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)
New Additions
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
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
Those Who Can't 