| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ** ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| .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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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