352 THE SPORTING RIFLE. 



lip close to the " run hole," so as to avoid any chance for a 

 bubble or air-hole. In the simple form of mould the two 

 cheeks must be separated, when the bullet readily comes 

 out; but when there is a plunger it must be raised according 

 to the particular form of which it is made. When the 

 bullets are cool they still require to be trimmed, and if 

 conical, and for accurate shooting, they should pass through 

 a die or " swedge." 



SWEDGING. 



Messrs. Greenfield and Son, of 10, Broad-street, Golden- 

 square, London, who are the chief bullet-mould makers, and who 

 have constructed the bullet stamping machines for Govern- 

 ment, have lately advertised a very simple bullet-correcting 

 machine, applicable to the Pritchett ball. Its form is as 

 here represented, and its intention is to ensure correctness in 



GREENFIELD S SWEDGE. 



the size of all kinds of cast bullets, whereby the incon- 

 venience experienced with tight fitting balls is entirely 

 removed, and greater correctness of shooting produced. The 

 directions for use are Place the cast bullet in the mouth of 

 the die, press down the handle which will force the bullet 

 through; occasionally pass a slightly oiled feather into the 

 die. 



PATCHES. 



Patches are made of paper, or of lawn, cambric, or very 

 thin calico, all greased with spermaceti ointment. The 

 intention is to facilitate the application of a lubricating 



