Okay new shooter, you've narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I'll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun rounds available commercially. If they weren't … [Read more...]
Spring fishing season is upon us. Cold streams tumble out of the rockies not yet filled with sediments of major snowmelt and summer is mere weeks away. With summer comes backpacking into the wilderness, camping trips, followed by archery season and the general rifle big game season. Why state the obvious? All of these recreational endeavors tend to take humans into bear … [Read more...]
Let's start reloading! In the previous article I looked at some general issues relating to projectiles, but in this article I’ll focus on the various types of projectiles available and the process of selecting a projectile suitable for your specific shooting activity. Projectile Types There are numerous types of projectiles out there, and manufacturers seem to be coming up … [Read more...]
Happy Friday, friends! If you didn't catch it, I posted my complete review of the SIG P224 subcompact in .357 SIG yesterday. I'd have to say, that .357 SIG round barks with authority, but the P224 isn't out of control. I'm happy I finally got the chance to heat it up at the range. This Photo Friday image is a photo from the P224 review that I played around with a bit. I like … [Read more...]
As some of you may know, I had my first taste of cowboy action competition shooting this past weekend. I love my semi autos, but there is something to be said for slingin' lead through some classic style firearms. Pictured here are two beautiful examples of such hardware. Today's Photo Friday features a Marlin Model 94 (the lever action rifle) in .357 Magnum (it'll also shoot … [Read more...]
