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Visitors to the U.S. with Firearms

I maintain a dedicated page for those who wish to visit the US with a firearm. http://www.losttarget.com/form6.html I was at a shoot last week in Canada (Montreal Skeet Club) and a shooter told me it...

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Different presentations and what they are called?

Hey guys, I was wondering what the different type of presentations are called. I have heard teal etc and i think i know what that one is. does anyone have the time to list what they look like and what...

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Difference between Trap Model and Skeet Model Guns

What is the difference between a skeet(or sporting clay gun) and a trap model? I see some of the trap models have a high comb(monte-carlo). What I really want to know is, can I shot a winchester trap...

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What is a "palm swell" for?

What is the advantage of having a palm swell? Do only expensive guns have them? I guess you can even buy pads to create one on a gun. I shoot sporting clays only, with Beretta AL390, Ruger Red Label,...

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Gun Facts

GUNS AT A GLANCE The U.S. firearms industry includes about 200 companies with combined annual revenues of $2 billion. The industry produces about 3 million guns per year. The largest manufacturers are...

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Making a pattern board

I would like to pattern my gun at the local skeet range. However they do not have any dedicated area for this. They basically say to use an open space next to one of the skeet fields. I have yet to see...

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Updated: Kirby's Comprehensive List: chamber/cone/choke/bore

This listing was drawn up by me to bring all of my relevant material into one gigantic free-for-all that just might either get a reader to be convinced or burst a vessel fighting off the logic. I'm...

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Submit your best outdoor-related how-to guide or tip for a chance to win one of over 250 prizes, including products from companies such as VANGUARD, MidwayUSA, Carbon Express, Plano, Realtree, and...

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WHY SHOTGUNS "FIT" OR DO NOT FIT DIFFERENT SIZE SHOOTERS

The information/advice below is from my book, Stock Fitter's Bible - Second Edition. If you have questions about anything, email me at rollin@stockfitting.com or call me at 920-464-0124 (Wisconsin)....

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Stevens 555E latch position

Hey So I am new to OUs and I bought a Stevens 555e last week as my first. When the gun is locked, the latch seems to be over a bit over to the right- not "inline" with the receiver. Is this normal and...

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Model 37 chamber size

I know for my Ithaca model 37 it’s chambered in 2 and 3/4, but what about the other number. When I’m looking to buy ammo it says it can be 1/16th or 1/8th. Any help would be appreciated. Sent from my...

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selling and shipping a shotgun online

Guys, getting ready to sell a shotgun online to another state... help me out here with the process, it has been a while since I've done this. 1) I need the buyer's FFL to ship to and include a copy of...

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Mossberg 500 Persuader pistol grip

Hi all, I'm new here so I'm not sure if this is the place to post my question. I have replaced the Mossberg 500 Persuader stock and replaced it with a Hogue stock and forend. However, I introduced the...

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What Happened to Poly Chokes?

So what's the story on poly chokes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had a Mossberg bolt action with a poly choke (select choke?) as my first gun, and I...

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IMAGES OF SHOTGUN BLAST AS LEAVES THE MUZZLE

I am looking for timeline images of a shotgun blast leaving the muzzle - 12 gauge - with measurements of what takes place between muzzle and target eg. the wad and pellets. Thanks Stoic4908

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What to ask?

If this has been covered I apologize, I couldn't find what I wanted. I have been a long time browser for older side by sides. My purchasing has been total disasters for the most part. I see and admire...

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Beretta a400 xcel fireball

my a400 has been making fireballs at the breach, most noticeable at dusk. Is this normal? Im using 1300 fps 1 oz fiocchis

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Merkel 200E

Please help. I have a Merkel 200E which I am restoring but have struck a problem with the forend side fillets. These fillets attach to the ribs with three tiny screws each side .The heads of the srews...

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Remington 58 Forend Ring Washer

I recently had a Remington Model 58 restored that was my grandfather's. My son had used it and had not taken the best care of it. The gunsmith did a wonderful job of restoring the gun. My only issue is...

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Pattern board for steel shot

Our local range overlooks the ocean so we are required to use steel shot. I've been apprehensive to set up a steel pattern plate using steel shot for obvious reasons so we currently use large sheets of...

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