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    Can a spent .30-30 case be used as a snap cap?

    Question folks: I have a Marlin 336 .30-30. I have been told not to dry fire it because the firing pin can break. I was curious if I could use a spent casing as a make-shift snap cap. Thanks in advance.
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    Dry firing a Marlin .30-30?

    Gentlemen, I have a question for you. Is it OK to dry fire my new Marlin .30-30? I looked through my manual and I didn't see any warnings against it but I wanted to check with this august group before I do something I will regret. I thank you in advance. ------------------ Blev
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    Fair Chase?

    Hi, folks. I went hunting for the first time last year (deer hunting)so I admit up front that I am pretty new to this. I am teaching myself by reading and asking questions of folks when I get the opportunity. I have recently came across the term "fair chase." I heard it on a hunting show and...
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    Need help with new Marlin .30-30.

    I just put a new Marlin .30-30 level action rifle in lay-away (happy birthday to me :-). I have never owned a rifle before (I have pistols and shotguns). Is there anything I should be aware of regarding rifles? Do I clean it from the muzzle or dismantle it? It has a synthetic stock and a...
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    First deer hunt.

    Hi Folks, I got to go deer hunting for the first time yesterday. I thought it was great. I did not get anything but it was fun anyway. I saw two does, a coyote and 3 squirls (sp?) but no bucks. I live in Ohio so bucks were all I could harvest yesterday. Next year I hope to be able to go...
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    SIG 220 for HK USP 9

    Well guys, after another day at the range, I was frustrated with the fact that I still could not get that first double action shot on the mark. The subsequent SA shots? No problem. Grrrr. So what do I do? I go to the Deer Hunter to see what they have in an SA or a DA/SA with a D/A trigger...
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    Class at the range on Sat. and Sun.

    Well, the wife and I have a Basic class at the range tomorrow and Sunday. We are excited. Since I bought my Sig 220 at the end of July I have put ~550 rounds through it. So much fun, so much to learn. My wife got her Glock 19 the week before last. Only 100 rounds through it. I will give...
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    Magizine for Sig 220

    Hi folks, My local range has a Pachmeyer magazine for a Sig 220 for $29. Is this a good, reliable magazine? Is the price right for a new one? New ones from Sig are $33 for the 7 round and $42 for the 8 round. Thank you in advance for your help. ------------------ Blev
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