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I have been an NRA certified rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor for over 15 years. I was on the Temple University archery team, and was a pistol team captain at a gun club in Pennsylvania for 5 years. I have built muzzle loader handguns and rifles. I have used all of these weapons for hunting. I hunt North American big game, small game, and waterfowl. I can answer questions on hunting safety, getting started as a hunter, equipment and techniques for various types of hunting.
Experience in the area
NC certified CCW instructor (concealed carry of weapons). Endowment member of the NRA, Life member of: NC rifle & pistol assoc., National Trapper's Association, and Grass Roots NC.
What do you like about this subject?
Like to be outdoors, and to help others learn about hunting and shooting safely.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to help others get started in hunting and to discover new areas of enjoyment in hunting and shooting sports. Sorry, I'm not very good at remembering names and model numbers of various equipment.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
My favorite magazine is Fur, Fish, Game.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Alejandro | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That was very usefull... thanks a lot ..... |
| Sergio | 02/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Extremely helpfull and doesnt beta around the ..... |
| chuck | 06/20/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great service quick answer |
| Glenn | 02/08/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Dave... Will try your advice out ..... |
| Lance lanier | 10/21/07 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Dave-- big help. Lance |
Recent Answers from Dave Nyce
2009-11-05 Archery:
There are several distances, depending on course marking and bow type. Please see sections 4.5.3.7 and 4.5.3.8 of this document: http://www.archery.org/UserFiles/Document/FITA%20website/07%20Publications/02_Do
2009-10-23 best ammo to use:
The (larger) 140 grain might be a tad better for elk, and the 130 grain might be a tad better for muleys. I picked the 130 grain for the slightly better trajectory. But there would only be slight differences
2009-06-03 Hunting ethics:
As far as I know, it is against USA federal regulation to hunt any type of migratory bird (which would include waterfowl, even if they have decided to hang around instead of to migrate) with a rifle or
2008-12-04 Gun cleaning HELP:
Make sure the gun is not loaded, and insert something to keep the action open, for safety. Even though you're only cleaning, keep the muzzle pointed in the safest direction. For a normal cleaning,
2008-02-25 Pistol Hunting:
Assuming it is legal to hunt those animals in your area with a .22LR handgun, I would recommend an autoloader with 5 1/2" or longer barrel, like the Ruger Mark II or Mark III (from about $270), or Browning
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