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!
Outdoors
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
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
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
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)
