This new year brings some new additions to my sphere of influence. First and foremost on January 2nd I became a Grandpa. Our first grand-daughter (Saige May) entered this world a couple weeks early and now, eleven days past her original due date, is coming along beautifully. I'm truly excited for the day we can … Continue reading New Additions
Author: JNS
Becoming a Shooter
The self-imposed criteria presented in the previous post are for me to develop the level of proficiency required to harvest game and protect myself from those who would seek to deprive me of that which is mine. To those who shoot competition matches with high round counts and slicked up race guns or PRS matches … Continue reading Becoming a Shooter
What is Accuracy?
I was recently in a box store accruing some hunting gear for the upcoming elk season and happened to peruse the ammo shelf. Curious as to ammo prices I spied a box of 250 grain Remington Core-Lokts in 35 Whelen...$79! Holy smokes! Pistol powder runs the same price as rifle powder now (~$45/lb) and primers … Continue reading What is Accuracy?
Favorite Cartridges (Part 6, Super Varminter and More)
This cartridge is a favorite because it was another custom build for a specific purpose. A has been that should have been but never became. Even Remington's attempt to rebrand was to little to late, the damage had already been done. Ammunition can be found as there are rifles and shooters a plenty out there … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 6, Super Varminter and More)
Old Ways Vs. the New
Well, not officially but it is fast approaching, bringing us to my favorite season Autumn! I'm always excited to see the constellation Orion cresting above the eastern horizon during dawns early hours. The constellation Leo rules the summer southern night skies here in the northern hemisphere that is until Orion, the Hunter, comes tracking the … Continue reading Old Ways Vs. the New
Favorite Cartridges (Part 5, Ned Roberts)
Humble Beginnings? The History Channel states, "the Roaring Twenties were a period of rapid economic growth and social change." Another source claims, "The 1920s was a decade of...profound cultural conflicts. For many Americans, the growth of cities, the rise of a consumer culture, the upsurge of mass entertainment, and the so-called "revolution in morals and … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 5, Ned Roberts)
A New Year Resolution I Can Get Behind
Another year is upon us, although in most cultures and societies around the world the first of January holds no significance whatsoever. For them the year restarted on winter solstice and some cultures for economic/agriculture purposes begin or end the year on the vernal or autumnal equinoxes. In western societies January 1st means resolutions and … Continue reading A New Year Resolution I Can Get Behind
Favorite Cartridges (Part 4, Townsend Whelen)
Col. Townsend Whelen circa 1939 The previous blog article I would say is a fair assessment of hunting progression. Based on the article I was in the first three stages all at the same time while in high school. During that era, as stated in my previous Favorites post, I hunted everything big game with … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 4, Townsend Whelen)
Hunting Progression
Through age and experience we understood that we progress through various stages in life. For instance every 11-13 years the neuron connections in our brain re-establish themselves into new pathways. Hence every 11-13 years the average person is subject to new understandings of topics previously known, i.e. we change our mind, we typically are more … Continue reading Hunting Progression
Something Old, Something New
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is upon us. Gone are the Salvation Army door greeting Santa's with their lil red kettles. Firmly established now is the "post common sense era" retail line of "Have a great day!" Not matter what time of day it is, followed by "Have a wonderful Holiday season!" … Continue reading Something Old, Something New
