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    Buy American?

    Global Welfare Perspective Many very good points made by y’all. I tend to buy the product that represents the best combination of price and quality for me. Country of origin hardly factors into my calculation. I believe, as has been noted by others, that they best thing for our long run...
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    Recommend your favorite deer hunting books

    Please recommend your favorite deer hunting book(s) along with a one or two line summary along with your likes/dislikes. I'm mostly interested in "how-to" hunting books but hey, I'm up for adventure stories too if they're really good. Tactics and strategy would be great, but I'm also...
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    Why Do Hunters Do This?

    I reckon they think it is a fun, interesting and enjoyable past time. I guess some people like gettin' worked up about the perfect caliber, while others like getting worked up about people gettin' worked up about the perfect caliber. :evil: Each to his or her own.
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    Woman fatally shot by boy hunting bear, Part II

    Seattle Times: How old is "old enough" to hunt in Washington? Voice your opinion to the Seattle Times: Should the state put more restrictions on young hunters?
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    Woman fatally shot by boy hunting bear, Part II

    My gut reaction is to increase the age to which minors must be accompanied by an adult for at least certain types of hunting. That being said, I know I should restrain myself from a knee-jerk reaction. It would be nice to have confidence that the data suggests higher age limits are in fact...
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    alaska rifle

    "don't exclude certain calibers because you want to have the choice of loosing or not loosing your ammo" I agree completely. My friend the internet makes all kinds of ammo readily available and even delivers to my door at discount prices. That internet's a real nice guy and will deliver to...
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    Range Finders: How important is angle compensation?

    I will be in hilly terrain... foothills of the Cascades. Mostly timber but also some clear cuts. My equipment and skill level will keep my shots inside of 200 yards.
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    What is this Russian Gun

    What are the tubes on their backs?:confused:
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    Range Finders: How important is angle compensation?

    I’m planning to purchase a hunting range finder for use on deer in Western Washington. I’m thinking the Leica CRF 900 is the way to go, as it is compact and appears to be in a class of it’s own in terms of clarity and accuracy, the only draw back being that the some report that the display is...
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    U.S. Do-It-All Caliber

    Tough to beat .729 caliber as an all-around firearm, though it is more of a short-range proposition on large game. ;)
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    What is the most versatile caliber?

    10.75 X 68 is probably the best all-around caliber. If you disagree, you're just a slave to the corporatist gun magazines.:neener: Seriously though, like others have said it probably depends on the upper limit of game you seek and the max range. If deer at a few hundred yards is the limit...
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    Woman fatally shot by boy hunting bear, Part II

    Hunting accidents occur at higher rates among kids than among adults. Not surprising, since scientists believe that the part of the brain critical for judgment and the suppression of impulses (the prefrontal cortex) takes at least 20 years to reach maturity. If that's true, then it is folly...
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    Questions from someone who never hunted before.

    +1 on your state's free Hunter Education Program. You'll get some good basic info out of that class and it'll be a good starting point for better understanding the Tenn regs. You may want to check the Hunting Mentors sticky as well.
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    What is the ideal all-around hunting rifle battery?

    I love shotguns, but my question was about the ideal rifle battery. Though I guess a shotgun with a rifled bore technically meets my definition, doesn't it? :D
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    What is the ideal all-around hunting rifle battery?

    What is the ideal all-around hunting rifle battery? Rules: -Limit of 5 calibers/rifles -Must be capable of taking game from varmints up to big, dangerous game. Definitions: Varmints and Small Game – prairie dogs, rabbits, coyotes, etc. Medium Game –Antelope, deer, goats etc. Large...
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    Bullet performance on game (theoretical)

    Related links: The High Road on Hydrostatic/Hydrodynamic Shock Chuck Hawks on Killing Power Chuck Hawks on The Rifle Cartridge Killing Power Formula. Chuck Hawks Hunting Bullet Guide Part I Chuck Hawks Hunting Bullet Guide Part II
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    Let's settle this caliber thing once and for all

    Your very helpful guide does beg the question, though, of what do you say about a person who uses a .299 wildcat on the .30-06 case? Interesting question. I would say that both lists apply in that case. So a person using a .299 wildcat on the .30-06 is the likely very worst of the...
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    alaska rifle

    I'd think your 45-70 would get the job done just fine, but if you're looking for an excuse to get a flatter shooting rifle than I'd think .30-06 or 7mm Remington Magnum would be excellent choices, .338 Winchester Magnum if you want a bit more punch, or on the lighter kicking side 7mm-08, 7x57...
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    Hunter Age Requirements?

    Joop: Are you suggesting the child go to jail for 25 years or the responsible Adult (the Grandfather that dropped them off or maybe the kid’s parents)? Just making sure I understand your point of view. I'm all for personal responsibility and I detest laws designed to protect people from...
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    Tikka T3 or Weatherby Vanguard

    Most people love the Tikka T3, but for an alternate (if somewhat crotchety) view read this. Also, here's Chuck Hawk’s opinion on the best bolt actions produced. Hawks is a big fan of the Weatherby Vanguard/Howa action. Personally, I think they are both probably solid firearms, but since...
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