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)
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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)
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)
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)
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