Sighting-in Time

Deer season is coming before you are ready. Did your rifle get bumped during the summer? Are you sure that the sights and/or scope are exeactly correct? Now is the time to get out to the range. There is no line. The weather is nice. You can take your time.

One thing to remember tho. We are all sportsmen. If someone is shooting when you get to the range. Ask if you can set up your targets or how long before they are done. Don't try taking over.

Official Club sighting-in days will be the last two weekends in Oct/Nov before the rifle deer season start.

Road Kill

Road kill this past month just south of Bemidji, Minnesota.

Submitted photo.

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend

Take A Kid Hunting Weekend -- September 26-27. During Take-A-Kid-Hunting Weekend adult residents accompanied by a youth under age 16 may hunt small game without a license, but must comply with open seasons, limits and other regulations. If you don't have a kid of your own, take one of the neighbors. And remember, setting on a log eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, it just doesn't get any better than that.

Photo by Dick

September2009 Gun Shows

Sep 26/27 - Event Center, 8155 Paradise Ln, Waconia

Sep 26/27 - National Guard Armory, Cloquet

Sep 26/27 - Bloomington Armory, 3300 W. 98th Street, Bloomington

Photo by Dick



Note: Shows can be cancelled without notice.

How Smart are you?

Wild Bill Hickock commonly carried a brace of:

A. Remington 1858s in .44

B. Colt Peacemakers in .44-40

C. Colt 1860 Armys in .44

D. Colt 1851 Navys in .36

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Following the Civil War, Hickock received a matching pair of silver-plated .36 Navy revolvers from a wealthy hunter. These were his daily carry pieces. When expecting trouble, he would often carry heavier Dragoon or 1860 models. There is no record of him carrying Remingtons or Peacemakers.

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Smith & Wesson Recall

Smith & Wesson recalls certain Model 22A pistols. Smith & Wesson has recalled certain Model 22A rimfire pistols. This recall applies only to 22A pistols manufactured from August 1, 2008 to February 19, 2009. Smith & Wesson has determined that the slides of certain pistols manufactured during the time frame noted may not meet the design specifications. This can create a situation where insufficient head space exists, creating a risk of unintended discharge. The pistols fall within the following serial number range: UBW 0000 - UBW 9999; UBY 0000 - UBY 4104.

If you have a gun in this serial number range, send an email to this address: 22A@smith-wesson.com, and ask for further directions.

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Colt's Recall

Colt's has determined that the slide lock safety and/or the recoil spring guide pad in certain Colt model pistols were not manufactured to Colt specifications and must be replaced. All of the Colt models were sold after March 2007. Only the New Agent model needs replacement of both parts. For all models listed, you must return the pistol to the Colt factory for part(s) replacement. To learn more, Colt's customer service department call be reached online at www.coltsmfg.com.

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