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Russ' Hunting / Shooting Blog May 2008 Archive

By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting since 1998

The Ultimate Hunting Partner

Thursday May 29, 2008
Ever wonder what makes the best hunting partner, or whether you ought to hunt with the folks you usually do? Maybe now's the time to find out! Our time in ... Read More

Review: Nevada Gun Leather Avenger Holster

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Though this review is a few years old, the company (El Paso Leather) is still making these fine holsters, now under the name Nevada Gun Leather. This is a small ... Read More

Review: Nevada Gun Leather Pistol Caddy

Tuesday May 27, 2008
This pistol caddy is another fine item from Nevada Gun Leather. And, who do you know with a pistol case made of cape buffalo hide? I'm the only one I ... Read More

What Does it Take to Kill a Deer?

Thursday May 22, 2008
What kind of bullet performance does it take to kill a deer? Good question! This article was inspired by a question from a reader. I dug through some reference books, ... Read More

How to Remove Rust From a Gun

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Put down the sandpaper! Step away from the gun... Removing rust from a gun without damaging the finish may seem tough, but it's actually fairly easy. Seven steps to a rust-free ... Read More

Uncle!

Tuesday May 20, 2008
Some folks other than my parents contributed to my raising, especially when it came to hunting. Here's a tribute to some special folks who treated a boy as an equal ... Read More

Quail, as Seen by a Hunter

Thursday May 15, 2008
Quail are a popular game bird, for good reason. They can be hard to find, hard to hit, and mighty good to eat. All this adds up to a lot ... Read More

Daddy Was a Hunter

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Now that my father has passed on and left this world, this article has even more meaning for me. This is all about how a father's influence can shape a ... Read More

Review of 12 Gauge Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Plug

Tuesday May 13, 2008
This trailer hitch receiver Hitch Plug looks like an oversized 12 gauge shotgun shell's brass base. Pretty nifty, and good-looking to boot. Looks mighty nice on my truck, and gets ... Read More

Cottontail Rabbit, a Hunter's View

Thursday May 8, 2008
Many hunters take to the woods and fields each year in pursuit of cottontail rabbits. These interesting critters have been the first game for many a hunter, and some folks ... Read More

Review: Whitetail Wisdom book, by Daniel E. Schmidt

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Whitetail Wisdom calls itself "A Proven 12-step Guide to Scouting Less and Hunting More." It's an interesting way to present the info, and there's a lot of good stuff in ... Read More

Deer Hunting Shot Placement

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Too often, deer hunters forget to aim, or take marginal shots when they should instead go for a high-percentage shot. Experience is about the best teacher there is. Here are ... Read More

Gun Stock Refinishing Tips

Thursday May 1, 2008
Ever wished you could refinish your rifle or shotgun stock, or maybe even a pair of wood handgun grips? Well, it's certainly possible. From stripping to pressing the stock with ... Read More

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