Category Archives: firearms

The Hunt, 2019

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Robert Pogson

Once more deer season came and went. We didn’t hunt with muzzle-loader this year. My buddy’s not into that… So, we went out into the cold and laid in wait with those new-fangled brass cartridges. The first day was bitterly … Continue reading →

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The Dedication Of The Acorn

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Robert Pogson

It’s been more than a month since I planted my acorns of White Oak (Quercus alba). Today, I was checking a pot for moisture on a work table and discovered an acorn of White Oak that had been dropped and … Continue reading →

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Second Amendment Stupidity

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The panel acknowledged that while the concealed carry of firearms categorically falls outside Second Amendment protection, see Peruta v. County of San Diego, it was satisfied that the Second Amendment encompasses a right to carry a firearm openly in public … Continue reading →

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Another Day, More Knowledge

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Robert Pogson

I went out to a gravel pit today to shoot some .45-70 rounds. I found that Berry’s 350 RSFP copper-plated bullets do lose accuracy at higher velocity. 19 grains of Unique seems to shoot pretty well, about minute-of-shake. 37 grains … Continue reading →

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Family Heirlooms

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Recently I was blessed to be able to see some heirlooms of my family: loads of photographs some more than 100 years old, a Ross Rifle (.303 British), designed and built in Canada before WW I, and a Cooey rifle … Continue reading →

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Loading Berry’s Bullets In My .45-70

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Robert Pogson

 That beauty on the right is Berry’s Bullets .458 diameter 350 grain RSFN copper-plated bullet. It’s recommended for target-shooting and plinking up to 1700 ft/s muzzle velocity and they cost about the same as my typical 308 or 8mm hunting … Continue reading →

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Remington etc. On Shaky Ground

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Remington Outdoor Brands has filed for bankruptcy.The bankruptcy filing allows Remington to stay in business while restructuring its massive debt. The company has been planning to reduce its debt by $700 million through the Chapter 11 process and contribute $145 … Continue reading →

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.45-70 and Unique

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“I think a very safe general-purpose Unique load is to find the volume that will just overflow the case, and half that for a Unique load (with no heavier than middle-weight bullets). This is about 15gr with a .308, probably … Continue reading →

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First Impressions Of The Marlin 1895

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Robert Pogson

I’ve never liked lever action rifles. The most common types have a rear locking lug on the bolt which is lifted up by the lever. There are way more moving parts and more room for slop than my favourite action, … Continue reading →

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Bore-sighting The Buffalo Classic

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Robert Pogson

With the help of a table and some cushions I set up the Buffalo Classic for bore-sighting. I picked a spot on the wall at the other end of the rec-room and aligned the bore. Then I adjusted the Williams … Continue reading →

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Care And Feeding Of My New Buffalo Classic

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Robert Pogson

I love muzzle-loading except for having to force down the bore tightly patched balls and cleaning the mess of black powder afterwards. In contrast, my new Buffalo Classic is a breech-loading cartridge rifle. All I need are the right combinations … Continue reading →

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Ten Inches

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Robert Pogson

Ten inches is not a lot, but it is one of the key selling points for the H&R Buffalo Classic rifle, for me. See what ten inches can do. I searched “site:reloadersnest.com “buffalo classic” 4198 powderid” and came up with … Continue reading →

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