375 H&H Vs 375 Ruger Part I of II Godzilla Vs Mothera...With Handload Data
I was disappointed with both Ruger and Hornady during the introduction of the new 375 Ruger cartridge and firearms. I felt both companies were less than helpful by withholding basic specs and performance data, after sending out product announcement information and shipping production rifles in December 2006. Sort of like […] [Read More]
Nope - Still Here
I could grumble about the power surge that took out two of our servers in Atlanta yesterday, and I might toss in some moaning and groaning about recent construction, but yesterday was Easter Sunday so I’ll just remember how good my life is and that petty annoyances come and go. […] [Read More]
Get The Big Gun...and call me Bwana Part III 100% Factory Inletted = 5 Hours with Power Tools
I like the CZ 550 Safari American, even though the folks at CZ Kansas heavy handedly stamp it, stomp it and mischaracterized it as an Americanized version of a European rifle. It’s beefy, an overkill of metal and wood, weighing in at a recoil absorbing 9.25 lbs. It smells like […] [Read More]
Get The Big Gun...and call me Bwana Part II Handloading the 375 H&H
Whenever I begin handloading for an unfamiliar cartridge/firearm combination and I am looking for insight specific to that combination, I think of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. Arthur Dent’s home was on the verge of being demolished by order of the city council. A council employee, Mr. L Prosser, […] [Read More]
Get The Big Gun...and call me Bwana Part I Tales of the CZ 550 American Safari Magnum
Sometimes, when I’m looking for a little writing inspiration, I dig through the huge pile of junk and rubble I call my office, in search of a mental jump start. I was already wearing the pith helmet when I opened the a cabinet and found a rather mature box of […] [Read More]
50,000 Miles Over Rough Roads...
I guess I’m as bad as most every one else in responding to the question, “What is an ideal handgun for home protection?” I sputter on about the Ruger SP101 357 Magnum, or one of the variations on the 1911 theme in 45 ACP, or the P229 in 357 SIG. […] [Read More]
Fast, Fast, Fast Relief ! Part II of II AR-15 Gas Control for Handloaders, Floating Hand Guards and Other Random Acts of Beautification
When I left off at the conclusion of Part I, I was in the middle of a self congratulatory, one man high five, which is not nearly as rewarding as one might think. I was also searching for a bottle of green 609 LocTite…again, not as exciting as one might […] [Read More]
Fast, Fast, Fast Relief ! Part I of II AR-15 Gas Control for Handloaders, Floating Hand Guards and Other Random Acts of Beautification
Most anyone who owns an AR15 develops a strong attachment. They are amazing little rifles. The AR15, and its variants, are the firearm equivalent of auto racing’s Chevy or Ford small block engines. If you like firearms, and you like to tinker with them, the AR15 offers virtually endless opportunities. […] [Read More]
Savage's Model 116 FCSS 6.5-284 Norma Part II
Rifles have their attributes and features but, in the land of synthetic stocks and stainless steel barreled actions, there is no fancy wood grain or fineness of bluing to give a rifle a unique personality. Subsequently, personality often resides within the combination of rifle and cartridge. In this case, the […] [Read More]
Tuna Salad and Cheese on Rye and John McCain
I’m a pretty practical guy, so I like to find real world solutions to problems. As an example, my wife makes this really great tuna salad and she usually keeps a little plastic container full in the refrigerator. The other day I grabbed the last two slices of thinly sliced […] [Read More]