makes no sort of difference 

 in firing at them a double charge, in- 

 tended to break the bones of a deer, at a 

 long distance. Dupont's canister pow- 

 der, ''^ with the blue label and two stars, I 

 prefer to any other for cleanliness and 

 quick firing. 



* The American gunpowder may be very good, 

 but I think Pigou's, or Curtis and Harvey's, would 

 be found equal to it. 



