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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1998
Page
10
The article explains how bore fouling from powder residue and bullet deposits reduces accuracy as rounds are fired. It notes the impact of chamber pressure velocity and bore condition on fouling, contrasts rough and smooth bores, and emphasizes proper cleaning tools and routine maintenance to keep rifles accurate and serviceable for generations.
Step by step cleaning advice covers breaking fouling with solvent and brush, using patches and copper solvent, chamber cleaning, and proper rod guides and brushes. It lists calibers, bore brush materials, and a typical 22 caliber kit cost about 30 dollars. Safety reminders follow, with contact details for Steve Beiser and George Yovanovich of The Chronicle Telegram.
The Chronicle Telegram will publish weekly local leaders for the largest bass yellow perch bluegill and trout from May 26 to Sept 1. Entries require weighed photographed catches at Lorain Garrells Batt Shop Lorain Hot Waters Bait and Tackle Findley State Park or LaGrange True Value. Prizes: $25 to adult winners per category and trophies plus prizes for youths under 14.
The Beaver Creek Sportsmen Club plans a 1998 Youth Shooting Tournament on August 29 at Quarry Road, South Amherst. Registration begins at 9:30 am with shooting starting at 10. Open to youths 8 to 17 using .22 rifles with open sights. Participants must supply rifles, hearing and eye protection and be accompanied by an adult. Free lunch provided. preregistration required. Contact Rosie or Muskie at 440-277-9559.
John Schenk of Elyria writes that sheephead taste similar to walleye and other fish when prepared well, sharing memories of past eating habits and a fisherman’s practice. Steve and George respond with reassurance and tips, noting Outdoor Gourmet aims to broaden fish appreciation and keep fish on ice, skin fillets, trim fat for better flavor.
An outdoor page notes a June 26 Chronicle coyote feature and urges broader reader engagement. A reader asks where to buy pigeons for dog training and is advised to contact the Division of Wildlife in Akron for out of season training information.
A column by Steve Beiser and George Yovanovich shares unwritten nautical guidelines for boaters. It highlights courtesy like signaling forgotten drain plugs, avoiding boats with visible hull damage, and steering clear of high speed fishing areas. The piece invites readers to contribute more rules to the list.
Senator Latta introduces a bill to create a bald eagle wildlife conservation license plate in Ohio. Funds from sales would go to the Division of Wildlife for bald eagle management and habitat restoration in the state.
Western basin reports show walk on boats out of Port Clinton delivering excellent walleye limits. Northwest of West Sister Island in 30 feet, gold worm and flipping harnesses lead catches of 18 to 24 inch fish. North of Port Huron Captain Gordon also notes active walleye near shore from Saw Mill Creek to Vermilion with spoons, longlining, and dawn riggers catching 18 to 23 inch fish. Perch scarce, lake minnows hard to find, smallmouth active along rocky shores, white bass turning on near Lorain.
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