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Thinking of one for first concealed carry.Ideas?

At the range I swab the barrel with dry patches to get the bore butter out of my .50 cal flintlock.The first shot is always off by about 8 to 10 inches at fifty yards.Then I swab the barrel 6 times with dry patches between shots.Then I usually get 3-4 inch groups on target.I just came back from...

I have a 1958 standard Model 70 .243.Does any one know the twist rate for this rifle?.I've been shooting 100 grain core-lokts and sierra spitzers.With the newer choices in .243 bullets I'd like to see if the twist rate will handle them.

These videos are examples of private property deer hunting in Pennsylvania.The success rate is high due to good management,but this is a group of friends not a tv show.It gives you an idea of whats possible in a heavily hunted state.

Today I enjoyed one of the perks of retirement.After 44 years of working on others schedules, I went to the range on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon to prepare for deer season.I had the place to myself.I sighted in two .243's and an iron sighted .50 cal. flintlock for three hours.I used to squeeze...

Our local state representative is cosponsering a bill to eliminate registering for concealed carry.It would make PA the 8th state with constitutional carry.

Today I've been reminiscing about the accommodations I've used over the last 50 years of deer hunting.Every thing from a tent trailer in winter to cabins,motels and B&Bs.The first overnight was in a small cabin with an oversize furnace.After roasting in the top bunk I climbed down and slept on...

I'm not a handgunner(rifles and shotguns).Conditions in my area have deteriorated to the point that I'm considering CCW.Something small for the pocket.The budget is $300.Ideas?

Its 38 degrees here,the leaves are falling and my hunting fever is rising.I just came in from raking leaves.I'm having a bowl of chili and planning a muzzleloader hunt in two weeks.I have always associated the cool weather of autumn with the harvest and hunting.Almost a primitive thing,winter...

Well,CWD has raised its ugly head for the 3rd time in Pennsylvania.This time on a deer farm.When are the authorities going to clamp down on these operations.Transporting farmed deer has brought CWD to the eastern U.S.This may destroy the sport hunting economy to enrich a few deer farmers.It...

Transporting a bolt action hunting rifle while driving from Pennsylvania to South Dakota.Any legal issues?Illinois?

As a nonresident,what are my options to hunt hogs in Florida? I may have access to private land this winter.Do I need a license?Thank you.

CWD has spread into southcentral PA from West Virginia/western Maryland area.It has moved up through a ridge and valley area and been found in three separate areas of Bedford and Blair counties.If it moves 30 miles east I will lose my hunting grounds of 40 years.

The fall weather is beautiful here.Blue skies,no wind,70 degrees.I packed a lunch and took 3 rifles to the range.Tuesdays are usually quiet there.I had the place to myself for about 3 hours and another hour with 1 other shooter.I sighted in 2 .243's and a 50 cal. flintlock.I spent alot of time...

In the 1960's a hunting buddy and I joined the Navy on the "buddy plan".We left for boot camp in August and returned home for 2 weeks boot leave in November.I lived near the foot of a small mountain.The valley was farmland and the mountain was wooded.Some fields extended up the slope.A 25 acre...

I would like to hear opinions on a Keltec 9mm,3 inch barrel.Thank You.

I'm afraid my grandsons will never experience deerhunting as I have known it.CWD has been found in two areas of Pennsylvania.A deer farm and in the wild.The Game commission statement says it will spread and is incurable and always fatal.The statement said 25% of adult bucks in Wisconsin are...

What is the value of a 1958 Win. model 70,.243 caliber in average condition?Some hunting scars on the wood,shoots 1 1/2" groups at 100 yds.

What is the definition of curio and relic?Does a 1958 Winchester Model 70 fall under this classification?

I have a question about transporting my deer hunting rifles.I live in Pennsylvania and have family in Florida.I drive down interstate 95.Am I violating any laws if I transport my rifles to Florida for some hog and deer hunting there?