Firearm information for the enthusiast
Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Manufactured Browning – Portugal Item# 535200227 Type Bolt Action Caliber 280 Remington Capacity 5+1 Barrel Length 22″ Rifling 1:10 RH Weight 7 Lbs 0 Oz Overall Length 42 3/4″ Stock Grade I Black Walnut Barreled Action Matte Blue Steel Length of Pull 13 3/4″ Drop at […]
The Ruger Hawkeye Compact Rifle live fire exercise was a welcome break from days of heavy snow fall, even if slip and slide treks to post and retrieve targets and to set up equipment were required. The first part of the exercise was to assess the influence of the rifle’s […]
Feel free to skip this storm narrative and go right to the Ruger firearm information that follows. The Sunday night storm took us by surprise. The weather shifted from a cool autumn evening with a forecast of moderate rain to torrential rainfall, flash flood warnings and rumbling thunder that shook […]
I drive a Ford, wear jeans and a T-shirt and live in the woods. “Sophisticated”, “elegant” and/or “refined” are not typical words heard across the dinner table within the context of firearms. I have a handful of firearms I am happy to own on a permanent basis and they serve […]
Higher end firearms can offer greater potential than utility grade firearms; higher levels of performance, higher levels of precision in skilled hands and the presence of unique features tailored to the firearm’s purposes. Ruger’s new Custom Shop firearms clearly fit the description. The 10/22 Competition Rifle is one of two […]
Editor’s note: I have gotten a little behind in the schedule. Fortunately, Facebook blocked me for posting in violation of community standards i.e. making calm, rational political comment within a thread of like minded people, devoid of personal attacks, foul language, or disrespectful characterizations. Yes, I am a libertarian leaning […]
The year 1956 marked the intersection of two Winchester innovations, rifle and cartridge. The heavy hitter Model 70 Winchester, replacing the Model 54 in 1936-1937, was chambered for the 375 H&H. Available in standard and Super Grade version, the 375 H&H after 1937 was supplied with a 25″ barrel. Unfortunately, […]
The Browning X Bolt Hunter in 30-06 Springfield proved to be a terrific combination. It shot well with factory ammunition, but handloads can sometimes tap into additional potential. In other circumstances, handloading is a path to bullet/powder combination not generally available over the counter. Five bullets were selected; a selection […]
Summer began late this year and definitely has ended early, catching us flat footed; “us” being myself and my better half for over fifty years. The leaves on the maple trees have already begun to turn and the before winter to do list on the kitchen counter became a source […]
The Ruger AR-556 is the product that put an end to most of my personal AR 15 builds. The Ruger AR-556 is a robust and reliable system, made from quality American made parts and assembled into an AR compatible package. Subsequently, the AR-556 can always be updated or customized to […]