A longer look at short magnums

Article Abstract:

The combination of short action length and efficient powder burning enable the shortfat magnum rifles to offer magnum power, but they are far shorter, lighter and handier than standard magnum rifles. Reloading the shortfats is easy with the use of standard-rifle primers, slow-burning powders like Reloder 22 and Hodgdon H4831.

Small Arms Manufacturing, Rifles, Small arms

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Optical delusions

Article Abstract:

The selection of scopes for hunting should depend on the size and nature of the target. A lower power scope is preferable in big-game hunting situations to high-magnification scopes which show too little of the target, and increase mirage in hot weather.

Optical equipment

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Quick fixes

Article Abstract:

Plugged barrel, fired shells getting stuck in the chamber, banged scope and gummed-up gun guts are some of the most common mishaps that happen to guns in the field. What can be done to come out of these problems is detailed.

General services, Maintenance and repair, Hunting guns

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