In 2008 or 2009, I was working SHOT show and saw something I knew was going to change the rifle community drastically and forever. So much so, the thought actually crossed my mind that I should sell most of my high-end European scopes before the bottom falls out of the market. What was it? Ballistic computers inside of rifle scopes. …
SHS 50: S&W 629-1
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase (SHS), we are looking at the stainless steel version of the Dirty Harry 44 Magnum. “The most powerful handgun on earth that will take your head clean off”. 😉 Well…something like that. No accounting for Hollywood’s behavior, right? So let’s get down to the stats: Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: 629-1. Action: …
POTD – Wild Turkey
POTD – Wild Turkey The only thing I know about turkey is I prefer thinly sliced. Is this a good one? -Marky #john1911 #gunrange #turkey #turkeyhunting #gobbler #idontknow #bigbird #privateland #hunting Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
SHS-43: Winchester 88 caliber 308
On this episode we are looking at the Winchester 88 that I would want to buy: 308. A caliber we already support. Here are the stats: Make: Winchester Model: 88 Date of manufacture: 1955 – first year of production. Optic: Tasco Pronghorn Iron sights w:bead. 1 magazine. Capacity 3+1 Caliber: 308. Sling swivels. Butt Plate and pistol cap in very …
The Road To 100
“Officer Mike” was at a fundraiser for the kids. Kind of a high-dollar event. Checked the Browning O/U out of The Armory and proceeds to break 76 out of 100! Dude doesn’t even own a sporting shotgun! Good show, “Officer Mike” and congratulations on making Detective. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Zeiss Dialyt 18-45×65 Spotter
I have a confession. I have never purchased a “quality” spotting scope. And the reason is quite simple. I have always felt that most spotters spend too much time not being used. The spotter / field scope option has some appeal. At least in theory. So I enjoyed finding this model of Zeiss field scope on display at NRA 2019. …
GRS Ragnarok Spotted in US
First off, let me get this out of the way. I am very excited about this product! A true chassis system for the Blaser R8 is a significant milestone for the most innovative, bolt action, rifle design since Paul Mauser dreamed up the K98. GRS Riflestocks out of Norway is well known worldwide for their high quality aftermarket rifle stocks …
Howa 300 Yard Headshot
So Freeze was out on the range with his version of a precision rifle: the Howa 1500 hunting rifle in 308. Not kidding. That’s a pretty modern rifle for an old MILSURP collector! But when it’s all said and done, this Howa shoots pretty well. Actually, better than just well. I’m not saying it can run with the big dogs …
Fly Fishing 2019
Sometimes on business trips, I get a chance to do some interesting things. This is one of those times. I wasn’t in a position to take too many photographs, but I thought I would share some fish I caught, the lunch I ate and the rod I used. BTW…it was for trout and was catch and release. I am not …
GRS Ragnarok Chassis
It appears we have a 3rd chassis now on the market for the Blaser R8 rifles. This one coming out of Norway. The GRS Ragnarok. For those who have been in the precision rifle scene, GRS is probably not a new name to you. They are probably the single most popular rifle / chassis maker outside of the United States. …
Limiting Com-Bloc Mags For Hunting
One of the states we hunt allow 7.62×39 as a legal rifle caliber. Unfortunately they have a maximum capacity of 10 rounds. Those that hunt with an SKS don’t have an issue and frankly, those that use an AK don’t either since 10 round mags are easily obtained. My goto gun happens to be a Czech VZ58. And let me …
Wild West Co-Pilot on Range
So…it’s time to introduce big-bore to the new facility. As in 45-70. Our regulars have seen the Wild West Guns Alaskan Co-Pilot before. Not a whole lot to add. But if it’s no clear in the video, the action is super-slick and all the edges de-horned around and on the receiver. It is truly a pleasure to shoot. …
Range Update 200 Yard Steel
Final 200 yard steel is up. I’ve been staying off this particular hill so the grass would take. We’ll come back later and center target between the posts. Might even move them further apart. Why? We already has a 200 yard target setup, right? I decided to move this steel over to this position since it’s relatively flat shooting from …
308 TTSX Hunting Ammo
Freeze was wondering if we have any 308 hunting loads in the armory? Why, Yes. Yes we do. For my old FN SPRa3g. I shot two deer that year. 168g TTSX loads. #john1911 #shootinggunsandhavingfun #308 #308rifle #ttsx #hunting #deerhunting #deerseason #gunblog #handloading #fnh #fnspra3g #spr #fbi #fbisniper #sniperrifle Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – Wild West Co-Pilot in The Pit
Been a while since we have had the Co-Pilot out. And it was a good chance to test some of the new targets with a 45-70 impact. Actually knocked one over. Video soon. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”