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Forum: Guns
11-14-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 50,851
Posted By Lemaitre

My Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Weatherby Magnum...

My Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Weatherby Magnum shoots 0.25 inch groups at 100 yards. I do not think any other rifle, even custom made ones, can come close to that.
Forum: Guns
07-08-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,892
Posted By Lemaitre

Many years ago I bought a Brazilian made 12 gauge...

Many years ago I bought a Brazilian made 12 gauge single shot shotgun on sale for $30. The gun was a real crippler and I am talking about the shooter, not the game. I have long since gotten rid of...
Forum: Guns
07-04-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,823
Posted By Lemaitre

Field&Stream Magazine actually did an experiment...

Field&Stream Magazine actually did an experiment several years ago comparing a number of choke sizes for 00 Buck Shot at 50 yards using a life size target of a deer. Their conclusion was that...
Forum: Guns
07-04-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,297
Posted By Lemaitre

Recoil does not bother me too much but of the...

Recoil does not bother me too much but of the guns I have owned a shot frequently (least to most recoil)
1. Ruger 22/10 rifle in .22 LR
2. Ruger mini-14 in .223 Remington
3. 12 guage Remington...
05-28-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,876
Posted By Lemaitre

I have a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 WBY Mag. that...

I have a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 WBY Mag. that I bought new six years ago and even though it is not a "sub MOA" model it still shoots half inch groups. I have never had any kind of problem with...
Forum: Guns
05-23-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,371
Posted By Lemaitre

My Remington SP10 Magnum autoloading shotgun. It...

My Remington SP10 Magnum autoloading shotgun. It has been totally submerged under water twice and after cleaning and oiling on each occasion is still 100% reliable.
Forum: Guns
04-30-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By Lemaitre

Out of a total U.S. population of about 310...

Out of a total U.S. population of about 310 million people it is estimated that about 80 million are gun owners. The most recent statistics from the USFWS indicate that 12.5 million hunting licenses...
Forum: Guns
04-16-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,330
Posted By Lemaitre

From the standpoint of Physics, a modest increase...

From the standpoint of Physics, a modest increase in velocity can mean a significant increase in kinetic energy of the bullet. The formula for kinetic energy is

KE = 1/2 x Mass x velocity^2
...
Forum: Guns
02-11-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,954
Posted By Lemaitre

If you like Weatherby rifles and plan on taking...

If you like Weatherby rifles and plan on taking 300-400 yard shots on elk you might want to consider the Weatherby Vanguard. It is made for Weatherby by Howa but the build quality is equal to other...
Forum: Guns
02-01-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,997
Posted By Lemaitre

For sentimental reasons, my Model 1899 Savage...

For sentimental reasons, my Model 1899 Savage lever action in .303 Savage which I inherited from my grandfather. My grandfather put meat on the table for his family with that gun during the Great...
Forum: Guns
02-01-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,297
Posted By Lemaitre

Federal 180 grain ballistic tip boat tails shoot...

Federal 180 grain ballistic tip boat tails shoot .25 MOA groups from my Weatherby Vanguard in .300 WBY magnum ( and it is not a sub-MOA model) but Federal, for some reason, discontinued this load...
12-29-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,832
Posted By Lemaitre

I use a 10 gauge Remington SP-10 Magnum with...

I use a 10 gauge Remington SP-10 Magnum with Remington 3 1/2 inch magnums loaded with 2 1/4 oz. of #4 lead shot. I use HD shot for waterfowl hunting but it is hard to justify the expense of HD shot...
Forum: Guns
07-03-2009, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: .357 ammo

WhenI was in medical school I did a rotation on the surgical trauma team at a hospital in a tough area of Philadelphia. I saw a large number of patients with wounds from handguns but never saw one...
Forum: Guns
07-02-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: .357 ammo

No, I think the the ultimate is my 10 guage Remington SP-10 Magnum semi-auto shotgun loaded with Federal 3 1/2 inch magnum buckshot with 18 pellets per round.
Forum: Guns
04-27-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,587
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: no handgun ammo at walmart.

Actually, it was well before November 2008 that, at least in California, Walmart began reducing hunting related products on their shelves. I used to be able to get .300 Weatherby Magnum ammunition,...
Forum: Guns
03-31-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,358
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: Neck Fusion?

I have never had a neck fusion but I am a doctor and I am pretty sure that you can trust your doctor's advice that you can shoot any of your guns safely. There is a huge liability issue for him if he...
Forum: Guns
03-18-2009, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,312
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: Does such a rifle exist?

Of the rifles you have identified the Weatherby Vanguard will be the most accurate out of the box, particularly if you go with the SUB-MOA (sub-minute of accuracy) model, and comes with an accuracy...
02-09-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,788
Posted By Lemaitre

RE: Turkey Gun

I have a Remington semi-auto SP-10 Magnum in 10 gauge firing 2 1/4 oz. 3.5 inch magnums in #4 which definitely patterns better than a 12 gauge using 3.5 inch magnums. One reason I like the SP-10...
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