Ruger's GP100 44 Special Part 2
The Ruger GP100, as tested with a variety of factory ammo, put up good number in terms of velocity, accuracy and penetration in Part 1. If there was more to finesse out of the combination, it would be with a focus on getting a bit more velocity and a bit […] [Read More]
Winchester's Super X4 12 Gauge
The Winchester Super X3 Field model is one of the best looking and best performing autoloading shotguns in its class. It’s satin oil finish walnut stock and matte metal pieces give it a tasteful… no, make that elegant look. The suggestion that a synthetic stocked gun could be as aesthetically […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's M&P®40 M2.0™
I finally figured out how to get the snow plows to clear our frontage road. Day or night, clear or continuing storm, if I clear the driveway entrance, they will come… and form a towering snow wall across the driveway. What the plow drivers don’t know is that I like […] [Read More]
Caldwell's MAGCHARGER
I’m not sure it is possible to spend much time shooting or handloading without running into a product from Battenfeld Technologies, Inc. Popular brands under the Battenfeld banner: Caldwell Shooting supplies Wheeler Engineering Gunsmithing supplies Tipton Gun Cleaning Supplies Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tools Bog-Pod Shooting Accessories Lockdown Vault accessories Golden […] [Read More]
Remington Model 870 Hardwood Home Defense
I shop at Walmart, from time to time, and I drive a well broken in Ford. McDonald’s loomed large in my selection of fine cuisine… or at least it did until my heart and arteries decided they could no longer share in that experience. I’ve had more, I’ve had less. […] [Read More]
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]