Commentary and field notes on guns, hunting, shooting and gereral outdoor topics by Richard Mann

HUNTING THE TRUTH…or a good story?

January 27th, 2010 Posted in General, Hunting | No Comments »

Nobody writes good hunting and fishing stories anymore…including me. Well, that’s not exactly true. You just don’t see them in hunting magazines like you used to.

You have to look elsewhere. Here is a good source. Jennifer Pearsall, a former editor of mine, knows how to write a good story and you can read them anytime you want on her BLOG. You can also follow the blog on FACEBOOK.

MY FAVORITE 1911

January 8th, 2010 Posted in General, Shooting | No Comments »

The coolest 1911 I have ever fired and my FAVORITE.

Timney’s Drop-In 870 Trigger

January 8th, 2010 Posted in General, Hunting, Shooting | 1 Comment »

I’m not much of a shotgun guy but when John Vehr, the owner of Timney Manufacturing told me he was thinking about an 870 trigger, I told him it was a no-brainer. With all the 870s out there which are used for everything from competition to hunting and even tactical applications, I knew the demand for a drop-in, creep-free, adjustable 870 trigger would be well received.

Well, its here. I’ve installed them, used them and while I’m no shotgun guru I can tell you the trigger is as crisp and creep-free as you would expect one of Timney’s rifle triggers to be.

Thing is, it’s not a trigger at all. It’s a drop-in replacement sear and spring kit. You can put one in all by yourself in about 10 minutes.

BARNES BULLETS SOLD to Freedom Group

January 4th, 2010 Posted in General, Hunting, Shooting | No Comments »

This is an interesting acquisition that takes the Freedom Group into a new area. Well, not really. They already own Remington and Remington makes ammo and bullets.

Remington has long partnered with Swift and Hornady, using both companies’ bullets in their ammunition. You have to wonder if Remington ammo loaded with Barnes Bullets is on the horizon.

Shooting Illustrated has a new website

January 4th, 2010 Posted in General, Hunting, Shooting | 1 Comment »

Shooting Illustrated magazine, the NRA’s newstand magazine and the definitive source for the modern shooter, has a new website.

It is packed full of videos, images, reviews, technical and tactical tips.

From time to time I make brief and painful to watch appearances there.

TAX BREAK FOR GUN OWNERS

January 3rd, 2010 Posted in General | 1 Comment »

Maybe GUNS should be TAX free. They seem to be a viable means for controlling crime.

How Bout them ‘eers - Mountaineers can Shoot!

December 28th, 2009 Posted in General, Hunting, Shooting | No Comments »

This time of year those that like college sports are all laid back in their easy chair watching grown men wrestle over a pig skin. Uh, well, so will I but, you gotta give credit where credit is due…14 NCAA titles!

MURDOC SEEMS A BIT UPSET

December 28th, 2009 Posted in General, Shooting | No Comments »

The LAW is a frustrating thing. I just finished reading the Pioneers. An epic about the great fictional character known as several names: Leatherstocking, Deerslayer, Hawkeye or his given name; Natty Bumpo. Seems honest citizens have been suffering Murdoc’s frustration for a long time…I don’t see an end in sight.

Fire Janet

Just pass another law and it will all be OK

Give A Gift - Make a Soldier’s Christmas

December 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Have some vision and give Revision.

Really ?

December 2nd, 2009 Posted in General | No Comments »

“You can observe a lot just by watching.” … Yogi Berra

Sounds like something my Grandpa would say.