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Russ' Hunting / Shooting Blog January 2008 Archive

By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting since 1998

Can I Mount a Rifle Scope on my Shotgun?

Thursday January 31, 2008
Questions about rifle scopes and shotguns have been around for years, especially since rifled shotguns have gotten to be very accurate with slugs. Folks with spare rifle scopes, or who ... Read More

"I Ain't Ever..."

Wednesday January 30, 2008
"At least I ain't ever..." Those proud words often precede a mistake of some variety, and this time was no exception. But I think the young feller may have learned ... Read More

Review: 40" Bipod Shooting Sticks

Thursday January 24, 2008
This is a cool, simple product that really works well, and it's a lot more versatile than any other shooting stick product I have ever seen before. Provides a nice ... Read More

North Florida Deer Hunt

Wednesday January 23, 2008
This was a very good deer hunting trip in the panhandle region of north Florida a while back. We had a great time, made some new friends, and got some ... Read More

Building a Muzzleloader

Tuesday January 22, 2008
This article is a "how-I-did-it" about a CVA Hawken 50-caliber muzzleloading Rifle that I built from a kit. I have since heard from a lot of happy readers who have ... Read More

Review - LULA Loader/Unloader for AK47/Galil Mags

Thursday January 17, 2008
I sure do love finding a product that really works, and is nice and simple at the same time. Does the AK47/Galil LULA magazine loader & unloader fit that description? ... Read More

How To Load a Traditional Muzzleloading Black Powder Rifle

Wednesday January 16, 2008
Older-style poppers like traditional sidelock muzzleloaders are losing ground to inline rifles, and information is getting harder to find. Here's an easy-to-follow step-by-step article on how to load these good ... Read More

Maxims From a Life-Long Hunter

Thursday January 10, 2008
Over the years, through a whole lot of trial and error, I've learned a lot about hunting and shooting. Here are some of those lessons, condensed into quick tips for ... Read More

Buying a Gun Online

Tuesday January 8, 2008
Here are some tips & tricks to help ensure you get the best deal possible, and to let you know what to expect when purchasing a gun via the Web.Buying ... Read More

Should I Shoot a Scoped Rifle With Both Eyes Open?

Thursday January 3, 2008
This is a question I've heard a number of times. Me, I've never seen the value of keeping both eyes open when using a scope, but it works great for ... Read More

Top 9 Bolt-Action Deer Hunting Rifles

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Here's a list of some of the most popular commercially-produced bolt-action deer hunting rifles with short descriptive summaries and links to the manufacturers' sites. This list has been freshly revised.Top ... Read More

Top Lever Action Deer/Big Game Hunting Rifles

Tuesday January 1, 2008
This is a list that causes strife among readers... some can't abide that Marlin gets three mentions, while Winchester only gets one. They fail to consider that Marlin still makes ... Read More

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