Here in the far west canyon lands of western Colorado we have what is called a "Dynamite Shoot." Well, we used to anyway. I attended the last one several years ago, pre-COVID and this year they brought it back, kind of. Due to the surmounting regulations being imposed on the users of public lands and … Continue reading A Dynamite Shoot!
Author: JNS
Flame On!!
Like "a moth to a flame" man gravitates toward fire. Perceivably the first thing we were able to harness and domesticate was flame. Whether a proponent of The Big Bang or a believer that "in the beginning God said," light is the one singular constant in the universe. All else varies to some degree in … Continue reading Flame On!!
A Change of Direction
Colorado has gone "hog wild" with their gun laws, regulations and mismanagement of public lands and wildlife. The more I wanna gunsmith the more the state wants to regulate the little guy right out of the market. So Here I am, no longer in the market. I have the firearms I need and most of … Continue reading A Change of Direction
Non-feline Wildcats
I was approached the other day by a young man who had an old "Nike" shoebox. In the box was a Remington brass bag labeled 257 Roberts with a hand full of loaded cartridges and a few empty casings. The fired cases clearly looking different than those loaded and I noticed the unmistakable sign of … Continue reading Non-feline Wildcats
I Have a Confession
My dad had a "love affair" for most of his marriage. While around mom he never ceased to sing her praises yet, when he was alone it was a different tune. I believe it was in the late 1930s when it started. He was a meat provider for a sheep outfit and worked the uranium … Continue reading I Have a Confession
When Old Becomes New
I told my oldest daughter the other day that "her time was over, better luck next year." Then I said to my middle daughter that "her time has come, you've got three months." That may sound harsh but consider the context, their names are Summer and Autumn. Makes a little more sense now, right? In … Continue reading When Old Becomes New
Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Lucky # 7s)
Image from https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/7mm-rifle-cartridges-the-sweet-spot The 7mm is a very interesting caliber with quite a pedigree. Ron Spomer refers to 7mm Rifle Cartridges as "The Sweet Spot" in the above blog article. Mr. Spomer is a huge proponent of the caliber and has quite literally written THE book on 7mm Cartridges. (https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store/p/7mm-cartridges-from-around-the-world) When it comes to the … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Lucky # 7s)
In the Pursuit of
No one is immune to it. It is an all consuming desire in many facets of our lives. Be it happiness, perfection, success, etc. whatever it is, the PURSUIT drives us. The accomplishment of the unachievable, the possession of the unobtainable, the reaching of the unreachable. This is human nature, I believe and it is … Continue reading In the Pursuit of
Middle Mag Update
The 41 Magnum line up. (top to bottom; NMBH 4 5/8" pre-warning, NMBH Flattop 5 1/2" Bisley, Threw-screw Blackhawk 6 1/2") Thought this might be interesting to share. After purchasing the middle pictured pistol in 41 Magnum I was having some thoughts about the weight. Lipsey's advertizes it as weighing 46 ounces. Being a mid-size … Continue reading Middle Mag Update
Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Middle Mag)
Ruger Flattop, midsize frame Bisley Blackhack in 41 Magnum. Photo curtesy of https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUKRNVB-415 Unlike the 357 Magnum and the 44 Magnum there was nothing "Special" that preceded the 41 Magnum. Considered the brain child of Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan, (Charles Allen "Skeeter" Skelton was a supporter as well) the idea was to address the … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Middle Mag)
