Flying Air Penske
It has been an interesting week. After hearing way too many horror stories from friends and relatives regarding damaged and lost items attributed to moving companies, my wife and I decided we could do a better job of moving important personal possessions and at a lower cost. So we rented […] [Read More]
The RGI Tree House
The shop is near done, a few interior touches remain…like flooring and covered walls, but it is moving along quickly. Electrical and heat is in, the building inspector signed off, and it already feels like a place where people talk about guns…in positive terms. A few guys were up to […] [Read More]
The Mueller 3-10x44 Tac II Another Choice in Premium Scopes
If you’ve been following the CZ 550 375 H&H project, you’re probably aware the rifle is scoped with a Mueller 3-10×44 Tac II. Initially, I thought this scope might represent a magnification overkill and, because it lacked a national debt size price tag, it might not hold up under the […] [Read More]
Building A Portable Outdoor Noise Barrier Or... How to Make a Really Big Boom Box
Yes, I have been working in the garage with easy listening rock playing on the radio but, no, that isn’t a karaoke microphone pictured on the left. Yes, I do know all of the words to “Night Moves” and, yes, I do sometimes wonder what happened to Bob Seger. More […] [Read More]
Lee Classic Turret Press Part III It's Pretty, But Does it Make Good Ammo?
The day began with my wife offering her observations of the press while I set up to take pictures, “That is pretty! I love that red and the bright aluminum and steel pieces. The selection of wood for the handle was perfect.” She was making my ears bleed, “No, it […] [Read More]
Lee Classic Turret Press Part II Form Follows Function - A closer Look
The old adage, “The devil is in the details” implies an accurate assessment of something large in scale can only be made by examining it’s smallest parts. This concept clearly applies when selecting handloading equipment. Frequently, products are recommended based upon: company reputation, production capacity and service department support. Unfortunately, […] [Read More]
The Kahr Arms Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine Part 2
I think what has happened to collectable automobiles may be happening to collectable firearms. There was as time when very limited production, high performance muscle cars could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. Then people figured out that they could pull a 6 cylinder beater out of a salvage yard, […] [Read More]
Lee Classic Turret Press Part I Lee Equipment - It's not just for Kids
Experienced handloaders recommend Lee products to novice handloaders all of the time. The price is always right, the equipment is innovative in design and frequently Lee is sold in all-in-one kits that make it easy to get started. $69 will get you a complete single stage reloading kit; add dies, […] [Read More]
End of Summer, Fall Just Ahead
We just spent the day on Long Lake. Nothing extravagant, just some good family time I probably should have taken decades ago. Middle son and eldest grandson was here less than a month ago, eldest son, newest granddaughter addition and wife nearing the end of a several week stay. Nice […] [Read More]
The 50 Beowulf A Reluctant Retrospective
I’ve been reminded by some of the folks who frequent Real Guns that I noted purchasing a 50 Beowulf upper assembly for my High Standard AR15 type, some time ago, but never followed through with related information. Unfortunately, and incorrectly, they concluded I didn’t think the product was worth comment or […] [Read More]