I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time at the reloading bench for more than two decades. It has been an exercise in patience, with great rewards at times, and the feeling that I could have[…]

How do rifle suppressors affect muzzle velocity? There seems to be some debate as to the effect of a suppressor on a rifle’s muzzle velocity.  Some say it doesn’t affect the muzzle velocity, while other[…]

I would have never envisioned cable TV becoming obsolete, but if you consume any video media, you’ll note that is the way things are heading. Younger generations aren’t tethered to a few media conglomerates, the[…]

If you are working with or around firearms for any length of time, you’ll undoubtedly encounter stripped and sheared screws. Even with the use of quality screws, preventative maintenance and proper tools, they’ll still pop[…]

I’m a big fan of short rifles. It doesn’t matter whether it is a bolt, lever or single shot rifle, there is something utterly utilitarian about a short rifle. In this post, I am going[…]

The US Army M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) has been in service since 1988. In the three and a half decades of use in the US and foreign militaries around the world, it has been[…]

When I was younger I spent quite a bit of time reading about military sniper rifles. While these rifles would function well with the specialized match ammunition they were designed for, I have always wondered[…]

This is my initial review of the M24 Sniper Weapons System (SWS). This post will cover my first impressions and future posts will cover accuracy, load development and upgrades. My remarks in this post aren’t[…]

While this is mostly a firearm blog, I do have some interest in air rifles. While I certainly don’t think they are as “fun” as a traditional firearm, they do serve a purpose in certain[…]

Often old rifles and shotguns have broken and cracked recoil pads and butt plates. In this post, I’m going to replace the plastic recoil plate on a side by side shotgun with a new rubber[…]