Recent content by Vic

I would stroke out and fall over if my wife would even think out loud about buying me a gun for any occasion, let alone actually go out and buy one. Mrs. Bsdouglas - your husband is a lucky man ! All recommendations listed above have merit. I would go ahead and purchase the KSR9C and if he...

I know this has been discussed by all at one time or another, however until this morning I have not had the opportunity to handle (fondle would be a better word I reckon) one. Wow - are they ever nice ! What a fit ! I know they will not shoot the full house 45 loadings safely, but will handle...

I've pondered over this model for some time...............are there still any new ones to be had ?

I just handled one for the first time at a gun shop that was on the rack. It had a wonderful "feel" to it. I've read mixed results regarding accuracy, so I'm sitting on the fence for a bit. It would be a nice match for my KGP-160 .357 revolver.

You are certainly going to notice a difference in recoil between a short barreled .308 and a short barreled 45/70. The 45/70 Guide Gun is a nice gun.

If your Marlin was made by Marlin ( before Remington bought Marlin ), you will find the letters "JM" on the barrel, just in front of the receiver. If it is a newer model, made by Remington, then I believe you'll find the letters "REM". You might want to check with "Marlinownersforum.com" in the...

OK....here we go, Brian Pearce is the author ; "Initially the .44 magnum gave rather disappointing accuracy, with 75-yard groups hovering around 3-6" with factory loads and handloads. Guard screws were tightened to specifications, the barrel cleaned with all copper removed and fired again, but...

No doubt a very good buy ! An acquaintance stopped by a garage sale ( 1975 ) and walked away with a Parker s/s shotgun for $20. Apparently - there are still some deals to be had.

I don't own one of these rifles, however - I just bought the "July, 2012" copy of "Rifle" magazine andBrian Pearce has authored an article about Ruger 77/44's and 77/357's. He discussed accuracy issues he also had and what he did to correct them. FYI....... Regards, Vic

My family has a Winchester Model 90 22 LR that my grandfather bought new. It is in very good condition and is a pleasure to hold and shoot. Certainly a family heirloom for sure. My brother ended up with it and I ended up with a Model 12, 20 gauge when these family firearms were passed down...

Go to a used firearms bluebook when you have a chance. Based on your guesstimate of 85% ( I'd put this percentile in a "good" category ), I'd say it may start somewhere around $700. A pic or two would help. Regards, Vic

It appears Davidsons has a pretty good inventory of these ultra light rifles, however - they are not the "whitetal special" specifically. http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=37182&mfg=Ruger&mdl=M77+Hawkeye&cat=2&type=Rifle&cal=7MM-08&fin=&sit=&zipcode=54742

Personally - I prefer the RSI model in the short action calibers ( and the 358 is ). I've always thought the 6.5-08 ( a.k.a. the 260 REM ) would be a great rifle.

Perhaps my browser isn't recognizing something here and/or I'm technologically deficient :?: .......anyway - I'm unable to connect. Thanks for the tip though. Vic

I tried that link and it doesn't connect. Can you check it again ? Thanks