The 480 Ruger Super Redhawk Revisited Part II
The 480 Ruger and Ruger Super Redhawk are an interesting, well thought out and effective hunting combination. Well made, solid performer in terms of accuracy and power and a lot of fun to shoot. In fact, with a set of dies and come components, it could represent a lot of […] [Read More]
480 Ruger
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]
458 Winchester Magnum
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]
Smith & Wesson Performance Center® SW22 VICTORY®
Living in rural Maine requires residents to embrace the notions of self sufficiency and self reliance. Having a phone number handy for a good handyman, for help when the work gets too heavy or too oversized for one, is also a good idea. Landscaping, insect control, vehicle and equipment repair, […] [Read More]
Winchester’s Model 70 Safari Express 458 Winchester Magnum Part II
As a baseline, three factory loads intended for quality big and dangerous game were checked out. Recognizing that few will be hunting Elephant or Cape Buffalo, the purpose of this live fire is to check against specification performance, before moving on to handloads. A 500 grain expanding bullet, as represented by […] [Read More]
Old World Appeal In A Modern Package Part I
As summer comes to an end, gears shift to fall hunting season and what rifle might be most effective and what might express a distinctive taste in firearms. This Ruger M77 Mark II International, distributed solely through Lipsey’s certainly fits the bill. Ruger’s M77 Mark II International Manufactured New Hampshire, […] [Read More]
Thompson / Center's Venerable Contender Pistol in 7-30 Waters Part I
Creative genius in people seems to manifest itself as the good ideas many people have, but with an ability to turn those good ideas into successful realities. The combination of Thompson / Center Contender and 7-30 Waters cartridge seems to be a culmination of lots of good ideas, although I […] [Read More]
The 223 Remington And Rifles With Long Barrels Part I
History is what we remember… Listening to some old Jackson Brown performances. Good melody, good vocals and poetic lyrics. I used to be a fan until he performed Steven Van Zandt’s “I Am A Patriot” and he ended up on the scrap heap with all of the other wealthy celebrities […] [Read More]
7-30 Waters
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]
Winchester's Model 1886 Short Rifle in 45-90 Winchester Part I
OK, the 45-90 WCF cartridge is an excuse to spend time with the Winchester Model 1886, this short rifle version in particular. It all seems to come together; old guy, old gun, old cartridge… before the time of fancy lads and man buns on the firing line. A time when […] [Read More]