Ruger's 475 Linebaugh No.1 Part II
03/16/20 Not a bad winter in Maine, at least from the standpoint of snow, with significant clearing efforts limited to five or six days. There were a good number of days with temps at or approaching 0°F that inflated heating bills, but none of those negative double digit temperatures that […] [Read More]
475 Linebaugh - Rifle
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
Ruger's 475 Linebaugh No.1 Part I
03/08/2020 The Ruger No.1 holds a unique place of honor at Real Guns®. Because it is stout, reliable and relatively easy to rebarrel, Ruger No.1s served as the basis for wildcat cartridge development, like the 358-378RG with 280 grain 35 caliber bullet zipping along at 3,100 fps. Ruger No.1s wired […] [Read More]
Cold Weather Beef Vegetable Soup
03/01/2020 My wife and I have an approach to co-op cooking. We agree on a concept of a meal, decide on a recipe, then alter the ingredients we agreed upon when either of us turn our back or look the other way. I like red pepper, my wife likes cumin. […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Classic Deluxe
2/24/2020 This weekend, there were three things on the must do agenda. The first was filing taxes, the second was a photo shoot for a firearm project on Real Guns and the third was to update our Ford Escape’s software. Yes it is suppose to update automatically, if the car […] [Read More]
6.5 Grendel - AR Type
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
6.5 Grendel - Bolt Action Only
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may […] [Read More]
Ruger’s American Ranch In 6.5 Grendel Part II
02/21/2020 Working with the Ruger American Ranch 6.5 Grendel has been a lot of fun. Scoped and silenced, it was tireless at the bench, digesting ammo, putting holes in targets and tolerating without complaint… less than conservative handloads. Yes, comments like that do make manufacturers break out in a rash. […] [Read More]
Ruger's American Ranch In 6.5 Grendel Part I
02/18/2020 Ruger American Ranch Rifle – 6.5 Grendel Company Ruger Model Designation 36926 Point of Manufacture Newport, NH, USA Type of Action Bolt Action 3 Lug 70º Lift Caliber 6.5 Grendel Magazine Capacity 10 Magazine Type AR Style Barrel Length 16.10″ Rifling Twist Rate 1:8″ 5 Groove Barrel Muzzle Threads […] [Read More]
Ruger’s 77/44 – The Next Generation 44 Magnum Carbine Part III
02/13/2020 So I got a job as a census enumerator. I wanted to do something for my community, in this case, make sure all of my neighbors were counted to assure we had appropriate representation in state and federal governments. My friends were shocked, my family was shocked. Then it […] [Read More]