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    Rifle choice

    I have a recent thread regarding caliber choice for my BIL's 50th birthday. I now understand, funny enough, he would love a 270. Suggestions of Weatherby Sporter S2 vs Savage 10/110 Trophy Hunter XP? Others, wood stock preferred, same price range.
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    Advice needed re caliber choice

    Hi, We'd like to get my brother in law a hunting rifle for his 50th birthday. I would very much appreciate opinions for caliber choice. Here is what I know: Hunting location: Pacific NW, east of the Cascades in WA Large game Action: bolt preferred but not an absolute. Currently owned...
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    LCP fist impression and question

    Mrs. got a LCP. Fun to shop for. We picked it for the simplicity and weight (over the NA Arms, Sig, and Kel Tech (which quality looks like its lagging). Today was our first range day with the LCP and first day pistol shooting in a while. The first several magazines were with Magtech ~92gr...
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    First scope, first impressions and ?'s

    Greetings, I've sighted in my first sight (ever), a 2.5x32 on our 357 Marlin lever action. I had some great help from the sportsman club I visited. They checked my install and did a bore sight zero. Next, at 50 yards, I started to zero and was very impressed with the accuracy. At 100...
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    Wolf

    Greetings, My family has a rural getaway cabin, adjacent to National Forest in the Pacific NW (WA state). We have all the usual suspects around: cougar, black bear, and coyote. AT least 2 of 3 have been near the home, never causing a problem. We use a lot of common sense which includes our...
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    10/22 ejector spring advice

    Happy Friday, I have a mid '70s era 10/22 that is new to me within the last year. It has been mentioned to me that I should replace the ejector spring since the shells eject "hard", specifically meaning the casing flies out and could easily go six feet. On one hand I've been told...
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    pre-64 30-30, $270

    I'm wondering if this is a good deal and safe to use... I've come across this old Win., ~1954, it has a lyman peep site. There is some wear of the stock finish and bluing. It has clearly been used in its life. The action is smooth with a little play and the chamber looks "fine" although I...
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    spotting scope

    I am in need of suggestions for a spotting scope....I think anyhow. We would like to be able to observe open country on a mountain face for wildlife, ~3.5 miles away. Suggestions for a spotting scope, particularly on a budget for first time use? thanks
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    Cougar Attack

    I have searched the forum previously for opinions regarding this matter to assist in taking precautions for family and self. First, thanks to all who have put in their $0.02. Second, happy new year. I found this recent news story...
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