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Question:  In your opinion what is more acurate out of the box. tikka t3 super varmit or remington model 700 sp
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Answer:  Hard to say, both are accurate.
Tikka is guarenteed
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Submitted by: , Mon. Apr 21, 2008
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  Can you buy a year pass to the shooting range? Also, my live in b/f is a supervisor with Pima count
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Answer:  Yes there is a multi-visit pass (punch card) you can buy many visits VERY cheap, ask for details at   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: sandra newkirk, 03/09/2008
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  who sells these baits, in or around phoenix. or where can i purchase some in arizona. i've even call
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Answer:  Saguaro Tackle & Archery
Tucson, Arizona
Southern Arizona Fishing Bait and Tackle<  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: robert kalas, 12/09/2007
Answered by: Saguaro,
Question:  Caught a 20 inch 4 ½ pound legal Gila Trout…
Do you have any leads as to how or who do
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Answer:  Crane Taxidermy
520-749-1211
www.cranetaxidermy.com

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Submitted by: Mike Stone, 11/25/2007
Answered by: Pete,
Question:  I own a Colt Government Model .45 ACP pistol. Sights are fixed, 3 dot and I would like to replace r
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Answer:  Tucson Guns & Western Artifacts
8556 E. Broadway
520-722-6886

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Submitted by: Rob T, 11/02/2007
Answered by: Bubbba,
Question:  where can I go here in tucson to get a bow tune up, new arrows, a case for it, and the rest of the a
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Answer:  Saguaro Tackle is the best spot to talk Bows and hunting. Jesse knows his stuff.

Sagu  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Guest, Mon. Oct 8, 2007
Answered by: Saguaro,
Question:  What is the Arizona law on if someone hands down a rifle to you, does it have to get documented?
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Answer:  No, but you need to be legal to own a gun or you are breaking the law by accepting it  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: warrior, 10/05/2007
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  who sells bulk 7.62x39 ammo in 154 gr? so far I am unable to find larger than 122gr and need 154 for
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Answer:  Why by bulk ammo for hunting? If you care about accuracy spend a few dollars more for good ammo
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Submitted by: Jamie, 08/24/2007
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  Camping with a Class C motorhome, how easy to get there?
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Answer:  Get where?

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Submitted by: Kitty Haas, 08/20/2007
Answered by: KVH,
Question:  I have a CO2 powered pistol and want a range to shoot it at. DOes the Tucson Mountain Range accommo
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Answer:  You can not shoot it inside city limits. It's the same regulations as firerms in that respect
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Submitted by: Jamie Meek, 08/18/2007
Answered by: SigPro,
08-14-2007
Question:  How old does one need to be to legally hunt in Arizona?
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Answer:  I think that might be something for the future, once he's learned safety, and had some practice shoo  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , Tue Aug 14 2007
Answered by: Greg,
Question:  I am 15 years old and am very interested in rabbit hunting, primarely jackrabbits, can you please te
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Answer:  How about some help? where are you? there are rabbits pretty much all over AZ, go to most any  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Trevor Neal, 08/02/2007
Answered by: Saguaro,
Question:  I have a Savage Arms Model 1911 (tube feed through the stock) bolt action 22 cal. rifle. From the si
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Answer:  Sorry we can not offer more information. Many kids rifles were made in the past and they can be diff  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 05/05/2007
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  I am needing to purchase some waterdogs but having trouble locating them. Can you recommedn a sour
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Answer:  Sure, Jesse at Saguaro Tackle and Archery in Tucson on Speedway near Craycroft

http:/  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Steve Hummert, 02/01/2007
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  Why do we have to buy a fishing license in Kentucky at the age of 16?
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Answer:  So that the state has funds available to monitor, maintain and keep the lakes inb your area clean an  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: James Wicker, 01/09/2007
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  I have a Savage 12BVSS Stainless chambered for 308 will this rifle handle the the pressures of the 7
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Answer:  The thing is, it will fit, BUT I hesitate to say Yes it is safe. You'll want to look at thwe manual   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: , 10/07/2006
Answered by: TucsonGuns,
Question:  recently i recieved a 22 cal rifle made by savage arms model#1905.its a 22 sl&lr.its in exellent
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Answer:  Somewhere between $50 and $100 is the most you can get for it, it was made between 1905 and 1919  .. Read full reply
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Answered by: TucsonGuns,
04-05-2006
Question:  What kind of oil should I put on my chokes?
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Answer:  Several different manufacturers make a choke tube lubricant. It is basically an anti-corrosion/anti-  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Frequent Question, Wed Apr 5 2006 2: 47 am
Answered by: Benelli USA,
04-05-2006
Question:  What choke should I use for steel shot?
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Answer:  Most people find that the Modified choke works best for pass shooting and the Improved Cylinder and   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Frequent Question, Wed Apr 5 2006 2: 47 am
Answered by: Benelli USA,
04-05-2006
Question:  What do the notches on the Benelli choke mean?
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Answer:  ONE = Full; TWO = Improved Modified; THREE = Modified; FOUR = Improved Cylinder; FIVE = Cylinder  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Frequent Question, Wed Apr 5 2006 2: 47 am
Answered by: Benelli USA,
04-05-2006
Question:  What oil should I use on my Benelli in cold weather?
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Answer:  During operations in cold weather, low-viscosity synthetic gun oil is recommended for lubricating yo  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: Frequent Question, Wed Apr 5 2006 2: 47 am
Answered by: Benelli USA,
Question:  what is the best gun for hunting bears
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Answer:  Wow! Your question is wide open. First, what type of bear are you hunting?(polar bear, grizzly, blac  .. Read full reply
Submitted by: jo arndt, 14-09-2005
Answered by: bigdad5,
Question:  Other than Wal-Mart, where else can I purchase a bear tag for the fall 2005 hunt?
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Answer:  Jesse at Saguaro Tackle & Bait sells Hunting & Fishing permits for AZ. The bear tag is over   .. Read full reply
Submitted by: John, 11/9/2005
Answered by: Bubba,
Question:  Is it legal to hunt Jack Rabbits (with the lic)?
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Answer:  Yup, Jacks are part of the basic hunting licence, basically the same as the cotton tails in the AZGF  .. Read full reply