Features
Theft-Proofing to Water-Proofing
Topics: "Products reviewed: Platinum Series gun safe from Browning, a multi-tool from Leatherman Tool Group, Woolrich's StormSeal parka and a water purification system from Safe Water Anywhere." Manufacturer(s): "Browning,Safe Water Anywhere,Leatherman Tool Group,Woolrich, Inc."
"TIG Welding, Part I"
Topics: "For gun repair, proper welding technique is only half the TIG process. The other half is gunsmithing. "
Winchester Unveils New Over/Under
Topics: "Browning SA in Herstal, Belgium produces a low to medium priced 12-gauge shotgun under the Winchester name." Gamebird(s): 12 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Winchester Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Supreme
Albert Brown Obituary
Topics: Gunmaker Albert Brown Dies. Dealer(s): "England,Great Britain,"
"Going Once, Going Twice... "
Topics: "The highs & Lows of buying guns at auction. Today, consumer laws help protect the buyer, however, this article provides important information that will help insure a positive buying expierience."
Small Consolations
Topics: A lifetime of grouse shooting can't prepare a man for tiny targets (Valley Quail) seemingly traveling at the speed of light. Breed(s): Brittany Dealer(s): "Washington,WA" Dog Type(s): Valley (California) Quail
John Dickson Premises Restored
Topics: "John Dickson & Sons, united with James MacNaughton & Sons, has restored its historic Edinburgh premises." Dealer(s): Scotland Gunmaker Craftsmen: Dickson MacNaughton
Advice for Wood-Be Breeders
Topics: The intent of breeding should be to produce healthy pups and not dilute a breed's gene pool. Raising a litter of puppies.
The Loving Chase
Topics: "Books Reviewed: A Shooting Man's Creed by Sir Joseph Nickerson, As I Look Back by Robert Braden and Legendary Sporting Guns by Eric Joly."
Superbrittes: Old & New
Topics: Prices of old and new Superbrittes. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Francotte, Auguste"
A Sinister Missive
Topics: Fictional view of hunting from the woodcock's point of view.
Colter's Wheat
Topics: Ritual of cleaning birds after the hunt.
A Pair for a King
Topics: "Juan Carlos I orders a pair of shotguns from Grulla Armas. For Grulla, it was a well-deserved stamp of approval. Overview of the Basque gunmakers with emphasis on Grulla Amas. " Dealer(s): "Spain," Gunmaker Craftsmen: Grulla AyA (Aguirre y Aranzabal) Arrieta Garbi Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Super
Concentration Complications
Topics: Concentration is essential to good shootinga'but it can be a double-edged sword.
Game Fair 2000 Preview
Topics: Preview of the 2000 Game Fair. Dealer(s): "England,Great Britain"
The Superbritte
Topics: Francotte resurrects a side-opening over/under. Response to the reintroduction of the Superbritte has been positive. Dealer(s): "Belgium," Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Francotte, Auguste"
The New High Velocity Powders
Topics: Recent introduction of two new powders have given hand-loaders the ability to safely produce the fastest loads ever. Manufacturer(s): "Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc.,Alliant Powder Co.,Ballistic Products, Inc.,Buck RunSports Supply,Precision Reloading, Inc.,Reloading Specialties, Inc."
The Winchester M-24
Topics: "The M-24's lines lack grace, the fit and finish is rough and the American walnut used for the stock can best be described as "military" grade, but it has it's share of virtuesa'low cost being one of them." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Winchester Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): M-24
The Dr. Lanny Samson Collection Sale
Topics: "Auction resultsa'J.C. Devine, Inc. November 7, 1999 sale." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Lefever Purdey Smith, L.C."
Bashieri & Pellagri F2 Velocity
Manufacturer(s): B&P America
Losing Your Grip
Topics: "If ther is virtually no such thing as a stock that's beyond repair, as suggested in an earlier techniciana article, then if follows that there is virtually no shch thing as an impossible alterationa'even turning a straight grip into a pistol grip."
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and Trevallion
Readers & Writers Wingshoots 2000
Topics: Appeal to sign up for one of three Readers & Writers Wingshoots. Dealer(s): "Maine ME,California CA,South Dakota SD"
A Vintage Day
Topics: "Photo essay of a Vintager shoot at Pheasant Ridge in Greenwich, NY." Dealer(s): "New York,NY"
Big Two-Hearted Bird Hunt?
Topics: By all accounts Hemingway loved wingshooting even more than trout fishing. Why then did he never create a pteraplegic parallel to "Big Two-Hearted River"? Dealer(s): "Idaho ID,"
Star(t)ling Discoveries
Topics: "Starlingsa'they're smaller than pigeons, quick and maneuverable, smart and legal to shoot."
Look for the Silver Lining
Topics: Delivering the Major's monthly check in Missouri.
Winchester's X-pert Steel
Topics: Winchester's new Xpert steel-shot ammunition reviewed. Manufacturer(s): Winchester
Departments
From the Editor
Topics: Editorial: Responding to complaints about too much emphasis on foreign topics. Addressing reader's complaint that article on buying guns at auction (in England) didn't include all related costs.
