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Man dies in coyote hunting incident In Iowa there is pretty much an open season on Coyotes. I suspect that might hold true for other states as well. One method is to drive and Coyotes to blockers. I have hunting with such groups and one rule is, shotguns only. I have seen the number of...

Reading "Colt" SA dates. Have been negotiating on some on what I see as 2nd. Generation SA colts. There two lines of information on the frame. The first is the patent model and Date. What does the second line indicate? I know what I think is a date of manufacturing and the dealer says that it's...

I have traded and sold a number of firearms with a shooting buddy of mine. He most always initiates the request. I have told him to give me first choice on anything he wants to sell. So far there has never been a problem. That is not until now. He wants to buy back, one of them and he has never...

What makes a firearm, a "Limited-Edition"? Now then, I have seen firearms that are clearly made and advertised/labeled as such. …. :) Then there are firearms that are no longer produced and some folks refer to them as Limited-Edition. …… :confused: Be Safe !!!

Needing some expert input on determining the correct length for a SXS shotgun that has two triggers. …… :confused: I have cut down stocks on other shotguns and some rifles. I have good tools and my technique works well. I have a SXS whose length is definitely too long. Just need some pointers...

My next door neighbor offered to sell me a Targa, .25, imported by Excam. Just not that familiar with these and there is limited internet information. He has never shot it and is still in the box with papers. Even thou not my style, I would appreciate any and all input on this pistol. Once...

Hard pressed to find the best place to list tis thread, so thought "Smithing" is as good as any. ???? I routinely do trigger work on a few firearms and often have to go to the range to test the functionality more so than test the accuracy. One of these firearms, is the Ruger 10/22 family as...

Well, recently purchased a used "Hawkens Model Hastings 50 cal Rifle". Have to admit that I have never seen one before and can find little information. I know that it's a sacrilege to list it as a Hawken but that is what is stamped on the barrel. Looked it over plenty long and have to say that...

Just in case some Iowegians have not been up to date on current legislation. You may want to go to this link and see that we are doing some fairly good work. One item that I found interesting is that the listing of CCW holders, will no longer be public. ....... ;)...

A friend of mine just got started into C&B. Right off, he encountered a chain-fire that I had not heard of. He loaded his new Remington and on firing, he ignited three chamber. He took all the standard precautions, up front but did not pay enough attention to the nipples. The flash/ignition is...

This may be old news to some of you folks but recently heard that an Illinois legislator is pushing for repeal of the FOID requirement. Claims it's redundant and really serves no purpose. Only advantage to some, is fees that the state would lose. Good luck to Illinois ........ :) Be Safe !!!!

I have often accepted the idea of killing animals for two main reasons. I use the word killing instead of the PC term; "Harvesting" mainly because that is what it is. ..... :rolleyes: Condition #1; Any animal taken within the state's hunting season. Legally and ethically. Condition #2...

Someone may have already picked up on this but just in case you have not heard. ....... :mad: Personally, I am very disappointed and feel that they are cutting their own throats. ...... :confused...

In the Question and Answer section in a leading Outdoor magazine, the question was asked about the harm that a silicone gun sock, might do to a firearm. The answer given, was to "never" store a rifle, in a Gun-Sock and that the rifle should be allowed to breath. I do not store rifles in Silicone...

Traditionalists like myself and In-Liners, could care less. Now there is one thing that all can agree on. Any wonder why TC, stopped making SideLocks, that were selling for up to $600.00 and not selling well, when they can make a break-action that sells for about $250.00. ...... :rolleyes...

This has probably been covered before but last night on Pawn-Stars they showed a "Noon-Day Cannon". Back in the 17 and 1800's, rich folks had a small loaded cannon mounted on a base that was a sun-dial. there were as set of brackets that held a magnifying glass. The glass was positioned in a way...

At a recent Hunter safety class, one of our instructors at the M/L station, asked a teenage girl what she planned on hunting. She said that she was not planning on hunting anything. Somewhat puzzled I followed up with question of why she was taking the class? Her reply was that her Grandfather...

Got a phone call from a friend of mine, asking my what I know about a Colt called a BOA, as he had never heard of one but had a chance on a good deal. I told him that I was aware of this model but had not handled one for a number of years. Then the conversation went on as to the other "Snake"...

Lately, I am seeing more "threaded barrels", on the market. To be more specific, these barrels are threaded at the muzzle end and covered by a cap or protector. My question is, are there any concerns/considerations physically? Regardless of the nut, the barrel is thinner and possibly weaker at...

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