Adventure Magazine Cover, November 10, 1924 — page 188: what you’re looking at

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186 THE WANTS Ist. Would like to buy a little place in south- eastern Pennsylvania or northeastern Maryland, preferably in the mountainous sections along the Susquehanna River or some of its tributaries, where I can have a small truck garden and a few fruit-trees to occupy my time as well as be near to some fair small-game ground and fishing. 2nd. Would like to know where I can get books on small-game trapping in that region and the game and fish laws of the two States mentioned. 3rd. Do not want to make a living—just to have enough work not to go stale and sufficient sport to make life pleasant. It has not always been the latter at sea. Do not want any place on salt water. I believe that about covers everything . If you know of a region where you think that I can locate would appreciate the information. Was in the Conewago Mountains last year and found a fine place at the junction of the Conewago and Bermu- dian Creeks; but there are too many campers in that place to get the solitude that I desire. Please do not publish name.” — —— ——, Cavite, P. I. Answer, by Mr. Shannon:—C-a-v-i-t-e—sure looks familiar in print, and I’m wondering whether the bands still play nights along the Lunetta. Kissed the Islands good-by twenty years ago—and haven’t got the smell of ’em out o’ my nostrils yet. And a sailor who has saved a few thousand American dollars deserves prompt attention and— then some. Kinder envy you and the pit bull at that. Can’t cut out the grind yet myself—but I do know the sort of place that would probably suit you best. HERE are many good places in Maryland and Pennsylvania, of course; but I’m after thinking that the Great Smokies would suit you better if you want to get away from civilization—sho’ ’nuf. West- ern Nawth Carolina has the world beaten a block for year-around climate. There are sections between asheville and the Tennessee line that are practically wilderness even yet. And the National Forests have protected game until the overflow assures one of real hunting when the frost is on the pumpkin. Put a few acres into apples. Raise a few chickens. Loaf and live—watch the changing clouds on the everlasting peaks Plenty of trout in the streams. Small game abundant. Bear and deer if you want to hunt them. Nothing in either of the two States you mentioned to equal it that I know of—you realize that I don’t claim to know it all, of course. Write Outdoor Life, Denver, Col., for list of books eu trapping small game and digest of fish and game aws. Now if you want some definite information I can tell you just where I’d stop if I were situated like you and wanted to get away from salt water. Sorry your letter traveled so long and far trying to catch up with me, but like other folks with itching feet ’'m on the move most of the time. I assure you that I will be glad to send printed matter and any information you may require or would like to see concerning the section I have mentioned—or the section you first selected for that matter, although I haven’t been in either State for the past two or three years. Adventure Firearms for a Three-Year Expedition ADMIRAL PEARY’S plan: Question:—“May I trouble you to answer the fol- lowing questions which, I believe, come under your section of ‘Ask Adventure’? We are going on an extended trip to start from this city and to cover some three years, on a sea- going yacht. We contemplate visiting Central and South America, Alaska, cross the Bering Strait to Siberia, down the coast and around to Africa. 1. Considered taking Savage .22 high-power rifles for ordinary light shooting, with soft-nose cartridges. Do you believe that this rifle would be appropriate? 2. Will the Savage .250-3000 be heavy enough for any shooting that we may have to do on the trip? However, for the dangerous African game, such as elephant and rhino, I would take a heavy gun—a .400 Whelan or double rifle of .450 bore. 3. What caliber and make revolver would you recommend that the party be equipped withe 4. Would it be well to carry along extra parts for the guns on a trip of this length, or would you sug- gest extra guns? There are sixteen members of the party, and we naturally wish to minimize the amount of ammu- _ nition carried by selecting standard rifles and revol- vers.” —NorMA FRED, New Orleans, La. Answer, by Mr. Wiggins:—I would not recom- mend the Savage .22 high-power rifles for general use on the sorts of game you will undoubtedly en- counter, as its performance on the larger mammals is an uncertain quantity. While deadly when the conditions are favorable, still there are features, such as the quick break-up of the bullet, that do not encourage me to consider it a perfectly trust- worthy weapon to attack dangerous game with. I like and use the Savage rifle myself, but in larger caliber. 2, The .250-3000 Savage rifle, if used with the Western hollow point or UMC bronze-point bul- lets, will be powerful enough for most game, Cottar having successfully used it on lion and leopard, but while he killed elephant with it, still he thinks it too light for them. So while I believe you would be safe in selecting the .250-3000, may I venture to ad- vise the use of the 3000 Savage take-down with pis- tol-grip stock, as a rifle that leaves little to be de- sired as a sporting weapon? It equals the ballistics of the Service rifle, you see, and the etticiency of that is undisputed, I feel sure. 3. As to revolvers there are oaly two makes to consider—Colt and Smith & Wesson. The quality of both is unsurpassed; the selection is a matter of personal preference. I own and use both arms, and can not recommend one as better than the other. AS TO caliber: You will be compelled to purchase ammunition abroad if you are as enthusiastic a powder-burmer as the undersigned, and for that rea- son I recommend a caliber for which ammunition is easily obtained. The .38 Special is a dependable, accurate and fairly powerful arm, and the Euro- pean .380 long and short cartridges will also shoot in it. Of course, for practise you will do well to take along a pair of .22-caliber revolvers of the same make as your large ones, to keep in condition with the heavier arms. That’s my plan, at least. Go [NOO = A 5}