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]

Ruger's SR22

Model Ruger SR22 Caliber .22 LR Capacity 10 Barrel Length 3.50“ Twist 1:16″ RH Sights Adjustable Frame Black Polymer Slide Black Anodized Grips Interchangeable Double  Action Pull 10.6 Oz Single Action Pull 5.6 Lbs Overall Length 6.40“ Height 4.90“ Width 1.29″ Weight 17.50 oz MSRP $399 I was in the […] [Read More]

Ruger's SP101 357 Magnum Sam Spade, Bulldog Drummond, Mike Hammer...

I like to read… old stuff, mostly. Anything and everything that piques the imagination, including Mickey Spillane. It’s interesting how a good writer can construct an entire universe in a reader’s mind by drawing upon, and arranging for effect, things that are universally familiar. If the author sets a date […] [Read More]

Ruger's LCP-LM 380 ACP

I became a fan of Ruger’s little LCP while researching for an article that addressed the subject of very compact firearms.  I disassembled the Ruger LCP along side four or five other brands, picked and poked at the pieces and the designs, then shot them all extensively. Finally. I collected […] [Read More]

Ruger's 10/22 Take Down Rifle

I like take down guns when the feature is supported by a sound design. They serve good and useful purposes; easy to ship to a destination, convenient when backpacking to a camp site, they make an excellent stow away survival rifle and, when left together, they serve as a more […] [Read More]

Ruger's Gunsite Scout Rifle

I know who Jeff Cooper was, I know what Gunsite is and I know the intent of a scout rifle. While I may not have an immediate need for a “fighting carbine”, I always have a need for a good hunting rifle and I’ve been around long enough to know […] [Read More]

Ruger's Gunsite Scout Rifle - Part II

The first time I picked up this gun it felt very familiar in terms of mass, size and balance, but I couldn’t quite pin it down to another specific gun. Then, while carrying it out to the range, it dawned on me – the Enfield No.5 Jungle Carbine or an […] [Read More]