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and made by one of our best gunmalters. The eye catches the two sights in line 
quicker between the barrels of a double than along the narrow incline of a single. 
Small bores such as *256, *275 and *303 are not recommended, owing to the 
uncertain effects produced on game. It is true that much game is killed by 
these weapons, but they often fail, and from the small hole made by the bullet 
animals are frequently lest owing to their being little or no blood trail. The 
*360 is the smallest bore recommended. 
Lately, however, a new rifle has been produced, a *375—*303, with the very 
high velocity of over 2,500 ft. seconds, loaded with “Axite”, which I think 
is the coming propellant for both military and sporting rifles. The *375—*303 
appears to be more suitable for military than sporting purposes. Magazine 
rifles are not recommended for shikar. A single, with the “Farquarson” action 
can be loaded very quickly, but double rifles are the best for sporting purposes. 
The weight is only about a pound and a half, or two pounds more than a single. 
Cheap weapons are not recommended. 
Best quality second hand guns and black powder express rifles are to be 
bought, many of them in equal to new condition at from (guns) Rs. 150 to 
Rs. 300 that originally cost £40 to 60, and (rifles) from Rs. 200 to Rs. 400 that 
cost £45 to £70. The above have outside hammer actions. 
Hammerless weapons of course are more expensive, weapons of best 
finish are far preferable to cheap weapons. By finish I do not mean engraving, 
