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Loading the 32 WSL (Winchester M1905 rifle)
The Winchester self-loading series M1903, M1905, M1907 and M1910 is a good example of a straight blowback design that outgrew […]
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Loading the 8x60R Kropatschek
Loading the 8x60R Kropatschek When we hear the word “Kropatschek” most people think about the 1886 Portuguese version, although other
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Knowledge Centre
One of the primary objectives of Beaks and Brass is to ensure that Canadians shooters and hunters can keep their
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8x58R Danish
Loading the 8 x 58R Swedish/Danish Rolling Block Remington commercialized their rolling block rifle in 1865 and by 1867 it
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Loading the 12.7 x 44R Swedish/Danish Rolling Block
Remington brought out their rolling block rifle commercially in 1865 and by 1867 it was adopted by Sweden, Norway and
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Swiss Vetterli – the Assault Rifle of its Day
It is funny how little things change over the years. The Swiss 1869/71 Vetterli rifle would have driven fringe groups
Loading in a Time of Scarcity
Loading in a Time of Scarcity It was not that long ago, that prices for components were modest and there
Blackpowder Alternatives
What are the options for when blackpowder is not what I want to use? There are a number of alternative
Shooting the Winchester Self-Loading Cartridges
Anyone who studies firearms realize that the objective of any design is to safely contain the pressure generated by a