Questions tagged [shooting]
Shooting is the act or process of firing firearms. Use this tag for questions relating to the shooting for sport or shooting for hunting purposes.
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How likely are you to be injured by falling shot from a game shoot?
One of my regular trail running routes goes past a pheasant shoot. The route is on a public footpath and the shooting is usually from the woods nearby towards the direction of the path (ascertained by ...
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How to find good places for target shooting on National Forest Lands
Target shooting is expressly permitted on National Forest Lands. However, finding a good place to do it is not necessarily straightforward. What would be good strategies to find a place to target ...
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Why would one type of 22lr ammo be louder than another?
I was doing some target 22 target practice and had three different brands of ammo, supersonic Thunderbolt 35 grain, Aguila 40 grain subsonic and Aguila 60 grain subsonic.
The Thunderbolt was the ...
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Sighting in a Rifle without firing a shot
I was wondering if there is a way to sight in a rifle scope without firing a shot.
There are some reasons why I think it would useful to be able to do this. One depending on the scope you may have ...
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Why use a 20 MOA rail on top of a rifle?
Some hunting rifles come with a 20 MOA rail on top for mounting the scope or you can purchase the rails separately.
What is the point of a 20 MOA rail?
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Why is doubling up with plugs and muffs when shooting not more effective?
I keep looking for better ways of protecting my hearing when shooting, and it looks like wearing both plugs and muffs is recommended for indoor shooting (centerfire gunshots range from 160-170 ...
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Is 5R barrel rifling more accurate than 4 or 6 groove rifling?
I am looking for a new hunting rifle, and one of the features I keep seeing advertised is 5R rifling where there are 5 lands and grooves instead of 4 or 6.
Supposedly this makes the barrel more ...
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What factors lead to one firearm being louder than another?
Related to this question, firearms make different levels of noise depending on the firearm in question and the choice of ammunition.
What factors cause one firearm to be louder than another?
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What NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) should one look for in hearing muffs/earplugs for indoor shooting?
Most hearing muffs/earplugs have a noise reduction rating of between 22 to 35 NRR.
OSHA says,
Impulse Noise: The standard states that exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed 140 dB ...
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What are the pros and cons of first vs second focal plane rifle scopes?
There are two types of rifle scopes when it comes to which focal plane the reticle is etched on and they are called first or second focal plane scopes.
What is the difference between the two types ...
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What to look for in a rifle bipod?
I am planning on getting a bipod for my rifle, in the hope of being more accurate and able to hit targets at longer ranges.
What features should I look for in a rifle bipod?
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In shooting, what is a MOA (minute of angle)?
In hunting/shooting, you will often see the term MOA (which stands for minute of angle).
What exactly is an (MOA) minute of angle when it comes to shooting?
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What are the pros and cons of clear vs yellow tinted shooting glasses?
When shooting it is a good idea to wear eye protection, most ranges and shooting competitions require them.
There are two basic kinds, clear plastic, and amber/yellow tinted ones. From what I have ...
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How should you find out about local shooting ranges in a new area?
Sometimes people move to a new area or go hunting far from home. What standard methods and techniques should a person use to find out where they can shoot or sight in firearms?
I'm looking for things ...
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Locations to sight in a rifle around Boise, Idaho
One thing I need to do to prepare for deer season is to sight in my rifle. I'm new to the Boise area and don't know where I should go. I'd prefer to go somewhere free, but if the only options ...
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Does chambering a round multiple times degrade its accuracy?
My standard procedure when hunting is to hunt with a round in the chamber, safety on and as soon as the day is over or while getting into a vehicle to remove the bullet from the chamber.
This can ...
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How do you remove a bullet from a cartridge?
While reloading some cartridges, I was on the last step of crimping the bullet into the brass case, and made and mistake and the brass was compressed wrong.
The other reason for removing a bullet is ...
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What are the pro and cons of two stage vs single stage triggers for hunting?
In addition to getting a trigger with a lighter pull weight, I also have the option of switching from a single stage to a two stage trigger. What would the pros and cons of doing so be?
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How can one assess the fit of a shotgun?
How can I determine whether a shotgun fits (or can be easily adapted to fit) me without having the chance to test fire it? (And without spending thousands of dollars for customization?)
Whether for ...
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Is a compound and cross bow really not "qualitative" shooting? [closed]
As I've read through this page, I stumbled across this quote:
Notice: This type of target is intended for so called qualitative shooting, it is not intended for shooting with composite bows and ...
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What is an appropriate caliber for hunting mule deer?
I am new to hunting and am looking at various options. I am considering doing some hunting for mule deer in Montana. But I am unsure of an appropriate caliber for them. To increase my shooting skills, ...
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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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What is a "shooting jacket"?
I read this news report today about a Malaysian competitor in the commonwealth games.
Commonwealth shooting champion Nur Ayuni Farhana Abdul Halim will be
unable to compete in Glasgow after her ...
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What are the relative advantages of .308 and .30-06
As a relative newcomer to the shooting/hunting world, I am looking to buy my first big game rifle. Now, I know what rifle I want, just not what caliber to get it in.
The two calibers that I am left ...
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How to tell when a muzzleloader nipple needs to be replaced?
I've used muzzleloaders for years without a problem, but heard that the nipples can fail catastrophically, causing injury to the face. Is there a way to tell when it's time to replace them?
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How to deal with a rifle scope where the relief is too short?
When a rifle has a scope where the relief is too short for comfortable shooting, are there any options other than replacing the scope? The scope has a adjustable relief, but even with that I have to ...