Hunting tip, tracking game animals and shotgun sizes

Shooting/Hunting tips of the month

May 2004

TIP 1.

When a game animal is approaching your stand, hide-out or even a waterhole, but stops in such a position where it does not offer a clear shot, what do you do?

I have come across this situation numerous times and usually whistle once or twice with the gun ready to shoot. Often the animal will take that extra step or change position, allowing you a clear shot at the vital areas. Be ready to shoot though!

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TIP 2.

When I come upon a fresh track while hunting game, the first thing that comes to mind is stop and look around. I make absolutely certain the animal is not within sight.

In fact, I often stop for a few minutes and just observe the surroundings. You can often pick out the game animal walking only a hundred or so yards ahead. It pays to be patient.

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TIP 3.

Shotgun sizes are given in gauges, like 10g, 12g, etc. Gauge is measured the following way: You take a number of lead balls, the same width as the barrel, and add one ball at a time to a weight scale until it equals one pound (1lb).

For example, a 12 gauge shotgun would take 12 lead balls the same diameter as the barrel to weigh one pound. A 20 gauge would take 20 lead balls the same diameter as the bore to weigh one pound. And so on with other gauges.

What about the .410 shotgun?

The .410 is actually a .41 calibre, it is measured like a rifle bore in thousands of an inch.

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