Ruger's Hawkeye Standard Rifle Part 2

The Part 1 retrospective long and winding road… The plan was to check out the Ruger Hawkeye with factory ammunition in deer hunting weights and then to add some handloads based on the five bullet posing to your left. Bullet Weight Grains Type Measured Length Sierra Varminter #1800 90 HP […] [Read More]

Ruger's Hawkeye Standard Rifle Part 1

I’m hiding from my wife. She recently returned from a trip to Texas where she visited with our eldest son, our daughter-in-law and contracted the flu from our youngest granddaughter. My wife is a baby hugging nurturer, so it was only a matter of time. But that was only part […] [Read More]

Ruger's Redhawk 41 Rem Mag Part I

I like this Redhawk. In fact, I will fly fish from Alaskan shores and plan some wilderness hunting and hiking, just to have an excuse to buy one. I will nickname it “Stubby” and shoot it frequently, even recreationally, because it won’t beat the snot out of me like a […] [Read More]

The Ruger New Model Vaquero

Ruger’s first introduction of the Vaquero was in 1993. The Ruger Vaquero New Model Single-Action Revolver was released as a fixed sight version of the New Model Blackhawk that would qualify for action shooting events. The pistol was made available in blue and highly polished stainless steel versions, chambered first […] [Read More]

Ruger's Redhawk 41 Rem Mag Part III

Redhawk Company Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. Point of Manufacturer Newport, NH Model # 5034 5031 Type of Action Double Action Revolver Caliber 41 Remington Magnum Capacity 6 Barrel Length 2.75″ 4.20″ Rifling Twist Rate 1:20″ RH Construction Stainless Steel Grips Hardwood Front Sight Ramped – Red Insert Rear Sight […] [Read More]

Ruger's Redhawk 41 Rem Mag Part II

The 2 3/4″ barrel 41 Mag Ruger Redhawk is compact and convenient to carry, but short barrel length is a consideration when selecting ammunition and components. Will bullets expand and deliver the desired results at short barrel velocity, or if hole punching a .41 caliber wound channel is acceptable? A […] [Read More]

Ruger's 10/22 Takedown Lite

The plan was to collect evaluation data from the Ruger 10/22 Takedown Lite, but the day somehow turned into a shootout, showdown with my wife. She is THE most competitive woman I know, but I think she let me win in deference to Father’s Day. For folks who scream anti […] [Read More]

Ruger's Hawkeye Compact in 7mm-08 Rem Part 1

I am not sure why folks tend to wander around the hills with a rifle that is about a half-foot longer and two pounds heavier than necessary. The weight becomes noticeable as a long day wears on and the long barrel hangs out there to snag on every branch. Compounding […] [Read More]

Ruger's SR1911 Lightweight Commander Style in 9mm Luger

  John Browning’s 1911 design has had the respect of firearm enthusiast and manufacturers for over a century. Still, there are some who insist on hanging extraneous gadgetry on their 1911s in a desperate cry for attention. Ruger’s approach to the SR1911has been to engineer with restraint, finessing the design […] [Read More]

Ruger's Hawkeye Compact in 7mm-08 Rem Part 2

I like to write Part 1 installments because the are mostly non-live fire hardware checkouts in anticipation of a Part 2. I can pontificate, conceptualize, theorize and shovel out loads of conjecture to help the story grow. Unfortunately, for every Part 1 there is a corresponding Part 2, where I […] [Read More]