Search results for query: *

Granted, I am not a huge fan of the .357 Magnum. In a handgun, it generates a lot of muzzleblast (and a huge fireball from a 2.5" barrel), and a 38 Special +P suits my needs just fine. In a rifle, it just seems a bit anemic. I have just never really wanted one. Until I came across this...

One of my spring projects is to work up some loads for a 45 Colt. Specifically, I have a 20" 460 S&W Magnum barrel for my TC Encore and I am after something a little less punishing (Something like a 2600 fps 240 gr bullet out of a 5 lb rifle gives me pause). One thing about this load is that...

I was able to hunt this season for the first time since 2019 (long story involving serious injury and rehab). During that hiatus, I had a lot of time to think about a lot of things (one was the conversion of my old TC Contender to a rifle). However, I managed to overlook a bit of field craft...

Many, many years ago (1960's or so), I recall seeing a relatively inexpensive single shot 22 that was styled to look like a Winchester Model 94, complete with fake magazine tube and barrel band. The lever worked a Martini type action, and it used the external hammer as a half cock safety as...

Ok, I give up. To my eye there are 3 very similar cartridges: 220 Russian, 224 Grendel, and the 22 PPC. All are capable of impeccable acccuracy. My question is basically: WHY? A second question is can one be accidentally in the other 2?

I was over at the local Cabela's yesterday and in the gun room they had what appeared to be an octagon receiver Mosin chambered in 11 x 60. It was pretty pricey. It was also in pretty nice shape. Anyone know what this could be?

I finally received my 30-30 Winchester Barrel for my T/C Contender. Included in the packing was a spent 30-30 case that, I presume, was used to test fire the barrel and so is fireformed to the chamber. Other than having it as a nice keepsake, what else can I do with this case? Serious question.

There are few things that I find more satisfying than shooting a one-hole group with my hunting rifle. Indeed, given the improvements in the quality of factory built rifles, optics, and ammunition, it is rather common to find an off the shelf rifle that will hold a 1" three shot group at 100...

What makes them accurate? What makes them fast?

I am not inclined to load a round with a spitzer bullet into a gun with a tubular magazine, even as a single round load. However, I wonder what happens if a chain fire occurs in a magazine. After watching this video I wonder about how the containment of the magazine tube contributes. Thoughts?

I was looking over the diagram of the the Winchester 94 action and was wondering: In the case it is fed a massively overpressure cartridge, where is the gun most likely to fail?

I came across this article today during my daily news scan. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/23/marines-robots-target-practice-00041091 While its primary focus is the military acquisition system, I am struck by how the focus of training on static targets did not translate well...

After some thought, I have decided that the most risky situation in which I find myself on a regular basis is the simple chore of getting gas. To the point, recently someone attempted to car jack a woman (mother with young child) at a gas pump at a local supermarket at 5:30 pm on a weekday...

Two come immediately to mind. Back when I was learning to fly, my instructor and I would occasionally take the Citabria from Denver over to Sidney, NE, to visit the Cabela's home store and grab lunch. The ostensible reason for the trip was to practice navigation and get used to turbulence. On...

The threads on Cartridges that should (die, live forever, be loved against all reason, be hated unconditionally) forever got me thinking. Many cartridges spring from interesting family trees, and it has intrigued me how some of the most popular rounds were derived from rounds that are now...

Query: In general, what effects does the use of a suppressor have on the muzzle velocity and accuracy of a centerfire rifle? Are there any special considerations for handloading for a rifle using a suppressor?

What are the differences between a "Cold-Forged Barrel" and a "Hammer-Forged Barrel" and what are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?

I have a G1 Contender and I am contemplating putting together a carbine in 30-30. The gun was originally, and still is, configured as a pistol. As far as I can tell, I don't have legal issues for converting to a carbine and back to a pistol (Unless the BATF has changed their minds recently)...

A night like this would be a good one to go after coyotes and bobcats. I was thinking about what I have available that would probably be best. I think it boils down either to a Tikka in 22/250 or a TC venture in 6.5 cm. Their main concession to Halloween is outlandish logos on the scopes. Both...

While sitting in the departure section for Southwest at Houston Hobby today, my wife came up and tossed a magazine at me that she had found abandoned in a seat nearby. It was a copy of Guns&Ammo Precision Rifle Shooter 2019 Issue 2. Now, I will be the first to admit that I am a bit of a snob...