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I posted a number of times about getting a 45-70 lever action for deer hunting in the rifles section. Today I brought one home with some ammo choices. I have a base and rings if I want to install a scope. I may stick with the open sights. Whatever works well. Any pros and cons or advice from...

Can those that have 870 shotgun experience evaluate this scenario and render some advice? I fired my new 12ga, rifled barrel, rifle sights, to see how 4 ammo brands hit the paper. In the shop, after shooting was done, I found the barrel was a little loose. I could wiggle it- not a large amount...

Some members have seen posts in the Single Shot Thread and the Recoil Question Thread where I posted questions, problems, and complaints about my poor results trying to zero my latest H&R, thumbhole stock, 20ga Ultra slug gun. I tried assorted brands of ammo, two sets of scope rings, two...

I'm presently setting up a Marlin model 336 in 30-30 with the large loop to fit cold weather gloves. A Leupold VX-II in 2-7X is installed and my plan is to set the Hornady Lever Evolution 160 grain ammo to be 3 inches high at 100 yards which should give me close to zero at 200 yards. I would...

I can understand why a scope mounted close to the bore is reasonable. But what about being as far forward as possible or practical? Is there a reason why this might be desired? I can only think that eye relief might be the reason. But is there some sort of aiming benefit to having a scope...

I'm not seeing the accuracy I expected out of my H&R Ultra 20ga single shot trying to dial in sabots for deer this season. I doubt my ability to take a deer at 150 or 200 yards like I intended. A zeroing session begins fine, but the more I shoot the worse I get. I've failed to take a long...

Perhaps members can sway me either way and I'm good with that. My problem is that I sold a DB380 and am considering buying the newer DB9. But I read other forums here and there and I see accounts of problems and complaints with a number of pocket pistols. This leads me back towards the S&W...

Some years ago a buddy was showing off his new Ruger 10-22 at a local rifle match but he complained about the trigger. He told me to try it and I told him I didn't see what his gripe was. He told me the factory trigger was horrible. I told him I didn't have the experience to see that and it felt...

Can someone tell me if it's a simple matter to take a look inside a model 29-6 and a 29-10? I don't want a surprise if there is anything I might mess up. I presume you just remove a grip and then the cover plate screws? I'm checking for rust and to see if everything looks good. Maybe a bit of...

I like to tinker with assorted guns, hardware, and ammo brands. I'm curious to see how a short, black, "home defense" style 12 gauge would work for close range deer hunting in the woods. It has fixed sights and a rifled barrel. The plan is to spend a little time with dad at the range and fire...

I've come to notice a situation sometimes encountered and welcome dialog from those with more experience. In my case, I sometimes wear a particular pair of pants but the pockets are quite small. My S&W J-frame flops it's grip out of the pocket and that has been seen by some people. Not good if...

Some time ago I posted a question in the rifles section about selling off one or two of my firearms in order to raise money to buy a new deer / woods rifle likely to be some sort of 44 Mag. Now I have to seriously consider my lack of funds and responsible spending against my desire to buy a new...

I'm looking for advice regarding my plan to get a new deer rifle. Please let me know your ideas from your own experience. I'd like to buy a Marlin 45-70 to use in the woods up to about 75 yards. I have a Browning A-Bolt 30-06 that is well setup for long distance. I presently have a Marlin 30-30...