Well, I must report that this blog is so far being a great success at keeping me motivated. Yesterday, I posted what I had done the night and weekend before, plus the tiny amount of loading I did yesterday - just 20 rounds of 30-06 test ammo. I did get some reloading room cleaning done, and then did the blog post before going to work.

Today I got off work, made supper for shortie and I (mama's working overtime ) and we went downstairs. She helped a little, but she's...

I decided to start this blog, because I had a really good New Year's Holiday weekend, and got a big and a couple small reloading projects done. I realised that as a father with two jobs, I don't get to enjoy my hobby as much as I used to or would like to. Well, now that my daughter is getting older and independent, I'm looking for things that give me some recreation and might give her a diversion too... Even with the moral virtue and treasured time spent with wife and daughter, I think it's important...

Blog. (testing)

Mad at myself right now... Mrs. Arquebus is a careful cook and fussy eater. I don't mind the eating part, but while her cooking is usually very enjoyable, I knew I should've stepped up tonight.

A little back story: I'm not one of those guys what you see on television that bag a near record animal every time they go afield in pursuit of game. While I love to hunt, there is a huge disproportion to getting a kill and coming home without ever having taken a gun off safe, the result of...

I'm sure many of you by now have heard about ruger's new CC piece. when I had first heard the rumors I was VERY excited. I would really love to have a slim single stack 9mm. However shortly after the truth came out my joy turned to sadness and anger. In case you don't know this gun is equipped with a manual safety, giant loaded chamber indicator, mag disconnect, and I've also heard but haven't confirmed that it also has an internal lock. This is like getting Jessica Alba into the sack only to find...