Firearm information for the enthusiast
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 […]
I was having a conversation with my eldest son, a senior marketing manager working in a corporate environment, discussing dealing with change. More specifically, how to focus on the job when others around you are disappearing on a regular basis. My chips for playing in this poker game came from […]
Writing is a lot like life. Sometimes you board an airplane in New York, land in San Francisco five hours later as anticipated and go on about your business. Sometimes a flight gets delayed. You end up in the airport bar, have a few drinks with new friends, and wake […]
The 480 Ruger and Ruger Super Redhawk are an interesting, well thought out and effective hunting combination. Well made, solid performer in terms of accuracy and power and a lot of fun to shoot. In fact, with a set of dies and come components, it could represent a lot of […]
Living in rural Maine requires residents to embrace the notions of self sufficiency and self reliance. Having a phone number handy for a good handyman, for help when the work gets too heavy or too oversized for one, is also a good idea. Landscaping, insect control, vehicle and equipment repair, […]
As a baseline, three factory loads intended for quality big and dangerous game were checked out. Recognizing that few will be hunting Elephant or Cape Buffalo, the purpose of this live fire is to check against specification performance, before moving on to handloads. A 500 grain expanding bullet, as represented by […]
As summer comes to an end, gears shift to fall hunting season and what rifle might be most effective and what might express a distinctive taste in firearms. This Ruger M77 Mark II International, distributed solely through Lipsey’s certainly fits the bill. Ruger’s M77 Mark II International Manufactured New Hampshire, […]