Jan 4, 2017 · An interesting article and good read by Jim Carmichael on the 280. <<<<< A Deer Rifle to Die For It's been said that I've championed the .280 Remington cartridge much as Jack O'Connor did the .270 Winchester on these pages before me. If it appears that way, it's more by accident than intent.

Aug 17, 2006 · He really liked his .270 Winchester, but was never without his 30-06 Springfield. A truly remarkable man and I have enjoyed every book he wrote that I could lay my hands on. Mr. Carmichael's are enlightening and entertaining as well. You'll not be disappointed with either one's literary works. WYT-P Skyhunter

Jun 25, 2014 · That's what Jim Carmichael said in his book the Varmint Rifle. He had a .220 Swift in a No 1. and it was a cleaner. He said there was a 50/50 chance of getting an accurate No 1. In my time it has been spot on in odds. I read from him and another author who specialized in making the No 1 shoot straight.

Feb 13, 2011 · According to the refinishing article Jim Carmichael uses Tru Oil SPRAY to get a hand rubbed oil finish by rubbing it into the wood with his hands. But maybe he doesnt know what he is talking about ? Or he could just purchase a set of CLC $185.oo custom grips His Choice !

Jun 29, 2017 · Jack O'Connor and Jim Carmichael BOTH hunted around the world with the 30-06, 270, & later 280, & killed just about everything that walked or crawled. Its always been my theory, that if you can hit what the hell you are aiming at, you DONT need an artillery piece ( magnum). Jack and Jim proved that a hundred times over.

May 23, 2024 · Finally got around to buying a copy of this book. As a former LEO I have great respect for the men and women of the NYPD. I have wanted this book for a long time. Amazon had three new paperback editions in stock. I checked an hour later and they only had two. So I ordered one before it got away...

Jan 28, 2020 · I am going to take up Maddmatters offer to restart the funny picture thread because I miss my morning dose of funny pictures. It is the second area I read in the morning after the reloading section. PLEASE take the political crap to the minefield. Now please start adding some FUNNY pictures to...

Oct 23, 2010 · I have no first hand experience with Ruger hammers and welding. Jim Stroh does offer this service for a number of guns, not just the Redhawks he lists on his website ( Alpha Precision - Custom gunsmithing at it's finest.). I have had him weld and make target triggers for a custom Python and Magnum Carry I had. I was quite pleased with the results.

Sep 9, 2011 · Grey Horse, To the best of my knowledge, there is no 3 screw FLAT TOP .45 BH. The 3 screw .45 Colt BHs were made in the last few years of the 3 screw era ending in '73.

Oct 16, 2023 · Word over the weekend that longtime gun writer Dick Metcalf had passed away. For decades, Metcalf’s columns in Guns & Ammo inspired, informed and ultimately, infuriated, readers. “Infuriated” isn’t speaking ill of Metcalf, but does accurately describe the furor he caused with a single phrase in...