Mec's Marksman Metallic Reloading Press
The MEC Marksman Metallic Reloading Press is a relatively new product, introduced November 1 2016. The Marksman is single stage; a single die of the correct type must be installed in accordance with the ammunition assembly progression. Single stage presses are popular, because the are strong, compact, yield precisely assembled […] [Read More]
Remington's 1911 R1 Enhanced Commander Part 2
Part 1 “Remington’s 1911 R1 Enhanced Commander – As a compact, lethal trail gun” concluded with the promise of trail carry worthy handloads and the anticipation of a snow storm. Part 2 started and stalled when two storms arrived. I love snow and sub zero temperatures, and sharp gusting winds. […] [Read More]
Remington's 1911 R1 Enhanced Commander Part 1
The 1911 is a pistol that suits a great number of handgun applications, from bullseye and combat competitive shooting to military and law enforcement armament. These days, the carry pistol for the shop and surrounding woodland is a Commander length 1911 45 Auto made by Remington. Its selection was predicated […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Magpul Part 2
The weather in Maine has been problematic when it comes to punching holes in targets; deep drifts from firing line to down range and short legs to make the journey. Still, the Remington Model 700 Magpul is so much fun, it was worth the sacrifice and my wife and I […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Magpul Part 1
I would not have looked up to check for dragons if my nine year old granddaughter hadn’t made the suggestion. Now I wonder how many dragons I have missed during my lifetime as a result of having too fixed of a perspective. My favorite firearms are the least practical and […] [Read More]
AR Rehabilitation Part 5
If you’ve been following along with this project you know that this was an update of the shop’s test mule AR15. The update was to be accomplished by utilizing shop pulls and material left over from other projects. A background project, it was accomplished when a there was opportunity. We […] [Read More]
Handloading Anarchy
I received an Echo as a gift about a year ago, but only recently got around to setting it up. At first, it was a source of debate and consternation, apparently between me and a cylindrical electronic device, but eventually we sorted out our differences. She became more accommodating and, […] [Read More]
AR Rehabilitation Part 4
After completing headspace checking in Part 3, it was time to final assemble the upper receiver. A Brownells #080-000-661WB Upper Receiver Action Block $79.99 held the upper in place during barrel and related parts installation. The rest of the pieces are – Yankee Hill Machine carbine length, smooth, free float […] [Read More]
AR Rehabilitation Part 3
Rehabilitation work was started on the High Standard’s upper by taking an inventory of what had been changed in the past and what would need to come off for reconfiguration. The upper has a VTAC handguard with proprietary mounting systems, a good looking and good functioning system. Unfortunately, the outer […] [Read More]
Remington's RP 9mm Luger Autoloader
There are so many last minute projects to wrap up before the holidays. My wife and I are traveling to Texas to visit number one son and family. We were just advised the trip includes a Griswoldian side junket to Disney World and Universal Studios; a four adults and one […] [Read More]