Jack O'Connor commemorative Winchester Model 70. 270 Winchester (aka WCF) Not much is known or can be said definitively as to why this particular caliber came to be. Since its inception in 1925 there is little doubt as to its success on animals from Coyotes to Moose and everything in between; not to mention its … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 3, Jack O’Connor)
Author: JNS
Health Update
As some may know my personal health has been a concern for some time. I developed congestive heart failure back in 2010 and with that comes the complications associated such as pre-diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and a whole slew of related issues. I have some genetic predisposition to heart issues (I recently found … Continue reading Health Update
Favorite Cartridges (Part 2, Ruger & Fireball)
In my previous Favorite Calibers post I listed three calibers that were instrumental in my development of a love of firearms and handloading. With this post I will attempt to fill in some Calibers gaps. 204 Ruger Introduced in 2004 as a collaborative project between Hornady and Ruger this cartridge was boasted as the fastest … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 2, Ruger & Fireball)
Favorite Cartridges (Part 1; LR, Triple-Deuce and Westerner)
22 Long Rifle I cut my teeth on a Savage Model 72 "Crackshot" 22 Long Rifle. I remember go on ground squirrel and prairie dog Safaris in the sagebrush country of southern Wyoming with my dad at the age of 4 or 5 years old. With a hand full of 22 shells in my pants … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 1; LR, Triple-Deuce and Westerner)
Fall Fells and Fails (Part 3)
Some of our best "fells" have been while hunting elk and some of the greatest fails have been doing the same. Elk is a great meat to have on hand. It has the least gamey taste of the deer species and you get more meat for your tag dollar. It can be easily substituted in … Continue reading Fall Fells and Fails (Part 3)
Pay Attention and be Thankful
About twelve years ago I developed congestive heart failure (CHF). The doctors were not able to determine how it was induced whether virally or genetic. When admitted my hearts' left ventricle ejection fraction (EF) was <12% compared to the 40-55% of a normal heart in a health individual. Over the years that followed with prayer, … Continue reading Pay Attention and be Thankful
Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago on October 31st I married my help-meet. Country met city and moved to the country, then back to the city, then to the country, to the city, country,...well you know it really doesn't matter, as long as we are together I would live anywhere with her. Many people are surprised to learn … Continue reading Anniversary
More Background
"A belief system that is correctly structured on the bible is a necessity if one does not want to be duped into following the crowd." Sola Foundation Doctrine is "a belief or set of beliefs,...that are taught and accepted by a particular group." These beliefs are adhered to in such a manner as to influence … Continue reading More Background
A Little Background
The last couple posts were pretty dense. Perhaps some info about my walk would help to understand a little more of what I'm about. Beginnings I was raised a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA). A legalistic, conservative American denomination that many consider extreme and/or cultish. The denomination had it's beginnings in the Christian Connection gatherings at the … Continue reading A Little Background
Fall Fells and Fails (Part 2)
Mule Deer. Photo by JNS My wife is from "Big City" Southern California. I know there's not literally a place called that, but that is where she was from, a "Big City" in Southern California. I say "was" because it's by the Grace of God we are not who we once were, Amen? It was … Continue reading Fall Fells and Fails (Part 2)
