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    Popularity of snub nosed revolvers.

    I had a chance to play around with a scandium S&W (Hammer 1.75")...loved it. It is the only gun I've ever carried that I could put in a pocket and forget is was there. It will bark with .357. I'm not especially offended by handgun recoil. I thought it was fine with .38s. I shot a box of 50...
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    Model 70

    I would look at a CZ550...love the set trigger. Like the claw extractor. I also like the safety (Aside from the fact that it works backwards). Their accuracy is great. That said, I have a M700...it's a nice gun. It just doesn't make my heart beat like the CZ.
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    Ruger 10/22 Reliability

    I think they're very reliable with the factory magazing. The 30rnd mags seem to cause misfires when you get to the last few rounds
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    Wanting to go on a public land non guided elk hunt

    Try Colorado or NM. Both offer excellent opportunities. Probably bigger bulls in NM, but more opportunity in CO. If you're after a trophy buy a subscription to Eastman's Hunting Journal. It has a good breakdown of trophy units. If you're just looking to shoot a bull go through the state's...
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    Long-Range Bullet Help

    Thanks for the help. I didn't notice it, but you're right the 200gr bullet overtakes (Vel.) the 180gr at 800yrds. Both should still easily be supersonic. I'll start with the 200gr. I appreciate the insight. I haven't done a lot of LR shooting. Last summer, I was getting pretty...
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    Long-Range Bullet Help

    I want to try to do some long-range shooting (800yds). For starters, I want to load some rounds for a .300HH. I want to use a hunting bullet, because if I can get good results on milk jugs, I may try it on a spring black bear. I have the following questions: Am I better off with BC or...
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