Electrochemical Marking
My Uncle Pete, aka “Popeye”, once told me that if it weren’t for ignorance, we’d be too afraid to try anything new. And that philosophy has guided me throughout my life; trying new things to overcome a substantial amount of ignorance. Thanks Uncle Peter. There are many things around the […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article
At the conclusion of Part 1, or as I like to call it, Part 1, we had metaphorically fire hosed the bolt to clear off gunk, only to discover some of the finest examples of pitting ever seen by civilized man. While the gun’s receiver was more or less pristine, […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 1100
In days gone by, if someone were to ask me what the difference was between the people who deer hunt and those who shoot skeet and/or trap, my response would have been, “A six figure disposable income and an appreciation for golf.” But then I’ve always had a blue collar […] [Read More]
No Mausers Lost Their Lives in the Production of This Article... Part I
My time in the United States Air Force, as a B52 Crew Chief assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, was a lot like being in the military… but without the formalities and probably a lot more fun. When the wing wasn’t on Arc Light deployment, home base was Ellsworth AFB, […] [Read More]
Ruger's No. 1 Tropical 450/400 3" NE Part II
OK, Joe, so why not show the entire rifle since it is such a nice example of a Ruger No.1 Tropical? I believe most people who have handloaded and shot… peppy cartridges such as the 450/400 3″ Nitro Express, that are intended for big and dangerous game, can understand how […] [Read More]
Ruger's SR40c Striker
It was good to see Ruger add a 40 S&W version to the SR Series. There are lots of folks who like compact 9mm handguns and feel perfectly comfortable carrying them for self-defense, but there are many who feel the 40 S&W holds a significant edge in stopping power, and […] [Read More]
Ruger's Hard Charger
At first it seemed that the Charger was a demand from Ruger for all earthlings to surrender… but I’ve since attributed that interpretation to my recent preoccupation with H.G. Wells. The 10/22 rifle, the tree this particular apple fell from, has been popularly in production for decades. In fact, I […] [Read More]
Ruger's No. 1 Tropical 450/400 3" NE Part I
“So she filled their mouths with dust And their bones with fever; Greeted them with cruel lies; Treated them despiteful-wise; Meted them calamities Till they vowed to leave her!” 1903 – Rudyard Kipling’s South Africa The concept of the Ruger No. 1 and the 450/400 3″ Nitro Express combination originated […] [Read More]
Ruger's Single Ten
I don’t like people under the age of forty five and, for the most part, they don’t like me. They don’t like rock and roll, improved gas mileage excites them more than horsepower, they think the word “biker” refers to a Lycra wearing dork with a finned helmet, and they […] [Read More]
Browning's Lightweight BLR Takedown Part 2
Mounting a scope on the BLR is an easy proposition. Major suppliers offer aftermarket bases and rings and Browning offers a one piece scout base as an accessory for the rifle. The scout base, #12326, is a nicely finished piece that is held in place with screws and a locator […] [Read More]