Ruger's Bigger Boomer AR-556 MPR 450 Bushmaster
The Ruger AR-556 is the product that put an end to most of my personal AR 15 builds. The Ruger AR-556 is a robust and reliable system, made from quality American made parts and assembled into an AR compatible package. Subsequently, the AR-556 can always be updated or customized to […] [Read More]
Ruger's 10/22 Compact
I was having a conversation with my eldest son, a senior marketing manager working in a corporate environment, discussing dealing with change. More specifically, how to focus on the job when others around you are disappearing on a regular basis. My chips for playing in this poker game came from […] [Read More]
280 Remington
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 1873 Short Rifle Part 2
Writing is a lot like life. Sometimes you board an airplane in New York, land in San Francisco five hours later as anticipated and go on about your business. Sometimes a flight gets delayed. You end up in the airport bar, have a few drinks with new friends, and wake […] [Read More]
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]