The Marlington Model 1895 Guide Gun
So why should we be thankful that Stephen Feinberg… Cerberus… Freedom Group… Remington bought Marlin? Because Marlin, like most of the other acquired companies, had nowhere to go and the company had been languishing for years for want of a valid direction. I would put the date of Marlin jumping […] [Read More]
Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5x16x42mm
Optics are a tough purchase. Buy a scope priced 20% below the median for quality optics and you end up with a scope assembled in the evenings by the residents of a fishing village in a remote country. Buy one of the really cheap scopes and you’ll end up with […] [Read More]
The Reign of the Weatherby Mark V Part II
To be honest, there was never a time when I didn’t want to own a Weatherby Mark V, but there have been times when I couldn’t afford one. Still, I’ve managed to purchase them from time to time because they represent something special in fit, finish and performance. Fortunately, as […] [Read More]
The Reign of the Weatherby Mark V Part I
Editorially, we try to publish articles that address firearms and accessories we believe would be of interest and/or value to readers. What the heck does that mean, Joe? It means, collectively, we try to cover both established and new products. It means some products we process as projects never make […] [Read More]
45 Super
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
Easing Dirty Gun Guilt
This is my personal Ruger Redhawk; Stainless, 4″ barrel, 45 Colt, Hogue Monogrip… grips. I had three pass through my hands until I found one that felt and looked just right before I bought this one. It’s tough and accurate and it stands up to even the handloads I push […] [Read More]
DuraCoating A Milsurp Mauser...
Not many people know that I have one hundred thirty-six Brownells’ bluing tanks in the loft at the shop, just like the one pictured above, filled with the remnants of “pending” projects. Pending not because of a modification that has gone awry, but rather because I am lousy at final […] [Read More]
The Minox ZA 5 2-10x40 XR-BDC Riflescope
We were putting together a review of a Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic and went searching for a scope that would deliver solid optical performance, complement the good looks of the rifle and carry a price that would not induce sticker shock. Attributes not easy to find these days as […] [Read More]
460 Rowland
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Vanguard® Series 2 Synthetic DBM Part II
Lots of spring rain in our part of the Maine woods, so I had to keep looking for opportune moments between downfalls to set up a chronograph and get in some live fire time. It took a few days, but eventually we got there. The first task on the agenda […] [Read More]