8/29/2023 – Jack Benny was an old time comic, old in the sense of physical age and old in the sense of a long time ago. Part of his shtick was to insist on playing the violin, loudly, persistently and badly. In his personal life, his love of the violin…...
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Winchester XPR Sporter Part I
I apologize for the low quality picture of Skippy’s backhoe, Chucks trailer and a hole in the ground. All were captured by my Samsung Galaxy, too big to carry, Android phone… which otherwise meets its original purchase criteria; makes/receives calls, send/receive texts, low cost. I began excavating a hole with…...
Ruger's 41 Magnum Blackhawk Part II 
Ruger's 41 Magnum Blackhawk Part I
08/20/2023 – In a world that poses the question, “Is a rifle chambered for the 30-06 Springfield sufficient for whitetail deer?”, I was elated to see a box of Winchester 41 Magnum ammunition labeled for deer and black bear hunting. Power in a small package… Ruger New Model Blackhawk Manufactured…...
Browning Stalker Long Range - 300 Winchester Magnum Part II
Browning Stalker Long Range - 300 Winchester Magnum Part I
07/30/2023 – I have learned that music can have a profound, if temporary, effect on mood. As an example, this morning, I had a breakfast of Great Value low carbohydrate, high sodium, frozen waffles, made digestible with make believe maple syrup… containing lots of carcinogenic artificial sweeteners. No, that isn’t…...
The Children - Grandchildren Effect
Editorial 07/23/2023 – Most people do not understand the destructive nature and result of chipmunks. Two of my summer projects have been and, to some extent remain, rebuilding steps and walkway foundations, where chipmunk tunneling has cause sink hole damage. How much damage could one of those furry, Christmas caroling…...
Ruger's Blackhawk In 256 Winchester Magnum Part II
Ruger's Blackhawk In 256 Winchester Magnum Part I
I decided to write this article in two parts. Yes, almost like a firearm duology. Part 1 addresses the firearm and it’s initial performance. Part II addresses fabrication of 256 Winchester Magnum ammunition, optimization for revolver use and additional firearm performance. I could not get my head around all of…...
