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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Choosing a rifle | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at buying a new rifle for next hunting season and would like a little help in deciding ... A: Your question, or questions that are similar are asked a lot on the hunting forums. Believe me when ... | |
| coyote hunting with 6.8 min 14. | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: Steve I recently acquired a Ruger 6.8 Ranch and would like to coyote hunt with it in the lower ... A: Cook, I believe that the best thing to do, is to go to your county or state's game commission site ... | |
| big south fork | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: yes i was wondering if you have ever hunted Big south Fork on the tennessee side for whitetail. Im ... A: Check out this site http://www.ehow.com/list_6664261_places-deer-hunt-east-tennessee.html I only ... | |
| ammo | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: What ammunition would you suggest for a used yugoslavian ak47 for target practice or hunting- ... A: Jaye, your AK47 semi-auto rifle, chambered in 7.62x39mm, has about the same knockdown power as ... | |
| Takedown of a 30.06 bolt action rifle | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought an older Husqvarna bolt action 30.06 and want to completely clean and oil it. I know how to ... A: When you draw back the bolt, there will be some sort of bolt release. On some rifles, one just holds ... | |
| Shotguns | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: Ashe Is a 12ga shotgun firing subsonic clay shooting cartridges louder than a .410 firing regular ... A: I have never addressed anything like your question. There are a number of issues to address : Is the ... | |
| selecting a rifle | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have decided to purchase a 270 caliber rifle. But their are so many to choose from. I want a real ... A: I am familiar with the 270Win cartridge, so I can give you some information on the caliber and the ... | |
| guns | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: What is the year and value of a double barell shotgun Lefever Arms Co serial 17077 patent 1872 ... A: Any question regarding value of a certain firearm has to include the provision for photos, in order ... | |
| Disposing of Amunition | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: This is probably a dumb question, but I know literally nothing about firearms. My grandfather was ... A: Rose, during the last couple of years, lead and other shotgun shell components have gone way up in ... | |
| Choosing the right .22 Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 981Ts | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: O.K,here we go Ruger 10/22 (Cabela's item # IK-291196) or Marlin 981TS (Cabela's item ... A: Scott, there is only one answer. Handle both and buy the one that speaks to you. Value wise they ... | |
| Kids and Hunting | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Ashe, I am an 8th grade boy doing a report on the benefits of kids and hunting and getting my ... A: Yours is a good question. First off, when a young person is taught to hunt in the correct manner, ... | |
| 280 cal | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Can a 280caliber rifle shoot a 7 mm bullet. ANSWER: Juan, the 280Remingtion cartridge does, indeed ... A: Juan, sorry for your confusion. The CARTRIDGE about which you inquired, is called 280Remington. It ... | |
| 280 cal | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Can a 280caliber rifle shoot a 7 mm bullet. A: Juan, the 280Remingtion cartridge does, indeed use the 7mm bullet. The 280 is a superior cartridge, ... | |
| 30-6 scopes | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: What is a good rifle scope for a remmington 30-6 700 model? $200.00 and lower please. A: Michael, The Burris Full Field 3-9x40 is about your best bet in that price range. Look here, ... | |
| Browning Choke Marks | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: Ref one of your previous answers re: Belgian Browning choke marks. The gun is a Lightning Trap ... A: Sorry Mike, but I do not have the answer. I could probably search it on the net, but then you can do ... | |
| Caliber question | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I am going to buy a Weatherby Rifle this winter for my hunting trip. I believe them to be the best ... A: Well, really, it is a toss up between the Browning and the Weatherby. You have been shooting and ... | |
| Caliber question | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I am going to buy a Weatherby Rifle this winter for my hunting trip. I believe them to be the best ... A: Just a few questions first: How much have you fired those heavy magnum? Do you feel at all recoil ... | |
| Hunting small game with specified rifles | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: In NY state is hunting during small game season have any restrictions on guns used?.243? I am ... A: I have never lived in NY State and have no idea of their game laws regarding caliber allowed. Best ... | |
| hunting | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: is the marlin 336 30-30 a good coyote gun A: There are at least two reasons why the Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30 is NOT a good coyote rifle. (1) ... | |
| The right scope | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Steven, I just bought a 'Ruger #1 30.06', about 3 months ago. To say that I am extremely happy with ... A: As you have probably discovered, you can spend much more on optics then on the firearm. I have used ... | |
| hog hunting | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: what is the best calibur for 16 year old girl to use for hog hunting A: Coincidentally, I recently had the same sort of dilemma with my wife, who is only 5'2" and weighs ... | |
| can rain ruin deer meat | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: i shot a deer on sat. the day temp. nevergot above 40-45 but on monday it rained i guarterd the deer ... A: Meat not properly handled following the kill, can spoil very quickly. From Sat. to Tues. is a long ... | |
| 300 Wby Mag Brake | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a very light 300 Wby Mag and I want to add a muzzle brake to it. A shooter where I work ... A: Friends and acquaintances are sometimes fine as sources, but other times, they recommend what they ... | |
| ammo safety | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a marlin 3030 and bought remington express core-lokt hp which i believe means hard point. is ... A: HP means "Hollow Point" and the cartridges are designed to fragment on impact, as one wants in a ... | |
| Hey | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Hey! Is there such a camera to mount on your rifle so you can record when yours shooting? Can you ... A: I have not used that equipment. Best to go to the site that I sent you and search around in Cabelas ... | |
| want to be one-bullet man | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have an ammo question for you. I am a one-rifle man, which is a nice, bolt action, Ruger 270. I ... A: First off, congratulations on the successes that you have had with your .270Win. chambered rifle! I ... | |
| how to choose a shotgun? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i am paul writing from the island republic of malta......here hunting consists only of turtle doves, ... A: Paul, the Remington Model 1100 has proven itself by being around for over forty years now. I don't ... | |
| how to choose a shotgun? | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i am paul writing from the island republic of malta......here hunting consists only of turtle doves, ... A: from sunny Florida, USA! I have hunted quail, dove, ducks, geese, pheasant and grouse, all with the ... | |
| jc higgins 22 cal. SL & RL Mod. 42 DL | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22. cal bolt action and have lost my clip over the years. where can i find another one? A: Your J.C. Higgins is really a rebranded Marlin Model 80. The magazine for either rifle will work. Do ... | |
| muzzle brakes | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 91-30 mosin nagant, i put a new stock on it, and i have a scope mount on the ... A: John, I have been away. Sorry for the delay in my answering. I know of no military muzzle brake for ... | |
| Muzzle break | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a 444 marlin lever action from my cousin, for grizzly bear hunting. It has a ... A: I have not hunted Grizzly bears, but do know that to cleanly kill a bear, you need to know the kill ... | |
| Marlin 336-R.C. | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have searched for the Model 336-R.C. Marlin lever action in 30/30 cal. and cannot find it, much ... A: Bob, Thanks for your kind feedback on the site! You probably know that in real estate, it is ... | |
| Marlin 336-R.C. | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have searched for the Model 336-R.C. Marlin lever action in 30/30 cal. and cannot find it, much ... A: I have owned Marlin 336 rifles, but I did not remember the "RC" model. I simply did a search for ... | |
| .22 which one? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for an all-around hunting rifle. I want to be able to shoot rabbits (head shot) to a ... A: Okay serenity, you are asking a question that a lot of us ask when we first get serious about ... | |
| Bow Hunting | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have hunted with riffles since i was a kid but never really tried bow hunting. I want to try it ... A: Sergio,Sorry, I have very little knowledge of bow hunting equipment. My only advice would be to go ... | |
| muzzle brake | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I got one for my son to hunt the midwest with. He faired ok with a lead sled on the bench, but the ... A: Muzzle brakes do work, but the ear damage that can result from using a muzzle brake is a bad trade ... | |
| Rifle | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a good strong rifle for deer hunting that has a good range and power. I like longer ... A: Most hunters will swear by their favorite caliber and there is nothing wrong with that. For years, I ... | |
| all around shootgun | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: my question is that I'm getting my first shotgun and want a all-around gun something that can gives ... A: Casey, you could not have read all of my answer and then sent the follow-up question!! Please begin ... | |
| all around shootgun | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: my question is that I'm getting my first shotgun and want a all-around gun something that can gives ... A: My philosophy has always included the concept of : "Keep it simple!" I believe that some of the ... | |
| Left handed difference | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am researching the purchase of a new rifle for deer hunting. I am Left handed, and shoot as such. ... A: The genuine left handed rifles have bolts on the left side, along with left side ejection. The ... | |
| wounded buck | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I shot a buck tonight at 18 yards....I found my arrow 15 yards from where i shot him. Five inches, ... A: Just got back from deer hunt in N. Florida. Bagged 6 point and pig. No telling if deer will survive ... | |
| DEER HUNTING AMMO | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS BEST TO HUNT WHITETAILS WITH, SLUG OR BUCKSHOT? WHAT BRANDS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR THIS? ... A: Make certain that both slugs and buckshot are legal in your hunting area. Check with your local Game ... | |
| Rifle Caliber and custom rifle | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am holding off on the 30-06 for now. I am not a fan of the recoil (just yet) and my ... A: Who IS a fan of recoil? Maybe a few masicist out there. I do not know any. Recoil can be tamed by ... | |
| few questions | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if they make a soft point or hollow point ammo for an M44 russian rifle and where ... A: You can go to this site http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/762x54r_ammunition.html ... | |
| Rifle Brand | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading your answers and I must say you are both knowledgeable and helpful. I am just ... A: Winchester was bought out and for a while, was unavailable, in terms of new rifles. They were made ... | |
| Rifle Brand | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading your answers and I must say you are both knowledgeable and helpful. I am just ... A: First off, let's dispell the myth concerning "brush" shooting. If the deer is more than inches ... | |
| deer hunting on private land | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to hunt on private property in Oregon, how do you go about finding contacts and land, ... A: You may want to check with your local DNR officers to see who is open to hunting. If that fails the ... | |
| florida white tail | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i have seen some big bucks in a few different spots what if their is all different sources of water ... A: Good morning tj, Deer are creatures of habit, but you have to know that those habits are disrupted ... | |
| HUNTING | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: 22 cal air rifle if this is true can you tell me what the best rifle to start up with A: You must get the game regulations from your state's Game and Fish commission. Or, it may be called ... | |
| 12 Ga shells | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I am going Dove hunting this weekend with a 12 gauge shotgun and I need to buy some shells. What ... A: Dove are very easy to kill. One pellet will do the job. So, you want to put a lot of pellets in the ... | |
| hunting antelope | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: what load would you suggest i sound use with my 3006 to minimize damage but maximize distance and ... A: Sounds like you are well schooled in hand loads. The zero at 100 yards gets more important with ... | |
| bullets | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I make gel candles and I wanted to make one as a gift for my friend who hunts, and thought about ... A: Ashley, Do not put live ammunition into the candles. If you want to decorate the candles, go to a ... | |
| hunting antelope | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: what load would you suggest i sound use with my 3006 to minimize damage but maximize distance and ... A: I would use a 150gr Nosler bullet, as that has good wind bucking potential and usually where you are ... | |
| .410 shotgun | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just inherrited a .410 shotgun. It's a Harrington and Richardson Topper 158. It's been in storage ... A: Oil will do no good at this point. Although you cannot see it, steel in the bore, is porous. The ... | |
| riffle calibers | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Is the 35 Remmington the same thing as a 35 whellen? A: The answer to your question is : NO! The chambering is different and one cannot switch back and ... | |
| Choosing the right rifle cartridge | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Arizona and hunt primarily with a bow (Mathews Switchback XT). I am now going to convert ... A: I understand your arm problem. At my age of 66, I too have gone through changing the way that I ... | |
| full choke | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: can i fire steel shot through a full choke or should i move to a modified choke on my 12 gauge? A: If you are using the newer shotgun barrels introduced since steel shot became the only shot that we ... | |
| "All purpose" cartridge? | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I am a life-long upland game bird hunter but I have virtually no experience with hunting big game. ... A: This is one of those questions that I like, because you have narrowed the choice down to three ... | |
| hunting black panthers | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: is it illegal to hunt black panthers in texas A: Timothy, Regulations from the Texas Fish and Game may vary, county to county. Best to contact your ... | |
| 12 gage shotgun | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Im looking to get a 12 gage semi automatic. What are some models that you would suggest from ... A: Remington has about anything that you may need, depending on whether you want the gun for hunting, ... | |
| Henry Rifles? | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I want to get a .22 rifle for target shooting. It's my first gun - I don't need anything fancy. Good ... A: Dave, For 22cal rifles, Savage and Marlin have about the best, off the shelf accuracy that I have ... | |
| Stevens Model 311 Series H | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I just got a used 12 ga Stevens model 311, series H, side by side shotgun. Serial is B209XXX and it ... A: Sometimes the chokes are shown with (*) marks or numerals, but those symbols would be on the ... | |
| turkey hunting | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: i have been hunting for a little while now and i was thinking about buying a marlin 336c(30-30 ... A: In the US, hunting with a rifle and what game can be hunted with a rifle, varies not only from state ... | |
| Varmit Hunting | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Im going on a guided Texas Hunting trip in November for whitetail and i was thinking of also signing ... A: Joe, If you have no concern about pelt damage, you could use your 30-06. If you want to preserve ... | |
| Rifle Scopes | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a Remington 270 BDL. Now I want to buy a scope for it. I understand that I need ... A: Jeff, You bought a good brand rifle and a fine caliber,with 270 Winchester. You will get as many ... | |
| Muzzle break | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Steven, I recently purchased a .340 Weatherby Mag (Mark V, 26" stainless barrel) for an Elk hunting ... A: In my opinion the .270Wby. with a 150gr. bonded bullet, such as a Nosler Partition, is more than ... | |
| 44-32 | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I currently own two lever guns. One is a winchester 92 in 44mag. The other is a winchester 94 in 32 ... A: With practice and the right cartridge load: 44mag would be accurate and retain enough energy to kill ... | |
| women left eyed rifle | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a 243 rifle to hunt white tail deer, antelope, and couse deer. i'm left eyed and bow ... A: Patty, In the modern rifles now being offered, it is my opinion that which maker you choose is a lot ... | |
| poor shooting | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a muzzleloader with optional barrels witch i chose a 243 after bore sighting ... A: Tony, That is called "stringing" your group and can be caused by a number of issues. First, let us ... | |
| Hunting | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about buying a .177 cal. Rifle and I was wondering what animals I could get with it. A: The .177cal centerfire cartridge is an extreme, in terms of small caliber varmint cartridge. Rifles ... | |
| 180 grain bullets | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Why doesn't the major ammo manufacturers offer very much in 180gr. standard bullets and almost no ... A: In my Tikka Whitetail Hunter rifle in 30-06: Using the 180gr. Speer GrandSlam bullet and new ... | |
| Hunting | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to start hunting deer this year and I was wondering what type of gun I should buy for ... A: Jack, I really need more information from you, in terms of what part of the country you intend to ... | |
| Hunting | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I want to start hunting deer and I was wondering what the cheapest good deer Riffle cost? A: Joe, the most reasonably priced deer rifle package that I know of, is the Savage Arms Package deal. ... | |
| 180 grain bullets | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Why doesn't the major ammo manufacturers offer very much in 180gr. standard bullets and almost no ... A: I cannot knowledgeably discuss whether the move to lighter bullets will prove to be a smart move, or ... | |
| J.C. Higgins 22, model 43 DL | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find a butt plate for same? Thanks A: I cannot help you very much on this one. My best suggestion is to first Goggle the J.C. Higgins make ... | |
| Browning A-5 choke markings | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: Would you please explain to me what the choke markings on the left side of the gun are for__ full, ... A: Ben, I have the Browning choke markings listed for you here. * Full *- Improved Modified ** ... | |
| Stevens 311 | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Stevens Model 311 Series H.The barrel has SP stamped on both barrels.Does ... A: The "C" prefix in the serial number indicates that the gun was made in 1951. Originally Springfield ... | |
| just learning | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm really looking at hunting, as a new hobby. I live near the mountains. And the types of creatures ... A: Gus, my advice would be to first, learn the area and the game. Scout and observe as much as you can. ... | |
| HUNTING ROOK | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: After completing a safety/hunters course, hours of range time and reading alot of literature on the ... A: Okay. Outstanding and I hear'ya! Alabama has some fantastic deer hunting. I live in DeLand, Fl., not ... | |
| Mountain Lions | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Can a mountain lion take down a 9 point white tail deer? A: The mountain lion is a natural predator and therefore kills other animals in order to eat and ... | |
| HUNTING ROOK | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: After completing a safety/hunters course, hours of range time and reading alot of literature on the ... A: First, I commend you for doing some of the ground work, by practicing on the range, reading and ... | |
| Hornady .17 Mach 2 | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have recently read in Guns & Ammo that the Hornady .17 Mach 2 will fit in a 22 long rifle ... A: There is no way that you want to fire a .17 caliber bullet through a .22 caliber bore. Briefly; the ... | |
| Steel shot | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: Is there the same amount of pellets in steel loaded shotgun shells as there are in lead loaded of ... A: There are the same amount of pellets, but the steel is lighter than is lead and this makes steel ... | |
| bullet pass through | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I shot 2 deer this year with my.270/150 grain bullet.The area I have hunted was always shotgun only ... A: Rich, I hunted for years with a 270Win, using 130gr bullets, all of which I handloaded. Deer and ... | |
| Choosing a scope | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey Steven. I just purchased a Mossberg 4x4 bolt action rifle in the .270 caliber. I intend to use ... A: Okay! $180 is a good price, you now have a fine scope. Usually the scope body is 1" (one inch ... | |
| Choosing a scope | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Hey Steven. I just purchased a Mossberg 4x4 bolt action rifle in the .270 caliber. I intend to use ... A: You have the right caliber to get the job done. Get a Burris 3-9x40mm scope and a set of steel ... | |
| jc higgins 22 cal. SL & RL Mod. 42 DL. | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: can you give me info on A jc higgins 22 cal. SL & RL Mod. 42 DL. it is a bolt action with a clip. ... A: The internet search shows the Marlin Model 80 bolt action as being the same as the J.C. Higgins ... | |
| .45-70 | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a Marlin 1895 Cowboy .45-70 I'd like to use for taking elk and mule deer in Colorado. What ... A: I have never reloaded for 45-70, but I know that most factory loads with good penetration will ... | |
| jc higgins 22 cal. SL & RL Mod. 42 DL. | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: can you give me info on A jc higgins 22 cal. SL & RL Mod. 42 DL. it is a bolt action with a clip. ... A: Sears and Roebuck used the name J.C. Higgins on firearms it sold between the years of 1946 and 1962. ... | |
| big buck | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: we own about 150 acres and i got a picture of a big 8 point. I would like for you to give me some ... A: Deer are creatures of habit. I have read that whitetail deer seldom travel more than two miles from ... | |
| Deer hunting | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Would like to know how i can get a hunt out west. It has been a dream of mine i hunt roe and red ... A: Best thing to do is go to the Fish and Games sites on the internet. States like Colorado and Wyoming ... | |
| 7.62x39mm | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I was curious about the caliber size rifle I need. I am wanting a rifle that is a good all around ... A: The 7.62x39mm cartridge was designed by the Soviets after their experience with the Third Reich's ... | |
| Bobcat Hunting | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Oregon to hunt bobcats with hounds and would like to know if a 17 hmr will leave a ... A: Dale, I would worry about expansion and getting an exit hole. Probably it is wise to use the very ... | |
| A second caliber delima! | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have owned and used extensively a Rem. M700 Mountain Rifle .280 Rem for the past 20+ years. It ... A: Yours is a difficult question to answer, because most hunters who use either 270Win or 280Rem will ... | |
| 25-06 | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A FLAT LONG SHOOTING GUN, OUT TO 500 YARDS FOR ANTELOPE TO MULE DEER. I ... A: Two problems that we encounter when attempting 500 yard shots on game are: bullet drop and wind ... | |
| scope | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a leupold VXIII 4.5-14x50 with a 1" tube. I have heard that there is ... A: No one has ever been able to show me a noticeable difference between the light gathering features of ... | |
| Hunting rifle for jackrabbit | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: My son and I like to hunt Jackrabbit. We usually use our shotguns, but we were talking about using ... A: I think that you and your son have a good idea. Many times, when I am coyote or deer hunting, I see ... | |
| big game hunting | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I own a Rem. 700 LTR .308 cal. My question is I want to be able to hunt black bear, deer, elk, and ... A: Chuck, the .308 Winchester cartridge provides more than enough knock down energy to cleanly take ... | |
| starter rifle for big game | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm new to big game hunting and will try for elk this year. I have not used a rifle very much if at ... A: If I were to recommend one caliber for large, soft skinned game worldwide, it would be the 30-06. ... | |
| Hunting Birds...? | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey steve! I Had asked you a question the other day about what I could hunt with my new .22 rifle. ... A: Okay Jon, I probably was not totally clear on that bird hunting issue. While the .22cal rifle is ... | |
| Hunting with a .22? | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm new to hunting and I went and bought a Ruger .22 rifle yesterday. I bought it to have fun and to ... A: Jon, you made and excellent choice in buying the Ruger .22cal rifle, as they make a fine product. ... | |
| The best left handed rifle | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to get into the sport of target shooting and hunting (deer, and probably some smaller ... A: Being left handed and hunting for a good rifle only limits your field a little bit. The Savage is a ... | |
| Semi auto rifles | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm headed out west next year for Elk and, of course, will use any excuse to buy a new rifle. I have ... A: If the 30-06 bbl on your S&W1500 is in good condition, I do not believe that the idea of pulling ... | |
| Scopes | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm currntly looking to upgrade my scope on my remmington m700 30.06. I'm using a bushnel 3x7x30 ... A: I like the Burris Signature series of scopes. You should be able to get a minimum of 3-9x40 within ... | |
| Semi auto rifles | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm headed out west next year for Elk and, of course, will use any excuse to buy a new rifle. I have ... A: John, you need to get in touch with the manufacturer and get the rifle replaced. The way that I ... | |
| Semi auto rifles | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm headed out west next year for Elk and, of course, will use any excuse to buy a new rifle. I have ... A: Wow! Only five states? Which five? I have heard only good things about 35 Whelen and the Rem. 760 ... | |
| Semi auto rifles | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm headed out west next year for Elk and, of course, will use any excuse to buy a new rifle. I have ... A: I have hunted with the Browning B78 in 7mmRemMag and really like the single shot, as I see that you ... | |
| scope for 17mm varmit gun | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: In your opinion what would be the best scope for a I'm varmint gun? I plan to shot squirrels mostly. A: Without more data, the question is hard to answer, because prices on scopes vary to an extreme ... | |
| hunting ethics | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: i'm doing a research paper on the ethics of hunting, whether it is right or wrong. i'm on the pro ... A: Hunting is a great national heritage endeavor that encompasses all of the outdoors, field craft and ... | |
| rifles | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Hey Steven thanks for the info. I have one more question for you. Is the recoil of a 300 wsm ... A: The good news is, a .300Win can be loaded down to recoil less than factory .300WSM, but a .300WSM ... | |
| rifles | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: Hey Steven thanks for the info. I have one more question for you. Is the recoil of a 300 wsm ... A: When I owned one, I did not think that the 300WSM had a heavy recoil. In fact, if you can handle the ... | |
| rifles | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what rifle you would recommend. I already have a .270 and was looking to buy ... A: I too enjoyed using .270Win. for many years and have lost count of the whitetails and mule deer that ... | |
| coyote | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a 243 ruger and want to know what is the best caliber for long range and very little fur ... A: The .243Win Ruger will certainly do the job. Use a 70gr Speer TNT bullet, which blows up very ... | |
| hunting rifles for my daughter | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: My daugter is 13, average size and loves to hunt,so she uses my 410 for squirrel and rabbit ... A: The main problem is that very light recoiling rifles put the young hunter at a disadvantage, just as ... | |
| Deer rifle | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently asked you a question regarding a 7.62x54 R Cartridge for elk, and now I was wondering if ... A: You are correct, the 7.62x39mm cartridge used in both the SKS and AK47 has about the same ballistics ... | |
| Elk rifle | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I've never really hunted big game before. My father in law wants to go elk hunting this year and all ... A: To answer your question; the Russian 7.62x54R cartridges are adequate for taking large elk. You ... | |
| A begining shotgun | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I am 12 years old and I want to buy a 20 gauge shotgun for $200 or less. I would like it to be an ... A: Okay Brett, here is my opinion. The Remington 870 series of pump shotguns have been around for many ... | |
| What Gun to Choose | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: It's so nice of you to take the time to respond in detail like that. Well now I have another ... A: I forgot! <8^) You asked about prices on ammo.....Like most everything, ammo is all over the ... | |
| What Gun to Choose | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Hey Steven, I've never been hunting before but I want to get into the sport. I live in Western ... A: Any rifle that will kill deer will also kill rabbits and squirrels. A cartrdige powerful enough to ... | |
| Can a convicted felon hunt with a firearm? | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: My husband has a felony record, he has completed all terms of parole and is free and clear for 2 ... A: Sorry, but laws vary from state to state and even from town to town. The only way to be safe is for ... | |
| Pros and Cons of Hunting | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Why is it a good reason to support hunting besides it tastes good and it helps with population? Also ... A: Hunting is one of the few modern wildlife population control methods that works. The vast majority ... | |
| Best elk scope | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: can you recommend the power I should purchase?I have a Winchester Model 70 in .300 WIN Mag. and want ... A: I like 3 to 9 power with a 40mm objective lens. With 40mm, you can still mount the scope very low ... | |
| Best elk scope | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a Winchester Model 70 in .300 WIN Mag. and want to put a very good scope on it. I will be ... A: I have had wonderful service from Burris Signature scopes. The clarity is excellent and the scopes ... | |
| Muzzle Breaks | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm in the process of customizing a Weatherby Mark V Accumark 300 WBY Mag. My question is do Muzzle ... A: Barry, a properly installed muzzle brake will not affect accuracy. Furthermore, if you do not ... | |
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Steven L. Ashe
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Hunting firearms and how to choose what you need. How to build a reasonably priced custom rifle. What calibers must you have to hunt anywhere. How to train bird dogs. How and where to hunt. How to find good guides. How to view and enjoy hunting as a sport.
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Worked with a number of novice bird dog people who went on to win championship status with their dogs.
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