Author Archives: Roy

The 1964 Gun Digest

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Roy

This post looks at firearms history by examining an old copy of the Gun Digest. The Gun Digest has always been a favorite source for articles covering all aspects of guns and shooting activities and I have always looked forward … Continue reading →

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Hornady’s American Whitetail Ammo for the .30-30 Winchester

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Roy

This post describes Hornady’s American Whitetail ammo for the .30-30 Winchester and compares it to other cartridge lines. We know that the deer population in America has never been higher.  We also know that there are more than ten million … Continue reading →

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My Goose Gun

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Roy

This post describes an Eastern Arms double-barreled, 12-gauge shotgun and gives additional information on guns sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the early twentieth century.  The suitability of using such an arm to hunt waterfowl with non-toxic shot is … Continue reading →

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Black Plastic for a Remington Model 788

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Roy

This post describes the bedding of a Remington Model 788 action in a polymer stock. Nature Quiz:  What do geese and people have in common?  Answer:  They both like to sun themselves next to the water, as these Canada honkers were … Continue reading →

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More On the Remington Model 788 .44 Magnum

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Roy

This post describes shooting results with factory loads and handloads for the Remington Model 788 .44 Magnum. My post of September 18, 2012 gave a cursory description of the Remington Model 788 in .44 Remington Magnum.  The passage of time … Continue reading →

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The .300 Savage with LEVERevolution and Superformance Powders

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Roy

This post reports the performance of some handloads using Hodgdon LEVERevolution and Superformance powders in the .300 Savage. But before that, let’s have a nature report.  This year the fall color is about as good as it ever gets at … Continue reading →

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Update On the Ruger No. 1S .300 H&H Magnum

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Roy

This post reports shooting results for a Ruger No. 1S in .300 H&H Magnum. I have really enjoyed having Cabela’s Commemorative Ruger No. 1S around this year.    Great to have an excellent, finely finished arm to gaze upon and admire.  … Continue reading →

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Test the Remington Model 783, Or Not?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Roy

This post describes the Model 783, a new, economical rifle from Remington. This large patch of tickseed sunflowers growing in a swale by the road to my shooting range reminds me that the year is maturing rapidly.  August always does … Continue reading →

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The Savage Model 340: An American Classic

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Roy

This post describes the design and shooting characteristics of a Savage Model 340 bolt-action rifle in caliber .30-30 Winchester. The plain rifle is an American invention, born of necessity in the days when trappers, explorers, soldiers, and pioneers settled the … Continue reading →

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Things That Get Lost: A Colt Police Positive .38

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Roy

This post describes a collector-grade Colt Police Positive revolver, First Issue, Caliber .38 Colt New Police. Encountering this revolver in the handgun case of a local gun shop was totally unexpected.  It is a Colt Police Positive, First Issue, in … Continue reading →

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