Hunting - November 2007

I wont to buy a sako 85 but they only have 22 inch barrels. I am wondering if this barrel is to short for a 25-06? Would a 24 inch barrel be better or is a 22 inch barrel long enough?
i wont the gun to be very accurate.

2007-11-21 15:30:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out with this question. If you have prior experience or cite sources, that'll help me a lot.

I've been thinking of purchasing a handgun for a friend. Unfortunately, my friend is under 21. I know only I can legally purchase a handgun, and he cannot as that's federal law. But at least in Ohio, it's legal for someone under 21 to possess a handgun (as far as I know and have experienced). It gets a more complicated: I'm an Ohio resident, so if I buy my handgun and use an FFL I must buy my handgun in Ohio. I know I can buy a handgun just from any store/show and not have to deal with the FFL crap (still a background check), but in Michigan you must apply for a permit to purchase a handgun (what a ridiculously stupid law!), so even if I don't use an FFL I'll mostly likely be buying within Ohio

So... can I purchase a handgun in Ohio and gift to someone under 21 who is a resident of Michigan (and who'll have to register the handgun)?

2007-11-21 14:34:35 · 8 answers · asked by figgypower 3

I like to hunt coyotes, foxes, or any little varmints

2007-11-21 14:25:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Going to be for c. c. w. 40 cal., what do you think?

2007-11-21 14:21:03 · 17 answers · asked by All Knowing 4

2007-11-21 12:04:24 · 8 answers · asked by Pete 2

2007-11-21 12:02:41 · 12 answers · asked by Q 1

I'm working on developing a hot (3200 + fps) round for varmint / medium short range shooting. What I'm going for is similar performance to a 22-250 or a hot .223.

2007-11-21 09:49:15 · 15 answers · asked by firestrike85 2

I've got my bird soaking in the brine and the smoker all ready to go for tomorrow a.m......except I can't decide if I should use hickory or mesquite.

I'm in west Texas, so mesquite is often the smoke of choice around here, but hickory reminds me so much of the South where I grew up.

ANYWAY.....not really too bothered by my dilemma, just wanted to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone and to remind everyone to remember to give thanks to the Almighty for our many blessings in whatever manner you and your family prefer.

And I know a lot of you (like me) will be in the field this week, so be careful out there and keep warm. GOD BLESS and GOOD HUNTING!

2007-11-21 09:29:39 · 11 answers · asked by DJ 7

Pa. hunter bags rare albino black bear
Tue Nov 20, 8:58 PM ET

SPRING MILLS, Pa. - A Westmoreland County man is having a memorable 2007 bear season. Tom Wisniowski bagged a rare albino black bear Monday on the season's opening day. The female cub weighed 47 pounds.

Wisniowski told The Sentinel in Lewistown that conditions were difficult and at first he thought he was looking at a coyote. But when the bear got a bit closer, he could tell it was an unusual bear.

Wisniowski was hunting with Jeff Gowen of Evansburg and Richard Marther and Andrew Duncan, both of Erie. All four killed bear while hunting together in Centre County.

2007-11-21 08:31:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

While hunting whitetails in the great Wisconsin woods I was told by a fellow hunter that if a buck gets shot in the antler it will be confused and not be able to keep it's balance for a while. Is this true?

2007-11-21 08:12:43 · 9 answers · asked by blazingsaddles80 1

I heard the reason the later Dragoon pistol had a shorter cylinder was because of incidents where the walker had exploded, are modern replicas still in danger of this?
(I mean with a roundball and 60 grains of fffg powder)Thanks for any help!

2007-11-21 08:06:29 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. hatch 1

is it better to shoot a deer till it falls down or just shoot once and let it die from th one shot

2007-11-21 07:44:41 · 12 answers · asked by hunter1 3

I have a T/C Encore .50cal gun.Bought it new.Used only T/C cleaning stuff--bore butter,etc.Two questions--Is there really "plastic fouling" from sabots?If so,solvents/tricks here...SECOND--Related to sabots,should they be lubed?I haven't ever lubed them and have gotten great acc.,but do have difficulty loading successive shots.Nobody I know really has these answers and was curious what myths/facts there may be here.Thanks!

2007-11-21 05:33:39 · 5 answers · asked by doug s 2

2007-11-21 05:24:45 · 26 answers · asked by Adam B 1

2007-11-21 05:20:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Of the DC handgun ban? If they overturn the lower court decision it could mean the end of our second amendment rights

2007-11-21 05:14:29 · 21 answers · asked by jrrysimmons 5

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2007-11-21 04:26:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have Springfield XD 45. I am moving to California. What do I need to do in IL and what in Ca to stay legal? I want to take the gun with me of course. Thank you!

2007-11-21 03:57:11 · 5 answers · asked by panurg2000 2

2007-11-21 03:54:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

For example would an unloaded gun in a backpack be considered illegal?

2007-11-21 03:30:56 · 8 answers · asked by seizod 3

I want an over/under shotgun for clay shooting. I would like one with a wood stock. I would prefer one with two triggers, but that is not essential. Can anyone recommend a model?

2007-11-20 17:37:51 · 9 answers · asked by BarePaw 1

2007-11-20 16:37:34 · 2 answers · asked by bullrush420 1

I shot the 303 today at a target about 3 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet at over 100 yards and missed it 6 times. I was using the pop-up site which I obviously don't know how to use. Yeah- have some left over 30 06 rounds but no 30 06 gun to shoot em. And just for kicks- I wonder about how much you could sell this old time antique 303 British gun for? Happy shooting.

2007-11-20 16:32:10 · 12 answers · asked by Ol country 1

2007-11-20 16:09:35 · 15 answers · asked by SuperCobra 1

2007-11-20 15:59:29 · 10 answers · asked by SuperCobra 1

I want to get into the sport of hunting. I have a couple friends who are newly involved and having a lot of fun.

I was considering a .308 bc it seems to be most versatile, but I'm not quite sure about which rifle I actually want. Any suggestions?

2007-11-20 15:15:34 · 15 answers · asked by mhovanes21 2

I have a Famous Maker Model HT2510T Tactical Scope which I believe is for RIfle. I would like to use it for shooting slugs from a rifled barrel shotgun. Is this a problem?

2007-11-20 14:48:48 · 5 answers · asked by daddyofthree 1

Obviously, a clean chest shot to the vitals takes very little time. But what about a neck or leg shot?

2007-11-20 14:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by Cassie B 2

mine is bow season deer then Quail

2007-11-20 13:46:41 · 14 answers · asked by fisher1221us 7

looking around cant seem to find manufacturers that will just sell me the frame, any links would be helpful

2007-11-20 10:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by notthenameiwanted 3