Model 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown Case Hardened
The historical information presented within this article came from four credible reference books and Winchester. Americas’ Premier Gunmakers – Browning K.D. Kirkland The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 Thomas Henshaw The History of Browning Firearms David Miller Winchester, And American Legend R.L. Wilson The respective authors spent months and years, […] [Read More]
Ruger's Compact American Rifle Ranch and the 350 Legend Part I
The American Rifle Ranch has proven to be an excellent bolt action platform for cartridges that might have otherwise been limited to semi-auto duty. Instead, championed by the inclusion in the American Rifle Ranch package, cartridges like the 300 Blackout, 7.62×39 and 450 Bushmaster can also serve the bolt action […] [Read More]
Ruger's Single Seven Bisley in 327 Fed Mag Part I
I realize there are several companies that manufacture single action revolvers, but none as well as Ruger. Not in quantity, not in quality and not with so much diversity of models. In addition to a multitude of catalogued firearms, Ruger, also produces a large number of firearms that are sold […] [Read More]
Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup
Smoky Split Pea & Ham Soup Sharing a recipe that guests and family seem to enjoy. Smoked ham can come from a supermarket or the product of a hog hunt. Serves 5: 1½ cups per serving Stove top: 8 quart stock pot Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's Performance Center Model M&P R8
S&W Performance Center M&P R8 Manufactured U.S.A. SKU 170292 Caliber 357 Magnum Action Double / Single Capacity 8 rounds Barrel/Shroud Stainless Barrel Length 5.00″ Rate of Twist 1:18.75″ RH 5R Frame Aluminum/Scandium Alloy Cylinder/Yoke Stainless Finish Matte Black Grips Synthetic – Black Front Sight White Dot Interchangeable Rear Sight Black […] [Read More]
Ruger's Security-9
There are substantially three types of marketing messages used to sell firearms; purpose, style and new. The task gets easier, but a product’s longevity of success diminishes the further the category moves to the right of the semicolon. New gets old fast, trends in styles come and go, but the […] [Read More]
30-30 Winchester
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]
350 Legend
Every bullet used in the data below was sized to 0.356″ from 0.358″ with an inexpensive Lee bullet sizing die, with the exception of Winchester factory bullets, which already measured 0.355″. Why? A very limited selection of 350 Legend specific bullets. Why size? Bullets close to 0.358″ expanded the […] [Read More]
327 Federal Magnum
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]
The New Ruger Wrangler Rimfire Revolver
The Ruger New Model Single Six family is arguably the gold standard for small frame, single action revolvers. Of the twenty-four standard models offered, fifteen accommodate the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. The Single Six is stout enough to be also chambered in .17 HMR, 32 H&R and 327 Federal Magnum. […] [Read More]