William C Chapin

A comparison of fired brass dimensions from my two Type 99 rifles, and a brief range report covering the first five rounds fired from the recently cleaned-up second rifle, "Another Arisaka".

Is it possible to turn lead into corn? Only at Johnson's Mosquito Ranch!

After watching CWLongshot print a couple of nice targets with his Ruger LCP MAX, I decided to join the .380 Auto party and spend some time at the range with my Glock 42.

Wrapping up the evening's shooting at Johnson's Mosquito Ranch with a shot at a water filled milk jug.

Putting a few 300 Blackout "Missiles" on target at Johnson's Mosquito Ranch. Special thanks to my friend Mark Johnson for the camera work and a chicken dinner!

Varmint rifles at the range, showing the first shots from the Howa 1500 Hogue Varminter that I featured in previous videos.

Looking over the Type 99 Arisaka and discussing the markings and features.

Evaluating medium height Leupold STD scope rings on the Howa 1500 Varminter.

Evaluating Leupold STD dovetail scope ring height on a recently purchased Howa 1500 Hogue Varminter.

A recently purchased Bushmaster Varminter makes its first trip to the range.

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While my Son and I were visiting the campus of Michigan Tech in Houghton, Michigan we visited Northwoods Sporting Goods in Hancock - just across the lift bridge over the Portage Canal. I purchased two Thompson/Center Contender barrels during the visit.

A pleasant summer morning in the backyard with the reassembled Type 99 and a cup of coffee.

The day after Independence Day, 2021 - and a day off work - spending a warm, pleasant day cleaning up Type 99 Arisaka parts.

Does it work? Loading well-used hulls with a 1969 vintage LEE LOADER for .410 2 1/2" Shotgun Shells.

A brief update, six days into the Type 99 Arisaka project. With a bit more cleaning and a few small replacement parts, it will be ready for the range.

A brief look at a Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Short Rifle that I purchased a few days ago. The markings indicate that it is a Series 20 from the Kokura Arsenal, manufactured in 1941.

Preparation for an upcoming Military Rifle Shoot with practice shots from the 200 yard bench.

Testing Shooters World Buffalo Rifle with cast bullets in 7.65 Argentine Mauser.

Trying out the Remington 788 "Donor Rifle" that was featured in my Rifle Forensics video.

Wrapping up the evening shooting before sharing a pizza with my friend Mark Johnson - a good time to try recently casted 41 Magnum bullets.

Approximately 145 yard shooting with the "Super 14" barrel at Johnson's Mosquito Ranch.

NO EDIT! Velocity testing M855 5.56x45 NATO "Green Tip" in my Colt HBAR Match Sporter and "M4gery" carbine. Shot LIVE at the range - what you see is what you get!

Shooting in the NRA Sitting Position from 25 yards with a basic AR-15.