Guns Magazine articles from April 2002

Guns Magazine archives from April 2002

Letters to Guns. (Crossfire).
April 1, 2002... I am writing to thank you for the article on Old West Reproductions in the February GUNS Magazine. I've been at the shooting game for many years and I like all types of guns, but these days I find Cowboy Shooting and the older, more nostalgic...

When it won't work, check AGI's videos. (Shot Gunner).
April 1, 2002... On opening day this past dove season, I was hunting with a good friend who was shooting a Remington 1100 in 12-gauge. After a bit, I noticed he wasn't taking a second shot while birds were still flying well within range. Curious, I strolled...

Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker. (Quarter Master).
April 1, 2002... Spyderco has improved its well respected Tri-Angle Sharpmaker knife and tool sharpening system. If you have not had the pleasure of using one of these, I can tell you that it is the fastest and easiest system for putting a good edge on your...

Woodhaven custom calls. (Quarter Master).
April 1, 2002... There are a number of really good turkey calls on the market, but I have been working with one recently that looks as good Has it sounds. Mike Pentecost, of Woodhaven Calls, puts out the most attractive friction-type calls that I've seen. ...

Hoppe's Electronic Sound Muffler. (Quarter Master).
April 1, 2002... Unlike conventional hearing protection that blocks all sound, these new Electronic Sound Mufflers from Hoppe's permit you to hear normal conversation on the range. The built in circuitry picks up these sounds via two microphones mounted on the...

Rocky Mountain Cartridge. (Handloade).
April 1, 2002... There seems to be a real nostalgia wave in shooting right now, which probably has been inspired by the popularity of cowboy shooting. There are all sorts of neat old guns out there with ammunition that is either not available or prohibitively...

An ode to the classic .222 Remington cartridge. (Rifleman).
April 1, 2002... The 2001 Remington catalogue lists the .222 Remington cartridge as being available in the 700 BDL with a 24-inch barrel. A call to Remington, though, indicated that it has "temporarily" stopped chambering rifles for the .222 Rem. Frankly, I...

Precision handloading for the hunt of a lifetime: The finest hunting ammunition in the world comes from your loading bench.
April 1, 2002... The big-game hunt of a lifetime often comes down to a single shot, and when you consider that the hunt may cost as much as a luxury car these days, it's just good sense to lavish as much care as possible when assembling a hunting handload....

Airport security, et al, post 9/11: It was true what the pundits said. After the 9/11 attack, things changed. (Handguns).
April 1, 2002... It made us feel as our parents must have when they learned of Pearl Harbor. It changed a lot. It didn't "change everything," as some columnists said, but it changed a lot. Editor Jim Gardner suggested I talk about airport security in this...

Sako's sniper: The TRG-22 precision rifle; Sako, a name well respected by sporting riflemen, is set to capture the precision rifle market.
April 1, 2002... There was a time not so long ago when military snipers had to make due with slightly modified service rifles. These "sniper rifles" had their start by being selected from their brethren for displaying superior accuracy. This was usually done...

Handloading on a budget: For most of us, shooting as much as we would like means taking up reloading. Let Taffin give you a look at how to get started.
April 1, 2002... One of life's greatest shooting pleasures is shooting factory loads through a Colt Single Action Army .45 Colt. In my case, it was one of the first of the Second Generation .45s, a 71/2-inch version, to arrive at my local gunshop in early 1957....

Keeping good company: The Para-Ordnance companion; The Para-Ordnance LDA systems is wildly popular, and the compact new companion proves that good things do come in small packages.
April 1, 2002... Ever since Para-Ordnance of Canada introduced its Lightning Double Action (LDA) double-action only 1911 pistol, it has been an unqualified success. The LDA was the first double-action 1911 that the shooting public liked, and the first such...

Benchrest loading techniques: Handloading Editor Petty offers a quick overview of advanced handloading tools and techniques.
April 1, 2002... It wouldn't be hard to argue that benchrest shooters are compulsive. The lengths these folks go to in case preparation is really quite remarkable. The logic behind this work is that the more uniform the cartridge cases are, the better they will...

The Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T: Tactical scope.
April 1, 2002... Not too long ago, anyone proposing a combat rifle that was in any way battery-dependent would have been seriously questioned. However, because of the proven performance of red-dot sights when used with handguns, it became logical for people to...

Leupold's new CQ/T: An operator's perspective.
April 1, 2002... M16 variants are replacing the 9mm HK MP5 as the weapon of choice for Close Quarters Battle (CQB). This trend has emerged because of the need to defeat body armor as well as the flexability to engage threats at close range, as well as threats...

Metal storm warning!: Guns special technical report.
April 1, 2002... With the dramatic video game/sci-fi/rock music name of Metal Storm, and more than $400 million in government backing and private bankrolling, Australian inventor Mike O'Dwyer's patented new system seems poised to launch a revolution:...

You can win this: .44 Magnum Combo from Sturm Ruger.
April 1, 2002... It will be a lucky reader indeed who wins this Gun Of The Month package from Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc., consisting of the Super Blackhawk Hunter and Deerfield carbine. The Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter is ideally suited to the individual who...

One-Hand focus flashlight. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Versalite Dual Beam flashlights offer outstanding illumination and a unique one-handed focus adjustment feature. Feature options include either an energy-saving LED light or a lantern light located in the tail end of the flashlight. The LED...

The Duke holster rig. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Duke Model 1086 holster for large frame single-action revolvers is crafted from top-grade bridle leather. The single loop cartridge belt is made of supple chap leather for a perfect fit and maximum comfort. The belt also features a hidden...

Comfort Grip folder. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Comfort Grip one-hand opening folding knife from Meyerco USA comes with a lifetime warranty. The 31/4-inch blade is constructed from 420 stainless steel. The knife measures 73/4 inches overall and weighs 2.68 ounces.

New 8mm MatchKing. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Sierra announces the addition of the new 8mm, 200-grain to its popular line of MatchKing bullets. The 8mm HPBT measures .323 inches in diameter and combines optimum bullet configuration with extremely tight quality control. Designed for...

New .22LR cartridges. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Wolf Performance has a new line of .22 Long Rifle cartridges in Match Gold, Match Extra and Match Target grades. The combination of Vihtavouri powder, premium priming and precision loading delivers extreme consistency and precise accuracy.

New Antelope boot. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The new Antelope hunting boot from Wolverine is designed specifically for hunters stalking big game in close-range situations. Available in both 6- and 8-inch models for men and women, the non-insulated Antelope features a rubber lug outsole...

S&W reference book. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 2nd edition is now available from Krause Publications. The comprehensive softcover 320-page reference book lists and prices nearly 800 S&W firearms and accessories. Readers can track S&W product codes...

MagPro powder. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Accurate Arms new MagPro smokeless powder is designed specifically for the current generation of short magnum rifle cartridges. MagPro produces optimum velocities at nearly full capacity with an unsurpassed burn rate for maximum efficiency. The...

New Gun Bench. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The new portable Gun Bench provides a stable and reliable rest for target and long-range shooting. Designed for both right had and left handed shooters, the Gun Bench weighs between 35 and 38 pounds and folds out in seconds with no tools...

New Mini-Predator binocular. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Pioneer Research is importing the new Steiner ultra-light Predator binocular from Germany. The 10x26 Predator weighs less than 10 ounces and fits easily into a hunting vest or field jacket pocket. The green-tinted lens coating filters the...

The "Secret Ninja". (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Katz Knives announces me arrival of the new Kagemusha, which translates from Japanese to "Secret Ninja." The 3.5-inch model is available with either a plain blade or a 60 percent serrated edge and comes with a pocket clip. The 3-inch model...

Osprey miniatures. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The miniature Osprey is the latest addition to the Al Mar Knives family. The Osprey has the famous Al Mar Front Lock mechanism and such traditional elegant design features as stainless steel bolsters and brass liners. The blade measures 1.6...

Classic Russian rifles. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Miltech, the masters of restoring historic military weaponry, have introduced a Limited Edition Collection Matched set of classic Russian combat rifles, the SVT 40 Tokarev and the SKS 45 Simonov. The semiauto Tokarev is 7.62x54R caliber and...

Got Dogs? (Campfire Tales).
April 1, 2002... I feel so very, very badly for kids growing up today. They are so disadvantaged compared to those of us who grew up in the '30s, '40s and '50s. Oh, they do have big-screen color TVs with the choice of hundreds of channels, sophisticated...