Hi, I' m a creative writing student doing a story that involves a hunter. If anyone could give me a very short lesson, it would really help me get the details right.

My question is, what are the variations in re-loading? Do people ever use single shot guns any more or is that just in the movies? Are there different regulations for how many shells go in the magazine, depending on what you are hunting (e.g. deer, bear, birds, etc)?

My story is kind of Stephen King-ish -- total fiction -- it concerns a hunter in the Adirondacks who begins hunting down hikers and people. What kind of gun might he use, based on the area? How many shots could he fire before re-loading?

Thanks so much for any help you can give! If it ever gets published I will keep you in the credits.