Changes to book pages and site clean up
I’ve changed the book reviews and listings for gun related firearms and I am starting to include other sources besides Barnes & Noble. I started to run into too many instances where books were listed as “requires special handling”, or “book out of print – special order” when I […] [Read More]
Overthinking the 357 SIG....again - Part II Conclusion
My wife and I spent the day at the range burning up hundreds of rounds of ammo; a guy at the next bench with a bad sense of geography kept telling us war stories, I got what my youngest grandson refers to as an “ow-ee” when the SIG’s slide and […] [Read More]
Overthinking the 357 SIG....again Part I
When I get back to working with a cartridge, I need to rethink my strategy all over again, looking for something new I might have overlooked the first time, some little edge that could lead to some small or major improvement. That’s what separates handloaders from drill press operators; hopefully, […] [Read More]
Politics may be the least of our problems.
I typically try to pick up a rifle or handgun I think will offer several areas of interest to write about; the gun, shooting, reloading and maybe hunting. Lately it’s become more and more difficult to locate a rifle to write about. In fact, the most recent three rifles selected […] [Read More]
Crimping - Is it worth the effort ?
I was writing the article “Tools for .45-70 handload development”, extolling the virtues of crimping, when I began to wonder if, in fact, crimping mattered at all. Handloaders do a lot of things habitually, and often don’t stop to ask the basic question, “Why the heck am I doing this?” […] [Read More]
Extreme Measures
I while back, I wrote an article comparing RCBS Uniflow and Hornady Lock n’ Load powder measures. Included was some analysis of the charge throwing consistency, or lack of consistency, demonstrated by each. Almost immediately, I received an e-mail, advising me to buy a Harrellmeasure, indicating the product is dead […] [Read More]
What's killing the firearms industry ? Well, maybe the firearms industry
It’s interesting to watch the dynamics of people involved in the ownership and sale of firearms. They hunker down in defense against the government, point to anti-gun politicians, warn of developing local and federal legislation, preach paranoia, and turn a blind eye to the industry’s basic problems; public apathy or […] [Read More]
Los Altos Rod and Gun Club
Typically, I travel up to Lake Chabot when I need outdoor range facilities. It’s a nice place to shoot and an expansive facility, but the distance and time required for travel doesn’t make for a spontaneous outing when free time becomes available. Checking on the “Where to Shoot” […] [Read More]
Big Bore Sixguns
I always liked Elmer Keith stories and I liked that hats he always wore. With articles dating back to the 1920’s, each passing year brought bigger stories and bigger hats. He achieved a level of integrity, or at least was viewed as having a level of integrity, few men […] [Read More]
Passing gas, air rifles and intra office plinking
High powered rifles are very loud. Consequently, shooting them requires lots of space, and rifle ranges aren’t typically constructed next to the local in-town dry cleaners, or neighborhood McDonalds….although events within some urban centers may suggest otherwise. A trip to our closest high power rifle range, Chabot Gun Club represents […] [Read More]