Questions tagged [guns]
Questions referring to use of firearms.
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Is there a handgun or rifle target practice set-up for the home?
I want to learn target practice inside my house. The goal is to eventually use these skills in The Great Outdoors. I'm looking for:
a non-real (e.g. BB type) handgun or rifle that has realistic ...
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Is there a M1A1 carbine replica production? [closed]
I've always wanted to have an M1A1 carbine. However, I don't want an "original" one because I think that this would be too valuable in my hands. I don't want to take one away from a real collector.
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What features should I look for in a scope for a .308?
I've Googled this a lot over the last couple of days, but it feels like most of the answers are aimed at target shooting. I live in South Africa, and we do allot of hunting in the bushveld as well as ...
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Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol?
I have a .357 revolver. The rounds have a significant amount of kick. When I go out target shooting the kick makes it unpleasant to shoot before I have gone through a full box of ammunition.
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What is the difference between a rifle and a shotgun?
This is one of those things, that seems like it has just always been in my knowledge. A recent comment about rifles on a question about shotguns got me thinking, it really is not all that simple.
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Gunfire in US national parks
What are the consequences of firing a gun in a US national park due to distress? (for instance, shooting at an attacking animal, or firing in the air to attract attention when stranded)
There is a ...
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Where is the Benelli R1 made?
I might be in the market for a new Benelli R1. But I can't seem to get a straight answer on where it is made. Obviously, I know that Benelli is a Beretta company and the Benelli address is listed in ...
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How often do I need to clean my rimfires?
When is it necessary to clean a rimfire firearm? Only after exposure to excessive moisture? Only when it begins to malfunction (for autoloaders)? With some frequency of shooting, or time, or before ...
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I have an older shotgun designed for lead shot, can I use steel shot?
I have an older shotgun designed for lead shot, by law I can only fire steel shot.
Can I fire steel shot, or do I need get a new shotgun?
If I can use steel shot, what additional maintenance is ...
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Which wildlife is it legal to hunt in the UK?
Does someone have a list or a link of exactly which UK wildlife it is legal to hunt & safe (& tasty) to eat? For example, are rabbits safe to eat, or is myxomatosis still a problem?
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Which gun should I use on the trail to protect myself against bears? [closed]
Choosing a trail gun is proving challenging.
What handgun calibres are powerful enough to provide some protection against aggressive bears?
I want something manageable enough for a smaller framed ...
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When should you carry a firearm when hiking/trekking?
When my friend planned to hike the Appalachian trail, his mother insisted he take her small handgun. I didn't think it would be a great idea in that case, but I'm sure there must be times when such ...
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