Guns Magazine articles from February 2003

Guns Magazine archives from February 2003

Crossfire letters to guns.
February 1, 2003... Letter Of The Month I was extremely pleased to read the recent article on Savage bolt action rifles. I have several of these fine 110 series rifles in my collection, all in different calibers, and find as you did that for the money they...

The XD Challenge. (On a Positive Note).
February 1, 2003... In recent years, GUNS Magazine has devoted scant coverage to competitive shooting. This may be a mistake. I personally believe some form of competitive shooting experience is necessary to fully develop your shooting skills, even if it's as...

Two good tips. (Handloader).
February 1, 2003... I 'm sure you've experienced the horror of forgetting to clean and lubricate the inside of a rifle case neck, and felt it come to a screeching halt as you try to pull it out of the die. Sometimes it seems as if there is no way to get it out,...

SureFire G2Z. (Quartermaster).
February 1, 2003... It's difficult not to be really impressed with a product that is so improved over its predecessors it obsoletes them. Case in point? Anyone out there still using a slide rule rather than a modern electronic calculator? Didn't think so. ...

Lyman No. 55 Classic. (Quartermaster).
February 1, 2003... Since the early '70s, I've used a Lyman No. 55 powder measure with complete satisfaction. It's a darn good unit, rugged, accurate, and easy to use. I particularly like the three separate slides, which are used to adjust the rotor's internal...

Sinclair's 2003 calendar. (Quartermaster).
February 1, 2003... For the serious rifleman, sitting down with the Sinclair catalog is the next best thing to a paid vacation. The 120-page book is chock full of everything a shooter and hand-loader could desire, from the simplest reloading aid, to the most...

Wild, wonderful world of chokes. (Shotgunner).
February 1, 2003... What do the following seven shotgun barrel or choke tube designations commonly found on shotguns have in common: 7/10; *-; **; 3/4; 11; .030; IM? As discerning shotgunners, you probably know, or maybe not, that each one of these seven...

For the better half. (Rifleman).
February 1, 2003... When my wife, Simone, took up big game hunting, selecting a rifle seemed a minor concern. Many hunts and three rifles later, we've almost got it right. Maybe an account of our trials and errors will be useful to others in the same situation....

Flat-shooting trail gun: Casull 3800.
February 1, 2003... It is most mysterious how the human mind works. With all the thousands upon thousands of images it receives day after day, year after year, how does it choose those relatively few that are to be saved, while the vast majority are deleted? ...

Artistry in steel: the 2003 ACGG rifle; The American Custom Gunsmith's Guild not only fosters the preservation of fine gunsmithing, they offer you a chance to win this magnificent '03 Springfield.
February 1, 2003... Just as I was beginning to wonder who would come up with something special to honor the centennial birthday of the 1903 Springfield rifle, the American Custom Gunmakers Guild (ACGG) announced their raffle project for 2003. ACGG's Executive...

Heckler & Koch's cutting-edge compacts G36C and MP7 PDW: when less really is more.
February 1, 2003... H&K MP7 PDW Personal defense weapons (PDWs) have been of military interest for some time. The United States issued a PDW requirement several years ago, but never brought it to a solicitation. Britain's Ministry of Defense, however,...

Finnish rifle with flair: Tikka's M595 Continental Varminter.
February 1, 2003... When it comes to sporting rifles, one of the best-kept secrets is a Woodpecker from Finland. While everyone has heard of Sako and rightly so, few are aware of the fine line of rifles marketed by Sako under the Tikka banner. Recently I had a...

Blaser's R93 Tactical Rifle: an unusual action design coupled with careful construction produces an outstanding long-range rifle.
February 1, 2003... The recently introduced Blaser (blah'zer) R93 LRS2 (Long Range Sporter, Version 2) Precision Tactical rifle imported by SIGARMS is an extremely accurate and reasonably priced rifle intended for military, police and civilian precision shooting...

Lessons from matches can reflect lessons from the street. (Handguns).
February 1, 2003... When I shot on the fledgling "pro tour" of practical pistol matches, I played the game and shot to win. For the score of years since, I've learned to shoot them as laboratories for self-defense shooting techniques and skills. A combat...

Five proven holsters: gunleather that works.
February 1, 2003... Practical holsters, for our purposes, can be defined as those suitable for carrying a pistol daily in urban America today. Except for the most rare exceptions, this means carrying concealed. Indeed, among the 41 states where it is possible to...

The top secret World War I: this "manhatten project" was going to change the tide of french warfare....but didn't.
February 1, 2003... Long before I ever dreamt I might be able to earn a living writing about them, I was a serious collector of guns. With no disrespect, a collector is not simply someone who owns a lot of guns. To qualify as a real collection there must be a...

Leica's LRF 1200: compact, reliable and easy-to-use, is this the best of the laser rangefinders?
February 1, 2003... When I hear the name Leica, I remember the first really high-quality camera I ever owned. It was the famous Leica M-3. The year was 1969, I was 19 years old and very much into photography. I bought it used in a downtown Philadelphia pawnshop....

Leupold's new competition scopes.
February 1, 2003... In the world of the benchrest shooter, the scope on the rifle is of equal importance to both the gun and ammunition. If any one item comes up short, the entire equation breaks down. When we are talking about trying to literally put bullet after...

Hollywood holsters. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Dusty Johnson Famed saddle maker and leather craftsman Dusty Johnson offers a dazzling selection of decorative western holsters which are faithful tributes to those worn by Hollywood screen legends Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and The Lone...

Field Pup. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From SOG Knives The Field Pup is a compact, lightweight fixed blade knife especially designed for the needs of hunters in the field. The Field Pup has a four-inch stainless steel blade, a 4.5-inch Kraton handle and comes with a black...

3-position Vega holster. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Vega Model N1 belt holster, exclusively imported from Italy by CNC Distribution Co., accommodates most semi-automatic pistols and may be positioned vertically on the hip, horizontally on the back or in the traditional cross draw position....

Rottweil Blitz slug cartridge. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Dynamit Nobel The new Rottweil Blitz 12-gauge slug offers unsurpassed accuracy, knock down power and affordability. Designed specifically for 2 3/4 inch chambers for both smooth and rifled barrels, the Blitz features nine ribs with...

New reloading manual. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Sierra Bullets Sierra Bullets has published the fifth edition of its Manual of Rifle & Handgun Reloading Data. The fifth edition has been updated with new cartridge introductions, histories and reloading recommendations. The manual...

New Battlegrip. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From TangoDown TangoDown LLC introduces the Model BG-16 Battlegrip, a new pistol grip for M4/M16/AR-15 rifles. The Battlegrip has an ergonomic design for maximum comfort and control and it internally stores two Aimpoint-type and two AA or...

New shooting video. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Matt Burkett Professional marksman and instructor Matt Burkett is offering his popular Practical Shooting volumes one, two and three on a two-disc DVD video set. Assisting in the instruction on the video are world class competition...

.50 Huntsman muzzleloader. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From H&R 1871 H&R 1871 announces the arrival of the .50 caliber New England Firearms Huntsman muzzleloading rifle with a 24-inch stainless steel barrel, matte nickel-finished receiver and high-density, black matte polymer pistol grip...

New "Red Fire" grips. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Carbon Creations Carbon Creations has added the new "Red Fire" to its line of innovative Model 1911-style grips. Carbon Creations' carbon fiber grips for Model 1911s and compacts are custom fitted and hand finished to maximize...

8mm Mauser ammo. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Mitchell's Mausers Mitchell's Mausers has introduced Premium Performance 8mm Mauser centerfire rifle cartridges in boxes of 20. Available in a variety of bullet styles, including hollow point, pointed soft point, full metal jacket and...

Lion King. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Katz Knives The Lion King all-purpose fixed blade knife from Katz Knives is now available in a selection of stunning custom scrimshaw handles depicting safari game scenes. The hollow ground 6.13-inch blade comes with an attractive...

New shoulder holster. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Bob Mernickle The Model SH9 shoulder holster is a compact, lightweight system accommodating a pair of semiautomatic pistols with magazine clips. Crafted from vegetable tanned top grain leather and designed for maximum comfort and...

Cowboy Competition rifle. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... From Marlin Firearms The new Model 1894 Cowboy Competition lever action rifle uses the traditional .45 Colt cartridge and offers a smooth and speedy action. It has a 20-inch octagon Ballard-rifled barrel, 10-shot tubular magazine and a...

Campfire tales.
February 1, 2003... DON'T YOU EVER FORGET AUDIE MURPHY! Life is the ultimate conundrum. For example, the shooting industry is always in a Catch-22. If the party in power is doing their best to limit gun sales, sales go up and the manufacturers do well. When we...