Archive for Layne Simpson

Drawing Down Jacketed Bullets for Obsolete Cartridges

Can't find bullets for your oddball rifle? While you may have heard of bullet swaging, you can also "draw down" bullets for obsolete cartridges.

September 04, 2013

Gentlemen, This is the New Model 1100

A half-century ago, Remington Arms Co. introduced a new gas-operated shotgun. Despite many models having come and gone from “Big Green’s” lineup, the solid Model 1100 Remington is still cataloged—and remains popular—to this very day.

July 23, 2013

25 Years with the 7 mm STW

The 7 mm Shooting Times Westerner cartridge is a flat-shooting wildcat that went mainstream.

April 23, 2013

Modern Bullets in Lever-Gun Cartridges

Advances in bullet design have stretched the performance envelope for lever-action rifles.

February 28, 2013

Shooting & Loading the .300 H&H Magnum

The .300 H&H Mag. has the power and performance for everything from the 1,000-yd. line to moose camp.

December 27, 2012

Remington's Model 700: The First 50 Years

The Remington Model 700 is 50 years old, and continues to be a very popular rifle.

November 30, 2012

Remington's Big Seven

Along with the 7 mm Rem. Mag., Remington introduced its most popular bolt-action—the Model 700.

May 29, 2012