The Shotgun Chronicles Part II
Part I concluded with the Mossberg Ulti-Mag 835 sporting a 24″ rifles slug barrel with adjustable sights and an extended magazine that added three rounds of magazine capacity. It’s overall length was reduced to 44¼” with weight held at 7½ lbs. In the world of lever action carbines, that is […] [Read More]
It's Good to Question the Source
A very long time ago I was pulled over by a state trooper for driving 72 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. I knew the car’s speedometer had been reading a steady 65 MPH so I was less than calm about the stop. After a quick look around the car, […] [Read More]
The Shotgun Chronicles Part I
Some time ago, I wrote a series titled “Everything I know About Shotguns in 500 Words or Less”. It got away from me, just a little bit, when it became a ten thousand plus word, four part series. In my own defense, I think it is important to note, only […] [Read More]
The CZ 527 M1 American Part II
Sitting at the breakfast table and having coffee with my wife, the morning’s backyard entertainment was wild turkeys. Lots of absolutely goofy bird behavior. The morning prior, it was a red fox eating compost pile melon rinds, which probably explains an absence of turkeys that day. Two days earlier, there […] [Read More]
The LatheMaster Speed Reduction Pulley
Being a self taught machinist is a lot like being a self taught neurosurgeon… except the patients, and/or their families, don’t complain nearly as much. When I tackled the issue of turning speed, I read the books that indicated material type, diameter and type of operation should all be […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 887 Nitro Magnum Tactical
I like tactical shotguns. In most home defense situations, they are probably a lot more useful than handguns, although probably not as tidy. They don’t require critical aiming, ammunition can be selected to avoid serious over penetration problems, they have extended magazine capacity, but they don’t have an extra […] [Read More]
The Lathemaster Gets a Quick Change Tool Post
If you remain a firearm enthusiast for an extended period of time, you will eventually get to a point where you will want to fabricate parts. This conclusion will typically manifest itself in the form of a bench top lathe and/or milling machine. As a proud owner of new […] [Read More]
Remington's 1911 R1 45 ACP Part I
OK, so I initially thought this was a really nifty take down rifle. How else could Remington fit a Model 700 into a 10″x13½” corporate green hard case? I didn’t know they were making a 1911 type gun because… no one tells me anything… ever. Which is actually much safer […] [Read More]
The CZ 527 M1 American Part I
Model CZ 527 M1 American Manufacturer Ceska Zbrojovka Point of Origin Czech Republic Hardware Blued Carbon Steel Stock Walnut Type Action Micro Bolt Action Caliber .223 Remington Magazine Capacity 3 Rounds Barrel Length 21.9″ Twist 1:12″ Sights Clean – 16mm Dovetail Trigger Single Set Pull & Set Pull 3½ Lbs […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700™ Sendero® SF II 300 Ultra Mag Part II
I bought a Remington Sendero because… I like the way it looks. Then I liked the way the big magnum shot, so much so that I could see the practical application for an 8 lb 12 oz rifle. When I am not shooting it on the 100 yard home course, […] [Read More]