When you mess around with firearms, especially OLD firearms, it is important to be able to inspect them before putting them into service. One area that is difficult to inspect is the bore. The device you would need to inspect a rifle or pistol bore is called a “Bore Scope” These devices are used in
I recently installed new leather seat covers in my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. A great product from a company called Clazzio http://www.clazzio.com/ Upon removing the rear seat to install the covers I realized that the seat back is simply held in place by two metal tabs that slip over a couple of metal bars
I recently decided to add solar power to my Palomino Bronco truck camper. After a few weeks of research, I decided to go with a pre-packaged system from www.solarblvd.com. The system consists of a 120wall panel, a controller and a digital readout display. http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2748/12-Volt-120-Watt-Solar-Panel-Kit-with-FREE-SHIPPING/product_info.html The total cost at the time of this writing (7-21-13)Â is
The Honda EU2000i portable generator is an amazing piece of equipment. 2000 watts , inverter based, extremely quiet and sips fuel……but it has one glaring issue in this real world of ethanol gas. When you shut it down, the carburetor holds a few tablespoons full of fuel. As the gas evaporates it leaves a varnish
If you are a fan of the Unertl type external adjustable scopes for your vintage single shot rifle, you are well aware that a Unertl, Lyman or Fecker scope, in just about any condition, is an expensive proposition. (Stevens 44 1/2 with Unertl 1oX external mount scope) Unertls in good condition are demanding, and getting,
I got involved in Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) a couple years ago. As with most hobbies I get involved with, the equipment becomes just as much fun as the sport itself! I really enjoy the historical aspect of CAS and the “period correct” firearms that go along with it. My first rifle for the
I’m into this whole Cowboy Action Shooting sport in a big way. The first rifle I bought for the rifle stage was a Uberti 1873 Winchester in 45LC. If you don’t know what CAS (Cowbot Action Shooting) is, you need to check it out. Where else do you get to dress up like a cowboy
If you use a Quinetics bullet puller, you probably hate having to take the unit apart to remove powder and the dislodged bullet….As I do! I modified my puller with the addition of a hole milled into the side. I used my milling machine to cut the port, but a drill and a file or
As you can read in another article on this web site, I recently became involved in late 1800 rifles and the period correct scopes to go with them. 1874 Sharps 1885 Winchester High Wall I ordered two of the reproduction William Malcolm 3/4″ scopes that are imported through Leatherwood. Both scopes were ordered through SWFA.com
