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    Safe/adviseable to go fishing alone?

    Go and enjoy the fishing Take normal precautions. Carry a pistol that is comfortable and doesn't interfere with the fishing. I fish almost daily and normally along. In today's world, having a means to protect yourself is important. Ninety nine percent of the people you meet fishing are...
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    .308 rifle barrel lengths

    You can get a number of fine American Rifles for money but before you do, take a look at Thompson Center's ICON. I have it in 308 with the Hogue stock. It will cost a few dollars more than you wanted to spend but you would be getting the best on the market.
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    Insurance for your gun collection?

    Coverage for personal firearms collection I use Farm Bureau Insurance and they had someone come to my house and appraise my firearms. He determined the replacement cost of each for the insurance policy. His replacement cost was higher than I would have expected. I am totally satisfied with...
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    Which compact "carbine" would you choose?

    My money is on the CZ. I have four in my safe and they are all first class rifles.
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    What is the last gun that you bought?

    A Thompson Center ICON in .308 caliber. Has the Hogue stock, adjustable trigger and shoots 1" groups. Taken two deer with it and extremely happy with the gun.
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    T/C Venture or Weatherby Vanguard VG1

    They are both good rifles, I recommend the T/C because all my experience has been with their firearms.
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    What Caliber are you carrying

    Kimber Pro model in 45 caliber with extra mag.
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    Which Gun Are You Proudest To Own ?

    I have many favorites but if I had to select just one, it would be my Thompson Center Icon in 308. It is perfect.
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    i know nothing about scopes

    What's to know? SPUSCG - What do you need to know? Get someone experienced to mount your scope. Ask if you can observe. Get it bore sighted. Take it to the range, sight it in at 25 yds. This means to adjust your scope either up or down to match up with the bullet holes on the target...
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    9mm and 45ACP Revolvers

    (Mljdeckard) To answer your question about scallopping other revolvers for full moon clips. Yes, it is not a major deal but get a professional gunsmith to do the work. I had my S&W 686P was scalloped and it really works great.
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    Taurus Quality

    I have two Taurus Trackers that are outstanding. I use them in handgun classes and they normally have between 500 to a 1000 rounds fired each class. Easy to clean, no problems in past two years.
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    What are good 22LR Revolvers

    30-06 Lover - I teach Ladies Handgun Classes and wanted a .22 revolver for the ladies to practice with. I tried the new S&W and the Taurus Trapper. I purchased the Trapper for half the price and it is perfect. Many of the ladies try to buy it from me after the class. As a bonus, I hunt...
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    Taurus Tracker 970 in .22lr

    Taurus 970 benatilstate I have a Taurus 970 that I use to teach lady handgun classes with. I have four 22s that we use and the Taurus was the cheapest of the four and by far the most accurate. Numerous times the students have tried to purchase this revolver from me. It is a keeper. I...
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    Safer to fly into at night Biloxi or New Orleans Airport?

    Traveling to Biloxi or NO JLSTORM I'm from Pass Christian, which is mid way between NO and Biloxi. There is no comparison between the two. I carry in both places but Biloxi is several hundred times safer than NO. I highly recommend carrying when you land in Biloxi but chances are you...
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    Holster for a .357 mag "deer revolver"

    Nematucyst-870 I use a 357 for deer hunting in MS where the deer are small. I have a great hoster for my 686+. It is a Bianchi International. Check it out.
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    New 686p

    Bikerbill, I have dozens of handguns, in fact my carry gun is a Kimber Raptor Pro, but if I had limit myself to only one handgun, it would be my 686+. It will outshoot that I have and completely dependable. Gotta love it.
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    How many of you reload ??

    Reloading Joevilla71 I shoot in several types of competition and reload for each. I highly recommend the Dillon 550. I'm not mechanically minded at all and I have no problems with the 550. I also have a Square Deal B from Dillon that I keep set up for 38 and 45. Dillon stands behind their...
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    Taurus Tracker

    Taurus 970 Mr. Caliber I purchased a 970 for my Ladies Handgun Class. It has been perfect. Several ladies has offered to purchase it. Some find it heavy but noone complaints about the accuracy. It will drive nails at 25 yards. It probably has 2500 rounds shoot thru it and it is better...
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    What do you look for in a basic trainer?

    Information to cover in a Handgun Course YammyMonkey, I have been teaching a Hunter Education Course and a ladies Handgun course for thirty five years. I am a NRA certified rifle and pistol Instructor. I normally teach one or two handgun courses each year. Everything that has been...
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    Walther G22 Owners: Ammo Recommendation?

    Ammo for the P22s. Yeemix I have two P22s and I use whatever I have on the shelf. They shot most anything you put in them. My favorite 22 round is the Remington Target 22, standare volocity. It shoots great in the P22s. But..... it is expensive compared to the average 22 round. I use the...
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