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Loading the 351 WSL

djhartwick / October 5, 2026

In a previous article, on the Winchester Self-Loading Rifles, we provided background information on the four centre-fire cartridges that made

djhartwick / September 18, 2026

The Winchester self-loading series M1903, M1905, M1907 and M1910 is a good example of a straight blowback design that outgrew

djhartwick / August 30, 2026

Loading the 8x60R Kropatschek When we hear the word “Kropatschek” most people think about the 1886 Portuguese version, although other

One of the primary objectives of Beaks and Brass is to ensure that Canadians shooters and hunters can keep their

Loading the 8 x 58R Swedish/Danish Rolling Block Remington commercialized their rolling block rifle in 1865 and by 1867 it

djhartwick / April 22, 2026

Remington brought out their rolling block rifle commercially in 1865 and by 1867 it was adopted by Sweden, Norway and

djhartwick / July 10, 2025

It is funny how little things change over the years. The Swiss 1869/71 Vetterli rifle would have driven fringe groups

djhartwick / January 5, 2025

Loading in a Time of Scarcity It was not that long ago, that prices for components were modest and there

djhartwick / January 5, 2025

What are the options for when blackpowder is not what I want to use? There are a number of alternative