Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may…...
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Ruger’s Hawkeye Long Range Target 6.5 PRC Part II
My writing routine is to type a few sentences, then reference “Common Errors in English Usage” just to see how many mortal and/or venial grammatical sins I had committed.The report on that research is typically, “All of them”. The truth of the matter is, my writing stems from the stream…...
Ruger’s Mark IV 22/45 Lite Part II
I’ve been working on some ideas for a shop project. Over the past six months I’ve advanced the ball, metaphorically speaking, to conclude the project will incorporate and electric motor… 48 volts, 1000 Amps… and a sprocket. Beyond that, blank space, dead air, niemand ist zu hause. It is tough…...
Ruger's Hawkeye Compact Rifle Part I
It’s been four weeks since attempting a new article. I know, “Joe, we didn’t realize you were gone”. Yeah, yeah, yeah… The problem is I am easily distracted under the best circumstances. I start writing about a gun stock and end up researching “Walnut Through The Ages” and, at the…...
Ruger’s Hawkeye Predator in 223 Rem Part II
Maine winter’s freezing temperatures and constant snowfall is a bit of a mixed blessing. One one hand, shooting from a bench outdoors is not as much fun as one might assume. On the other hand, being cooped up in a nice warm shop gave me an opportunity to listen to…...
The Ruger Hawkeye in 30-06 Springfield
Just getting back to work after quadruple heart bypass surgery. Four and one half days in Maine Medical Center then home. Rehab is straight forward, these people are all medical rock stars, but impatience is tough to contain. Fortunately, I have some article drafts and data to finish until all…...
Ruger’s Hawkeye Compact Rifle Part II
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…...
The Ruger Custom Shop Doug Koenig Competition SR1911®
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…...
Ruger's Custom Shop 10/22 Competition Rifle
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…...
The 480 Ruger Super Redhawk Revisited Part I
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…...