11/13/2022 – It has been like summer here with temperatures in the 70s. Today was 30°F, so I guess our days of Indian Summer are coming to a close. The electric grapple on the tractor stop working… then worked again… then stopped again. Fuses good, 12V at the tractor /…...
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The Performance Center® SW22 VICTORY®
10/23/2022 – I promised some firewood to someone who helped me out. Unfortunately, I procrastinate on such things, so now I am cruising for standing dead trees and last year’s tree fall. Five cuts and the saw seemed to be better at giving trees friction burns than cutting them down…....
Marlin's Model 1895 Guide Gun Reintroduction
10/16/2022 – The thing I like about New England fall, and rainy Indian Summer days, it is too wet to go out and rake leaves. Within an hour of taking this picture, the sky darkened, storm clouds rolled in it became a great day to listen to Buddy Guy… “Born…...
Oil & Smoke Part 2
October 9, 2022 – Handloading, more specifically handload development, represents a great deal of trial and error, testing and analyzing. Not the same as opening a handload manual and picking from the list presented, which is perfectly fine when instructions and cautions are honored. I tend to use reloading manuals…...
Oil & Smoke Part 1
October 2, 2022 – I am not sure if I am holding my own on pre-winter projects, deluding myself or accepting all will not get done. The remaining yard or two of compost, for months conspicuous under a big blue tarp, finally became topping on the lawn; a little tractor…...
Bergara's B-14 Ridge Rifle
September 18, 2022 – We routinely receive requests for review of a the Spanish made Bergara rifle. In particular a from a local UPS driver who has a great deal of firearm knowledge and appears to be very fond of the brand. Bergara B-14 Ridge Rifle Bergara B-14 Ridge Rifle…...
Ruger's 7.62 NATO / 308 Winchester Small Frame Autoloading Rifle
September 19, 2022 – Last night I was sitting in Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q in Round Rock, sharing brisket, ribs and sausage with family. Two sons and two grandchildren present, a visit and conversation that are unfortunately all too rare. I envy these younger generations. Lots of enthusiasm for challenges…....
Ruger's AR-556® MPR - The 350 Legend Lives On
I’m usually not overly enthused with AR 15 type rifles for hunting. While there are exceptions, most are overweight, under powered and uncomfortable to carry. The Ruger AR 556 MPR in 350 Legend is one of those exceptions and much the antithesis of the general AR population’s short comings. Ruger…...
Consensus Not A Priority - The 30 Remington AR Part 2
Very nice to have family visit. This time it is my eldest son Joe,my daughter-in-law Estrella and my youngest grandchild Isabella. The first company since my wife passed away in March and quick confirmation that she was the big draw and absolutely stellar host, where I am… Joe, a social…...
Consensus Not A Priority - The 7mm-30RG Part 1
Cogito, ergo sum… July 3, 2022 – Social media knee jerk reaction to any thoughts that stray from consensus is rejection. Which almost always results in a person acquiescing to the mob and adopting group thinking. Too bad, because the original thought is often interesting and, potentially, the bases…...