Marlin's Backpacking Model 70PSS Stainless...
Based on the semiautomatic, tubular magazine Marlin 60 of 1960, the Marlin Model 70P Papoose, was introduced in 1986. This stainless steel version was re-introduced in 2011, produced in Remington manufacturing facilities. So what can the Papoose do that a… non-papoose cannot? Unscrew the knurled takedown nut and the barrel […] [Read More]
Harrington & Richardson's Handi-Rifle Part 2
There are few really new cartridges, just a lot of subtle changeups on established themes. Which is not a bad thing, as anyone who has ever shot a 375 H&H belted magnum derivative can attest. In the case of the 500 S&W… case, the 500 S&W looks strangely familiar…. not […] [Read More]
Harrington & Richardson's Handi-Rifle Part 1
Initially, I didn’t know what to make of the H&R Handi-Rifle. It is a very basic rifle, shipped in very basic packaging. The first time I picked it up I couldn’t tell if it felt more like my old Savage 12 gauge break action shotgun, or a Thompson Center Contender […] [Read More]
Your Perfect Rifle... No more Assembly Required Part 8
If you’ve been following along with the project, you are probably already familiar with what has gone into this rifle in terms of parts and assemblies, but I thought a spec box might help for anyone who fell asleep while reading. Real Guns® Project AR-15 Assembler Real Guns® Cartridge .223 […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Vanguard Series 2 Back Country Part 2
After concluding Part 1, a Burris 4.5-14X42mm C4 scope was installed on the subject rifle. Hmm… that reads like Dragnet dialogue. “The subject was then read his rights and taken to the precinct…” Where was I? Oh, yeah… Weatherby factory loads, 130 grain and 200 grain, are rated at 3,600+ […] [Read More]
Your Perfect Rifle... Some Assembly Required Part 7
At the conclusion of the last installment, assembly was completed with the exception of the butt stock and a muzzle brake and/or flash suppressor. A simple helical design VLTOR Weapon Systems flash suppressor was selected, Brownells # 100-003-114 $60 and, as pictured below, a Mako Group 6 position GLR-16BTK […] [Read More]
Your Perfect Rifle... Some Assembly Required Part 6
As I’ve noted in all prior installments, this is not an attempt at instruction, only familiarization for folks who have not attempted to assemble an AR, but would like a basic overview of the process. None of the items assembled in this segment, with the exception of the pivot pin, […] [Read More]
Your Perfect Rifle... Some Assembly Required Part 5
An AR15, much more so than their distant bolt action cousins, are full of … stuff and, surprisingly, most of it is necessary. In fact, when you build an AR from scratch, you have to purchase all of it. Parts are available individually and in associated parts kit form, like […] [Read More]
Weatherby's Vanguard Series 2 Back Country Part 1
I couldn’t help but think that the Vanguard Series 2 Back Country was a bit of a Vanguard – Mark V Vulcan Mind Meld, drawing the product lines closer together. The Back Country utilizes the alloy steel Vanguard action and 24″ barrel, but the barrel is fluted and the barreled […] [Read More]
Your Perfect Rifle... Some Assembly Required Part 4
Some folks emailed regarding torque compensation for the drive offset on the combo wrench. Actually, the placement of the drive slot on the wrench handle and the plane of the handle are irrelevant. The only requirement is that the torque wrench handle be rotated to a start position where the […] [Read More]