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Ammo Size Does Matter!
Choose the Proper Weapon!
It goes without saying that hunting products can make or break the hunt. The rifle is the most common type weapon used for hunting; it gives you the long range that’s normally desired. Optional weapons include shotguns, handguns and bows; but, still, the weapon of choice is a long gun (rifle). However, it is super critical that the choice of weapon you use has the capability of killing the game you’re hunting.
Gun sizes are measured in caliber, which is expressed either in inches or millimeters and indicates the diameter of the bullet. The bigger the gun/ammo; the more power it carries, but the length of the barrel will determine its range. As an example
- Small Game – .22 caliber (long rifle (5.56 mm)), used for small animals such as rabbits or birds.
- Multipurpose – .30 caliber, such as a 30-06 (7.62mm), used to hunt everything from a varmint to bigger game (deer, elk)
- Medium to Large Game – The .35, .357, or .38 caliber rounds are more commonly found in hand guns. There are a few long guns in this size; most common is a .35 caliber. It fires a round equivalent to a 9mm.
- Very Large Game – These large Ammunition rounds include .44, .45 caliber and up. They’re commonly found in handguns but also some long guns and are used to bring down bear, wildcats or moose.
Outdoor Protection!
Even with "Camo"!
Gun Cases are important to all gun owners. A good quality case will allow you to transport your guns without fretting their safety. There are a number of different type gun cases made from a variety of materials including plastic, leather, aluminum and others that in-part combine these materials as-well-as other components.
However, the main aim for most gun cases is to be rugged and provide maximum protection for its content. Your consideration should include:
- Get a case that fits your gun. It should not be too loose but considered a firm fit.
- If you travel with your guns, you might give thought to cases that disguise their content.
- I would recommend a hard gun case with locks for gun owners who are also parents of young children.
A Look At The Past!
Muzzle Loading Rifle!
One of my proudest possessions is a T/C Hawken, .50 Caliber Flint Lock Rifle. It was given to me while I was in the US Armed Services as a going-away present. This nostalgic firearm is every bit as fine as the one my great, great granddad carried when being a part of the Mormon settlement movement to the badlands of southeastern Utah.
Today, this famous replica captures the romance of the original, while still being manufactured to standards of a quality control that was unheard-of in the 1800’s. This weapon, like other Thompson Center muzzle-loading rifles, gives new meaning to the label of being “Made in America”. It does maintain an expected authenticity while quietly assuring us of the quality that we have grown to expect.
Muzzleloaders Provide a Link to the Past!
Link to the Past!
The muzzle-loader – at least in a hunting context – is sometimes thought of as an archaic weapon. Even if this is the case, the front-loading process is part of the gun’s unique charm. These weapons are loaded in much the same manner as a cannon in that the gun powder is poured loosely, followed by the ammunition and then a form of wadding, which is sometimes lubricated.
Muzzleloading rifles are especially coveted by collectors and hobbyists who utilize the guns for target shooting, hunting and even historical reenactments. The precise time-frame of muzzle-loader season differs from state to state, but it generally comes before traditional rifle season. Whether used for sport or simply appreciated as antiques, these guns remain relevant in an ever changing world.
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