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
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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)
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 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)
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)
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)
Those Who Can't 