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Ditto, Sportsman's Guide is probably the the best place cost wise. You should get more than a few yrs out of it if properly cared for. (hand wash, air dried) Machine washing and drying will kill it quick. FDXX75

If you have a large population of "porkies" in your area, you will sooner or later have fishers. FDXX75

I agree with the statement about the mag/clip, if you have another one try it and see if you experience the same issues. I did forget to mention that in my earlier post. There are hundreds of threads/articles on the net discribing your exact problem, with about 3-4 different correction solutions. If you have time, google Remington automatic rifle jamming problems. FDXX75

Interesting I have never heard that before . We are starting to see them here in the past few years. I was happy to see them as I heard they feed heavy on porcupines . They are very fond of quillpigs, actually it is their favorite food staple. I posted pics a while back of a 3-4 week old fawn that had been attacked by a fischer next to my house. The animal rescue folks told me they see a large amount of fischer attacks on new born to 8 week old fawns alot. They also stated that fischers are very intellegent animals and will actually travel to known fawn birthing areas to get a quick easy meal, Black bears are probably as bad when it comes to killing fawns. FDXX75

I don't believe you are having ammo issues as much as a common gun issue with nearly all the Remington auto loaders. As much as everyone would like to say/ believe Remington worked out the bugs on this model....................................I highly doubt it. If you haven't disassembled the bolt yet, cleaned & lubed it since new out of the box, start there. If it still hangs up do a simple tape test on the bolt/receiver to see if the bolt is actually opening to its fullest extent when fired, if not the spring will have to be reworked/modified to correct the problem. FDXX75

Garlic tablets from any pharmacy work well also, but you have to start taking them a day or two ahead to get them in your system. Have been using them for yrs. during early trout season trips in the back woods. FDXX75

Here is the link to NYSDEC: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html Follow down the left side margin to "Sportsman Education Programs", click on that. Then scroll down the current listings (done by county) it will list the course location and contact info FDXX75

Sightings may be more frequent this time of yr. as Fischers are one of the main killers of fawn deer and the does are birthing around this time. They are relentless animals. FDXX75

Currently the three closest locations to you are in Fulton & Saratoga Co. classes are scheduled for July & Aug. I would not wait to long to register somewhere, last fall my son took both his archery and hunter safety courses, we signed up months in advance and the hunter safety course had over 80 people that showed up. FDXX75

Sorry for your lose, you and your family will be in our thoughts FDXX75

The first question you need to address is what type of hunting do you plan on doing with the gun...........terrain, max. yardage,etc. That will help determine what magnification range you will be looking into. Rule of thumb, good glass will cost you as much, but more likely more than the gun itself. Purchase the best glass your pocketbook will allow you to. Buy good now, no regrets later. You get what you pay for in a scope. FDXX75

Been getting hammered all week with losts of rain, heavy thunder storms at night. I the midst of a huge thunder boomer, heavy rain and high force winds as I type. FDXX75

Owl....... FDXX75

Noodle, Just a suggestion, but ask around with some of the local farmers in your area. Most of them all have their own post auger for setting fence posts, you might be able to work something out with one of them before the planting season gets in full swing. PS: My mom's brother lives in Windsor, I am down that way several times a yr. FDXX75

It is not a DIY task............either way have it done by professionals FDXX75