“Tag: Charles Askins”

I talked about the 5.5 mm Velo Dog cartridge a while back and referred to its use as the parent cartridge for Col. Charles Askins' wildcat .22.

From the Archives: Charles Askins had a liking, maybe even an affection, for the sturdy old workhorse.

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the August, 1987 issue: The Swan Song.

I understand the reasons why this cartridge was originally designed. But I can't begin to understand why the round took the form that it did.