You picked these shells 
—now help us name them! 
The names you suggest should express 
that this is a group or family of shells. 
The names should also convey the 
thought that these shells have merit and 
have been selected by shooters them- 
selves as the best loads for all shooting 
needs. 
The Climax “preferred loads” for 
which a suitable name is desired are 
given below, together with a table show- 
fitting that these favorites receive a ing how this group of most popular loads 
name which makes them stand out from covers all needs. 
their fellows. Go over the list of loads and the table carefully. You 
You, along with thousands of other shooters, have may get from them an idea for a prize-winning name. 
picked this group of Climax loads as leaders. You are And here are some other pointers that may be helpful: 
now asked to help us name this group of shells and we Climax shot-shells chamber and eject easily. They are 
are making it worth your while. For the thirty-five most waterproof. They possess power in abundance. They 
appropriate names submitted, we will award the prizes pattern uniformly. They give good penetration. They 
of shotguns and shells listed below. are wadded with Cork-Tex, insuring a smooth, soft load. 
An analysis of our records discloses that 
certain loads of our Climax grade far 
outstrip in sales any shells we sell. It 
appears that shooters, without any urg- 
ing on our part, have singled out a par- 
ticular list of loads as meeting best all 
shooting requirements. These loads 
therefore constitute a sort of all-star, 
blue-ribbon group—the popular choice 
of shooters everywhere—and it is only 

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Here is the list of prizes. The name you submit 
may win the shotgun of your dreams or a case 
of the shot-shells you prefer. 
Shotguns and Shells 
You may submit as many names as you like, 
Put on your thinking cap and let us have them. 
Your chances are as good as the next fellow’s. 
The Climax Loads 
Which Shooters Prefer 




es 
Powder | Rules of Contest in 
are the Prizes Dr. |Gr.| (Ounces® Shot Sizes Detail 
12 Gauge e al 
Ist Prize: Parker Gun in shooting case complete eee ae 254” Shell 
accessories. Winner has choice of double-barre 5a Wao i : sg : a; as 
Model BHE or single-barrel Model SB with seh : Tee a eee 1, N.me should express: (1) that this is a 
straight, half, or pistol grip or Monte Carlo { Drop: 4, 6.7.7 %,8,9 group or family of shells; (2) that this group 
stock. 3 Zs, 18 (Chilled: 6, 734, 8, 9 or family has merit; (3) that this group or 
and Prize: Fox Gun—straight, half, or full pistol grip. 3 24 a7 poe Es : family is a preferred list, selected by shoot- 
me * 4 a Op: 4, Ss 
Winne hase afdgublebare! Model E 1) a4 |26) me |{ BUMS 5 15 ers themselves 
; *3%%4 | 28 ry Chilled: 2, 4, 5,6 : 
grd Prize: L. sey Cn a, aoe full oiepyl eCanee 2. Contest is open to all except employees of 
grip. Winner has choice of double-barrelE 2% 6" : : 
Model or single-barrel SPECIALTY Model. See lle @ beaks) f ers 63:75, 85:95, 10 United States Cartridge Company. 
: : ; =a a \ Chilled: 6, 714, 8,9 
4th Prize: Ithaca Gun—Winner has choice of double-barrel , 24 - Chilled: 4, 5.6, 7% 3. Contestants may submit any number of 
Model No. 4 with full pistol grip, or single- 
barrel Model No. 4 with straight or full pistol 20 Gauge names. Z 
grip. : 274" Shell (Drop: 6,7, 8) 9, 10 ary 
th,.Priser Baker, Gan Winner hassencics of double: 2 qs % \ Chilled: 6, 734, 8,9 4. Each name must be on ‘a separate sheet with 
Chilled: 2, 4, 5, 6, 74 
*Furnished only in 234” shell. 
Shooter has choice of powders as follows: Bulk 
powders (loaded in drams); Du Pont, Dead Shot, 
Hercules E. C., Schulze; Dense powders (loaded 
in grains) Ballistite, Infallible. 
your name and address below. Typewrite 
or print to insure legibility. 
barrel or single-barrel PARAGON Model with 
straight, half, or full pistol grip. 

6th and 7th Prizes: Savage Repeating Shotgun, Model 
1921 D 5. All names must be mailed before midnight 
of Friday, August 1, 1924. 
8th to rth Prizes: Stevens Model 520 Repeating Shot- 

gun. , : ; 
I2th to 15th Prizes: Lefever Nitro Special Shotgun. j 6. ee will be cab ie the pup ek: 
16th to 35th Prizes: Case of 500 Climax shot-shells of Contest closes August Ist. But don’t wait (35) best COOKS LUCENA! CO) age ot more 
: gauge and load to be selected by until the last minute to send in your sug- than one prize will be awarded to any one 
winners from ClimaxGame LoadList. gestions. As soon as you think of a good contestant. Iftwo or more contestants sub- 
NOTE: All guns are specially made. Both single and name, put it down and mail it to i a kerbegithetel algerie ten LS each will 
double-barrel types are equipped with automatic ejectors receive full prize award. 
and rubber recoil pads. Double-barrel guns come in 12 United States Cartridge Co. 
16 or 20 gauge with length of barrel optional according to 7. Winners will be announced in October issue 
manufacturers’ specifications. Single-barrel guns come in Contest Department C of this magazine or as soon thereafter as 
12-gauge only, but with choice of barrel length according - 
to manufacturers’ specifications. 111 Broadway New York, N. Y. possible. 
How the Prevented Climax Loads Wee All Shooting Needs ~ 
Turkey, Geese, Other Ducks, Grouse, Rabbits, Squirrels, Quail, Snipe Reed, Rail and 























Large Ducks Hawks and Crows Doves Woodcock Shore Birds 
12 Gauge, 334 dr. (28 gr.) 114 oz. | 12 Gauge, 334 dr. (26 gr.) 114 oz.|12 Gauge, 3 dr. (24 gr.) 114 0z.|12 Gauge, 3 dr. _ (24 gr.) 114 oz. | 12 Gauge, 234 dr. (22 gr.) I 02 
Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 9 Bees Nos. 4 and 6 Drop Nos. 4, 6, 7, 734 and 8 Drop Nos. 8 and 9 Drop Nos. 6, 8 and 10 Drop 
16 Gauge, 24 gr., 12 Gauge, 3% dr. (26 er.) 114 0z.|12 Gauge, 3 dr. (24 gr.) 1% oz. | 12 Gatize, 3 dr. (24 gr.) 1% 0z. | 16 Gauge, 2% dr. (20 gr.) E oz 
Nos. 4, 5,6 gad 7, Chilled Nos. 4, 6 and 7% Chilled Nos. 6, 7% and 8 Chilled Nos. rd ul and 9 Chilled Nos. 8, 9 and 10 Drop 
20 Gauge, 24 dr. (20 gr.) 1 oz. | 16 Gauge, 234 dr. (20 gr.) 1 0z.|12 Gauge, 3 dr. (24 e21.) 1 0z.|12 Gaugey3 dr. (24 gr.) 1 oz. | 20 Gauge, 2% dr. (18 gr.) Boz 
Nos. 2, 4, 5,6 and 734 Chilled No. 6 Dro op Nos. 4, 6, 7 and 8 Drop Nos. 8 and 16 Drop Nos. 8, 9 and 10 Drop 
16 Gauge, 24 dr. (20 gr.) 1 0z.}16 Gauge, 2% dr. (20 gr.) r 0z.|16 Gauge, 2% dr. (20 gr.) oz. 
Nos. 6 and 7% Chilled Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Drop Nos. 8, 9 and 10 Drop 
20 Gauge, 2% es (18 gr.) 7% 02.116 Gauge, 2% dr. (20 gr.) I oz.|16 Gauge, 2%4 dr. (20 gr.) X oz. 
No. 6 Drop Nos. 6 and 8 Chilled Nos. 4%, 8 and 9 Chilled 
20 Gauge, 214 dr. (18 er.) 7 0z.|20 Gauge, 2% dr. (18 gr.) %0z.|20 Gauge, 234 dr. (18 gr.) 7% oz. Trap Loads 
Nos, 6 ata 7% Chilled Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Drop Nos. 8,9 and 10 Drop 



20 Gauge, 2% dr. (18 gr.) %%o0z.|20 Gauge, 2% dr. (18 er.) Voz. | 12 Gauge, 3 dr. (24 gr.) 134 oz. 
Nae s aed 8 Chilled Nos. 7%, 8 and 9 Chilled i No. 7% Chilled 




