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  Building a Hunting Rifle Battery
This rifle should be able to shoot 2 MOA groups, or better, at 100 yards (or 100 meters) from a bench rest.
A single shot action is excellent for a mountain rifle, the bolt action is generally favored for long range rifles, and the lever action is hard to beat for a woods rifle.
Everyone else should pass on elephant and rhino hunting and use their powerful medium bore rifle on the world's bovines, should the opportunity to hunt them be presented.
www.chuckhawks.com /rifle_battery.htm   (1710 words)

  
  X Hunting rifles
Standard hunting rifles also tend to be more plentiful and cheaper than para-military rifles, making them a good choice for low security situations where theft may be a major concern.
By using a hunting rifle for hunting trips outside of the retreat, the survivalist can ensure that the fighting rifles stay well maintained and ready to defend the retreat when he or she returns.
If laws pertaining to para-military rifles become more restrictive and there is a stable government capable of enforcing those laws, then wise survivalists may opt to cache their para-military rifles and use their hunting rifles in all but scenario three or higher situations.
savvysurvivor.com.cnchost.com /supplementary/x_hunting_rifles.htm   (1311 words)

  
 12 Rifle Shooting Tips
Whether plinking, target shooting or hunting small game and varmints, a.22 rimfire offers the best refresher course in rifle shooting there is. It's a good idea for any rifleman to spend some time with a.22 during the off-season, but a.22 is also the best tool available for curing shooting problems such as flinching.
I don't like an extremely light trigger on a hunting rifle; for me, a trigger pull of 2 1/2 to three pounds is about right, maybe a bit more on a big-bore rifle intended for dangerous game.
On rifles that allow for trigger adjustment - or replacement with an aftermarket trigger - the best course is to take the rifle to a good gunsmith and tell him you want a decent trigger pull.
www.huntingmag.com /big_game/dirty_dozen   (1395 words)

  
 The Perfect Hunting Rifle
One might think the perfect hunting rifle (rifle/cartridge/scope combination) is one that a hunter can hunt any and all game with in all situations.
The rifle should be able to perform most any task necessary on a given hunt with the exception of very specialized situations.
Remington uses 416 stainless steel for their stainless rifles with a dull satin finish, which reduces glare and is also pleasing to the eye.
www.fishandhunttexas.com /perfect_hunting_rifle.htm   (825 words)

  
 Elk, Moose, Mule Deer Big Game Trophy Hunting in Alberta, Canada
We utilize many hunting techniques, be it calling, spot and stalk, working the bush, ground blind hunting behind camo or in a simulated hay bale, tree stand hunting or some combination of these proven techniques.
Rifle hunts take place both during the September and early October rut, as well as during the last week of October and throughout November.
Hunts during this period offer very reliable results as the bulls are susceptible to calls and come to the hunters.
www.huntingtop10.com /guides/canada/ab/alberta_16/index.html   (639 words)

  
 hunting
That’s why they call it hunting and not killing....We did not measure the success of our hunt by whether or not we took an elk, but rather by what we learned, how we were treated, and how much we enjoyed the total experience.
I have been on several ‘poor boy’ hunts in Colorado and it was certainly nice to have a hot shower and warm bed to come home to every night after hunting.
Number of hunters hunting from the lodge averages about 20 for the first and about 45 for the second rifle hunts, 15 for the third season.
www.ckranch.com /hunting.htm   (2188 words)

  
 African Rifle Hunting Safaris Namibia Africa
Said animal is to be hunted without an artificial light source, not from a motorized mode of transport.
A hunted animal should exist as a naturally interacting member of a wild sustainable population located in an area large enough for it to breed and forage or hunt freely.
Hunted animals should be sustained within a natural state of balance between forage, predators and prey.
www.huntinamibia.com /rifle_hunting.htm   (351 words)

  
 Rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Originally, rifles were sharpshooter weapons, while the regular infantry made use of the greater firepower of massed muskets, which fired round musket balls of calibers up to 0.75 inch (19 mm).
True rifling dates from the mid-15th century, although the precision required for its effective manufacture kept it out of the hands of infantrymen for another three and a half centuries, when it largely replaced the unrifled musket as the primary infantry weapon.
The original muzzle-loading rifle, with a closely fitting ball to take the rifling grooves, was loaded with difficulty, particularly when foul, and for this reason was not generally used for military purposes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hunting_rifle   (2270 words)

  
 Deer Rifle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The rifle in the best caliber, that you could pick up and head to the woods, with absolute confidence that the deer you selected would be in the bag.
We want a rifle with a manageable noise level with light to moderate recoil in a caliber that is economical enough to facilitate regular practice and will still do the job.
The best rifle for hunting the Texas White Tail Deer is the one you practice with often and can consistently keep your bullets in the bullseye of the target on a one hundred yard range.
www.countrylinemagazine.com /deerrifle.html   (931 words)

  
 Express rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As with most forms of sport hunting the concept of the rifle is to give the game as much advantage as possible while still maintaining the relative safety of the hunter.
This form of rifle is always equipped with iron sights and may additionally have a low magnification rifle scope.
Blue steel components of the rifles may be hand engraved with figures of the animals or floral pattern or flourishes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Express_rifle   (1218 words)

  
 All-Around Hunting Rifle
And if you're going to be back in the wilderness--possibly on the hunt of a lifetime--there are good reasons to hunt exclusively with one rifle and one bullet: intimacy.
Realistically, an all-round rifle cartridge must be powerful enough to shoot "flat" to at least 300 yards and hit hard enough to quickly terminate any critter short of African buffalo.
In addition it would be nice if the rifle weighs something less than nine pounds and doesn't kick your teeth out of the reach of your dentist.
www.huntingmag.com /guns_loads/all_012505   (789 words)

  
 Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Shooting At The Los Angeles Silhouette Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A hunting style production rifle, a minimum of 500 being produced in a 12 month period, as a catalog item and readily available for display and sale to the general public throughout the United States, and that is not a custom rifle nor a factory rifle that has been extensively customized for accuracy.
With the exception of single shot rifles, all other types must be repeating rifles, which shall be fixed by loading all cartridges from the magazine or clip into the chamber.
The intent of this rule is to describe a common hunting rifle as manufactured and delivered from the factory.
www.lasc.us /SmallboreRifle.htm   (1265 words)

  
 The Big Game And Elk Hunting Rifle
With so many rifles and calibers available to us today the choice is not an easy one.
Any hunter planning an Elk hunt should sight his rifle in for long range shooting, and practice till you have it just where you want it.
If you are traveling a long distance for your hunt such as by air, it is advisable to recheck your scope before you start your hunt.
members.tripod.com /~elkhunter2/rifle.html   (494 words)

  
 Safari and big game hunting rifle vest
The Texas Safari Rifle Vest tm is both versatile and comfortable and can be worn over a coat in cold climates or with
The pouches on the back of bird hunting vests serve the purpose of being a bird bag.
of gear while hunting, he might want to consider using a small daypack in conjunction with his vest.
www.long-grass.com /RifleVest.htm   (518 words)

  
 Best deer hunting rifle cartridges hunting rifle scopes? deer hunting cartridges remington 7mm mag .338 winchester 6mm ...
This is too small to hunt, unless the owner hunts, and most of the time he does not lease out his property to hunters or even allow hunting at all because of the house and the risk of stray gunshots.
Archery Hunt-The First of ManyMy cousin was out on the second to last day of whitetail season in Wisconsin, when he shot a Pope and Young eight pointer.
If hunting or fishing rights leases for a season or longer are used, it would be advisable to prepare and execute a detailed written lease addressing liability, as well as other items, and require the lessees to obtain hunter’s/sportsman’s liability insurance.
www.wildgoose.com /hunt5.htm   (5207 words)

  
 Intro
The foundation of every AHR rifle is the CZ-550 action justly famous for its smooth and dependable controlled-round feeding and extraction.
American Hunting Rifles ammunition is loaded with selected premium hunting bullets, in the weights and styles already proven effective by generations of experienced big-game hunters.
A well balanced cartridge is as vital to the performance of the rifle as a well balanced rifle is an object cherished by experienced hunters.
www.hunting-rifles.com /intro.html   (621 words)

  
 Rifle elk hunting checklist
All rifles will be carried in scabbards on your horse.
I would much rather discuss this with you prior to your hunt, than have you show up with gear that can't be packed in.
Colorado Elk hunting, Elk Hunting in Colorado, Mule Deer Hunting, Colorado Outfitters, Elk Hunting, Bowhunting
www.actionadventures.net /rifle_checklist.htm   (379 words)

  
 Best deer hunting rifle cartridges hunting rifle scopes? deer hunting cartridges remington 7mm mag .338 winchester 6mm ...
I have hunted in some counties in these areas where it is not unusual to see over a hundred deer while you were hunting in the morning and another hundred in the afternoon.
Hunting guides, hunting outfitters, hunting trips, semi-guided and fully guided hunts, on trophy hunting ranches for Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young class whitetail deer, white wing and mourning dove, quail, mule deer, elk, caribou, red stag, bear, moose, mountain lion, wild hogs in Leakey Texas Area.
Hunting guides, hunting outfitters, hunting trips, semi-guided and fully guided hunts, on trophy hunting ranches for Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young class whitetail deer, white wing and mourning dove, quail, mule deer, elk, caribou, red stag, bear, moose, mountain lion, wild hogs in Texas Hill Country Area near Llano, Mason, Fredericksburg, San Saba.
www.wildgoose.com /article.htm   (7353 words)

  
 Hunting Rifle Shooting Assosiation - Home
It offers excellent opportunity to hone hunting shooting skills since hunting conditions are simulated thereby contributing to ethical hunting practices.
Distances are unknown and targets are life size pictures of popular hunting species, as well as steel discs where the terrain does not allow scoring of paper targets.
The SA Hunting Rifle Shooting Association is a member of the SA Shooting Sport Federation and as such recognized as the only official hunting rifle shooting sport in the country.
www.sahuntingrifle.co.za   (429 words)

  
 Shooting Illustrated's Guns and Hunting - NRA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
As the hunter and his friend were admiring the rifle like two bar buddies ogling a calendar girl, the gunsmith told them of his plans to build a 6 mm Remington that would weigh less than 6 pounds with a scope.
The rifle was the talk of the camp all week, and when the gunsmith left he took with him the necessary capital to start a business and build more like it.
Forbes would oversee this and continue to build rifles the way he always had, calling them the “Signature Series.” It was a great plan that would have put a lightweight hunting rifle in the hands of many.
www.gunsandhunting.com /articles/ultralight/ultralight.html   (2127 words)

  
 Texas Hunting Rifle
I hunt deer in the Hill Country, north of San Antonio/west of Austin, and I use a.243.
If you plan to hunt South Texas or the Panhandle, the deer tend to be bigger, and the shots longer.
I was at the rifle range a couple weeks ago, and probably 2/3 of the guys there were shooting.270's.
www.huntingnet.com /forum/fb.aspx?m=1840749   (1349 words)

  
 Hunting Field Test - Ballard Rifles - Winchester Highwall in .30-40 Krag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Traditionally Ballard Rifles has been in the silhouette shooting market and build both fl powder cartridge and smokeless cartridge rifles whose parts are completely interchangeable with original rifles from the 1880's.
The first step was to decide on a rifle model that would be a good hunting rifle and then on a cartridge that represented the 1890's time period and would be good for deer sized animals.
With only 40 grains of powder instead of the 85+ I'm used to shooting in.300 magnums, the rifle is very pleasant to shoot and doesn't "ring your bell" if you neglect to put in hearing protection.
www.bluewaterbiggame.com /hunting_field_tests/ballard_rifles.cfm   (623 words)

  
 Hunting rifle - THR
Spend more money on optics than your rifle, that is if you decide to go with something other than iron sights.
Given your criteria and what you'll be hunting, I'd pick a Remington 700 BDL, caliber would be.243,.250 Sav., or.308, topped with a Leupold 3x9 scope.
Short range rifles that use calibres like 7.62x39 or 30-30 and longer range rifles that use 30-06 or 8mm.
www.thehighroad.org /showthread.php?t=927   (1446 words)

  
 Buying a used firearm.
Buying a used hunting rifle can and should be an enjoyable experience, as long as you take the time to make the correct choice.
The most important things to examine while buying a used hunting rifle are the barrel and action.
The action should be clean and operate smoothly, parts wear should be minimal and overall appearance should give you the sense of the rifle having been used not abused.
www.huntingblades.com /buusri.html   (526 words)

  
 OutdoorsBest Forums: new hunting rifle
It was an accurate rifle with a pretty good trigger but was pretty cheesy in every other way.
If you check out the 710 the design isnt the best I have shot a couple of 710s in the 270 and the 06 and they are not a good feeling gun and the bolt design is not their best idea.
It was the first rifle I ever purchased and I was on a very tight budget.
outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com /zerothread?id=395982   (905 words)

  
 Hillbilly Custom Rifles - Superior Hunting and Target Rifles
I would really enjoy building you a special rifle that brings you the confidence you deserve, from your hunting rifle.
Every rifle is built by me, for you, with the attention to detail that is required to achieve the goal of a superior hunting rifle.
When you receive your rifle and take it to the range for the first time and fire it, I guarantee you will be very happy with the results, the proof will be on the paper!
www.hbrifles.com /index.html   (196 words)

  
 Hunting Rifle 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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It's a little heavy for a hunting rifle and the caliber isn't exactly a varmint caliber.
The Sendero weighs 9 lbs., this rifle weighs 10 lbs.
www.hatchergun.com /hunt4.htm   (263 words)

  
 Hunting Rifle - SillyDad.com! - Blog Dedicated to the Stay at Home Dad
I grew up shooting this rifle and am a good shot with it.
This entry was posted on Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 4:54 pm and is filed under General, Photos.
I can only hope that you weren’t serious about that comment about the bear unless your insurance is paid up.
sillydad.com /silly/?p=124   (339 words)

  
 Longleaf Camo, Lacrosse Boots, GAMO Air Rifles, The North Face Coats, MEOPTA Optics, XGO by Polarmax, Danner Boots, ...
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