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A year or more ago I asked for opinions regarding center fire rifle loads that would be suitable for kids and hunting/target shooting. My thoughts at that time were focused on a center fire bolt gun in either .243 or 7mm-08. I had yet to purchase the gun. During the course of that thread...

OK, here's the deal. I'm going to put together a few AR platform target and hunting rifles. They will be shared among kids, grandkids and so forth. I'm thinking now that one will be a .223 Wylde. The other a 6.8 SPC. Targets and steel from 100 to 500. Hunting deer in willow thickets with the...

Living in west central Minnesota is a sportsman's paradise. No matter where you are you're only minutes away from almost limitless hunting and shooting opportunities. If you live, work, play or go to school in Minnesota it's probably only a matter of time until you find yourself friends with...

Just today my wife and I, along with her two visiting sisters from the Chicago area were having lunch at a local restaurant in the small western Minnesota town where we live. Halfway through our dinner my SIL grabbed my arm and with a worried look on her face and in a subdued tone said, "That...

Last week my wife and I took a road trip to Colorado to see relatives. On the return trip we decided to detour slightly to visit the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, NE. I've been wanting to visit there for years but hadn't until a few days ago. If you've never been there, you should go...

In my part of the world (western Minnesota) winter is finally letting go. It's not that we had all that much snow, not like the folks out east. Besides, we're used to it here and can handle moving it etc. we actually had less than normal snowfall this year. But the cold came early and stayed...

Looking to scope another rifle. I currently have a Leupold VXR 3-9 on a gun and am happy with it. I am wondering what the differences are in the VXR series and a VX3? Obviously the VXR has an illuminated dot reticle, and it has a 30mm tube. The VX3 is a 1" tube, but is the glass similar...

Trap Shooting... Last year over 6,000 students participated and more than 185 high schools had teams complete with State High School League Competition. This is great news for us. You can learn more here...

I'm not sure whether this is the right place for these thoughts so please move if necessary. For the past year or so I felt the need, and my wife agreed, that it was probably time for additional secure gun storage. I didn't consider my collection to be that large, nor especially valuable from...

I'm planning to make my next rifle purchase one which will be used by any of my many grand kids who frequent our farm. Besides the obvious deer hunting we do a lot of plinking and just plain shooting for the fun of it. Much of our shooting involves 22s, but invariably the dads will haul out...

Earlier I reported that I had found and purchased a No5 Mk1 in like new condition. I spent a good deal of time on Sunday firing this little beauty. What a great shooter! My question tho regards the rear ladder sight, which is an 800 yard ladder. Since this is my only Enfield I'm curious as...

I recently acquired my first Enfield, a No5 MK1, and after a thorough clean-up I intend to make it a shooter and reload. My question for you involves brass and how to start. Would you recommend starting with factory rounds and if so which brand, or start with new brass and if so which brand...

I am new to Garands but very interested, and need your help. Some maybe relevant facts 1. I live in western Minnesota. Not isolated but nowhere near a CMP store or even a large gun show. 2. I need to get up to speed and would appreciate any help. I am trying to avoid unnecessary/ costly...

One of my favorite spots to see game, especially white tails, is near the top of an open hillside looking down with a wide, nearly 180 degree, field of view. Deer are likely to appear from the willows below, like ghosts rising out of the mist. Many times I've thought that it might be nice to...

While researching Minnesota Permit Holders recently I came across this Star Tribune story. Although it is two weeks old, I think it is worth reading as it touches on several important points. See what you think...

OK, I'll admit it. I'm probably one of the few gun enthusiasts without an evil black gun. And I don't claim to know much about them either. I do have a desire to learn more and I would really like to assemble one rather than buy a completed one. My personal armory is well represented with...

The recent thread on "What's Your Favorite Shotgun?" reminded me of a situation last week. Four friends and I were on our annual grouse hunting/walleye and lake trout fishing/say goodbye to summer canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. Mid October in...

More good news I think. Chicago City Council acts (reluctantly) to abolish the gun registry. Rahm Emanuel unhappy about it. http://news.yahoo.com/chicago-abolishes-gun-register-place-since-1968-191119536.html