Although Winchester had offered a “sight-delete” option in their catalog going back as early as the war years, it was Gopher Shooter’s Supply in Faribault Minnesota which capitalized on the trend toward scoped hunting rifles in the mid 1950s and offered them as a direct catalog item. Gopher Shooter’s Supply ordered these sightless rifles inContinue reading “Gopher Shooter’s Supply Model 70s”
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EAA Corp. Introduces The Witness2311 XXX Double Stack 1911 Series
European American Armory Corp. presents the highly anticipated Witness2311 XXX Series, featuring two compact double stack 1911s built for everyday carry. The series combines key features that push the limits of what is possible in a slim, high-capacity double-stack 1911, all at an impressive price point. EAA Corp, in collaboration with Girsan Firearms, set outContinue reading “EAA Corp. Introduces The Witness2311 XXX Double Stack 1911 Series”
Winchester Announces Super Match Line of Premium Competition Ammunition
CLAYTON, MO — Super Match™, an all-new line of competition ready ammunition from Winchester is now available. The Super Match line includes match grade centerfire pistol, rifle, and shotshell ammunition that sets the standard for competitive performance. This extensive line of ammunition is precision-engineered for serious competitors that demand absolute consistency, reliability, and results. FromContinue reading “Winchester Announces Super Match Line of Premium Competition Ammunition”
Hamilton Bowen – Bowen Classic Arms Duo of Custom Old Model Ruger Blackhawks 41 Mag & 44 Special
Squirrel Season 2026
Season has kicked off and I am at 8 for the year so far.
EAA Corp. Introduces The Witness2311 XXX Double Stack 1911 Series
European American Armory Corp. presents the highly anticipated Witness2311 XXX Series, featuring two compact double stack 1911s built for everyday carry. The series combines key features that push the limits of what is possible in a slim, high-capacity double-stack 1911, all at an impressive price point. EAA Corp, in collaboration with Girsan Firearms, set outContinue reading “EAA Corp. Introduces The Witness2311 XXX Double Stack 1911 Series”
K.K.V. Casey
Captain K.K.V. Casey, the most outstanding military marksman of the Krag era.
1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle
Now here is something you don’t see every day. The rare ’76 Palma rifle Winchester made for the Palma matches that year. Made from left over parts from years past but having the post 64 push feed action. Basically it was a post 64 version of the Target or Bull Gun configuration. All of themContinue reading “1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle”
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M70 Palma Match, Ultra Match & Intl. Army Match Rifles
Occasionally we see posts referring the one or more of these M70 variations. Frequently they contain inaccurate or misunderstood information. That’s not at all surprising, considering the lack of available information. Often it’s the standard M70 target version being mistaken for one of these. In an effort to help clarify, I’ve made up a veryContinue reading “M70 Palma Match, Ultra Match & Intl. Army Match Rifles”
