Category: Jason Lownds
Barnes Bullets (an overview)
I’ve only recently started looking into the Barnes line of bullets and I was quite surprised at the wide selection covering everything from muzzle loader projectiles through to loaded ammunition. There’s even a range of Tactical projectiles which I’m sure will have a greater following with our fellow shooters over in the states. I decided [...]
Cartridge Profile: 6mm-284
As I’m soon to be the new owner of a 6mm-284, I thought it’d be a good time to look into the history and performance of this cartridge and go over whether there is any “real” advantage to this popular wildcat. As always, the best place to start is at the beginning which means looking [...]
The History Of Hornady
Anyone with an interest in shooting will have heard of Hornady products somewhere along the line. They are a major manufacturer of quality reloading equipment which includes everything from dies through to projectiles. I haven’t used a lot of their products over the years but I have had some experience with their projectiles. I’ve always [...]
A new form of hunting?
I’ve got to admit that I’ve never seen this form of hunting before! I can only imagine the campfire yarns about the one that got away. I’m not sure if there is any taxidermists specialising in this field either and official scoring of the trophy would certainly be a challenge. In any case, it [...]
My .260 Remington Load
Have you ever sold a firearm that you thought you were getting a good deal on but then immediately after you realised that you should have held onto it? I have, plenty of times. I was reminded of one such instance when I was going through some old photos. My Tikka T3 in .260 Remington [...]
Nikon’s New P-22 Rimfire Scope
Nikon have introduced a new scope designed specifically for the .22LR cartridge. Whilst the P-22 has been optimized for AR platform based rifles, there’s no reason why shooters can’t enjoy the benefits of mounting it to their favourite bolt action. The P-22 is designed to be quick sighting and is fitted with Nikon’s Rapid Action [...]
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