E D Skinner
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Science-Up the Wobble
Posts
6/14/05

It is a fairly common belief that if the wobble measures 1" at the muzzle, it will measure about that same size on the …

Accidental Discharge
Posts
6/6/05

(Posted to Bullseye-L.)

It’s worth mentioning an “oops” (Accidental Discharge) I had while doing the Ball …

Struggling with the 45
Posts
6/6/05

(Posted to Bullseye-L.)

I’m really struggling with the 45.

Any tips on ridding myself of flinch and anticipation? (I …

Better Cleaning and Lube
Posts
6/1/05

For everything except the bore, I use Mil-Comm MC25 Firearm Cleaner/Degreaser followed by TW-25B Lubricant (grease) any place …

Trigger Job on the 1911
Posts
5/15/05

On a personal recommendation, I contacted Mike Kelly for a trigger job on the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec (1911 in .45 …

Why NRA Safety Rule 1 is 1
Posts
5/3/05

Posted to Bullseye-L

With all of the conversations on this list about sight picture, where to focus, how to hold, what loads …

S&W Model 41 Extractor Replacement
Posts
4/30/05

(Posted as user eskinner at Rimfire Central.)

I replaced my extractor a couple of months ago (because it just wasn’t …

Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911
Posts
4/9/05

I bought a parkerized Springfield Armory Mil-Spec 1911 from one of the gun stores in Phoenix AZ. This is a very popular model …

Inexpensive Spotting Scope
Posts
3/15/05

If you are looking for a low $ spotting scope, you may want to consider the Meade 60AZ-T Compact Refracting Telescope. …

22 LR Ammo Velocities
Posts
3/5/05
(Revised: 10/10/26)

Background

I tried a wide variety of 22LR ammunition when I first purchased my Smith & Wesson Model 41. Some ammunition …