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I am buying a rifle I have a make and model picked

Question:  I am buying a rifle I have a make and model picked out but am unsure about a caliber this gun comes Rated: 5.37 / 10 27 votes 2058 visits Answer:    .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Guest, Fri. Dec 26, 2008 Answered by: JeepPro,

IS JACKRABITT GOOD TO EAT

Question:  IS JACKRABITT GOOD TO EAT Rated: 5.00 / 10 1 votes 1016 visits Answer:  well it is not poison, usually most people do NOT eat it, those that do usually only   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Guest, Tue. Dec 2, 2008 Answered by: JeepPro,

what kind of gun is used to kill from fa away

Question:  what kind of gun is used to kill from fa away Rated: 3.36 / 10 11 votes 2676 visits Answer:  Hunting from a distance is usualy done with a rifle. If you want more details ask a better question   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Guest, Sun. Oct 19, 2008 Answered by: kvh,

New to Arizona

Question:  I am a student at U of A and I am looking for places close to Tucson to fish. Also what rigs do you Rated: 1.25 / 10 4 votes 2463 visits Answer:  There are four 'urban lakes' in town they all are stocked with fish. There are some Bass, but don't   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: eric vangeloff, 09/03/2008 Answered by: Saguaro,

is it true you should not hunt rabbits in month with a R ?

Question:  is it true you should not hunt rabbits in month with letter " r". or vise versa.? Rated: 0.50 / 10 2 votes 1878 visits Answer:  that is a good 'rule of thumb' because the "r" months are the cooler months, so the bugs (  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Guest, Sat. Aug 30, 2008 Answered by: Saguaro,

.308 is equal to 7.62x 51 so could i fire this round out of my 762x39 sks

Question:  a .308 is equal to 7.62x 51 so could i fire this round out of my 762x39 sks or will it explode the b Rated: 0.67 / 10 3 votes 3635 visits Answer:  well you obviously haven't tried.. the numbers are there foe a reason 7.62x39 7  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: dustin larkin, 08/29/2008 Answered by: ,

In your opinion what is more acurate out of the box

Question:  In your opinion what is more acurate out of the box. tikka t3 super varmit or remington model 700 sp Rated: 8.33 / 10 3 votes 4001 visits Answer:  Hard to say, both are accurate. Tikka is guarenteed But the 700 is also a good rifle  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: , Mon. Apr 21, 2008 Answered by: TucsonGuns,

SERP yearly range fees, does it exist?

Question:  Can you buy a year pass to the shooting range? Also, my live in b/f is a supervisor with Pima count Rated: 5.00 / 10 19 votes 5088 visits 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,

willy wacker spinnerbaits

Question:  who sells these baits, in or around phoenix. or where can i purchase some in arizona. i've even call Rated: 6.67 / 10 3 votes 3870 visits 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,

Taxidermy

Question:  Caught a 20 inch 4 ½ pound legal Gila Trout… Do you have any leads as to how or who do Rated: 7.22 / 10 9 votes 3394 visits Answer:  Crane Taxidermy 520-749-1211 www.cranetaxidermy.com Crane Taxid  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Mike Stone, 11/25/2007 Answered by: Pete,

Local Tucson Gunsmith

Question:  I own a Colt Government Model .45 ACP pistol. Sights are fixed, 3 dot and I would like to replace r Rated: 1.00 / 10 5 votes 3133 visits Answer:  Tucson Guns & Western Artifacts 8556 E. Broadway 520-722-6886 http:  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Rob T, 11/02/2007 Answered by: Bubbba,

where can I go here in tucson to get a bow tune up

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 Rated: 5.00 / 10 1 votes 2346 visits 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,

Arizona law on if someone hands down a rifle to you

Question:  What is the Arizona law on if someone hands down a rifle to you, does it have to get documented? Rated: 1.00 / 10 5 votes 3453 visits 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,

Ammo question

Question:  who sells bulk 7.62x39 ammo in 154 gr? so far I am unable to find larger than 122gr and need 154 for Rated: 1.00 / 10 5 votes 3150 visits Answer:  Why by bulk ammo for hunting? If you care about accuracy spend a few dollars more for good ammo Read full reply

Submitted by: Jamie, 08/24/2007 Answered by: Bubba,

Camping

Question:  Camping with a Class C motorhome, how easy to get there? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 2575 visits Answer:  Get where?   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Kitty Haas, 08/20/2007 Answered by: KVH,

CO2 pistol

Question:  I have a CO2 powered pistol and want a range to shoot it at. DOes the Tucson Mountain Range accommo Rated: 1.67 / 10 9 votes 3692 visits Answer:  You can not shoot it inside city limits. It's the same regulations as firerms in that respect   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Jamie Meek, 08/18/2007 Answered by: SigPro,

How old does one need to be to legally hunt in Arizona? 08-14-2007

Question:  How old does one need to be to legally hunt in Arizona? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1824 visits 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,

jackrabbits

Question:  I am 15 years old and am very interested in rabbit hunting, primarely jackrabbits, can you please te Rated: 2.00 / 10 5 votes 2358 visits 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,

Savage Arms Model 1911 22 cal. rifle

Question:  I have a Savage Arms Model 1911 (tube feed through the stock) bolt action 22 cal. rifle. From the si Rated: 4.20 / 10 5 votes 1327 visits 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,

Where to buy waterdogs

Question:  I am needing to purchase some waterdogs but having trouble locating them. Can you recommedn a sour Rated: 2.67 / 10 9 votes 3375 visits 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,

Why do I got to buy a license?

Question:  Why do we have to buy a fishing license in Kentucky at the age of 16? Rated: 1.67 / 10 3 votes 2810 visits 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,

308 VS. 7.62x51

Question:  I have a Savage 12BVSS Stainless chambered for 308 will this rifle handle the the pressures of the 7 Rated: 0.89 / 10 9 votes 3261 visits 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,

savage arms model 1905

Question:  recently i recieved a 22 cal rifle made by savage arms model#1905.its a 22 sl&lr.its in exellent Rated: 1.00 / 10 10 votes 2498 visits Answer:  Somewhere between $50 and $100 is the most you can get for it, it was made between 1905 and 1919  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: , 10/01/2006 Answered by: TucsonGuns,

What kind of oil should I put on my chokes? 04-05-2006

Question:  What kind of oil should I put on my chokes? Rated: 0.71 / 10 7 votes 3353 visits 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,

What choke should I use for steel shot? 04-05-2006

Question:  What choke should I use for steel shot? Rated: 0.58 / 10 12 votes 3910 visits 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,

What do the notches on the Benelli choke mean? 04-05-2006

Question:  What do the notches on the Benelli choke mean? Rated: 1.33 / 10 15 votes 3930 visits 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,

What oil should I use on my Benelli in cold weather? 04-05-2006

Question:  What oil should I use on my Benelli in cold weather? Rated: 0.71 / 10 7 votes 3690 visits 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,

Dangerous Big Game

Question:  what is the best gun for hunting bears Rated: 2.33 / 10 9 votes 2648 visits 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,

bear tag for the fall 2005 hunt

Question:  Other than Wal-Mart, where else can I purchase a bear tag for the fall 2005 hunt? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1933 visits 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,

Is it legal to hunt Jack Rabbits

Question:  Is it legal to hunt Jack Rabbits (with the lic)? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1527 visits Answer:  Yup, Jacks are part of the basic hunting licence, basically the same as the cotton tails in the AZGF  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Patrick, 10/9/2005 Answered by: Bubba,

Whewre to hunt dove near Tucson

Question:  I was wondering if you could give me some specific directions to places to hunt dove, maybe near som Rated: 5.00 / 10 3 votes 2302 visits Answer:  Well look for state trust land (It's OK to hunt there with a hunting permit & Bird Stamp) Be sur  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Michael Cappo, 6/9/2005 Answered by: Bubba,

What choke for Dove hunting

Question:  What is the best choke to use on when dove hunting? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1848 visits Answer:  I use a full choke with # 7 1/2 or #8 shot Some people use a modified choke I'm sure. I  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: John, 5/9/2005 Answered by: Bubba,

Bow size

Question:  Is there a recomended size bow? Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1397 visits Answer:  Terra my name is bigdad5 and i am one of the so called pros here in the question and answer area. Yo  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: terra, 2/9/2005 Answered by: bigdad5,

i love rabbit

Question:  can you eat rabbit if you shoot them before a frost ive heard you should not hunt before a frost cau Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1698 visits Answer:  Well Gene i have been hunting rabbit and consumeing them for many many years and i have never herd t  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: gene, 29-08-2005 Answered by: bigdad5,

Rifled Slugs in a Rifled barrel

Question:  Can you or should you shot rifled slugs through a rifled barrel? Will cause over rotation or damage Rated: 1.00 / 10 7 votes 2252 visits Answer:  I have done it. it doesn't harm the barrel that I am aware of. Over rotation? maybe, but I don't eve  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Kevin Spriggs, 8/28/2005 Answered by: Bubba,

bob cat hunting

Question:  I would like to know the best way to stalk, and/or hunt Bobcat. Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1365 visits Answer:  The best way to hunt all predators if you are not allowed dogs is Ground Blind and Calling them in.   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Tom Hopper, 25-08-2005 Answered by: bigdad5,

Where to hunt Elk in Unit 1

Question:  I've been lucky enough to get a unit 1 Bull elk hunt with my dad and brother for Nov. 18 - 23. We ar Rated: 2.50 / 10 2 votes 1545 visits Answer:  Hard to say at this point. All Elk hunting in AZ depends on the weather. If the snow has fallen and   .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Michael, 22-08-2005 Answered by: Bubba,

hunter education classes

Question:  I have a 16 yr old son and a 13 year old to get into some sort of hunting education course. I know w Rated: 0.83 / 10 6 votes 2207 visits Answer:  Call your state management DNR, ENCON,or Land mag. they can tell you were to look. bi  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: M Mc, 8/15/2005 Answered by: bigdad5,

Hunting Elk in Arizona

Question:   Rated: 3.75 / 10 4 votes 2683 visits Answer:  It is not really easy to get an Elk tag in AZ. But i'm not sure how it is in NV. Unit  .. Read full reply

Submitted by: Jason Smith, 9/8/2005 Answered by: Saguaro,

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