To fully understand the significance of the Rossi R92 lever-action carbine chambered in 454 Casull, we must first examine the cartridge. During the 1950s, while being employed by the notable Gunsmith P.O. Ackley, young experimenter Dick Casull converted a Colt Single Action Army to a five-shot 45 Colt cylinder to increase strength. His unusual (and very heavy) triplex handloads allowed him to push a 255-grain bullet to 1,550 feet per second (fps), which was over-the-top power at that time. Dick referred to his handload and custom Colt as the 454 Casull. However, to achieve the level of power that he really wanted, a gun with a larger frame would be required. ...Read More >

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Refinishing stocks is probably the most common home gunsmithing operation. Many gunsmiths have also made a reputation over the years as being particularly good at it. Used rifles and especially shotguns, can often be bought at very reasonable prices if the stock is well-worn or scratched. Refinishing or simply “reviving” the finish, as explained in this column in Rifle No. 318 (September – October 2021) can make the gun look markedly better and raise its value too. ...Read More >

For full disclosure – I am a huge fan of Trijicon optics and have some good friends there whom I deeply respect. Some of my favorite rifles hold Trijicon scopes that are used frequently while hunting varmints or Texas hogs. That said, I also strive to remain as objective as possible while reviewing products for this column. Trijicon is a company of engineers. The company’s founder, Glyn Bindon, is an engineer who is passionate about shooting and hunting. This quality is reflected in everything they manufacture, from their breakthrough fiber/tritium technology to the first red dot optics tough enough to be mounted on handgun slides and the combat-proven ACOG. ...Read More >