OCTOBER, 1917 
FOREST AND STREAM 
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A. L., Big Rapids, Mich.: 
What is the reason that double barrel 
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shot guns with hammers are cheaper than 
the hammerless ones? 
Ans.—They are easier to make and do 
not have to be fitted so carefully; and as 
they have been on the market longer than 
the hammerless guns, the factories making 
them have long ago charged off the special 
tools used in their manufacture. 
L. T., Methuen, Mass.: 
If I join the United States Revolver As¬ 
sociation can I get discounts on different 
makes of revolvers? 
Ans.—You can. A letter to Secretary- 
Treasurer J. B. Crabtree, Yalesville, Conn., 
will bring particulars. 
K. K., Greenwich, Conn.: 
I am going to Washington soon and 
would like to know the club house address 
of the National Rifle Association. 
Ans.—Their office address—they have no 
club house—is 1108 Woodward Building, 
Washington, D. C. If you want advice or 
information I am sure they would be glad 
to help you. 
K. M. C., Greenville, Maine: 
Why does my double barrel shotgun gum 
up and work hard? 
Ans.-—If you have trouble of this kind 
it is a sure sign that you are using poor 
oil. If you use the right kind of oil you 
will have no trouble from gumming. 
B. B., Adirondack, N. Y.: 
How can I tell if my rifle is metal 
fouled? 
Ans.—Wipe the barrel out with a rag 
soaked in strong ammonia. If the rag 
comes out deep blue in color continue wip¬ 
ing with ammonia until the rag comes out 
clear. 
C. P. H., Portland, Ore.: 
Is it permitted to use a repeating rifle 
in the rapid fire stage of the National 
Rifle Association Outdoor Small Bore 
League? If one is used, is there any dif¬ 
ference in the time allowance? 
Ans.—Although the repeating rifle is 
quite an advantage for the rapid fire stage, 
they are permitted in the National Rifle 
Association Outdoor Small Bore League 
under exactly the same conditions as single 
shot rifles. 
C. M., Trenton, N. J.: 
What is the object of the National Rifle 
Association and how much does it cost to 
join it? 
Ans.—The object of the National Rifle 
Association is to promote the sport of rifle 
shooting in the United States. It is the 
governing body for the sport in this coun¬ 
try and you should give it your support by 
joining. The dues are two dollars a year. 
M. B. C., Mayfield, Ga.: 
The stock on my shotgun seems to be 
too straight. How can I remedy this? 
Ans.—Shave down the comb a little so 
that your cheek will go down a little 
further when you throw the gun to your 
shoulder. Be very careful not to take off 
too much. Take off only a little wood at 
a time and try the gun to your shoulder 
frequently. If you object to the unfinished 
look, you might sandpaper the whole stock 
to remove all varnish and then rub it well 
with linseed oil. 
J. L., Seattle, Wash.: 
I find .22 caliber shot cartridges listed in 
the catalogues. What kind of game can 
you hunt with them and what is their 
range ? 
Ans.—Collectors who are getting speci¬ 
mens for the museums often use the small 
caliber shot cartridges. The advantage in 
using them is that they do not damage the 
skin of the animal; but their effective range 
is limited to about seven yards and then 
only for very small birds and animals. 
J. H„ Utica, N. Y.: 
In learning to use a revolver is it better 
to cock the hammer with the thumb or just 
to pull back on the trigger? 
Ans.—You are asking if it is better to 
use a revolver single action or double ac¬ 
tion. You will find that practise enables 
you to cock the hammer very rapidly with 
the thumb. I recommend this method, 
which is used by the best revolver shots 
because it gives greater accuracy. 
I. W., Bayport, L. I.: 
What size of shot do you consider best 
for shooting ducks? 
Ans.—The most popular sizes are 4 and 
6. For the occasional shot at long range 
larger sizes are sometimes used. Some of 
the best duck shots in the country use sev¬ 
ens. There is a comprehensive article on 
this subject in this issue. 
D. L., Wernersville, Pa.: 
How can I check the trigger of my rifle 
when it is so hard it can not be filed ? 
Ans.—If the trigger is case-hardened or 
made of tempered steel it will resist filing. 
Heat the finger end of the trigger red hot, 
taking care to keep cool the end which en¬ 
gages the hammer. This softens the steel 
so that can be easily filed. 
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