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Hmm, well it wouldn't be used, but if I were to go for an affordable deer/elk rifle right now, I'd probably go for a Marlin XS7. T/C Ventures look pretty nice too (I have one in .223 on order). They make them in the short action calibers, which I'm a much bigger fan of than the long action...

I bought a 12 ga slug barrel for my encore a couple years ago. It packs a punch, especially in such a light gun. I really didn't feel like I had control over the rifle when I shot it. So I sold it and got a 20 ga barrel. I love it, and took my first buck in 10 years this year with it. It's...

anyone else used the SSTs? I know ballistically they're great rounds, but this makes me a little weary... bumping to the top

Hey everyone. I posted this elsewhere but got limited responses, so I figured I'd try here as well. Here's my original post: I just got a phone call from a friend of mine that I have some questions about. He was sighting in a new 12 gauge slug gun, and had been recommended hornady SST slugs...

7mm-08 is another option. 25-06 also. I'm a big fan of the 7mm-08, but anything around the 6-7mm range should work just fine.

Welcome to THR! I don't have a Marlin 39, but I've always wanted one, and from what I hear they're awesome... I'm sure you'll love it!

So is $250 a good price for a shotgun like this? I know that's tough for anyone to say without looking at it, but assuming it's in good shape -- not perfect, but nothing outside of normal use.

I have an opportunity to purchase an Ithaca 12 ga side by side from someone privately. I looked it over the other day, debating whether I need another 12 ga or not, as I don't bird hunt all that often. Thing is, it's a beautiful shotgun and well maintained. So basically I'm looking for some...

I just picked one up. Haven't got it to the range yet, but I'm curious about the Beretta mags. Which ones do you use? PX4? 90two? 96? You can get higher capacity Beretta mags and they're cheaper than the Ruger mags, so it'd be nice to be able to go that route. Thanks!

Right. The answer to my question, regardless of what it was, wasn't going to change whether or not I'd take a shot. It was more or less just a curiosity that entered my head as I was looking over the LEVERevolution rounds. To put my physics thoughts into words, basically if you have a bullet...

Thanks for the replies. After thinking some more, my basic understanding of physics leads me to believe that on average a spitzer bullet will deflect more. However, it would depend on so many variables that it wouldn't be reliable to think a rounded or flat nose can shoot through brush better...

I guess I have a multi-part question. First, the 30-30 has been known to be a great brush caliber. It just seems to be something that's understood, without hearing much about it. Is it necessarily true that brush is likely to deflect a 30-30 round less than another round, such as .270? If...

I recently purchased an eTrex Summit. Topo maps are expensive, but if you're computer savvy you can load some on yourself. I can dig up the links if anyone is interested. Unfortunately, I got one of the few models that makes it a pain to load maps on (the ones w/microSD card slots are...

I would never shoot a .357 at 3 of the 11 big game species listed there (buffalo, black bear, and elk). Two of the remaining I'd have serious questions about (muleys and sheep... not sure how tough sheep are). Out of your two calibre choices, i'd pick the .30 WCF (which is a 30-30 if I'm not...

That's sort of the main draw for the LEVERevolution rounds. Aren't the 357/44 mag bullets used in these loads basically the XTP bullets that are so well known for hunting?

I started out on a .243 when I was 12 and was about the same size as your daughter is. If she knows how to shoot, it's plenty of rifle. If she needs to practice, get her behind a .22lr for the next year until she can go hunting when she's 12. I moved onto a .270 when I was around 16 and have...

I love my P7 and my P2000sk was awesome... i traded it in b/c I figured I just didn't need two 9mm pistols, but I'm regretting it now. What I could bear to read in that article was a bunch of crap. Mk23 costs a lot... yeah, it wasn't designed to be an affordable option. Their pistols cost...

The federal load: weight - 191 gr (12.41 grams) velocity - 1200 fps Now a modern bullet is designed to perform better than shot, but mass and velocity-wise, the .410 load has the upper hand over most popular pistol rounds. With the popularity of the judge, I'd keep an eye on the market too. I...

I absolutely love it. My only regret is that, in Pennsylvania, I often can't even shoot it at the ranges it's intended for. I'd love to go to a 300+ yard range sometime with it :)

XTPs are supposed to be great hunting bullets, so why not go for their +P offering? Not sure if it'll have enough velocity out at 50 yards to still penetrate enough though.