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]
Yes, Bobby, there Really Is a 30-30 Winchester Cartridge Part 2
The quest, since the advent of the M16 and AR15, has been to give these rifles the approximate power of the 30-30 Winchester. The 7.62x39mm, 300 Blackout, 30 Remington AR all do just about that, so please don’t mock my theory. My thought is why not just skip the whole […] [Read More]
Yes, Bobby, there Really Is a 30-30 Winchester Cartridge Part 1
The 30-30 Winchester cartridge, in recent times, has been much maligned. But then that is becoming the way in America; a person with no direct experience with a subject makes an unsupported criticism, then solicits the concurrence of fifty other ninnies, and the product of that group grope is labeled […] [Read More]
The 450 Bushmaster Part 2
There is not a wide selection of factory ammo for the 450 Bushmaster, although Hornady appears to do a good job of satisfying the core applications with 250 grain SST and FTX products with a muzzle velocity of 2200 fps and a reach of nearly 300 yards on deer size […] [Read More]
The 450 Bushmaster Part 1
The 450 Bushmaster began as a Jeff Cooper concept and Tim LeGendre’s 45 Professional cartridge. The 45 Professional cartridge is based on the 284 Winchester case, shortened to 1.771″ and tapered to accept a 0.452″ bullet. Working with Hornady for development, Bushmaster licensed the use of the Professional design, shortened […] [Read More]
Remington's R1 Hunter 10mm Auto Part 2
I love stories about turkey hunting; the skills, the planning, the stalk, the choice of shells and shotguns. This time of year, all I have to do is walk out the front or back door of the house and there are large flocks roosting on the lawn and nearby trees, […] [Read More]
Remington's R1 Hunter 10mm Auto Part 1
The Remington R1 10mm Auto Hunter Long Slide is a well thought out firearm. It is a combination of the 1911’s proven design; accuracy, performance and reliability, a longer than standard length barrel and a stout cartridge that is suitable for taking medium size game at woodland hunting distances. Assuming […] [Read More]