Browning's Buck Mark Plus Rosewood UDX
It’s difficult for me to write about this type of firearm. I am a mediocre writer at best, constantly locked in a life or death struggle with the English language and always in search of a product hook that might grab and hold a reader’s attention. If I can’t hang […] [Read More]
Remington's Versa Max Tactical Part 2
Backtracking a bit before moving forward as a few details were not addressed in Part 1. There are four barrel lengths available for Versa Max shotguns 12/22″, 12/24″, 12/26″, and 12/28″ and, with the exception of the Tactical model, they are chambered for all shotshells up to and including 3 […] [Read More]
Remington's Versa Max Tactical Part 1
Generally, work is… methodical and proceduralized. The writing assignment is made, the subject firearm is issued with support material, research is conducted, bench familiarization takes place, the product is photographed, configured for testing, and then live fired consistent with the intent of the firearm. The notes and data are pulled […] [Read More]
Aimpoint's Hunter H34S
Every time an Aimpoint product is featured on Real Guns®, some folks will email us to advise that they can get the same thing for a hundred dollars. That’s correct, the hundred dollar equivalent red dot sights are on the shelf right there next to the box marked “Free […] [Read More]
Browning's BAR LongTrac Part 2
The Browning BAR is drilled and tapped for scope bases. I picked up a Warne one piece base that was catalog illustrated with continuous Weaver/Picatinny slots, but it actually has only a couple of slots that don’t offer much latitude in ring placement. A simple two piece Millet base set […] [Read More]
Browning's BAR LongTrac Part 1
A first look at the Browning caused me to feel a bit… underdressed. William Evans of London tweed didn’t seem required, but perhaps something nice from Cabelas… maybe a button down flannel and Khaki pants? In the end, well worn sweats won out, but the Browning never once attempted to […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 1100 Sporting 20 Part 2
At the conclusion of Part 1, several of us had done serious damage to the back of the shop, ourselves and local wildlife while trying to master the technique of a manual clay target thrower. No, not as a result of gunfire, but rather as the result of unsuccessfully ducking […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 1100 Sporting 20 Part 1
Selecting a 12 gauge for all shotgun applications is tantamount to selecting a 458 Lott for squirrel hunting; don’t count on whole squirrel fricassee or whole hides to make a really nifty hat with the product of your hunting. Some quarry, clay pigeons as an example, need very little killing […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Mark V® TRR RC Part 2
After spending some time with the big Mark V TRR RC Weatherby, I can honestly say that this is the type of rifle that would see a lot of use; range time, tactical applications or pressed into service for extreme range hunting. It’s always fun to shoot a rifle that […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Mark V® TRR RC Part 1
We sometimes build tactical, varmint and target rifles in the shop as the subject of articles. Heavy weights with long barrels, intended to shoot accurately at extended ranges. Typically the small bore rifles are based on the 22-250 Remington and rifles requiring a bit more down range are often based […] [Read More]