William C Chapin

Trying out the 189 prefix Mini Thirty Ranch Rifle that I picked up during a recent Upper Peninsula trip to visit my Son that is attending Michigan Tech.

Validating the 30-30 Winchester recipe suggested by Georgiaboy44 for "Glenda" - my Glenfield 30 lever action "Scout" rifle.

My "Bigger Younger Brother" helping my Son put .308 Winchester rounds on target from the Ruger Precision Rifle.

A few months back...the first time on paper with the Browning 1885!

As "cold bore" as you can get! - Trying my first few homemade jacketed bullets in a .223 Remington chambered Thompson/Center Contender.

My friend Mike offered the opportunity to give the 500 Meter Rams a try at the recent Silhouette shoot at the A. P. Goodrich Rifle and Pistol Club.

The second range visit with the recently assembled 6.8 Remington SPC upper receiver - running with both carbine and rifle lower receiver setups.

After purchasing a discounted 6.8 SPC bolt carrier group, I sourced the balance of the parts needed to throw together an upper receiver.

Celebrating the Independence Day Holiday by running the first five rounds through a newly assembled 6.8 SPC upper receiver. I wore one of my USS Independence (CV-62) Command Ball Caps for the video. I served aboard Freedom’s Flagship in OC Division from 1993 to 1995 as an Air Traffic Controller. At the time, Indy was […]

Initial shots from the 1903 to get it on paper and fireform brass for chamber measurements.

A quick overview of the rifle that I may shoot at the July, 2023 Military Rifle Shoot at Hillsdale Rifle Club.

Just in case the 7x57 fans change the poll results, I'd best start getting ready by firing a few 7x57 Rounds from the 1895!

Mark gives the XS Sights Lever Scout Mount a try on the Glenfield 30 with his favorite light .30-30 Winchester cast bullet load.

A bit of 25 yard test shooting with a recently acquired 10" .22LR Thompson/Center Contender barrel.

Trying out a recently purchased Remington Model 700 Classic (1985) chambered in .350 Remington Magnum.

Participating in the 200 Yard Bolt Action Iron Sight class with a recently purchased 1917.

Evaluating brass in a pair of rifles that might make it to an upcoming Military Rifle Shoot.

Trying scope mounting rings and bases for a recently purchased Remington Model 700 Classic (1985) chambered in .350 Remington Magnum.

Impromptu afternoon shooting at Johnson's Mosquito Ranch with the Browning 1885 High Wall

Harvesting the bullet, brass and primer from hand loaded cartridges of unknown origin.

The first range time with a vintage Hungarian pistol that I purchased while visiting my Son at Michigan Tech in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Celebrating 308 Day with one of my favorites! A brief overview of the rifle and a few shots at the range.

Awhile back I modified a single cavity LEE C309-160RN bullet mold by milling off the gas check shank portion - resulting in a plain base bullet that drops at about 130 grains. The powder coated, lubed and sized bullets printed well at 50 yards from my Remington 760 Carbine chambered in .308 Winchester, so it made sense to press the yardage out a bit further.

A pleasant February afternoon evaluating a 30-30 Winchester recipe suggested by Georgiaboy44.