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I haven't posted here in forever, but it's good to see the place is still open. I'm looking for advice on some ammo and accessories for backpacking and camping in what I'm told is black bear country along the TN/KY border. I've used the search function here and read a lot of threads and other...

From a recent F&S article. The entire piece is well worth reading. http://www.fieldandstream.com/article/Hunting/Why-Johnny-Wont-Hunt#

Are you an adherent of free-market economics to the point that you overlook instances such as the one below? Personally, I find it reprehensible that some vendors are choosing to price gouge on certain items, given the current atmosphere. I understand basic supply and demand principles, but I...

Here's the platform, a S&W M&P 15 that is optics ready. My questions have to do with a sling and a light. I was a little surprised there was no sling swivel on the front of the rifle, and S&W told me that I'd have to get one aftermarket. I have a few questions. (1) The S&W rep said that...

So here's the new shotgun. About all I want to add at this point is a light, and I'm probably going to go with the Streamlight M3X. I might add a sling. However, I note on this gun (and I believe the 870 Police is set up the same) that the front sling stud points down. So if you have both...

Was trying to get threads with "academy" and "bushmaster" in The Art of the Rifle. Search kept producing all threads with "academy" OR "bushmaster." Not exactly the narrowing down I desired. What's going on with the Search function? Is there a Boolean character set I don't know about?

Was in Wally World the other day, and I spotted a 870 Super-Mag with a 26" barrel, Realtree HD camo, and sling studs for $298. Seemed like a good deal for a Super-mag in camo. I've always wanted a camo shot slinger, so I took the plunge. Add-ons were as follows: Set of William's Fire-Sights...

The rifle is a Win 70 in .30-06, and I'm trying to put a Leupold VX-II in 3-9X40 on it. You'd think this combo would be a piece of cake, but it's been a headache so far. My problem has been getting proper eye relief on the scope. Let me add...I really don't think this is a stock fit issue...

Anybody put a Leupold 3-9x40 VX-II on a long action (.30-06) Winchester 70? If so, what kind of mounts did you use? I've tried some Talley Lightweights, but they simply do not allow the scope to mount far enough back for proper eye relief. What mounts would let me get the scope further back...

Bought a Win 70 in .30-06 after I heard the news about Winchester. Am putting a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40 on it and was trying the low Tally Lightweight mounts. With the mounts situated to allow the scope as far back as possible and with the scope as far back in the mounts as it will go, I'm still...

I've been thinking about getting a Classic Featherweight in .30-06 for about two years now. In fact, I just looked at one last week. When I heard about Winchester's possible demise on Friday, I immediately called and had the store hold that gun for me. And to my happy surprise tonight, it rang...

First off, I shoot 150 gr. Remington Express Core-Lokt. It's inexpensive, readily available, and plenty accurate/effective for my use on whitetail deer. Shot a doe in December with this round, and it did the job about as good as any could. Here are two sets of ballistics from the Remington...

Am rescoping my Marlin 336. You purists can jump up and down and shake your fists and scream about iron sights and peep sights. I'm still scoping it. :D Have decided on a Leupold VX-II in 1-4x20. The compact scope should keep point of balance pretty much the same and should enable me to get...

Got an order from Botach in this afternoon and finished my 870 HD project by finally adding an M3 tactical light. I was pleasantly surprised by the mount. After I'd already placed the order, I found out that at least two different mounts exist for these lights. One is made by Streamlight and...

I got this email for the first time, though it seems to be making its rounds on the email circuit. Anyone receive this one before? I actually got it from an unexpected source--someone with whom I've never had a conversation about Second Amendment rights. I figure I've easily passed it on to...

I know I don't REALLY need it, but I succumbed to the Xmas buying bug and got myself a dedicated tactical light for my HD shotgun. Here's the one I picked: http://www.botachtactical.com/intecm3tacli.html I wound up going with the Streamlight M3 for a few reasons. Number one: It's NOT...

Any news about production? Availability? Anybody seen one?

I'd like to get my mom a .38 revolver for Xmas, and I'd like some suggestions. I can't afford much over $200-$250. Can I get a decent gun at that price? It needs to be concealable in a purse, and it needs to be reliable. Do any of the Taurus guns fit that price range?

Found this article. Thought I'd share it. Was surprised to find that a 3 1/2 turkey magnum produces more recoil than a .458 Win Mag. http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/hunting/shooting/article/0,13199,385392,00.html

In the latest catalog, Smoky Mountain Knife Works has a number of Wenger SAKs in different, discontinued models--all less than $10. These are reduced anywhere from $12 to $20 off normal prices. I ordered eleven last night (many for Xmas gifts). Three are for me to play with though. All feature...