Guns Magazine articles from June 2004

Guns Magazine archives from June 2004

Letter of the month.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I have just received your latest edition in the mail. I am just writing to say how impressed I am with this magazine! Each edition is filled with many wonderful things to read. All your writers do an amazing job. Specifically I must...

Intriguing indeed.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... A surprising article by Holt Bodinson (see Shotgunner column, March '04 issue) on "Intriguing Shotgun Facts." Especially revealing the fact that a mirror like finish of the bore generally lowers pattern efficiency. I've been hunting or...

Now that's service!(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... People used to ask me my favorite firearms company, and I'd reply, "If it goes bang, I like it." I've got to admit I've always owned more Rugers than anything else, but I never gave it a great deal of thought until now. I traded for a 9mm...

Shotgunner again.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Holt Bodinson's column in the March 2004 edition of GUNS Magazine was indeed "intriguing." I'm currently reloading 2 1/2-inch "short" 12 gauge hulls (for a short-chambered gun) closing them by roll crimping the casing over an overshot...

Surplus locker.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Holt's Surplus Locker feature on the Walther P.38 was a fine piece of writing about a legendary World War II pistol. It is ironic that the Swedish Army adopted the P.38 as its official sidearm several months before the Wehrmacht did. In...

Social butterflies.(Ranging Shots)
June 1, 2004... I am generally not often in the company of social butterflies. In honesty I didn't even think I had much use for these pretty people who flutter around in the gun culture. In this day of self anointed warriors--be one, live the life of...

Maybe you need a deep freeze!(Shotgunner)
June 1, 2004... Can the science of cryogenics improve the performance of your shotgun? I had an opportunity to hunt with Benelli's new Super Black Eagle II this past season. The company has incorporated a number of unique design features in the new model...

Zeiss 3-12x56 MC riflescope.(Rifleman)
June 1, 2004... The Carl Zeiss firm was established in 1846. In the field of optics, no name is more respected. Zeiss pioneered many products and technologies we take for granted, such as roof-prism binoculars and anti-reflective lens coatings. Zeiss optics...

Lee Hand Press.(Quartermaster)
June 1, 2004... Once in a while I'm just plain old lazy. I know there's a coffee can full of .44 Magnum brass on my bench waiting ever so patiently to be prepped, but sometimes I can't seem to unglue myself from the sofa, much less work my way through the cast...

Shooter's choice lead remover.(Quartermaster)
June 1, 2004... These days, with the ever increasing cost of jacketed bullets attacking your family budget with the fervor of a high school football team at an all-you-can-eat buffet, many shooters have wisely switched "to less costly cast projectiles. Not...

Old West Reproduction.(Quartermaster)
June 1, 2004... It is quite often painful, and at the very least discomforting, to delve deep within our own personality and discover a trait that is not exactly pleasing. The other day I was doing a bit of in-depth soul searching and realized that I possess...

Return of the chest holster: once a quaint artifact from old wars, the chest holster has come back into style.(Handguns)
June 1, 2004... When Saddam Hussein was taken prisoner, the TV cameras were all over the brave Americans who captured him. I watched with particular interest as a correspondent interviewed one of the victors. He was wearing all the cool stuff--M4 with...

Cowboy foolishness.(Handloader)
June 1, 2004... I know that recoil is not our friend but it's the natural consequence of pushing a bullet down a barrel. I have always been an advocate for moderate loads, regardless of the cartridge, but even moderation can be taken too far. Cowboy...

25 tips for making 'em last.
June 1, 2004... We're all familiar with the old adage "cleanliness is next to godliness." If we dissect this wise proverb and reconstruct it into simple shooter's jargon, it translates as "clean guns shoot better." That's a fair assumption I suppose, but...

Switzerland's finest the Karabiner 31 K31.(Surplus Locker)
June 1, 2004... Often referred to, and probably wrongly so, in surplus circles as a Schmidt-Rubin, the Swiss K31 is a jewel of the gunmaker's art. Selling for between $109 and $125, the service grade K31s currently available on the surplus market are the...

Sweet onions: Kershaw's custom collaborations with Ken Onion are a hot ticket.
June 1, 2004... The 2004 Las Vegas Classic knife show was a blur of activity. This is one of the most prestigious shows in the country, and the number of remarkable bladesmiths present was awe-inspiring. Greg Lightfoot, Brian Tighe, Trace Rinaldi. Jerry...

My favorite gun.
June 1, 2004... I'm forever being asked what is my favorite gun, but since I have more than a few that's an almost impossible question. I've heard some answer this query with, "the one I'm shooting at the time," but that's mostly a cop-out. A friend recently...

Wilson combat tactical carbine.
June 1, 2004... Back in the late 1970s, a young man named Bill Wilson got interested in the rapidly growing sport of practical pistol competition. He soon found his stock 1911 was at a distinct disadvantage against the tuned and fitted match pistols of the...

Striking shotgun designs for the 21st Century.
June 1, 2004... If at times you have felt that the shotgun world is a bit too conservative, wait until you see and handle the new models being fielded by Browning and Benelli. Browning's "Cynergy" O/U and Benelli's "Super Black Eagle II" autoloader are...

The ins & outs of better shooting.(Sharp Shooter)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... English supplement improves vision and allows you to pick up, focus, and lock in on moving objects faster than you ever thought possible. Recently, I received this letter from Brian Howe of Richmond, VA. Sharpshooter: A couple of...

Levergun loads: the .444 Marlin.
June 1, 2004... As I picked up the telephone my, "Hello" was greeted by, "How in the world did you do that?" and I immediately knew who it was. Several weeks earlier my Texas gunsmith, friend and fellow Shootist Bob Baer and I were discussing the relative...

News from Remington country.
June 1, 2004... This year's Remington New Products Seminar was held at the posh Glade Springs Resort in Daniels, West Virginia. In all my years of attending these events it was the first time members of the state's tourism and natural resources departments met...

The path of righteousness.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Regards the Remington 504 Sporter: Some years ago at a SHOT Show I noticed Remington did not have any bolt action .22s in their product line on display. I was told they were no longer making any. It broke my heart. Even though I am a lefty...

MTM meets the challenge.(Crossfire: letters to Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... My reason for writing is two-fold, first to tell you how much I enjoy your publication and look forward to finding it in my mailbox each month, and second to pass on to you and your readers an experience I have had recently with MTM Case Gard....

Our president receives a fine new rifle.
June 1, 2004... On November 10th, 2003, a special presentation was made to President George W. Bush in Little Rock, Ark. Danny Caywood and Michael Rowe of Caywood Gunmakers, Inc., presented President Bush with the first David Crockett Rifle, from a limited...

Taurus .17 HMR tracker.(Out Of The Box)
June 1, 2004... The .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire) has hit the handgun shooting community harder than the flu has hit the rest of the country. This phenomenon is easily understood in single shot or bolt action pistols, but perhaps a bit surprising in...

Henry pump action .22.(Out Of The Box)
June 1, 2004... The wonderful realm of the .22 rimfire continues to rise higher and higher like a hot air balloon bound for the stratosphere. Not only is ammunition (including a new wealth of .22 WMR) better than ever, so are the guns, such as the Henry Pump...

Stevens 411 SXS.(Out Of The Box)
June 1, 2004... Like the central character of some Hollywood vampire movie, the good ol' side-by-side shotgun refuses to die. Once the choice of sportsmen both patrician and plebeian, the SxS was made by a host of foreign and domestic manufacturers in grades...

New EL Class binoculars.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Swarovski Optik The new EL Class hunting binoculars from Swarovski Optik North America come in 8x32 and 10x32 powers. These compact versions of the EL line feature precise fast focus, wide field of view and a weight of just 21.5...

Floating case & bags.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Michael's of Oregon Michael's of Oregon announces the addition of a new floating gun case, over-and-under shotgun case and over-and-under shot shell bag [pictured) co its line of quality products. The over-and-under shotgun case and...

New signature line.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Bagmaster Bagmaster has introduced its new signature line of luxury rifle and shotgun carry cases. Key features include combination vinyl/polyester construction for long life and maximum protection, close-cell foam cushioning with...

New Tactical folder.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Buck Knives The rugged new Tactical folder from Buck Knives has many applications including meeting the emergency needs of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts in the field. Features include a 3 1/2-inch ATS-34 stainless steel blade with...

New EZ-Soak.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Brownells EZ-Soak cleans all types of carbon, plastic and other fouling from choke tubes, gas pistons, revolver cylinders rifle bolt faces and other gun parts without scrubbing. The non-petroleum-based solvent comes in a 16-ounce...

The revolver fixed blade.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From SOG Specialty Knives The new SEAL Revolver is an innovative utility fixed blade knife that converts to a survival saw. By simply depressing the locking lever, the saw may be quickly rotated into position and ready for use in an...

New .25 guardian pistol.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From North American Arms North American Arms, in partnership with Cor-Bon Ammunition, has added a new ,25 caliber version to its line of popular Guardian semi-auto pocket pistols. The .25 bottleneck cartridge was conceived by GUNS Magazine...

New Predator shooting rest.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From MTM Molded Products The new Predator shooting rest from MTM Molded Products offers a rock solid foundation in a lightweight, portable package. The Predator's butt stock support is attached by a central telescoping joint to level...

Upgraded scales.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Lyman Lyman Products has upgraded two models of its line of electronic scales. The Model LE-800 portable scale, with a capacity of 800 grains, operates on two AAA batteries. The LE 1200, with a capacity of 1,2000 grains, is a table...

New VX-III riflescopes.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Leupold Leupold has introduced the new VX-III the next generation of Golden Ring riflescopes, The VX-III scopes feature new lens coatings, innovative reticle options, finger adjustments, a fast-focus eyepiece and side focus features...

New FAL 15.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Tactical Rifles The FAL 15 is a new scaled down version of the AR 15 rifle for long range shooting enthusiasts. Chambered for the .223 Remington caliber, the FAL 15 features a "flat top" accurized Picatinny receiver, 10-round...

Baikal over-and-under shotgun.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From European American Armory European American Armory is importing the impressive Baikal Model IZH27 over-and-under shotgun in 12, 16, 20 and 28 and .410 gauge. Key features include hammer forged hard chrome lined barrel, machine steel...

M2 field shotgun.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... From Benelli USA The M2 Field from Benelli USA is a rugged, reliable shotgun with many new added features for 2004. The M2 now has the new ComforTech stock system that reduces felt recoil by more than 40 percent and muzzle climb by 15...

Campfire tales.
June 1, 2004... HOG WILD One writer has called the wild boar the "poor man's grizzly." That's certainly stretching it a bit but it does give insight into the esteem in which wild boars--feral hogs, Russian boars, wild pigs, whatever you may choose to call...