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WILD BEASTS AND THEIR WAYS 
CHAP. 
animals against which they are to be directed. I 
have nothing to do with the purse, but I confine my 
remarks to the weapons and the game, and I shall 
avoid technical expressions. 
The generally recognised small-bores, all of which 
are termed “ Expressfrom the large charge of 
powder, are as follow :— 
Small-bore 
Charge of 
Large- 
Charge of 
Express. 
Powder. 
bores. 
Powder. 
•577 
6 ^ drams 
4 bore 
14 drams 
•500 
si 
8 „ 
14 » 
■450 
5 
10 „ 
12 „ 
'400 
4 
12 „ 
10 „ 
•360 ■) 
■295 i 
■ Toys. 
For all Game 
such asj , 
j Elephants. 
V Rhinoceros. 
1 Buffaloes. 
The two latter rifles, *360 and *295, are charming 
additions, and although capable of killing deer, are 
only to be recommended as companions for a stroll, 
but not to be classed as sporting rifles for ordinary 
game. They are marvellously accurate, and aflbrd 
great satisfaction for shooting small animals and birds. 
The *360 may be used for shooting black-buck, but 
I should not recommend it if the hunter possesses a 
•400. 
It would be impossible to offer advice that would 
suit all persons. I can therefore only give a personal 
opinion according to my own experience. 
For all animals above the size of a fallow deer 
and below that of a buffalo I prefer the *577 solid 
Express—648 grains solid bullet,—6 drams powder, 
not 6 ^, as the charge of only 6 drams produces 
greater accuracy at long ranges. 
