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It looks like Nosler is introducing a new whizbang wonder cartridge, the .26 Nosler. Of course, information is skimpy on it, but they tell us that it's a long-action cartridge with no belt. They'll introduce it at SHOT show, to great fanfare. Drum-roll, please. Some are speculating that it's...

I shot a USPSA practice match this weekend at my local club. I was shooting a SW M&P 45, using 230 grain hardball ammo at 835 fps. (Remington UMC #L45AP4) Using the calculator in the rulebook (grs X mv/1000) I get a power factor of 192, which should qualify as major power. When I looked at...

For years I've been reloading standard bullets, but lately I've been thinking about Barnes. I know, for example, that my .308 likes 168 grain bullets, but I'm not sure if I should go with a 165/168 in the Barnes. Because it's a monolithic bullet, it should be lighter for the length. Is...

Last week I picked up an old Colt 1911 from the local gun shop. It's been hard-chromed and the serial number puts it being made about 1915. It has US property roll marks. I've been inspecting it, trying to fathom the provenance of the pistol. I figured that it had been sold as surplus...

I bought a couple of these rifles for teenaged grandsons for Christmas. They're both left-handed, so the choice was simple. My retailer was able to find two in .25-06 and I put them on layaway. They're actually a whole lot better rifles than I suspected that a rifle that I paid $318.00 NIB to...

I'm thinking about a Safariland 6377 for plain clothes carry. This is the concealment verson of the Model 6360 that I carry on my duty rig. Before I make the order, has anyone had any particular experience with this holster? I know that it's not a deep concealment rig, but I don't need deep...

A buddy brought by some scrap from a local manufactory. They do special metal fabrication and he thought I might be able to use this, out of their scrap pile. That's a 10-inch disc of 316 stainless. He says that it's very hard, tough, and they have to use special tools to work it. Normal...

I was shooting yesterday at my local Sheriff's Office range and between strings happened to wander over to the brass bucket. Our police marksmen use that range and sometimes the brass bucket provides good scrounging opportunities. I managed to find some .308 brass and from a long and enjoyable...

Reading another thread, I saw this posting and wondered about the temperature sensitivity of Reloder 15. Yet, if we go to the Alliant website, we find that: Thus, the questions: Is Reloder 15 temperature sensitive? Why would the Army pick a powder that might be used in the heat of a desert...

The family is going on vacation in a couple of weeks to Myrtle Beach, SC. I'm low on supplies and wondering what's a good place to buy primers and powder in the Myrtle Beach area? I'm looking mainly for primers and powder. Normally, I buy online, but if I can beat the Haz-Mat charges I might...

Interesting in the difference of two steel targets. My family and I tried out a new target hanger this morning and we hanged two steel targets. Both 9" gongs, one was 13/16th mild steel and the other was AR500 steel by Quality Targets. Earlier this week I had painted both targets with white...

Looking at powder choices and wondering about burn rates. We all know that two of the most traditional powders for the .30-06 Springfield are IMR 4895 and IMR 4064. Going to the Hodgdon burn rate chart, we find them listed at 89 and 93, respectively. Loading the -06 with those powders is a...

I was at the LGS today, and saw a Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08, overpriced. I asked to look at it and was taken aback at the stock. It seemed like some after-market plain-jane stock with no checkering whatsoever. It did have the classic Model 7 schnabel forened, but I seem to recall that the...

Getting ready to start playing with the .30-30 again, so I got out my loading notes and printed some pages off the net. Once again, I am impressed with the versatility of IMR 4895. Based on the powders on my shelves, it looks like IMR 4895 is once again on the short list for load development...

This fellow next door had inherited some rifles from his father. Nice working guns. Then he starts asking questions about ammo, and I try to steer him in the right direction. Earlier this week, he happens to walk over while I'm building ammo, so he asks about reloading and I give him the...

I don't know where to put this, but it looks like the Lead Ban Bozos have once again petitioned the EPA. I cover it at my blog. They want to ban lead again in sporting ammunition. It looks like it's time to start giving our elected officials hell. Not that I ever quit, they need to be kept...

I have seven members of my family going through the concealed carry course, all at the same time, at the same place. Can anybody beat that? I'm a proud PawPaw.

I'm looking for bullets, guys and gals. Willing to try a different vendor. I'm looking for .38/.357 158 grain SWC cast bullets for mid-range loads. I'm willing to try some smaller vendors and want to know who is out there. I've found ZCast Bulletz, and they look pretty good. I've been...

I am reminded, on this day in 1836, Sam Colt was granted a patent for a revolving firearm. That revolver is known as the Patterson. It is fitting and proper that we remember these things.

Louisville Leather is a small custom holster shop who recently sent me a holster to review. You can see the review at the link. He sent me an OWB left-hand holster for the Glock 19 and I'm favorably impressed. The leather is good quality, the stitching is uniform and the holster gives an...