Recent content by Mountain Goat

That’s a sweet set up! I can’t argue with you at all on the quality of the Riton 7. It won’t be my last Riton that’s for sure.

This is not an in-depth review, but I'll cover the general features that seem important in this style a scope. Yes, this scope is a winner with a brilliant reticle and only minor complaints. First off, if you want specs, you can go to the website at ritonoptics.com to see the details and info...

In Nosler factory ammo, yes, that’s what I now understand. It still differs from the component bullets I’ve used over the years. The image is deceptive as well. No worries, I’ll gladly shoot them!

Thanks for the details! I did not buy seconds, nor does it specify such on their box. In fact, the images of both the loaded round and the component bullet lack a cannelure. This is, at best, misleading by Nosler. The inconsistency between components, seconds, and loaded ammo should be specified...

I just bought 2 boxes of Nosler ammunition in 25-06 with the 115gr NBT. I opened the boxes to inspect the rounds and noticed that they all have a cannelure. I remember loading these for the 25-06 years ago but do not remember them having a cannelure. Nosler's website even states that the 115gr...

Since you throw one long gun into the trash barrel, it becomes a 2-gun competition. I’ve never understood the Hunter Biden aspect of this arena, tossing a perfectly serviceable firearm in the trash. It seems to go against being a responsible gun owner. Yes, sarcasm is included. I couldn’t resist...

I think there are applications for both when using a double. Doubles no matter the orientation are just plain cool! The bigger question remains; is the double the correct shotgun for your intended purpose, or would a pump or auto be more suitable? As a reloader, the spent hulls are more of a...

I couldn’t resist the deal on this 311. It matches my dad’s 20ga 311a that he bought in the early 60’s. My research shows the 311d was only made in 68-69, with the ‘69 models having serial numbers due to the congressional firearms law of 1968. The barrel is stamped “12V,” making it December...

It seems to me that Leupold was once the king of affordable quality optics and were known to hold zero for decades. Once they started offering the CDS dial, things changed. Holding zero was no longer the priority to consumers, and I suspect that the CDS either exposed a flaw in the tracking of...

After taking some time to research the progression of various Redfield scopes, I've found some specifics on this particular model. The Widefield Illuminator is of 1980's vintge and is USA made. They did make an Ultimate Illuminator later on that was made in Japan. When I look through this...

Thanks AFG. Great article on Redfield. If this scope needed repair, no way would I pay $90 and up along with an 18 month wait. It sure looks like it was quality glass in its day though.

Anyone know the history of the Redfield Widefield Illuminator series scopes? I recently acquired a Model Seven stainless in 308 topped with a 2-7 Illuminator. It's not the Accutrac, just standard adjustments with duplex reticle. It has NO country of origin anywhere on the scope. I plan on...

Way cool! There is so much character to that rifle how could you ever pass it up? Great find. Could the lever to the left of the peep somehow lock/unlock for windage adjustment?

Just a real random thought...have you checked to make sure the ejector can be pushed down? If a piece of brass got in there preventing it from "plunging," then it could create a high pressure issue.

Some early Winchesters had similar issues, and most were out of round chambers. Yours sounds more like an off-center clambering where the axis of the bore isn't exactly centered with the axis of the action. This could be the action itself or the barrel. Its normal to have to bump the shoulder on...