My rifle is a Weatherby Vanguard bolt-action with 3-9x40 Tasco scope.

Maybe you could get some mid-range glasses. Or, try getting a lighted bow sight. You might not be able to see your pin clearly, but I think you would still be able to see a point of light from the sight.

They should be spread in two separate groups, with a "hole" (for landing) in the middle. You want the hole to be right where your shooting zone will be, with the other decoys off to the side. About duck placement, you don't want them touching. Group drakes and hens, but again, not touching.

I'm up to about 1,000 .22's(rimfire), 5 .270 WSM's (centerfire), and 200-300 shotgun (skeet, ducks, and dove; both 12 and 20 gauge)

If you get some plastic sheeting, you could glue it in place (using super-glue, epoxy, or rubber cement). That should work.

Just shoot it.

I'd let them see the movies with you, so that you can point out the propaganda. That way, when they go see it with friends, they already know the truth.

I own a 597, and it's an excellent gun. My only complaint is the standard plastic magazine. It would occasionally jam, or fail to feed a round. The problem was corrected by buying a metal magazine from Remington, which was around $20.

My cousin has one mounted on a 14-ft aluminum "John Boat". If I remember correctly, it has 13 lbs of thrust. At the high setting, it will get the boat moving pretty qucikly. As far as battery life, we can go out in the morning for duck hunting with lights and the motor on (all off the same battery), collect the decoys and return to the dock; and still have time to do some fishing and trolling later in the day. The motor has a chart of battery life vs. speed. I believe at high speed (setting 5), it has 2.5 hours of battery life; and at low (setting 1), it could run for 13 hours... All of this is on an aluminum flat-bottom boat; so I don't know how it would perform on a canoe. If I had to guess, I would say it would do better on a canoe, since it is smaller, lighter, ect.

$25 for a Savage Model 30E 12 Ga. shotgun, with minor rust (only on the outside of the barrel).

Although I haven't worked on wooden gunstocks, linseed oil has worked best on my numerous other wood projects. It amplifies the natural grain of the wood, making it look better. Also, it lasts a long time, and protects the stock.

How about a .50 BMG...

Thank you for your service!

There are still some hunters who stick to the essence of hunting. Some don't use all the gadgets you're talking about.

Yes, I would; as long as it's the same gun.

I don't think Obama will do much against gun owners for now. Just to clarify, I DO NOT support him in any way, nor do I agree with any of his policies. His popularity has fallen too low for him to make such a drastic move. If he did that, he would most likely loose a lot of democratic Congress seats, which he does not want to do. If he were to make a move, it would most likely be in the last 2 years of his administration.

I think so in general. A GPS is useful, but should be used in conjunction with a map. What is SPOT? A laser rangefinder seems to be unneeded. I'm not sure, but I think I could navigate myself out.

I don't know of any laws restricting the use of a bayonette. Try searching it online.

Peter_wayne, I don't support Obama in any form; but at the same time, I know he isn't the cause of evolution being taught in schools. Just to clarify, I am a firm Christian, and I firmly believe that God created the earth in 6 days, as laid out by the Bible. I agree that it is wrong that they only teach evolution; but I don't think only creationism should be taught either. Both "answers" to the creation of the world should be taught as theories, since NO ONE except God was around when the world was created. For all I know, God could have started the evolutionary process; except that there is no evidence of evolution. I am currently home-schooling, and learning from a Christian science book. While it helps to have a Christian source; I am still exposed to evolution through the internet, other books, friends, ect. As someone else said, homeschooling isn't the end-game solution to the problem of indoctrination; but rather it is the responsibility of the parents to teach their children what they need to know. Schools don't teach kids how to hunt, pursue God, or any number of other important skills. And honestly, would you want the schools to teach your kids to hunt? I know for me personally, I'll be the one to teach my kids (when I get married in years to come) the important things of life.

I'm from Texas!

Wrap him in duct-tape and bring him to the law.

I'd say .5" groups is pretty good. I'd love to get that out of my .22. Why change if something works for you?

The Remington 870 is an amazing gun! My parents gave me one for Christmas when I was 12. It has served well for years. I have yet to find a more reliable shotgun. My 870 has never misfired, and has only jammed once (which was my fault; I accidentally blocked the ejection port...) Nicely put Wa Mtnhunter..

I'll hunt in any weather. I was duck hunting in a short-sleeve shrit (it was around 65) last weekend. I've hunted all the way down to 18 degrees, with snow (in south-east Texas). I personally like the cold more, seeing as Texas is hot most of the year.

As I understand it, a .17 has much higher velocities (in general). This allows it to reach longer ranges, carry better in the wind, and (depending on the weight of the bullet) have more energy.

Remington 870 Express. It's an amazing gun, and fairly inexpensive (around $299 in our area).

Files are good for making knives, as are old HSS saw blades (10-12 inch diamater work well). I made two knives from a 10 inch miter saw blade the other day. I have yet to test them (since they are being sharpened), but they feel nice.

I'm also with you. Gun free zones=Violence Enhancement Zones Every major shooting spree seems to take place near schools, malls, and other "Gun Free Zones". No one ever goes into an Academy, Gander Mountain, Bass Pro, or Cablea's to shoot people.

The .270WSM ammo is hard to find in stores for a good price. I've only found one place I can buy my ammo for a reasonable (albeit expensive) price. That aside, my .270 WSM is an amazing gun; and I love it!

I'm tired of everything BHO is doing...

Are you looking for .270 or .270WSM? I have a .270 WSM; and the ammo varies from $34.95 to $55.00 a box (that I've seen). I use the $34.95-a-box ammo (It's Winchester Power Point; 150 gr). It's great stuff! I've gotten .5 inch groups at 100 yards. As far as .308, I don't know. That's my two-cents worth...

Good luck! Stay safe...

I have Weatherby .270 WSM. The rifle it's self costs $399 (without scope, mounts, or ammo). My rifle is amazing! Its such a joy to shoot, and seems to be durable. I don't know much about .243's.

If your gun has interchangeable or replaceable barrels, you might try getting a barrel for steel. Does the barrel say (it should have a stamp) it can't use steel? If you can't use steel/tungsten shot, bismuth would probably be your only option, but bismuth shot is very expensive.

May I ask why you would want to use non-lead ammo? What is wrong with hunting with steel-core ammo?

Wow... The biggest I've ever seen were about 1.5 feet. I saw a 4.5 foot Diamond-Back once...

I eat too much meat for PETA's liking...

Any hardware store would have hack-saw blades. The common ones are 1/2 inch wide, and around 20 inches long. They are nice and stiff, and wouldn't flex a whole lot. About the industrial blades, I've never seen them at a hardware store, so I can't help much. I'm planning on making myself one soon.

Law enforcement isn't having to respond to as many cases since people are taking care of themselves.

I would take the horse. Horses are more useful. They can swim, cross mountains, and just about any terrain. They can usually feed themselves(providing there is grass or some other plant), and they don't run out of gas.

You could mount the blinds on floats. I don't know if that helps.

I personally think it doesn't make a huge difference, as long as the decoys are durable, realistic, ect.

I hunt in Texas, and we don't have an electric feeder; nor an impassable fence (there is a small fence around the property, but a deer could easily jump it). Jbird, I'm with you! If the animal can't leave the hunting grounds, it isn't really hunting.

Claim the kill for yourself, and find a scapegoat to take the blame somehow. Ask the Tele-prompter for advice.

I just looked them up... very liberal and almost anti-hunting. They have tons of info on their "carbon footprint", and what they have done to reduce it. They have their plan for migration routes that would be set aside for animals (and I would guess that hunting would be illegal on the routes). I know not to buy from them.

Dakohta, that is a hard position to be in. God tells us to honor our parents. At the same time, we also must honor God (in other words, God's law is always higher). Forgiveness is a honorable trait! Being able to forgive is an incredible gift! Continue in your faith in God, and run the race set before you (Hebrews 12:1-2).

I think ammo prices will go down if: 1. People stop buying ammo by the case-load, and instead buy it in usable, reasonable quantities. or 2. Ammo makers find new manufacturing techniques to meed demand.

I'v heard it's good...

I like using sand bags. The range I use provides nice canvas bags.

Wow...

I don't see why not? Are they good eating? Is there anything else you can do with a Python?

What is the "Brady Law"?

I believe poaching is wrong, since Jesus instructs us to follow the "laws of the land" (Matthew 22:21).

I would recommend #2-#6; depending on what size of duck you are hunting.

I haven't had a whole lot of experience with pistols, but it might help if you get a .22. It will have less kick than a .40. Having less kick will allow you to improve your grip, sighting, recovery (getting back on target), ect.

What would the kick be like on a .22? A BB gun? haha

Very nice Mr. Cooper and Shane!!!

I am a teenager too. I think it's sad that no one values our troops anymore. They at least deserve a simple "thank you" for giving their lives in a country far away. What do they get instead? Many of them are sent to court for "ROE"(Rules of engagement)violations. The media constantly downplays or even ignores their successes.

If you want a bolt-action rifle, the Weatherby Vanguard is a great rifle. I got mine(new) for $399. It comes in 15 different calibers.

AMEN! God bless our troops!

hahaha. good luck!

What does that mean? There is no government entity responsible for personal protection for civilians. The president has the Secret Service, which is a government program.

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/002970.php Allows you to get Topographical maps for Google Earth. http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html Allows you to print free topographical maps Also try searching for topo maps on google or yahoo. www.usgs.com has some mapping features, but it isn't free.

You can by "Para-cord" (also called 550 cord) at a surplus store. Wrap the handles as tightly as possible with the cord, and leave the end to make a lanyard. If you drill, get a good drill bit, and use a drill press. Also, while drilling, put oil on the hole (to cool the bit, and help remove bits of metal)

I agree with gman. A pump is easier to get back on target. The Remington 870 is a great gun, and comes in youth sizes.

If you don't want to take it back,(correct me if I'm wrong)just about any Epoxy-type glue should work.

haha. Any aerosol would work for that, correct?

I'm sorry, but I don't know who he is. Would you mind explaining. I will be praying for him.