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)
Outdoors
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
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)
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
Favorite Cartridges (Part 3, Jack O’Connor)
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)
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)
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