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)
Outdoors
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)
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
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)
Fall Fells and Fails (Part 1)
Westwater area, Utah. Photo by JNS Pronghorn Pronghorn Antelope (aka. Prairie Goats, Speed Goats, Sage Goats, Lope) are native only to North America. They are the only ungulate that grows branched horns made of hair and also the only mammal that grows "horns" and sheds them. I have personally clocked them at 52 MPH and … Continue reading Fall Fells and Fails (Part 1)
Autumn is in The Air!
Colorado Aspens. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. by Carol M Highsmith is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 Autumn is my favorite season! The warm remnant days of summer, the boding cool nights and crisp mornings remind us that winter is on its' way. Farmers and ranchers … Continue reading Autumn is in The Air!
Those Who Can't 