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I was just wondering if I could get an average from the members of THR . What is the maximum distance that you would attempt a shot on a deer sized animal? This is while using your choice of high powered rifles.:D Please explain what caliber that you would be using.

I was discussing this with my brother`n law who is currently a police officer and also who is on the tactical team. Why do people use hollow points instead of soft points or Full Metal Jackets for personal protection?? He said that the police use them because they really don`t want to...

I`ve tried to find some information on this subject but I`ve not had any luck. Is there a public land record book for deer and/or other game?? With all of the high priced outfitters and big deer marketing campaigns today it seems that all a person needs to do is save up a few thousand...

I had my doubts initially about those "Cold Steel" informercials but I finally broke down and bought a few. I got a "roach belly" single blade knife with sheath and was so happy that I ordered a machete. If you guys have been thinking about it, buy one. The machete is unlike any that...

I`ve just purchased another Mossberg. I got the Mossberg 535. It came with two barrels. A 28 inch barrel and a 24 inch rifled slug barrel with sights. I`ve hunted with slugs before but it`s been quite a few years ago. I bought a few boxes of 2 3/4" Hornady BT slugs and WOOWWW. Just...

I was at the range a few days ago and an older guy was sitting there smiling away. There was a kid with him that I would guess to say was his grand daughter. He was shooting a 22-250. He had the rifle bolted down tightly in a very nice bench rest and was letting the child squeeze the trigger...

Anyone heard of Gene Morris?? I was down in south Alabama a few weeks ago and stumbled across his museum. He has killed many,many critters with his spear including a 520 pound lion. He killed the lion last year and he was 75 years old when he did it! I have tons of info on him. He`s killed...

I`ve been told by a few different gun shops that Wally World gets lower quality guns than sporting good stores. In other words Wally World gets the "B" stock because they order in such a high volume. I find it hard to believe but I don`t know either way. Does anyone out there know anything...

I have a Springfield model 187 that belonged to my dad. I would like to try to "fix it up" a little but I`m lost as to where to find the appropriate parts. I`ve found a few stock parts but I`d like to have a better trigger installed or find an adjustable trigger. I don`t have any trustworthy...

[I`ve tried to weigh out all of the options while searching for an AR. I see lots of advertisements in Shotgun News selling do-it-yourself kits made by different companies. I`ve read that the Colt kits were "all new" with no surplus parts but the Colt kits were a little different in certain...

I`ve read a few different opinions on the amount of times a brass shell casing can be used and they vary from twice- 5 or six times. Also I would like to know where I can find detailed measurements for various brass{with pic} I`ve added an example photo below. I have a few but I`d like to...

I ran this thread in the accessories section but not many view threads there. I`ve been looking for a new scope to mount on a target rifle and WOW, many, many choices. I`m not one to go broke on this type indeavor but I`d like to get a decent scope. I`ve done a lot of research to find out...

I`ve been looking for a new scope to mount on a target rifle and WOW, many, many choices. I`m not one to go broke on this type indeavor but I`d like to get a decent scope. I`ve done a lot of research to find out what the real difference is. The most concerning difference is the glass...

Where`s the cheapest place to buy lead? I can buy 100 rounds of .40 caliber ammo at Wally World for $26.00 and I`m having trouble being able to reload them economically.

I`ve seen many posts where people claim to shoot 1" groups at 300 - 1000 yards. I can understand shooting an inch at 100-300 yards but I use a 4by12by50 scope and to shoot an inch out to a thousand yards is impossible. I try not to use the word impossible but I`ve never witnessed this kind of...

When directly compared to conventional, long-action calibers, the 270 WSM, 7mm WSM and 300 WSM exceed (depending on bullet weight and type) the ballistics of the 270 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag. and 300 Win. Mag. but the power that can be achieved with the long action is greater than the short. What...

Any of you guys go to a technical training nationally recognized Gunsmith school? I`ve done a little shade tree work on guns for the past 18 years or so and I`ve really grown more and more interested in the gunsmith trade thru the years. I`d love to find a nationally recognized technical...

Where can I get some reloading data that will give me the stats with more than just the max load? If I load a 180 grain BTSP and use X amount of powder I get XXXX velocity/XXXX energy/XXXX bullet drop but what if I change the powder load? What I`m saying is that I need a chart that will give...

I have been looking for a rifle to be used primarily for range {paper} firing with the occasional hunting trip. I want a target style, bull barrel, thumbed stock,etc.etc. and my question is would it be cheaper to build it or should I just buy a new one like the Savage Model 12 or Remington 700...

I`m thinking of buying a Savage model 12 in the .308 caliber. The price of this rifle is $719.00. Do any of you guys have any experience with this model? I`ve read some reviews on it and also read that it won a few awards but a few "hands on" reviews from you guys a THR would be helpful and...