Category: Guns & Ammos

Guardian Slayer

Power up and weapon spawn times OvS: 3:00 Camo: 3: 00 Sniper : 3:00 Needler: 2:00 Carbine: 0:35 Shotgun: 3:00 Hammer: 3:00 Assault Rifle: 0:20

Normally in guardian almost everyone spawns somewhat close to either a power weapon shotgun or sniper for example or powerup. Make it your primary goal to locate the one on nearest you on spawn moment you spawn. In the event that you spawn bottom elbow the vast majority of time someone has spawned closer to the over shield than you have and from much experience I’ve found it unwise to proceed toward it since you’ll no doubt encounter the player who did so while he’s invincible.

On guardian the majority of fights occur on either the sniper side of the map or the yellow lift side. Typically not much goes on in bottom green or bottom blue near the man cannon. So the idea is to be on one of those hot spots of the map without engaging every player you see on sight, its better to wait until you see a third or fourth player approaching and by means of taking cover and or running around corners do you best to have the other players start fighting first and the second they do begin to jump in and try to grab a double kill. The best place on the map use this strategy is around S1 or S2.For example say your down in S1 and you see a player above you and are aware that he has a power weapon of some sort do your best to keep him above you until someone else lifts over to S3 and when he turns his attention to deal with said player come up and attack. Your best bet as far as holding a position in order to clean up kills on this map would be to hold down sniper tower effectively by grabbing the carbine that spawns in S2 and look toward yellow and camo spawn for kills to pick off or towards green for players who you may be able to snipe on spawn should you have that weapon. keep in mind that it’s incredibly important to constantly check S1 and elbow for people coming who you’ve already killed from that position and are aware that you are holding there. If you see on radar someone approaching S1 move down the ramp and bank all of your grenades off the wall then rush if you know they’ve been hit by one, however if possible before fully charging try to know if they have a shotgun or hammer first.

Throwing grenades in anticipation of a player being around the corner you throw it or “Pre nading” as it is called is a big part of this map and the game itself since there are so many corners. If you are running from under glass towards s1 make sure to toss one to two grenades as you approach the corner in case of a camper. If someone is there who is hit by one of your nades, he will pose much less of a threat. Generally being anywhere in the middle is a very bad idea except for the occasional quick sprint from one side of the map to the other. If you spawn down close to the man cannon always lift up chances are that you’ll catch someone at S2 weak. As you lift throw both of you grenades whether you know someone is there or not. If you spawn underneath yellow lift and are for sure that someone is above you do not lift up, instead use the blue jump up or go up the blue ramp toward top blue. Never just lift up top yellow because you are much more vulnerable to grenades from players waiting for you. However if you know that two players above are fighting or just about to engage one another go ahead and lift. Also always check for the BR that spawns near the entrance of top yellow.

If you are running up the hallway leading towards blue room make sure to shoot the explosives on the wall and if you are in the blue room itself be sure to shoot the barrels inside. It’s generally a bad idea to run from top blue toward sniper or toward top yellow simply because you become so exposed. It’s far better to jump off the side and lift to sniper if you want to head there or to run through blue and jump in yellow if that’s the room you see people fighting in. Ultimately you’ll do best on guardian if you stay on either yellow side or snipe side of the map and avoid wasting time running around the lower levels.

Our rifle scopes are most directly related to refracting telescopes of which the first practical versions were seen in about 1608 in the Netherlands. These first refracting telescopes are credited to Hans Lippershey and Zacharias Janssen, spectacle-makers and Jacob Metius. We are probably more familiar with the name Galileo Galilei who heard of the invention in 1609 and proceeded make his own version. The first experiments to give shooters a telescopic sight go back to the early 17th century but all the early attempts had practical or performance limitations.

The first documented telescopic rifle sight was invented shortly after 1835 by Morgan James of Utica, NY. John R. Chapman, a civil engineer, worked with James on some of the concepts and design, and they produced the Chapman-James sight. In 1855, William Malcolm of Syracuse, NY began producing his own sight. Malcolm incorporated achromatic lenses like those used in telescopes. He also improved the windage and elevation adjustments. Malcolm’s sights and those made by Mr. L.M. Amidon of Vermont were the standard during the Civil War.

Telescopic sights were used to good effect by both sides during the Civil War. There were a number of noteworthy shots and some rumors of hits from 1000 yards or more. At Spotsylvania the Union General Sedgwick was reportedly killed by a sniper from a distance of 1000 yards. The actual measured distance is about 550 yards which is still very impressive for a black powder rifle in combat conditions, (the shooter fired from a tree).

Variable power rifle scopes were not developed until the late 1940s and it was several years before they were reliable products both in performance and longevity. They frequently did not return to zero after adjusting for elevation or windage and would fog up in wet conditions or just from altitude changes. Waterproof scopes appeared about 1960.

The introduction of variable power rifle scopes also introduced the issue of mounting the reticle at the first or second focal plane. In general a scope with a first focal plane reticle will cost more than a one with a second focal plane reticle. In first focal plane optics the reticle cell is located at the front of the lenses that control the magnification level so as the magnification level changes the reticle will appear to get bigger and smaller from the shooter’s perspective. The reticle is actually maintaining its size in relation to the target which means range estimation, trajectory compensation, and leads can be done at any available magnification level.

The more common arrangement for a variable powered rifle scope is to have the reticle in the second focal plane. This arrangement is cheaper to design and produce compared to a first focal plane reticle. The second focal plane reticle cell is installed at the end of the erector tube so as the magnification level changes the reticle will appear to stay the same size. This means that accurate ranging, hold-overs, and leads can only be done on one magnification setting without some sort of conversion.

The basics of scope design have remained much the same since the 1960s with some added details such as multi-coated lenses in the 1970s and parallax adjustment (only needed above 8x magnification), and illuminated reticles which can extend morning and evening shooting times. The basic crosshair has been enhanced in a multitude of varieties including adaptations of the military Mil-Dot range finding system. Each manufacturer has also created proprietary range finding reticles.

The most significant and recent change to rifle scope design is the incorporation of laser range finders into the scope itself. In 1997 Swarovski Optik introduced the LRS series telescopic sight, the first rifle scope on the civilian market with an integrated laser rangefinder. The LRS could measure ranges up to 600 meters (660 yard). The LRS sights are out of production, but scopes with similar but superior features are commercially available from Burris and Bushnell. There are scopes available in every price range and with a huge variety of options. Carefully consider your needs and evaluate the available options and you will find a rifle scope that is perfect for you. If you find yourself in need of laser range finding scope or other rangefinder scope please visit http://www.rangefinderriflescopes.com

The RAP4 T68 is a great paintball gun for experienced players. The gun is authentic looking, sleek in design and most of all a powerful toy that suits a lot of players. The gun ia constructed of all-metal, with the bolt being made out of Delrin which prevents metal-to-metal wear and tear. The RAP4 T68 is the 7th generation from Real Action Paintball with many improvements from the earlier models. The new model has a revolutionary SplitFire which is a dual-feed mechanism. It also has improved compressed air components. Features of the paintball gun include:

Upgraded magazine fed which is optional

Internal Flexi-Air system

200 round hopper adaptor

Upgraded semi-automatic for auto / burst / semi, which is optional

.68 caliber system-uses all standard paintballs

5 year warranty

The paintball gun is a reproduction of the M4 carbine and gives the player the ability to conquer and destroy the opponent. The gun is ideal for spaces that are confined or the open terrain. The T68 has exciting features with accessories which give the player the success of headshots and provides unimaginable cover fire. The stock is multi-positioned and collapses for accuracy which is needed when inside of buildings allowing the player to expand or shorten when needed. The T68 also features carry handle, which is detachable, that allows the user to use the metallic sight or to remove the unit and make your choice of optical sights. This gives the advantage of speed and precision.

The charging handle on the unit is authentic and just that of a assault rifle. The units redesigned bolt and hammer and other features that improve the accuracy, range and overall power. The T68 shoots standard.68 caliber paintballs.

The T68 is not just for players. In fact, law enforcement and military groups use the paintball gun for tactical training dues to its ergonomics of the M4 rifle, its length, its weight and its reliability. It is the real feel of the real thing.

Users have the option of using compressed air from a tank or CO2 with the revolutionary internal Flexi-Air System.

There are many accessories that can be purchased for the T68 such as a transport bag which is perfect to transport and protect the gear. The bag is made of tough nylon with plenty of padding to ensure protection. RAPA4 also offers force training for the T68 which instructs players for force-on-force training. The tactical barrel of the gun is 14 inches with the tip of the gun having some porting and a flash suppressor. Magazine feed system is also available for the gun. Standard paintballs can be run with the hopper attachments which are additional accessories that can be purchased. Strickeforce vests are also available.

In the world of paintball gunners, the T68 is certainly an authentic piece of equipment that is a beauty. It is light, realistic and accurate and undeniably one that players will like to be seen with as it does destroy the opponents both in confined spaces and in the open terrain. The gun is for advanced players and undoubtedly one that is a welcome.

#3 – Neon Genesis Evangelion

You know how they say you never forget your first time? Well that applies to me with this anime; Neon Genesis Evangelion was the first anime series that I ever really got into. The show had an addicting combination of action, drama, and suspense. I had to keep watching in order to find out what would happen to the characters that I had come to be attached to. The series did a fantastic job at progressing the characters throughout the series, especially through the rough moments. As a viewer, I felt for the main characters as they went through the challenges that the story put them through.

If you haven’t ever heard of Evangelion, it’s a pretty awesome show, though very depressing in the end. The basis is the world is recovering from a global catastrophe known as second impact, and according to sacred documents known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, powerful creatures known as angels are going to be coming to attack. A military organization known as NERV takes the front in the defense of mankind. Their weapon? Mysterious, yet powerful, humanoid robots known as the evangelion, or eva for short. Their pilots have to be carefully picked, as not just anyone can be a pilot to one of these monsters. The main three pilots are all teenagers, chosen for their various reasons and for more specific ones that you learn about later in the series. Shinji, Asuka, and Rei are the main three pilots that make up the story.

#2 – Log Horizon

This anime is pretty much my obsession at this point. No, seriously, I listen to the theme song on the way to and from work every day. This anime series did a fantastic job of explaining the world that the characters are in. By doing this, they kept the audiences interested in the bigger picture, rather than just who fighting who at what time and place. This lead to a much bigger immersion into the anime. I felt as if I was a part of the world, going through the challenges that the characters were going through. It is another anime about people being stuck in a game, but no other anime comes close to explaining the world that they are trapped in. This anime also does an amazing job of explaining the political side of the game. Not everything is adventure and action, most of it, actually, is trying to keep this world, that they find themselves in, running smoothly and peacefully.

So what’s the basis of Log Horizon? Elder Tale is a hugely successful MMORPG that has swept across the world. However, after their latest update, some players, more than a thousand in various servers, find that they are actually in the game. The players, known as adventurers, must learn how to survive and adapt to this new world. They know the game, but it is much different when it is your actual body and you aren’t staring at a computer screen. The series follows a brilliant strategist known as Shiroe, who ends up being the one behind uniting some of the most powerful guilds in the game to establish an order in this world.

#1 – Sword Art Online

There it is! My all time favorite anime series! Sword Art Online is a combination of everything I love to see in an anime. It has plenty of action, a sense of adventure, strong friendships, and blushing romances. The series has become widely popular, and I’m excited to say that I can’t wait for the new movie and also the third season. There is something special about the first arc, which spans about the first 14 or so episodes. This arc, known as the Aincrad arc, is when they are trapped inside the game and fighting for their lives. The way we get to see the main character progress from being a loner, to gaining friends, and eventually falling in love is truly amazing. Even after this arc, the viewer gets to follow along on plenty of adventures and gets to meet all sorts of new characters.

So you haven’t heard about Sword Art Online yet? Wow! This anime series starts out with the launch of a brand new Virtual Reality MMORPG, allowing the player to completely immerse themselves inside of the game. However, the players soon discover that this is a trap set up by the creator, and they can’t log out. If they die in the game, they die in real life. We follow Kirito as he fights in the world of Aincrad to try and clear all 100 levels and return to the real world. Along the way we meet a lot of great, supporting characters such as Asuna, Klein, Liz, and many more!

There you have it! My list of top anime series is based off of my personal experience with each series and as an anime fan. I have watched a lot of anime in my day and can say that these three truly take the top, at least for me. There are plenty of other good anime series out there and I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts.

Some facts surrounding Shooting games at the Olympics:

• The British won 43 medals in the game from 1896 to 2004.

• The mixed gender competition was abolished from the Games after 1992 (Barcelona). Zhang Shan from China if the only woman to have won a mixed-gender competition and that too, in the 1992 Games.

• One of the most successful shooters in Olympic history, Hungarian Karoly Takacs, suffered a career-threatening injury on his right arm from a grenade. He learnt shooting left-handed all by himself and won Gold at the 1948 and in the 1952 Games.

• Almost 2, 70,000 clay pots will be used in this year’s Shotgun event.

Shooting appeared in every Olympic event apart from the 1904 (St. Louis) and 1928 (Amsterdam) Games. Shooting was opened to women at the 1984 Games (Los Angeles).

This year at the London Summer Olympics, the shooting event will be held from July 28th to August 6th at the Royal Artillery Barracks. The history of the Barracks dates back to 1716 when a Royal Warrant was accountable for the building of two artillery companies. Surrounded by the beautiful 18th century architecture, the competitors as well as the spectators will be positively content with the serene beauty of the area.

A total of 390 athletes competing will be competing this season. Each nation can send only 28 shooters. The Indian contingent will consist of 11 players. Players like Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang are a part of the shooting squad for India. Others include Joydeep Karmakar, Vijay Kumar, Sanjeev Rajput, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Ronjan Sodhi, Shagun Chowdhury, Rani Sharnobat, Heena Sidhu and Annuraj Singh. Shooting is one of the events where the country is positively content and is expecting some good results.

There are basically two types of events that shooters encounter – Rifle and Pistol and Shotgun events. The shooters aim at stationery targets during the Rifle and Pistol competition and they aim at dynamic clay targets during the Shotgun round.

For Rifle and Pistol disciplines, the targets are at a range of 10 meters, 25 meters or 50 meters from the shooter. The target is a 10-ring board that they need to aim at. The shooters either needs to stand kneel or shoot from a lying down stance (prone) based on the type of event. The shooters have to be positively content with their skills to overcome all these obstacles.

During Shotgun events, the shooters aim for clay targets which are thrown either above or in front end of the shooters. Sometimes the shooters even need to aim for two clay plates at one time (double trap).

There is a range official to ensure all the events are safe and clean. To guarantee that everything is being conducted according to Olympic standards, an International Jury is also present. The players must have good skills and also nerves of steel. Their eyesight should be excellent and they should be able to judge and respond instantly.

You may have heard of a break barrel air rifle, but you may not be aware of what one actually is. There are several types of air rifle but this type is quite unique in both its design and the way in which you use it. In this article we will look at what the break barrel air rifle is, how it differs from other types of air rifles, and we’ll also look at how the rifle is used and what it is used for.

There are so many different types of guns out there, so what exactly is a break barrel? Well it is a type of spring piston rifle, meaning that it uses a coiled steel spring-loaded piston, in a compression chamber. Cocking the gun compresses the spring ready to fire. Some spring piston rifles have cocking levers, compressing the spring by means of a lever on the side or underneath of the rifle. However, many spring piston rifles are operated by means of a break barrel. The name is a good description of what actually happens when you cock one of these weapons as the rifle is hinged in the middle and you ‘break’ the barrel in two to cock it. Break barrels are very popular, are produced in large quantities and so you can get a good break barrel for a decent price. A break barrel rifle can produce power from 600 FPS (feet per second) up to 1500 FPS.

This break mechanism makes it very different from other air rifles. What this means is it has a large diameter pivot bearing that acts as the barrels axle when the gun is cocked. The bearing is large to help spread the load. Some people worry that constantly breaking the gun, quickly, out in the field, could put the barrel out of alignment and reduce accuracy, but tests done on guns made by the same manufacturer, with the only difference being that one is a break barrel and one has a fixed barrel with a side lever, and no difference in accuracy was detected. This type of air rifle is often shorter than other types, meaning that they hold fewer rounds. They can also sometimes take longer to cock than those with a side lever and so taking fast consecutive shots can be trickier.

Break barrel air rifles are very common. They are a popular type and are used for many purposes. They are commonly used for hunting small game and birds, and for pest control purposes. You can easily use this particular type for shooting at targets or tin cans. Break barrels are available in a variety of calibers; the most common being the.177 and the.22 The.177 has a higher level of accuracy and a greater range, but the.22 hits harder and so is better for shooting animals of any size. A.177 will take out a bird or a squirrel, but a.22 is more suitable for anything larger than this.

If you are looking for a smaller, lighter and deadly air rifle do not hesitate to get one of these guns. They are the perfect gun for shooting small game, hitting targets with great accuraccy or just to use when you are bored!

If you own rifles or any other kinds of long guns, you may want to have a safe box to store them in. You may want to make sure that they are kept in a safe place, and yet still easily accessible. The SentrySafe G1035 or also often referred to as the Sentry 5-Gun Safe is the perfect gun safe for you.

SentrySafe has been making all kinds of safes and security containers for 80 years and has even won awards for their products. Their products, including the Sentry 5-Gun Safe, are sold at affordable prices and offer you more than what you can get at those prices.

The SentrySafe G0135 5-Gun Safe can accommodate up to five long firearms at the same time. It weighs 70 lbs; its exterior dimensions are 55″H x 12″W X 11″D, while its interior dimensions are 53-1/2″H x 11″W x 9-1/2″D. You do not have to question its safety because it features an eight-lever security key with double-bit key. The door is made of solid steel and it is equipped with two live-locking steel bolts. The height of the box is high enough for five long guns, as mentioned previously, and it has a fixed shelf on top that is convenient for keeping bullets, handguns, or other shooting accessories.

The SentrySafe G0135 allows you to keep your guns safe and easily accessible, and you also do not have to worry that any of your guns might drop to the floor and get scratched or damaged. And more importantly, they will be kept away from your family members. The safe is designed to be bolted easily to the floor with the mounting hardware that is included in the package. You can install it yourself with ease thanks to the instruction manual.

Most of SentrySafe’s customers are satisfied with their products, especially because they give the best value for the money. Some G0135 owners often refer to their safe as a ‘gun storage cabinet’ rather than a ‘gun safe’ for fear of losing the keys. Keys can easily be lost or stolen, and some people prefer to leave the double-bit keys on the door because it would be easier for them to open the safe when they need to, instead of trying to find where the keys are. Even though the G0135 is not equipped with an electronic combination lock, many customers still see it as the most convenient way to keep their guns, better than putting them in their bedroom or in a regular cabinet.

If there’s one thing I learned, it’s the power of ‘Count’n Ounces.’ In my prior life, I went “to the field” in an airplane, and when the time came… jumped. I jumped with a parachute. I jumped with a reserve parachute. And, I jumped with a rucksack and LBE (Load Bearing equipment… which is military jargon for a canteen belt and suspenders) that contained everything I would have available to me to do whatever was I was going to the field for. Let’s not forget your weapon, ammunition, and other munitions. All told, everything I went out the door of the aircraft carrying anywhere from 120-160 pounds… or even more. Thank goodness, the parachute did its job.

When I started my career, we had a rucksack called a “jungle ruck.” It consisted of a tubular metal frame and a bag that held maybe 1 ½ to 2 cubic feet of space. Not a lot of space, considering everything we had to carry. On the frame (usually the top half) we would strap on a waterproof bag that carried sleeping gear and maybe a few other things. Now for a soldier heading to the field for 14-30 days, the first priority that goes in the ruck is mission critical supplies and equipment. For me, that meant a minimum of one heavy radio, multiple batteries (big batteries), antenna making supplies (wire, insulators, rope, etc.), and a bunch on other miscellaneous stuff. Next came my share of other required team equipment.

After that, I can start looking at my needs. Food, clothing, toiletries, sleeping gear, “snivel gear,” and the like. Every man had his standard list of personal stuff he took. And what you took was as small and lightweight as possible. You literally started ‘Count’n Ounces’ because you were going to carry every ounce you took. And if you could get away leaving that extra ounce behind, you did. Here’s an example: Back then, you were issued one of two types of field rations: C-rations or LRRP’s. C-Rations were “wet food.” It came in a box that had individual cans of the main meal, fruit, cake, bread, crackers, peanut butter, whatever. It also had a sundry kit that had coffee, creamer, salt, pepper, toilet paper, and a few other things. A full C-Rat may weigh 2 to 2 ½ pounds. You could either carry that whole thing… or… you could break it out and take only what you wanted and leave the rest behind. And that’s what we did. I couldn’t eat the box. It stayed behind. I didn’t want the creamer. Out it went. Whatever was inside that box that I was not going to consume, I left behind. It may have only totaled an ounce or two, but that’s weight I didn’t have to carry. Everything was scrutinized in such a manner. Probably the most valuable lesson I learned was the concept of “Dual Use.”

What is Dual Use? It’s the selection of items that I took with me that could be used for two or more tasks. Comfort, no matter how menial, was important to us in the field. If you could carry something that had a dual use that also provided some means of comfort, it was worth its weight in gold. What’s an example of a dual use item? A canteen cup. The old G.I. canteen cup was made of stainless steel, and molded in such a way that the canteen fit inside. It was relatively heavy, but you could use to heat up food, drink coffee, scoop up water from a shallow creek to put into the canteen (yes… we used iodine tablets to purify the water), boil water for sterilization of medical instruments, collect berries or other native edibles, and the like. Another dual use item? Just about every man had a “drive-on-rag.” This was a triangle cloth called a cravat that he wore around his neck for warmth (when cold) or to hang something on (like a flashlight), tie around his head to keep sweat out of his eyes (when hot), and to use as a filter for bugs and other debris from water being collected and poured into the canteen (from the canteen cup). A multipurpose knife, like a Leatherman, was also popular. It had a knife, pliers, screw drivers, punches, even a saw. Parachute cord (aka 550 cord) was invaluable.

We had another saying, “Travel Light – Freeze at Night.” Sleeping bags were heavy… especially when they got wet (Army bags are down filled). Better to take a poncho liner (nylon) and a lightweight poncho (also nylon) and wrap up in them at night. Not as warm, but not as heavy. The rucksack was the pillow. No tent either. Instead, we used a second poncho strung up with 550 cord.

Time went on and the old jungle ruck was retired and replaced with the ALICE Ruck. A much bigger bag so we could carry more stuff. Eventually, that was replaced with what was called the LOWE Ruck. Even bigger, but it also was MUCH HEAVIER than the jungle or ALICE rucks. We were issued a lot more gear, too. Technology shrunk it down, but 100 pounds of lightweight gear weighs just as much as 100 pounds of heavy weight gear. So, ‘Count’n Ounces’ was still the name of the game.

In future articles as I talk about specific planning for or conducting treasure hunting adventures, be it metal detecting, gold prospecting, or whatever, I will be giving you my “spin” on supplies and equipment to take. In most cases, I’ll recommend something that is dual use, or at least light weight, yet gets the job done. I’m big on comfort, and part of that comfort is being able to get from point A to point B with all my “stuff” and not so exhausted that I cannot do what I went there to do. Until then, start thinking about ‘Count’n Ounces,” and start planning your next treasure hunting adventure.

The DBBL( Double barrelled) gun is a versatile weapon and excellent for bird and duck shooting. It is however not a weapon for self defense or as an instrument for the soldier. The Indian ordinance factories started manufacturing the 12 bore double barrel shot gun just after independence. The IOF have now been manufacturing the weapon for many decades and one can say that over a period of time the quality of the weapon has considerably improved.

In addition there are private gun manufacturers who have been licensed by the Indian Government to manufacture guns. They have been making guns for nearly a hundred years. The gun manufacturers are mostly in Jammu in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and also in Monghyr (Bihar). In all there are about 30 manufacturers in Jammu and a similar number in Bihar. Some manufacturers are also in Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.

The guns manufactured in Jammu are of reasonable good quality as the manufacturers have individually installed machines in their own premises. On the other hand the manufacturers of Monghyr have been allotted space inside an old jail and the access is controlled by the government. They thus do not have enough space and sometimes sell unfinished products to other manufacturers.. The quality of guns also is not uniform.

A gun is made up of three major assemblies which can be dismantled easily and include a) the body) barrel and c) the hand guard The Body and the hand guard parts are made from mild steel. Barrels are mostly made from Mild Steel with a few using EN-9 or EN-19 steel. One manufacturer uses High Carbon Chromium Steel and is located in Mandi( Himachal Pradesh)

For the stock generally Indian manufacturers including IOF make use of wood only. Generally Walnut wood, Assam Teak and Shesham are preferred for making the stock. Manufacturers in Jammu prefer walnut wood as it is easily available there, while those in Monghyr make use of Assam teak The IOF uses mostly Shesham for its guns. Indian made shot guns are well made and if properly cared can last a lifetime.

The Indian made guns have a ready market in India and the quality is not bad. The guns do not misfire much and are good for small game hunting and for scaring away robbers. Over a period of time we expect the Indian made shot guns to also find a market overseas.

Some of the people have owned Indian made shot guns for over 30 years and the weapons have stood the test of time.

Most rifle hunters say that bow hunters should rifle hunt while bow hunters say that rifle hunters should pick a bow. In the end do what makes you most happy and most comfortable.

1. Pros-Bow Hunting: Bow hunters definitely don’t have the crowd that rifle hunters have to deal with. Bow hunters rarely see anyone else and being surprised if they do happen upon another bow hunter. Your chances of seeing bigger and more animals increases by 3 times. During the bow season elk and mule deer tend to stay out longer during the morning and come out earlier in the evenings increasing your odds for success. Hunting with a bow requires skill on many levels therefore making it more rewarding in a bow hunters eyes. The weather is better during this season.

2. Cons-Bow Hunting: Bow hunting is difficult. Your percentage for success is much lower than a rifle hunter. Bow equipment is more expensive than a rifle equipment. It can be very frustrating at times, I’ve talked to bow hunters who have spent all day stalking a trophy buck only to get within 70 yards and have the deer catch wind of the hunter and they vanish like a fart in the wind.

1. Pros-Rifle Hunting: Shooting a rifle through a scope at long range is fun and can be challenging especially if you’ve got buck fever. Your success for harvesting an animal increases greatly because of the distance the rifle has that the bow doesn’t. Rifle hunting doesn’t take as much practice as a bow does. It’s cheaper and more people can enjoy and go rifle hunting. The leaves have fallen off the trees making it easier to see the game from longer distances.

2. Cons-Rifle Hunting: Lots of people. Last year I counted 50 trucks coming into the mountain where I was hunting mule deer. Luckily I was already sitting in my position when the rest of the hunters started up the hill. The weather can be horrible and nasty. Many hunters love the cold, snowy, freezing weather because it brings out the deer however some people beg to differ.