Category Archives: Ask Foghorn

Ask Foghorn: What’s a Good Beginner Scope for Long Range Shooting?

Reader Luke writes: I’ve been reading TTAG for awhile now and enjoy your posts on long range shooting for beginners, among others, and was looking for some advice. I inherited a Winchester model 70 xtr sporter chambered in .264 Winchester … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: 6.8 SPC versus 300 BLK?

Reader Erik writes: I’ve been reading many articles re. defensive rifles/ammo and it seems I’ve noticed your fondness for the .300 BLK round.  I am impressed as well but the overall lack of its use and the increased cost/round concern … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: Is Shooting Cheap Ammo Holding you Back?

Kurt asks: If anyone shoots, odds are pretty good they’ve shot crap ammo. It’s an economical decision and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’d rather shoot crap ammo than not shoot at all. What has me curious is the ammo … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: Moving States while Waiting for NFA Paperwork?

Reader Clay writes: I enjoy your posts and you have me convinced I need a silencer more than my kid needs diapers. The problem is I know I am going to be moving in 8 months or so – to … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: Gyroscopes for Guns?

Kurt writes: I’ve always been doing photography and I remember there was a gyroscope that you could attach to say a Mamiya RB67 (which was a big pig of a camera) and handhold this at a slow shutter speed. Even … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: Use Both Iron Sights and a Red Dot?

Jim writes: I have not been into guns since I left Viet Nam. When I came home I did not want to see guns much less shoot them. Now I am older and maybe wiser. I am trying to set … Continue reading

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Ask Foghorn: Best Bolt Action Hunting Rifle for Under $500?

Josh asks: I’ve been whitetail hunting where I live (Alabama) with a Marlin .30-30 for years now, and while it’s been great, I really would like to be able to reach out a little farther than the .30-30 cartridge wants … Continue reading

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