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Entries for June 2015
Trick Out a 10/22 Part 1
By Dave Henderson
With just a few simple tools, you can build a semi-custom .22 that looks good and shoots great. The Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle was heralded as a masterpiece in firearm design when it hit the market in 1964. The 5-pound semiauto was easy to work on and featured a 10-round rotary magazine that fit flush in the stock’s action well, precisely at t... READ MORE
7 Cartridges that Never Made the Grade
By Ralph M. Lermayer
In the rush to own the latest hunting rounds, we all too often pass by some great performers that have been with us for decades. Who are you going to ask to the prom, the prettiest gal in school or the one whose father has the best deer hunting property? Tough call. It’s sort of like asking, “Which is better, sizzle or steak?” Ans... READ MORE
One-Shot Group
By John Haviland
All the work that goes into a hunt rides on the first bullet. Make sure it will hit on the mark. Many hunters go on about how tightly their rifles shoot five-shot groups. Well, the real measure of a hunting rifle is how it shoots a one-shot group. All the money and work that goes into a hunt rides on the first bullet shot from a cold barrel. For th... READ MORE
The Hunter’s Glass
By Ralph M. Lermayer
A practical hunter’s guide to riflescopes, binoculars and rangefinders. The subject of optics for hunters is one that gets a lot of press. Rightfully it should, since our choice of scopes, binoculars and now rangefinders can literally determine the success of a hunt. The choices are endless, as each manufacturer extols the virtues of its part... READ MORE
The Inline Solution
By Ralph M. Lermayer
Find the “sweet spot” load, and your modern muzzleloader will begin shooting its tightest groups. We’ve long been schooled to accept the adage that every centerfire rifle is unique, and you have to try different handloads, bullet weights and brands to find the one your rifle shoots best. This is true. Different barrel twist rates,... READ MORE