Hunting - November 2007

I was watching my usual hunting shows on TV this morning and I saw some people hunting Elepahnt. Now don't get me wrong I'm no bunny hugger, I hunt all sorts of animals and birds. I see no reason for elephant hunting and don't think I would ever do it. Is it good to eat?

2007-11-11 02:20:20 · 10 answers · asked by MR. T. 6

I bagged a 9 point buck on 11/10/07 in Missouri. It had 5 points on the right side and 4 points on the left side of his rack. He weighed about 200 pounds and I assume he was several years old. I always thought that the antlers would have the same number of points on each side.

2007-11-11 02:17:06 · 9 answers · asked by Bob S A 2

Years ago I worked as a gunsmith. I guy brought me his model 170 savage saying it wouldn't fire. I checked it, it wouldn't fire. I was thinking crud had built up behind the fireing pin and proceeded to disassemble to clean it out. When I got it apart the firing pin was bent and dragging on the side of the firing pin hole. The only explination I can think of is excessive dry firing caused the pin to streech, then it was fired and the reduced travel caused the pin to bend. I've straightend the pin, though I haven't rehardened it yet. (I also ordered a new firing pin.)
Now the questions:
1) What is the correct length for this firing pin? I've gone through all my old stuff and I cannot find it anywhere.

2) If I cannot find the proper length then we go back to partrussion length. With the firing pin (It's a 2 Peice) in the forward postion, hammer at rest against the pin, how much pin should project from the bolt face?

2007-11-11 01:39:54 · 1 answers · asked by Douglas R 3

2007-11-11 00:44:35 · 16 answers · asked by lostboy 3

I live in the southwest where thunder storms are common and practically every time I get out of the car I get shocked. I carry so this worries me a bit. Could this potentially cause an AD?

Also, something else that I've been wondering is what would hypothetically happen if you were stuck by lightning while carrying? Would every single cartridge in the magazine explode?

2007-11-10 21:08:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

also is there a better spring that i can get ,my gun wont shoot through butter

2007-11-10 21:06:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i m not a terorist or some crazy person but i want to know if there are any places wherw i can get wepons no guns or stuff like that only swords and axes ext.. it can even be a web site that has cool stuff but they have to be battle ready

2007-11-10 20:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 18:49:31 · 14 answers · asked by krsgolfgod01 2

is this a good choice? To big,to small? Last yr i used my 308 but i want this,but dont want to throw away money,all suggestions are apreciated.Thanks.http://www.galleryofguns.com/gunlocator/gunsearch/Product.asp?item_num=UTM300WR6O&other_page=true#

2007-11-10 18:00:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

when I was looking at them one time prior to make sure it a one certian feature but I can't remember what it was. I know to make sure it has a lock by all means. He has several shotgun rifle type guns...and 1 handgun. What do I need to look for. Please help..I know nothing about them and approx. What should I expect to pay for a decent quality. I'm looking for the type that has the glass door. thanks

2007-11-10 17:59:16 · 12 answers · asked by lizzye71 2

I own a 2 year old beagle. You might think this is a late start but if you knew my dog then it is not. I really want to train him to hunt rabbit. I can see that he has it in him. If i let him out back and there is a rabbit out there, he has broken his chain twice and he will chase them until they leave the yard. Right now i have a rabbit fur/pelt. What types of exercises or drills should i do to get him ready?? I do not have the opportunity to take him out with other expereienced dogs seeing that I do not know anyone around me that own beagles. Also what is a good way to shy him away from his gun shyness? If he let alone sees a gun he is out of there.

2007-11-10 16:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, you may want to have your doctor test your blood for lead, form breathing all that lead dust. You Might be surprised.

Read this article?
http://www.utexas.edu/safety/ehs/msds/lead.html
http://www.mass.gov/dos/leaddocs/lead_firing.htm
http://www.outdoors.net/site/features/feature.aspx+Forum+Firearms+ArticleCode+129+V+N+SearchTerm++curpage+129

2007-11-10 15:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7

This is the one i am considering buying

http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/handgun_details.asp?Gun=45ACP

2007-11-10 15:07:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which do you think is better?

I was leaning for a 110, but it doesn't come in .308

Which caliber should I get in 110,...25-06 Rem., 270 Win., 30-06 Spfld., 7mm Rem. Mag., 300 Win. Mag

Which caliber in 10,...223 Rem., 22-250 Rem., 243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., 308 Win., 270 WSM., 7mm WSM., 300 WSM.

2007-11-10 15:04:59 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. This Guy 2

2007-11-10 14:28:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that the people who are hunting deer have to have a licence or permit, but what if someone else wanted to go along one day to watch, not hunt, would they have to have a licence too?

2007-11-10 14:23:41 · 11 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1

Out of all your rifles that still have a stock unworked trigger, which one do you like best?
I know it's going to sound a bit odd, but out of everything I have, the trigger on my 1942 Schmidt Rubin K31 has the sweetest, crisp, no creep trigger of any rifle I've ever handled.
What's yours?

2007-11-10 14:18:31 · 10 answers · asked by boker_magnum 6

Out of all your pistols that still have an unworked, stock trigger, which one do you like best? I really like the trigger on my CZ 75, but I love the trigger on my latest RIA 1911. One of my older made in Italy Beretta 92F's has a factory trigger that breaks at 3.5 pounds!

2007-11-10 14:09:57 · 12 answers · asked by boker_magnum 6

How or where do I find out if my S&W 4506 is ok to use +P rated ammo?

2007-11-10 14:08:04 · 6 answers · asked by ejonsie23 1

I think i want to start reloading my ammunition but i have a few questions before i start. Does reloading ammo yourself decrease the quality of bullets or is it the same? What are the differences from the ones you buy in a single cartridge and the ones you reload youself? How do you know when you have engouh powder in the shell? Thanks. I'm going to stick with federal hydrashock for my carry though. I'm not reloading that.

2007-11-10 14:03:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being a gun collector and facinated with building things I've become interested in building my own firearm. I've found plans for a WW2 Sten gun but am unclear on the laws.

Having read the answer on the ATF website
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#a6
It says that it is legal provided it don't fall into an NFA category (no silencer, 16" + rifled barrel, not full auto, etc) and you don't sell it to anyone.
And reading a machinist making his own guns; http://www.homebuiltfirearms.com/ and companies that sell 10% and 80% receivers for 1911's and AK-47's without needing FFL transfers, I know its legal. But is it as simple as that? Make your own gun, just don't sell it and make sure it meets the requirements?

Also I wouldn't be making an actual Sten. My plans so far would be to replicate a Ruger 10/22 but moving things around and changing the shape of the bolt to resemble a Sten.

Thanks

2007-11-10 13:26:47 · 6 answers · asked by Sfese E 1

I know the AS version does not have a saftey....what about the QA version? Which trigger do you prefer?

2007-11-10 13:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by dgizrobin 2

What's the minimum legal caliber that you can hunt deer with in your state? Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun?

And would you reccomend a S&W 686 for deer hunting?

2007-11-10 13:13:19 · 11 answers · asked by auburnfootball 3

Me and a friend were talking about our recent hunting trips, and he used the word "rags" during our conversation. I figured he was talking about "tags" for animals that are in season, but I'm not sure. I never got around to asking him what he meant, so I figured
I'd ask your guys! thanks in advance.

2007-11-10 13:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by Lokes 2

I play some videogames liek counter-striek and etc. How do you reload a fire weapon.

How do you get the magazine out? is there a button to press... or what .

2nd Q : Do you always need to pull back the bolt (cock it )
PS: In the movies, the good guy eventualyl catches up with the bad guy who has a hostage or something. And then the good guy tells the mean guy to drop his gun. Then ( heres what i want to know a bout) , he cocks back his gun , he charges the bolt back.

Is it only to show he's more serious? Is it just a hollywood thing or is there a performance purpose?

2007-11-10 11:34:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is the muzzle velocity of .38 special too slow to get adequate penetration? My friend is handicapped and cannot hunt with a long gun. He has a .38 special revolver but because of his handicap he cannot handle a cartridge any more powerful.

2007-11-10 10:47:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend loves to go hunting but is always borowing riffles from friends. This christmas I wanted to gift him a rifle of his own but i have no clue where to start. I visited a couple of stores and noone who works there knows anything about the guns. They just start reading about each gun on the spot which I guess is a way to start. I don't want to go to his friends for help because those guys can't keep their mouths shut, they'll ruin the surprise. Does anyone have any ideas?

2007-11-10 10:30:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have our choice as long as we qualify with the weapon. The Glock can hold more rounds and can be reloaded faster. But the S&W model 10 is an old standby. The S&W model 10 in .38 special seems to be more accurate. Which would you choose? You can only carry one. We do not have the option of carrying a different gun other than these 2 so no answers like "I'd carry a 1911 in .45ACP". Our firm only lets us decide between these 2 firearms.

2007-11-10 10:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know the value of a few shotguns. The first is a Breda semi-auto model 610 20ga
The second is Ithica pump model 37 20ga
The third is a Savage 24b over/under 22lr 20ga 3inch
Any info on the Breda would be helpful.

2007-11-10 08:47:28 · 5 answers · asked by theothermofo 2

I want to buy a .40 caliber pistol for target shooting. There are so many different ones available it is difficult to decide. Factors that are important to me: low recoil, compact size, magazine capacity and price. Could you please recommend a pistol? could you also give me a price you believe I will pay for your recommendation? thank you in advance.

2007-11-10 08:27:47 · 21 answers · asked by matt b 1