Recent content by AWLee

I stand my rifle on end and use it as a sundial. It was 10:45AM

6.5x55 & 7x57 are proven performers and the best choice in metric measurements. 270 Winchester & 30/06 are proven performers for everything in North America if you prefer imperial measurement. I have friends who have hunted literally everything in North America with each of the four above...

My daughter has taken over my BRNO ZG 47 30/06 She shoots it well and has supreme confidence in it, which is what counts.

375 Ruger is the most suitable all around cartridge to come along in a century. There's literally nothing on earth outside its capabilities. I've got a custom BRNO 21 375 Ruger in the works as we speak.

I’ve got a 9 twist and a 8 twist. I think the sweet spot is going to be in the 8.4-8.7 range for balance of accuracy, pressure, velocity. If a rifle manufacturer would pair up with a ammo manufacture to work on development of faster twist barrels and higher BC bullets for the upcoming century...

I corresponded with Cal quite a bit over the years but we never had the timing right to meet up face to face, including my dropping by his home in Willow (unannounced and impromptu). Cal bought a couple double guns from me over the years and I bought some books and periodicals from him. He was a...

I'm willing to import from outside the US if it can be done within reason

Looking for a ZG47 or two. Prefer a complete rifle in decent condition but also interested in an action with matching bolt if that's all I can find.

There's nothing short of thick skinned DG that I wouldn't poke with a 150 Partition. I haven't loaded any A-Frames or SST's so I can't speak to them, but I do plan to try some A-Frame 150's, Partition 160's Accubond 165's & 175's and some Woodleigh 180's. I've got 270's in 8 twist, 8.5 twist...

I have the 23" stainless laminate the same as johnnyblues. I've taken it to Alaska a few times and love the indestructible nature of it. Plus I don't cry over the bumps and bruises it gets in the plane, boat and bush. I strongly recommend replacing the hockey puck Ruger calls a recoil pad with...

I have a ton of respect for the 308 in the field. It's the efficiency king of mid-bores and does everything within it's realm perfectly.

I took a set of Vortex Furys to Kodiak and got rid of them as soon as I got back. The glass quality is abysmal. My son brought my 30 year old Swarovski SLC 7x30’s and they saved the day. Time spent is hours glassing and split seconds ranging. If you’re trying to stay in that price range...

Certain situations that I hunt demand open sights. Most of my rifles are so equipped but also have the capacity for a scope, save my Winchester 94 Takedown with a Climn’ Lyman peep sight. It has stood the test of time.

With NIB Ruger rings I put witness marks. Vertical lines lightly stamped or cut on the right side of the rings catching both top and bottom, 1 on the front and 2 on the rear. Ruger factory rings are very good for what they are but Alaska Arms rings are the way to go, especially if you plan to...