The Ruger SR556E
I started this piece a number of times, getting as far as halfway through the process before deleting the words and images after coming to the realization they had little to do with my thoughts. Sometimes it is a lot of work to be casual and spontaneous. Machines are an […] [Read More]
The Ruger SR 1911 CMD 45 Automatic
One of the interesting things about being… mature, is hearing my children and grandchildren go on and on about the great songs of their generation, when many are no more than a cover of the songs of my ancient generation. As good grandpa, I smile, feign acceptance of their creative […] [Read More]
Ruger's No.1 International in 7x57mm
Just because I admit to hearing Joe Cocker’s “You are so beautiful” every time I pick up this this little rifle does not mean I cannot be objective in writing about its distinct, uniquely positive attributes. Honestly, if a person has any sense of aesthetics, history, tradition and craft skills, […] [Read More]
Ruger American Compact
Ruger American Compact Manufacturer Sturm Ruger – USA Item # 6908 Type Bolt Action Caliber 243 Winchester Mag Capacity 4 Barrel Length 18″ Rifling 1:9″ Weight 5 Lbs 15 Oz Overall Length 36.75″ Stock Synthetic Hardware Steel – Black Oxide Length of Pull 12.5“ Drop at comb 0.75″ Drop at […] [Read More]
The Ruger M77 Guide Gun in 300 RCM Part 2
A Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm scope was mounted on the Guide Gun. It is more than enough scope for this combination and not because the cartridge has limited range. I spent most of my early years hunting with fixed magnification 4x scopes, when 6x was considered a long shooting distance scope […] [Read More]
Ruger's Guide Gun in 300 RCM Part 1
I notice as I get older, and my sense of hearing has lost a db or two, I sometimes find I am speaking with someone, but we are not having the same conversation. When my wife recently came in from shopping, and said she had picked up some low fat, […] [Read More]
The Ruger SR556 Meets Eliminator II
After a Feinstein – Obama “Disarm America” debacle in the Senate, after a week of listening to the press and liberal politicians screaming in defense of a terrorist bomber’s Constitutional Rights and after hearing Feinstein say with a straight face, “If we do not honor and protect rights guaranteed under […] [Read More]
The Ruger® M77® Hawkeye® African Rifle
For a rifle to be special, it has to do more than cough up bullets on demand. To be special, a rifle has to have some style, some projection of interesting history, some characteristics that piques the imagination. The first iteration of Ruger African was a very nice rifle, a […] [Read More]
Ruger's 10/22 Carbine with LaserMax®
Ruger 10/22 Carbine Point of Origin U.S.A. Catalog # 10/22-RPFLM Type Action Semi Auto Caliber 22 Long Rifle Rotary Mag Capacity 10 Barrel Length 18.5″ Rifling Twist 1:16″ RH Weight 5 Lbs 0 Oz Overall Length 37.00″ Stock Black Synthetic Receiver Anodized Aluminum Barrel Blued Alloy Steel Length of Pull […] [Read More]
The 375 Ruger Meets the Hornady's GMX
Project rifles often become long term projects. Anyone who owns a firearm and handloads knows from experience that new components are frequently developed that can greatly enhance the potential of any given preexisting combination. Sometimes, the desired combination for a hunting rifle is one that no factory makes; a very […] [Read More]