The obsession with accuracy has ailed many rifleman over the years. Col. Townsend Whelen hit the nail on the head when he said “Only accurate rifles are interesting”. Early on in my shooting career I found myself fascinated with this same affliction. However, I had one small problem. I was a broke college student at […]
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Savage 64 – Old Reliable or Out of Date?
Some firearms designs seem impervious to the market fluctuations of the day. They are in production for decades at a time, through eras of economic hardship, hostile political environments, and global conflicts. Designs like the Winchester 94 and the Colt 1911 continue to perform to this day. One such design is the venerable Savage 64. […]
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Ruger 10/22 – Lego for Adults
There are many iconic firearms that are pictured in history books or on the silver screen. But there are few firearms that are so ubiquitous in the firearms owners safes than the Ruger 10/22. Over the years the 10/22 has morphed from a rifle to an entire industry. Why has this simple blowback 22 been […]
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Savage Mark II – A Canadian Made Classic
There is something about a bolt action that encourages taking careful aim for each shot. For that very reason new shooters often get their best marksman ship practice with bolt action 22’s. For more experienced shooters this same practice can help avoid developing the flinch that can come with the big magnums. At the forefront […]