First shot counts, gun bluing and clean your dirty gun chamber

Shooting/Hunting tips of the month

August 2004

TIP 1.

In a hunting situation, the shot that counts is the first one. If you miss, then quite often there is litte opportunity for a second shot.

One method to ensure your first shot is spot-on is to never sight-in with a warm barrel.

For example, get your rifle to shoot an inch high at 100 yards, firing as many shots required, then set it aside and allow the barrel to cool for a good 20-30 minutes. Don't clean the barrel.

After the barrel has cooled, fire one round at the target again. Did it impact near the center of the group, or did it impact several inches higher? If so, adjust your scope elevation/windage accordingly.

You have just determined where your rifle will print its first shot from a cold, fouled barrel - the all important first shot in hunting!

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TIP 2.

Have metal surfaces for your favourite, hard used hunting gun lost some of its bluing in certain areas?

Don't despair, there is a quick and easy solution to restore the metal finish to its original colour.

Its called Oxpho Blue and its available from Brownells.com. Its extremely durable and is applied easily with a cotton cloth.

Brownells site...

TIP 3.

Remember that difficult bolt lift and sticky extraction can be a sign of high pressure. However, don't forget that a dirty chamber or a tiny grain of sand or unburned powder on a locking lug or in the locking lug recesses can also contribute to bolt lift problems.

Lots of shooters neglect to clean this area after a lengthy shooting session - don't make the same mistake because you never know when a quick follow-up shot is required, and difficult case extraction certainly will not help.

Shooting/Hunting Websites

I have about 12000+ Shooting/Hunting related websites on file. Each month I will reveal 3 sites for you to explore. There are some sites you know, but there are also many good ones that I never knew existed! Enjoy.

Shooting/Hunting sites of the month...

http://www.rackulator.com

The "RACKULATOR" is the world's only electronic calculating big game antler and horn scoring tool.

http://www.birchwoodcasey.com

Products for Firearms Maintenance, Refinishing and Target Shooting.

http://www.butlercreek.com

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