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comparatively long ranges where the ordinary Express would 

 fail. 



Figs. 5 to 10 show some specimens of this type of bullet 

 {500 and "577 bore) taken from under the skins of tigers, 

 after having passed through the animals, proving the great 

 velocity and killing power of this form of projectile, and demon- 

 strating that the whole energy of the charge had been effectually 

 utilised. 



A double '500 rifle to carry the lighter bullet may be made 



Fig. 6 



Fig. 7 



Fig. 9 



Fig. 10 



to weigh about 9 Ibs., while to carry the longer and heavier bullet 

 the weight should be nearer 9^ Ibs. But when the increased 

 power and penetration obtained are taken into consideration, 

 probably few sportsmen will object to this slight extra weight. 

 A crushing blow that may be depended upon is what is required, 

 and reliance cannot be placed (except, perhaps, for deer stalking) 

 upon the short, light bullets so much used. No doubt a good 

 deal of game is killed with the light bullets, even up to and 

 including tigers, &c. ; but much has been lost, and many acci- 

 dents have taken place, in consequence of the bullet breaking 



