44 Remington Magnum - 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]
Marlin's 1894 Lever Action in 45 Colt
02/08/2020 It is 11:30 AM and snow has not fallen for at least one hour. The forecast was for a snow storm that began at 3:30 AM to continue on until 5:00PM. History offers two outcomes. The first is that clearing snow now will result in the snow resuming at […] [Read More]
Ruger’s 77/44 – The Next Generation 44 Magnum Carbine Part II
02/05/2020 CarbineCarl949.6@instagoogle writes, “Joe, I know you are old, live in the woods and should be given a little leeway in deference to diminished mental acuity, but you’ve posted a picture of brass. That is definitely not a Ruger 77/44, so what’s up?”. Good eye there Sparky, you are absolutely […] [Read More]
Ruger's 77/44 - The Next Generation 44 Magnum Carbine Part I
02/01/2020 Live in a state with predominately rolling hills and mountainous terrain, both covered in dense tree growth, populate it with deer and black bear and the occasional moose, and you will quickly see the appeal of the little Ruger 77/44 carbine. Chambered for the 44 Remington Magnum, with shooting […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's Performance Center® Model SW1911
01/25/2020 – I was having one of those days at work that had me sitting behind a keyboard, singing my rendition of Frankie Lane’s song “Lucky Old Sun”. Then I felt guilty, because I have not done the kind of work that warrants that song for a long, long time. […] [Read More]
The Hornady Lock-N-Load® Power Case Prep Center
01/19/2020 – Today was a planned range day; some final data collecting and testing 7mm Remington Magnum handloads for a Browning X-Bolt rifle. Unfortunately, there is about 8″ of Maine sunshine on the ground and another eight hours of snowfall in the forecast. My next work project will be tractor […] [Read More]
Browning X-Bolt Pro Tungsten in 7mm Rem Magnum Part II
01/20/2020 – My area is populated by gentleman farmer/ranchers. The term “Gentleman farmer/rancher”, in my vernacular, means they all have day jobs, but buy only commercial size and grade equipment that never leaves their property. The neighbor across the road put $34,000 into a new Ventrac 4500Z tractor with 4 […] [Read More]
Browning X-Bolt Pro Tungsten in 7mm Rem Magnum Part I
01/10/2020 For me, Browning products have always been, metaphorically speaking, the Mercedes-Benz AMG of production firearms. While Browning has its custom shop and share of very fancy grade limited production firearms, it is the typical Browning sold through gun shops around the world that impress me the most. They have […] [Read More]
300 RUM
Handload data 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 […] [Read More]
The S&W Performance Center® M&P®40 M2.0™ 5" Barrel Pro Series®
01/07/2020 If you have not noticed, handgun size popularity is cyclical. One year caisson worthy, long barrel magnums are popular. The next year, diminutive popguns that can be carried on a key chain are the focus of firearm theme social media. Which is interesting as intended applications remain essentially the […] [Read More]