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Another occurred with a *450 black powder rifle, and the cap was dented 
and driven in similar to the ‘360. Both above happened in best quality rifles 
by two of the very best makers. The rifles were not to blame. For shooting 
in the Himalayas, either in hot valleys at from 4,000 to 6,000 ft. in September, 
or on the upper ranges 10,000 to 14,000 ft. in November and December, I have 
found no powder to equal “Ballistite ” for regularity and killing power. I have 
also tried it under a blazing sun in the plains, and found it just as satisfactory. 
This also applies to cordite cartridges in rifles, but for safety no nitro 
powder cartridges should be allowed to remain long in heated barrels. When 
having lunch or resting during the day, one’s cartridge bag should always 
be put in a shady place, and gun or rifle as well. 
HINTS ON CASTING LEAD BULLETS & LOADING EXPRESS 
CARTRIDGES. 
For thick-skinned animals the lead or alloy should contain one-twelfth of 
tin, should be melted in a large ladle, and a small one used for pouring. A 
little resin or tallow thrown on the fluid will facilitate the skimming. The fluid 
must be kept well stirred, or the harder metal of less specific gravity will float 
to the top. The mould should be perfectly dry, well-warmed, and smoked 
