Winchester .22 Rifle Jamming Issue - Troubleshooting & Advice

Questionon my mod. 190 Winchester 22 semi-auto serial no. B1454533 the last shell in the tube magazine always jams before it can go into the firing chamber

Blank Firing Guns: Can They Fire Real Bullets?

QuestionCan real bullets be shot from a blank shooting gun? AnswerNo, real bullets can not be fired from a blank gun.  A blank gun has a blockage in

Stevens 311H Shotgun: Age, Value & Features - Expert Info

Questionam looking at a stevens 311 H  in 16 guage.  am not up on what the H is for.  suppose made after theA or E. is tight and bluing is g

Best Bullet Weight for Mule Deer & Elk Hunting in Colorado

QuestionI was selected in the draft to hunt mule deer and elk in coloroda this year. I am taking: 1-30-06, 1-270 and 1-300 short mag. Can you tell me typic

7.7x55 Mauser Ammunition Availability: A Guide

QuestionI recently had the opportunity to obtain what I thought was a modified (SPORTERISED) 303SMLE. This inturn turned out to be a 7.7 x 55 . My question

Shooting Deer Slugs in a Winchester Model 1400 Ranger Shotgun

QuestionI have a Winchester Model 1400 Ranger. Its  a 20 gauge semi-auto. It has the winchoke tube system. I was wondering if you can shoot deer slugs

Determining the Age of Your Remington & Winchester Firearms

QuestionI have a remington 32 caliber pump rifle serial# C54974 with RR marking on barrel and a Winchester Model 12 shotgun serial# 591532. Id like to know

M16 Expert Qualification Standards (Mid-1970s) - Army

QuestionCan you tell me what the guidelines were to qualify as an Expert with an M-16 in the Army in the mid-1970s? i.e., distance, number of targets, time

Smith & Wesson 686: .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum - Understanding Your Revolver

Question  I have a  686 Smith and Wesson revolver on order.  The instruction Manuel says it will fire 357 magnum, and 38 Smith and Wesson sp

Airsoft Clubs for 11-Year-Olds: Safety & Age Requirements

QuestionMy son wants to join an airsoft club for compitition he wants to airsoft with people hes 11 and i havent found any that will be ok for him all the

Evaluating the Value and Quality of Davis Shotguns

QuestionI bought a shotgun recently and I was wondering if Davis made a good shotgun.  It looks very old. Is it worth more than $40 dollars?? AnswerR

Stevens Ranger 12 Gauge Shotgun: History, Value & Age

QuestionHello, I recently aquired an old Ranger 12G. pump Shotgun. It is in well used condition but with no damage. I am trying to find some history on thi

Federal Firearm Serial Number Requirements: A Historical Overview

QuestionWhat year did the government require serial numbers on any guns?  We have been debating over this for a few days and cannot figure it out. &nb

Hunting with a Felony Conviction: Can You Use a Bow?

QuestionMy nephew has a felony and I know that he can not hunt with a fire arm but can he hunt with a bow? AnswerCathy, The short anwser is yes. The law

22 Caliber Rifle Range & Accuracy: Expectations at 300 Yards

QuestionThank you for the response. The basic question is if a 22 bore rimfire will travel 300 yards, what accuracy or grouping will I get, what will hav

Handgun Safety & Choosing a Reliable Firearm - A Buyer's Guide

Question  Dear GCH, My name is Joe and I live outside of Orlando Fla. recently relocating from up north. I have recently decided on buying a hand gun

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe & Colt Double Eagle Value - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI am contemplating the purchase of a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe 30-06 from a relative.  Its in good shape.  What is a fair price to offer?

Deer Hunting Bullet Performance: Analyzing Close-Range Wounds

Questionhellow sid, my name is craig. i have a question about my rifle and the shots i normally take on deer.  I have a remmington 700 .30/06, i hunt

Bersa Thunder vs. Walther PPK: Concealed Carry Comparison & Analysis

QuestionSir, I was wondering if you can... 1. Tell me the main differences, pros, cons, and personal opinion regarding the Bersa Thunder and the Walther

Bersa Thunder vs. Walther PPK: Concealed Carry Comparison & Review

QuestionSir, I was wondering if you can... 1. Tell me the main differences, pros, cons, and personal opinion regarding the Bersa Thunder and the Walther