A lot of shooters that think that the 45-70 is obsolete. There is nothing further from the truth. With a modern strong rifle such as this Marlin, ammo is powerful enough to hunt almost anything.
Bob Shell
Remington 783 Rifle Review
I received a Remington Model 783 Rifle in 30-06 which in my mind is the best all around hunting caliber. This gun is one of the plainest looking models I have ever seen .
Bullet Swaging Your Own Bullets with CMA Custom Ammo
In this article I am discussing making jacketed bullets by swaging with my friend John from CMA Custom Ammunition..
Ruger 45 ACP Commander Handgun Review
When I saw Ruger’s new 45 Commander I knew that this is a handgun that I have to try so I requested a sample to my surprise one came in within a week.
Crimson Trace Laser Grips Round Up
If you think that they are expensive then you might want to take a look at how much you and your family’s life is worth. They might just give you the edge that you need in an emergency.
Hornady Ammo and Bullets Review
I have used Hornady bullets for quite a few years and have found them to perform well. One of my favorites is the 7 mm 175 grain either spitzer or round nose depending on circumstances
DoubleTap Ammunition – Testing & Evaluation by Bob Shell
Based on my experiences with it I would recommend his ammo without hesitation. I don’t see how his business would ever fail with the quality products and service DoubleTap offers.
Ruger Blackhawk Revolver Review In .327 Fed. Mag.
The Ruger single action is built like a safe, sharing the same frame as the 357 model. The idea is to produce a compact powerful self defense handgun that is better then a 38 special.
Weatherby Vanguard Rifle in 22-250 Review
For me lightweight is important as my wheels are not that good any more. I recommend the Vanguard for anyone looking for a good value in a quality rifle
Colt Single Action New Frontier Revolver Review
It is one of the most recognizable handguns ever produced. My gun shows a patent date of 1873 in spite of it being new.
Bulk Ammo Buying Primer
One definite upside to buying bulk ammunition is the price. Ammo bought in bulk is about 50% the cost of regular store bought fodder depending on caliber and location and opportunity.
Leupold FX-II Handgun 4x28mm Duplex Scope Review
If you buy any of these super powered revolvers be prepared to lay out some serious cash for both the gun and ammo. Are they worth it? That would be for you to decide. But I say yes to leupold.
ShotShell Reloading Basic Instructions ~ VIDEO
One thing that we haven’t covered yet is shotgun shotshell reloading. The equipment is different & you need a reloading machine that is made for shotgun ammo for best results.
Once Fired Brass Ammunition Reloading Tips
Reloader Bob Shell gives us some tips and tricks on reloading once-fired brass ammunition.
How To Reload Ammo – Basic Reloading Equipment
Ammo hard to find? You need to know how to reload ammo on your own. Bob Shell’s introduction to basic reloading equipment.
Deciphering the Caliber of Your New/Old Drilling Gun
The fun begins when you want to shoot the rifle barrel, but the barrels are not marked to caliber and each maker chambered his guns for unique cartridges designed by his company.
Mossberg 930 Shotgun Review
The Mossberg 930 Shotgun is a handsome gun. Like many shotguns made today, it has screw-in chokes, among other desirable features.
The 9.4 Dutch Revolver
The 9.4 Dutch Revolver was brought out in 1873 and it has been somewhat difficult to find information in English about this unique duty revolver.
.303 British Rifle – the .30-06 of the British Empire
In 1888 the British decided that the 577/450 was obsolete and adopted a smaller caliber rifle called the 303 British Rifle.
Glock 20 Pistol Review
Today I test drive the Glock 20 Pistol with 10mm ammo to see how it performs.
High Powered Handguns
Colt invented the revolver as we know it. Today an effort has been made to make it a more high-powered handgun.
The Savage 99 Rifle in 303 Caliber
There are a lot of 303 Savage 99 Rifles still around as I get a lot of correspondence about them. Here is some background on the Savage Model 99.