Everything I know About Shotguns... Part 3 in 500 words or less
I didn’t leave the country, I’ve just been grappling with the mechanics of handloading for shotguns. Shotgunners apparently forgot to check in with the metallic cartridge bunch before venturing into handloading, so they have their own: vocabulary, sort of similar methods and a rather disconcerting way of discouraging people from […] [Read More]
Everything I know About Shotguns... Part 2 in 500 words or less
Approximately 3.3 million firearms of all types and for all purposes were produced in this country in 2003, the last year reported through the Treasury Department. This number does not include fully automatic firearms, or imported firearms. Approximately 22% of the 3.3 million were shotguns. Apparently, that 22% group didn’t […] [Read More]
Everything I know About Shotguns... Part 1 in 500 Words or Less
Some of the benefits of being a firearm enthusiast are exposure to new technology, the never ending stream of new products and the number of disciplines that track to various types of firearms. A shooter who grows weary of rifles can switch to handguns, or muzzle loaders, or long range […] [Read More]
Maine - Home For Awhile
Headed home for awhile. It feels like we’ve been gone forever, but for very good reasons; lots of family time and the birth of our fifth grandchild took us to Texas and California. It will be nice for awhile to sit in one spot. I understand the weather in Maine […] [Read More]
The 357 SIG and Lee Precision's Factory Crimp Die Confessions of a Handloading Snob
I was a handful of sentences into this story and on my way toward making a wise crack about Lee Precision products, when I realized how hypocritical I’ve been when it comes to that company’s products. I’d gotten into the habit of pigeon holing them as a supplier of cheap […] [Read More]
Reconciliation
This past Saturday, our eldest grandson Eric received the sacrament of Reconciliation. In our faith, Roman Catholic, it means to confess all sins and to ask God for, and hopefully receive, absolution. For this nine year old, confession lasted about a thirty seconds, beginning and ending with tricking his little […] [Read More]
Lawn Vs Garden Tractors and Mossberg Pump Guns
No, I didn’t vertically stretch the picture, it’s just a stubby garden tractor with oversized rear tires. The difference between a lawn and garden tractor is about $1,500….well not really. The difference between a real lawn tractor and a garden tractor that will diminish the significance of a neighbor’s lawn […] [Read More]
Australia...Can We Send Congress to Visit?
I was so happy to see a country that could get it right in such simple terms. I was so ashamed that it was not the United States. My guess is, Australians figured it out before it is too late and Australians have always been a tough, fair bunch with […] [Read More]
Maine State of Mind
I’m going to take a break for a few weeks and head back to Maine. My wife and I had a visit from a grandson who lives in Texas, we were able to see another receive his First Communion and my granddaughter took her first steps. We have a little […] [Read More]
Eggplant
Every once in awhile, my wife insists on cooking Eggplant Parmesan. It looks pretty spiffy covered in thick tomato sauce, maybe a pinch of basil and a dash of oregano, some crushed garlic, grated Parmesan and melted mozzarella cheese over chopped mushroom. Still, when I take a bite I’m immediately […] [Read More]