294 DEAD WEIGHT 



It has never been in England since, but I 

 have now sent for it in order to have 

 an orthoptic fitted, which I am convinced is 

 all that is required. If I am right, it is clear 

 that a great opening has been made for 

 sportsmen and gunmakers to reduce the 

 weight of rifles, and consequently the 

 stalker's burden. Especially will this be 

 the case with high velocity weapons burning 

 smokeless powder. 



How many chances have been lost to 

 sportsmen by the rifle being, at the moment 

 when an unexpected chance occurred, in the 

 hands of a native ? And why ? Simply 

 because it was so heavy. I, personally, 

 never part with my rifle, and am sure mine 

 is the best plan ; but those who think with 

 me are all the more interested in the 

 question, 



