hunting

Earlier in the summer I got a shotgun at a garage sale. $50 for a dirty but workable double barrel shotgun, of course I had to pick it up. Brought it home, cleaned it up and turned it into a very nice gun. Here’s what I know from my research thus far: Made by crescent arms for shapeleigh...

When it gets cold I am thinking I want to try to eat one. Seems if you cook them carefully they are pretty good just like wild turkeys.

Hello. I’ve been using this list as a reference: https://guide.sportsmansguide.com/game-guides/ It’s the best one I’ve found, so far. However, I feel that it is very much incomplete, in terms of the game species listed. For example, the following animals are not listed: pigs, alligators...

I am about to buy a crossbow for archery season and am looking at different broadhead designs. Has anyone noticed a difference in performance between 3 or 4 blade broadheads, or small vs large blades? From my research so far, shot placement is king but the smaller blades allow for more...

I'm thinking about typical handgun calibers, from 9mm to 40s&w to 357sig as those are the choices I have for my P320--but I think this discussion could apply to "proper" woodland calibers as well, that start with a 4 and end in mag. Reading a lot of forums and watching a lot of youtube, the...

Hello all, I'm new to the forum, name's Tony. Had a question about my gun maybe someone can help. I shot my brand new Maverick 88 today, and had quite an alarming malfunction happen twice. I was shooting #4 birdshot, they were cycling ok, with one small exception, sometimes I would pump it, and...

Howdy Usually threads are posted with comparison between calibers or questions about what can you do with certain caliber. My question today is: what you cannot do with a 357 magnum that will require you to go for a bigger caliber? In other words where does the line end for the 357 magnum...

I've been duck hunting for around 6 years now and I've always used a pump action shotgun. I've never really liked semiautomatics, I don't really know why. Recently I've started looking at over/unders and side by sides. Was looking for comments/experiences with a double barrel and maybe using a...

I recently saw where Rio came out with Eco friendly shotgun shells that have biodegradable wads. Anyone had any experience with these or know where you can buy them? I can't even find a price on the Rio website.

Obviously, the two most popular cartridges for the AR-15 (we'll leave the AR-10 out of this particular discussion) are 5.57/.223 and less so 300 Blackout. But, as we all know, there are many, many other calibers one can build/buy an AR chambered in. Out of: 5.56/.223, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39...

Hello! I’ve been looking into a nicer .22 rifle and I’ve had my eye on the Henry Small Game rifle with Skinner sights and the large lever loop, but I was wondering if there were any recommendations for a high quality lever action .22 preferably made from wood and steel. Thanks!

I've read that in general a bullet damages like a rifle about 2000fps and faster. The construction of the bullet somewhat affects this (fragmenting helps) but that's the general threshold based on what I have read. Do any of you guys limit shots to where the velocity is 2000fps and above? In...

Hey all, I have a Ruger American in .308 and that is my dedicated medium - large game rifle. Obviously because if I try to shoot small game with it, it would obliterate the animal. I’m looking for the best round for all small game such as squirrels, rabbits, up to groundhogs, coyotes and other...

Hello guys & gals I don't have a hunting rifle yet; & I want my first one to be of a caliber that is 1: abundant & easy to find; & 2: could kill an elk without being overkill for a deer. I live in southern Oregon, if that matters, if you're wondering about species of elk/deer. I guess I'd...

Hi everyone, new guy here. I just want to hear some input from people more experienced in hog hunting, especially night hunts. I got myself one of the ATN night vision scopes coming in the mail, and I'm having a time deciding what rifle to put it on. Ideally I think I'd like a .300blk upper on...

I recently perched a tikka tx3 30-06 and I wanted to see if anyone has some recommendations for ammo that would shoot best and not brake the bank. I am using it for hunting primarily and maybe some target shooting over the summer.

I got a nice 30-06 for hunting and can anyone give me recommendations on a good scope. I hunt in new England but also like to do target shooting as well. I am willing to spend up to $500 on the scope.

Hi, my name is chris. I recently bought a tikka t3x 30-06 for hunting and am looking for a new scope for it. I have a budy that is saying I should go with the leupold vx-3i 3.5-10x40 (which is $400) but I was looking around and I found that bushnell is having a sale. They are selling the Forge -...

So recently iv been looking into a hunti g rifle in 30-06 and at my local shop i happened across a savage model 110 for 399, wood stock with a scope, this was about two weeks ago. Then, found out theres a gun show coming up sponsered by C and C reloaders. Figured id save up for the show incase...

Hello guys & gals... Gents & gentettes! X ) So... I'd like to hear opinions on AR15 setups that would be considered "the most" versatile. A "Do-it-all" AR. Something that could plink, Home Defense, hunt, CQB, etc... So, in order to be able to tackle all of those, I think my main concerns would...