Within the previous project activity, the upper and lower receivers were assembled, there was a large hole at the back of the assembly, a very nice Magpul adjustable stock sitting on the bench and everything was missing that was required to connect the two. There was also no optimal ammo […]

The Remington Model 750 has been an interesting gun to spend time with as documented in Remington Model 750 Part I. The .30-06 Springfield cartridge is stout. It’s been a standard for the big game hunter, a solid cartridge for close up and long range shooting and a primary cartridge of […]

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It is ironic to be reading a book that underscores serious threats to our Constitutional rights, at the same moment congress and the executive branch of government are engaging the American people at a level of contempt and disrespect that is typically reserved for an enemy. Perhaps, in time, The […]

I think most firearm enthusiasts enjoy building things. A pile of spare parts and components, a soldering iron and some untested assumptions can result in some pretty interesting, semi-useful equipment. The following represents such a prototype project,  complete with mistakes, imperfections and “Too bad I didn’t think of this sooner” […]

I like Maine. Even with Spring not far off, it’s cold and wet, with patches of snow and promise of lots more in the weather forecast. This morning my wife and I poured our cups of wake up coffee and watched the resident flock of cranky turkeys successfully drive off […]

When it comes to product reviews, organizational hype and press releases don’t really matter. We put products on the bench, or take them to the range, and make our own assessments. Some product reviews conclude with a positive result, others…not so much. This brief review was conducted with restraint, objective […]

I like the AR-15. Slow coming to the party, I’ve learned to appreciate the mechanical design and performance of the firearm, as well as the gun’s versatility and inherent accuracy. Building a few with specialty parts has been a source of enjoyment and the results, in terms of quality and […]

Without input, consensus, or even discussion – I ordered, and had delivered to family in California, food from the Salt Lick Bar-B-Que in Round Rock, Texas; smoked brisket, a couple of rings of hill country sausage, a couple of racks of ribs, and turkey breasts. If you’ve ever eaten at […]

Some custom shops play to aesthetic appeal, some follow the rule of “form follows function”, and some strive to accomplish both. Which is why, beyond a fundamental performance wring out of a firearm for accuracy and reliability, firearm modifications should be closely scrutinized as they always tell a lot about […]