ONE ~~~ In the article about the upcoming World Shooting Championship next fall, there was an overview look at what comprised the 12 different stages and types of firearms for these events. They noted how complex it was to develop "fair" stages, because both highly qualified shooters as well as amateurs are competitors. It was cool to read the short portion about stage 7, "Cowboy Action." The firearms that will be used are the Ruger Bisley Vaquero and the Henry Big Boy. Yeah!
TWO ~~~ One of my favorite columns is on the last page of AR, "I Have This Old Gun..." Featured this month was a Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine in caliber .56, and only manufactured from 1856-59. The pictures of this rifle were very nice, and I really like the looks of the exposed hammer (weren't they called "rabbit ears" on coach guns?). Anyway, it's evaluated at 60% condition based on Antique Gun Standards, and valued $9,500-$12,000. Wonder how much it would be if it were much nearer 100%?
THREE ~~~ Although I like looking at and reading about rifles in the AR, since I'm a wheel-gun person, I always keep an eye opened for revolvers in my magazines. There was a real dearth of revolvers in this issue. In fact, only one short paragraph with only one revolver pictured. In "New For 2018," Ruger has developed a new version of their GP100 .357 Magnum/.38 Special. They've upped the cylinder from six to seven rounds "due to the high number of customer requests." More recoil per cylinder load!
My next "read" will be the historical pages about "The Cavalry's Last Charge." Our modern rifles have come a long way since those Calvary carbines carried on horseback!!
That's it for this round of potpourri reads. Enjoy the May issue if you get this mag.
PT7