Abstract: A safe, environmentally sound method for transporting energy-containing hydrocarbons from a remote natural gas source of hydrocarbons to a local site for further processing or refining. The natural gas is converted at the remote site, using a modified Fischer-Tropsch process, to produce non-volatile, long chain hydrocarbons, i.e., paraffins (C.sub.20 -C.sub.36) at the remote site, transporting the paraffins via rail, ship, or cargo air plane to a local site, and then further processing and/or refining the paraffins via distillation, cracking, or combining with other hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce fuel products at the local site for use.

Abstract: In order to use cases for firearms of various materials such: aluminum, (which is inexpensive), brass, iron and to facilitate use of greater pressure while insuring reliable operation of the gun, this invention proposes the use of divided holders fixed in the chamber (dies which are adjustable). These holders, after discharge of the cartridge, move back along with the case and the bolt, a very short distance, spread out, loosening the case. The case moves farther along with the bolt, and is ejected in regular manner. The bolt introduces the next cartridge into the chamber, etc.