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I recently picked up a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle. I'm taking my first shots with it tomorrow. No scope yet, so here's my question: For sighting in, and also target shooting with iron sights on this particular rifle...how far is too far? At what distance does a short barreled .308 bolt gun...

In a bit less than 2 weeks, I'm headed to my department's range to qualify with my off-duty weapon, my 4" GP-100. Naturally, I'm practicing my speed loads with my HKS speed loader & dummy rounds. However, there's one small issue I'm having: Even though the Hogue finger grooved grips are recessed...

What guns [handguns or long guns] can you name that are now discontinued, but you really wish were still being made? For me, it's an easy one: The S&W Third Gen autos. How about you?

I see that Ruger has now dropped the P345 from their lineup. I would guess that this is in deference to the SR series, which I personally am not a fan of. I was mad enough when they dropped the bulky-but-reliable P-90, and now they go and pull this. So, I guess that now I'll need to go find...

I've wanted a GSR for some time now, but recently I've been leaning towards other ideas, mainly due to the price. But now, I just checked out Ruger's website...and saw that they now offer the GSR in stainless steel. That flushing toilet you hear? That's the last bit of resistance I had, along...

As we all know, the panic buying is in full swing, nationwide. High-capacity magazines, ARs, etc., are flying off the shelves, and the prices of such will be going up [if they're not already]. Me, I don't want an AR; what I want is a Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle. As most of you know, that's a bolt...

As a teenager in the mid-1980s, I recall having a conversation with an older guy at my workplace about guns. He told me that, in a pinch, it would be possible to fire a centerfire bullet [rifle or handgun] by taping it to the muzzle of a BB gun, primer against the muzzle, and then let the BB hit...

I well recall the rather cool-looking SPAS 12. You know, the one that could function as either a pump or semi-automatic at the touch of a button. It's been in quite a few movies, most notably "The Terminator", in which Schwarzenegger wielded it one-handed [no hardship for him, obviously]. I've...

Today I helped my father in-law with sighting in his pump action Mossberg 12 gauge [not sure of the model]. I was seated, and shooting from a makeshift rest. I quickly noticed something fairly disconcerting: At every shot, the bolt would slam all the way to the rear, just as if I'd begun the...

I'm about to sell my Ruger 22/45. I'm thinking I'll need another .22 to replace it with. Can any Browning Buck Mark owners fill me in on whether or not these guns are worth having? I'm considering the stainless model. Thanks.

With much bitter disappointment and glum resignation, I have finally accepted the fact that I will NEVER be able to afford the car of my dreams that I've lusted after for going on 30 years.:( As a compromise, my wife has suggested that I console myself with the purchase of a firearm [yeah, if...

Colt seems to be getting back into shape these days [according to some of the gun magazines, anyhow]. I understand that they will possibly be "bringing back old favorites", depending on demand. Does anyone here think that we may see the resurrection of the .44 Mag and/or .45 Colt Anaconda? If...

I already have a great 9mm pistol [Ruger P-95], which I can load up with 9mm +P+ JHPs for defense. In your opinion then, what, if any, advantage would be gained by my buying a pistol chambered in .357 Sig? The 9mm +P+ seem to be quite close [in terms of ballistics] to this round. Am I correct on...

What with my own bad experience with my Marlin 1894SS, plus all the negative stuff I'm seeing on "Remlins", I'm looking at the Rossi lever actions for the first time. I'd really like a stainless .44 Magnum or .454, but I need to hear from anyone who has experience with these rifles first...

I own a gorgeous Remington 870 Marine Magnum.:cool: To me, it's the "do-it-all" long gun that no rifle can be; HD, deer hunting [if I ever get back into it], even black bear defense if need be. That brings me to my 2 questions for you experienced shotgunners: 1] Are slugs suitable for black...

Most guys have that one object that they want more than anything else, and what usually keeps them from realizing the dream is the expense involved. I have two such desires, one being a certain classic car. The other is a Springfield Armory M1A, or perhaps the SOCOM version. I certainly don't...

I'm a lefty, and also right-eye dominant. However, I shoot long guns right-shoulder, but that's another forum...anyhow, when shooting a handgun, I have to turn my head slightly to the left in order to sight with my dominant eye. Someone mentioned to me recently that since I'm right-eye dominant...

I've always been one to clean my guns, both long guns as well as hand guns, immediately following a range outing [or after even only firing one or two rounds, like, say, to deal with unpleasant or tasty critters]. How often do you guys feel this should be done, or putting it another way: In your...

As a full-time uniformed LEO, anytime I'm at work, I wear my ballistic vest. With the way things are lately, I'm seriously considering wearing my body armor while on my own time as well. As I type this, I'm an hour away from taking my kids to the movie theater, and with what happened in Colorado...

First, let me admit up front: I cannot, at this time, financially afford either of these items. I'd be deliriously happy to own one or the other, but I also confess I've no real need for a .308 rifle [as if we ever let petty things like "need" get in the way, right?]. I just got to wondering...