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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Turkey Hunting | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: "Hi Dave, I live in New Jersey and in January i will be applying for a spring turkey permit. I have ... A: Set up 30 yards from an area of which you can have an unobstructed view, and where you think turkeys ... | |
| Pistol Identification | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Is there a specific way to know if it's firing or non-firing. My aging parents gave this to me and ... A: Mine was also a kit, which I assembled. It is a firing model if it has both of these qualities: 1. ... | |
| Ruger Mark III standard model | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ruger Mark III standard model with a tapered barrel and love it. The only problem is it has ... A: If you take it to a gunsmith, he could reduce the height of the front sight to raise your shot ... | |
| Rifle Scopes | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: The big deal in rifle scopes now is range compensating reticles. I would think that if shooter knew ... A: Yes, assuming that the scope lens system is linear across the field of view (no aberration). If a ... | |
| scope adjustments | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: When sighting in a scope, do you move the cross hairs to the impact spot or do you adjust the impact ... A: No. For example, the elevation adjust has a set of arrows and the words "up - down", and the ... | |
| recurve bow string | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine widow gave me one of his recurve bows. The string is in very poor condition. I want ... A: Determining the string length needs more than the bow length to be known, because it depends on the ... | |
| Archery | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Do you know the distance (yards or meters) the FITA 20cm diameter target is intended for? Thank ... A: There are several distances, depending on course marking and bow type. Please see sections 4.5.3.7 ... | |
| best ammo to use | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have and use only one rifle to hunt both mule deer and elk with. It is a nice, bolt action Ruger ... A: The (larger) 140 grain might be a tad better for elk, and the 130 grain might be a tad better for ... | |
| Hunting ethics | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Nyce, My doctor has warned me that my hearing is slowly failing. He has eacommended that I stay ... A: As far as I know, it is against USA federal regulation to hunt any type of migratory bird (which ... | |
| Gun cleaning HELP | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: how do i clean my gun this is what i have and i dont want to buy anything else i have Hoppe's ... A: Make sure the gun is not loaded, and insert something to keep the action open, for safety. Even ... | |
| Pistol Hunting | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about Pistol hunting squirrel, fox, groundhog and rabbit what would be a good pistol ... A: Assuming it is legal to hunt those animals in your area with a .22LR handgun, I would recommend an ... | |
| Terrible Flynch | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been hunting now for about 14 years. I love to hunt whitetail, rabbit hunt and duck hunt. ... A: You can start out by wearing ear plugs. Or even ear plugs with muffs over that. Make sure that you ... | |
| AMMO AK-47 | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I own a AK-47 I am looking to hunt with it next season. I am have trouble finding the right and good ... A: Unless it has been converted to another caliber by a gunsmith, your AK-47 does fire the 7.63 x 39mm ... | |
| Rifle Magn-na-brake | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a Remington 700 XCR 338 UM and I'm considering having a Mag-na-brake installed. I'm ... A: That's a difficult question to answer decisively, because it's up to how the shooter feels about it. ... | |
| deer hunting | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: 1. What are you thoughts on leaving your climbing stand in the woods overnight to hunt the next ... A: It's hard to say. It won't go un-noticed. It will be within sight, plus have the scent you add. ... | |
| Bow Hunting | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: A: I'm in Apex, NC (near Raleigh). If you're anywhere close, you can visit me and I can get you ... | |
| rifle sighting at 50 yds | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: The only place I can practice with my deer hunting rifle is at an indoor range with a maximum ... A: Of course, it would be better to check at the required distance for best accuracy, because it also ... | |
| bowhunting whitetails | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I've always hunted my whole life now I'm 19 and own more land in northeast ohio.Ive been feeding ... A: If you can hunt during the rut (find out when it happens in your area), I would use a doe decoy and ... | |
| archery | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: i just bought a new bow. i'm having trouble setting the montana black gold sight. how should i set ... A: The top pin is for the shortest distance and the bottom pin is for the farthest distance. If you ... | |
| rabbit trap | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a square cage with chicken wiring and a door that is horizantal that is held up by a stick. ... A: Place a flat plate toward the back of the trap where the rabbit will step on it. Make the plate so ... | |
| Getting started | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm a current non-shooter who's thinking about getting a rifle to start target shooting and hunting ... A: The .22LR (LR stands for long rifle) is too small a cartridge to use for hunting any deer, and is ... | |
| Pistol cylinder | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: I have just purchased a new 41 Magnum New Ruger Blackhawk with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Fired 30 rounds ... A: Different models of guns use different techniques to align properly. After receiving your question, ... | |
| a few things | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I am going to purchase an 870 20 gauge Remington that chambers a 3 1/2" shell. I was wondering if ... A: this a shorw i'm out using my cell phone. yes, it will be good for waterfowl if you use open choke ... | |
| Im new at hunting | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: Is a 20 gauge smaller than a 10 gauge A: Yes, the bore diameter of a 20ga shotgun is smaller than that of a 10ga. With popular American ... | |
| squirrel hunting | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you know how to keep or preserve squirrel tails? What matrials are needed? how to do it? how ... A: The main thing is to make sure that you get all of the bone, etc out of the tail first. You can use ... | |
| Shotgun shells | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: When compairing 2 1/2 inch shells to larger 3 inch shells does the larger shell have more gunpowder, ... A: You can look on the box to see the ounces of shot and drams of powder. Basically, with a 2 1/2 inch ... | |
| rabbit | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: should i hunt rabbit in fields or in the woods A: I hunt rabbits in both places. They often are feeding in fields. As you walk along edges, and then ... | |
| Bows | 11/26/2005 |
| Q: I have only been hunting for a couple of years now and have decided to purchase a bow. My knowledge ... A: A good place to start is by looking at the catalog from Cabelas. It shows a lot of bows and their ... | |
| Dove Hunting | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me the proper or best way to clean a Dove? Of course all I want is the breast of the ... A: Here's the fastest way I know. It takes only about 30 seconds: Pull some feathers from the breast ... | |
| rifle choice | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: I have been looking for a new rifle for a couple of months now and i have found the remington model ... A: Yes, that looks like a very nice gun. I have several Remington model 700 rifles, and the 710 is a ... | |
| I just bought some Stinger... | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: I just bought some Stinger Broadheads- 4 blade magnus 100 gr. My question is that as soon as i put ... A: Assuming that the broadhead weight is the same as your field point weight (100 gr.), there are ... | |
| Hunting with a .22 | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: I have recently gotten into hunting and purchased a .22 rifle. I know I can hunt squirrel and ... A: Since a bullet fired from a .22 rifle can travel over a mile when aimed up, I only use a rifle when ... | |
| Squirrel hunting with a .22 rifle | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: I have heard from some of my friends that it's unsafe to shoot at a squirrel at a tree with a .22 ... A: .22 LR bullets can travel more than a mile when fired into the air. This can be dangerous. The ... | |
| Hunting Gun | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: What are the paradox guns.How they differ from smooth bores. A: Do you mean Pyrodex? That's a substitute for black powder, and used in muzzleloaders. It works for ... | |
| Locating reputable hunting stores | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: First Id like to thank you for this service you provide.Please Mr. Nyce help me find hunting ... A: I'm in North Carolina, and don't know any hunting stores in LA. I spent about a half hour looking ... | |
| Bows | 11/24/2004 |
| Q: I am wanting to buy my fiance a hunting bow for Christmas but I know absolutely nothing about them. ... A: I hope my answer doesn't disappoint you, but it would be better to give him a gift certificate to an ... | |
| hunting sidearm | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: I am looking for an appropriate handgun to take into the brush. Any opinions on what a good caliber ... A: When you say "take into the brush", I assume that you are talking about hunting. I like to hunt ... | |
| Deer Rifle Quuestion | 10/15/2004 |
| Q: After giving up deer hunting nearl twenty ago,mainly because lack of interest and having no place to ... A: Yes, the four small holes are for a scope mount. They may have small screws filling the holes. If ... | |
| calibers | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: 270,.280.30-06,.7mm mag,and the 300win mag im looking for dear but strong enough for bigger game ... A: If you want to hunt elk or bear, then I would recommend no less than a 30-06 caliber. If you are new ... | |
| basic question about hunting | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: I have no clue about guns or hunting, but my boyfriend is totally into it.. Can you tell me basic ... A: This is a question with a long answer (but I don't have that much time). You can find a lot of ... | |
| Hunting Age | 6/22/2004 |
| Q: I am not sure whether you can answer my question or not, but here goes: I live in Oregon, and ... A: I am in North Carolina. Here, a hunter must be at least 12 years old, passed a hunter safety course, ... | |
| felonn getting hunting rights back | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I was convicted of a drug crime back in 93 and would like to get my hunting rights back, the ... A: As far as I know, once you have a felony record, you can never legally own a gun. There is ... | |
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Dave Nyce
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I have been an NRA certified rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor for over 15 years. I was on the Temple University archery team, and was a pistol team captain at a gun club in Pennsylvania for 5 years. I have built muzzle loader handguns and rifles. I have used all of these weapons for hunting. I hunt North American big game, small game, and waterfowl. I can answer questions on hunting safety, getting started as a hunter, equipment and techniques for various types of hunting.
Experience
NC certified CCW instructor (concealed carry of weapons). Endowment member of the NRA, Life member of: NC rifle & pistol assoc., National Trapper's Association, and Grass Roots NC.
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