When To Book A Cruise: It's About Timing

Everyone loves to save money. That goes for saving money when making travel plans.

One may wonder when to book one's next cruise and when to take it. USA Today has posted an article on when to book the next cruise.

They begin it with:

When it comes to finding cheap cruises, timing can make all the difference.

Fares vary based on numerous factors, from cruise line type to cabin category – and sailing date. Setting sail at peak times can be significantly pricier than other times of year.

“Summertime is going to be the most expensive, holidays (are) going to be the most expensive,” RacQuelle Major-Holland, owner of Major Adventures Travel Agency, told USA TODAY.

The departure date isn’t the only one that matters, either. It pays for passengers to be strategic about when they make reservations as well.

To read more, go here. 

Field & Stream: 45-70 vs. 30-30 Cartridges

Above, .30-30 Winchester cartridges. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Field & Stream has posted an interesting article on rifle cartridge comparison.

It is a "competition" between the 30-30 Winchester and the 45-70 Government cartridges. 

It starts with:

Even though it seems like everyone is addicted to long-range shooting these days, traditional lever-action rifles remain popular. I think this is partly because as shooters become more familiar with different types of rifles, they begin to appreciate the fast-handling advantages that traditional lever-action rifles offer. I also think it is partly because everyone has a little cowboy in them. But deciding you want a lever gun is only the first step. Lever-action rifle calibers are primarily .30, .35, and .45, with the most popular and classic cartridges being the 30-30 Winchester and the 45-70 Government. Here’s how these two stack up.

To read more, go here. 

Curious Relics #120: Winchester Model 1894 Part II

Above, the writer's grandfather's Winchester 1894. Writer's photo.

Part 2 of Curious Relics #119 - Winchester 1894 has been posted at AllOutdoor.

This time, the focus is of the differing variations that the Winchester 1894 were made available over the years by Winchester. The explanations on the variations are the most well written that I have seen to date.

It begins with:

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! If you’re just joining us, we kicked off our deep dive into the Winchester Model 1894 in Part I, where we covered the history of John Browning’s legendary lever-action design. Today, we’re tackling what might be the most confusing aspect of the Model 1894/94: its variations. This is going to be a long one, so settle in.

Variations: Winchester Model 1894/94

Let me be honest right up front: Winchester offered an almost overwhelming array of options and special orders for the Model 1894. For decades, you could walk into a gun shop with a catalog and custom-order darn near anything you wanted: barrel length, barrel profile, stock configuration, engraving, you name it. The Cody Firearms Museum in Wyoming holds the special order books that document this insane variety, and trust me, those records are wild. For the sake of research sanity and word count, we’re focusing on the core production variations, ones I settled on, the actual cataloged models that Winchester manufactured as distinct versions. Everything else, takedown features, octagon barrels, stock options, custom short “Trapper” carbines were features you could add to these base configurations, not variations themselves.

What we’re covering here are the seven true variations of the Winchester Model 1894/94 that you’re actually likely to encounter in the wild.

Above, the Cody Firearms Museum is located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

 To read more, go here. A Part 3 will be posted when available.

American Deer Hunting Classics (Video)

American Deer Hunting Classics by Outdoors with Uncle Sergey.

It is interesting that the comments are from Russians.

Why Silver Has Been Surging More Than Gold

Silver is now over $51 per troy ounce at COMEX.

This may be a new spot price record for the precious metal.

Why is this happening? MSN posted an article on the reasons why silver has become a hot item.

Then begin with:

(Bloomberg) -- Gold has staged a dramatic rally this year as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the US Trump administration’s unorthodox economic policies sent investors and central banks reaching for safe-haven assets. Right now, however, it’s silver that’s stealing the spotlight. 

A squeeze in supply of the precious metal has catapulted it to a 70% gain on the London market this year, compared with a 55% increase for gold as of mid-October. Both have been experiencing a surge in demand from investors, who value their price stability through periods of political turbulence, inflation and currency weakness.  

Unlike gold, silver isn’t just scarce and beautiful: It also has useful real-world properties that make it a valuable component in a range of products. With inventories at their lowest in years and investors still scrambling for more, there’s a risk of supply shortages that could impact multiple industries. 

To read more, go here.

Silver Over $50/toz.

Silver is now over $50/toz. in COMEX spot price. Where it goes from here is anyone's guess.

It did briefly go over $51 yesterday.

According to Kitco:

(Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Monday, with gold hitting another record high and silver very near its record high set in 1980. Safe-haven demand as the U.S. government remains shut down and a short squeeze in silver are keeping bulls confident and bears unwilling to step in front of a steaming locomotive. The recent bigger daily price moves in gold and silver markets suggest volatility will remain high in the near term. December gold was last up $95.20 at $4,095.80. December silver prices were up $2.398 at $49.63.

Spot silver prices overnight hit the highest level in decades as a historic short squeeze in London intensified, “with a fresh surge in prices adding urgency to a worldwide hunt for bullion that could alleviate the mismatch between demand and supply,” reported Bloomberg. Spot silver climbed as much as 3.1% to near $52.00 an ounce, exceeding last week’s peak, while spot gold surpassed $4,070.00 an ounce to a record high. 

To read more, go here. 

California's Glock Ban Catches Immediate Lawsuit

Just as soon as California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB1127, which bans some Glock handguns, gun rights groups challenged the law's constitutionality and immediately filed suit.

As I am no longer a resident of California and don't own Glock pistols, I personally have no dog in this fight. But many people do own Glocks and reside in California.

Guns.com posted the following on the lawsuit:

Describing the state's wacky new ban on Glock and Glock-like pistols as "flagrantly unconstitutional," gun rights groups filed a federal lawsuit against the state of California on Monday. 

The legal challenge, Jaymes v. Bonta, was brought by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the National Rifle Association, the Second Amendment Foundation, a licensed firearms retailer, and two individuals, against California Attorney General Rob Bonta in his official capacity. 

The suit takes aim at AB 1127, which was passed by the Democrat-controlled state legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10. The new law, which becomes effective in July 2026 as California Penal Code § 27595(a), bans the sale or transfer of semi-automatic Glock and Glock-style handguns with cruciform trigger bars under the pretext that they can be illegally converted to full-auto machine pistols. 

The groups challenge the ban on the contention that semiautomatic handguns with cruciform trigger bars are not different from any other type of semiautomatic handgun in a constitutionally relevant way, and that Glocks and Glock clones are among the most popular designs in modern firearms history, with millions in circulation since the 1980s. 

To read more, go here. 

Bill Maher: "You Cannot Ever Deny Success"

Bill Maher: "You cannot ever deny success… Have the humility to give it up for enormous success on any level… Trump, not my choice. Didn't vote for him… but I can't deny the success."pic.twitter.com/E3lleN2g6a

— Thomas Sowell Quotes (@ThomasSowell) October 14, 2025

Siskel & Ebert Review "Superman and the Mole Men"

Way back when, film critic Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert managed to give a mini review of Superman's first feature film, Superman and the Mole Men (1951) starring George Reeves, Phyllis Coates and Jeff Corey.

Their review was favorable, although they poked some fun with the Mole Men, saying they "looked like midgets wearing shower caps." They liked the nostalgia aspect of the movie.

They also take a look at Kirk Alyn's Superman (1948).

Russell Azbill On "Over The Rainbow" Radio Show On UFOs

Here is a YouTube video featuring "Over The Rainbow" with host Bob Brown with guest Russell Azbill. The interview took place on 11/15/23.

In case you missed my October 11 blog post, Russell Azbill passed away on October 10 at this home in Jamestown, New Mexico.

The topic of the video is Unidentified Flying Objects, ghosts and other paranormal items.

Another video featuring Russell Azbill is this one on the subject of the Phoenix lights.

Trump In Israel (2 Videos)

 

 

 

Judges Rules Against Another Biden-Era Policy

The Trump Administration isn't the only one dismantling Biden era gun edicts. 

The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives) was found to have overstepped its authority without congressional approval in expanding on who has to register as a FFL gun dealer.

America's 1st Freedom reported:

In a landmark ruling that signals a victory for law-abiding gun owners, a federal court ruled against the Biden administration’s 2024 rule, Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms—an expansive reinterpretation of who must register as a federal firearms dealer. The decision, issued this week by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in Butler v. Bondi, found that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had overstepped its authority and effectively rewritten federal law without congressional approval.

At the heart of the case was the ATF’s Final Rule, announced in April 2024, which attempted to “clarify” the criteria for determining when an individual is considered “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms. The court, however, saw it differently. The court ruled that the ATF’s interpretation wasn’t a clarification at all, but an unlawful expansion of the definition Congress established nearly four decades ago and amended in 2022 with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Federal law has long required anyone “engaged in the business” of dealing firearms to obtain a federal firearms license (FFL). Under the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act (FOPA) of 1986, that phrase was specifically defined to apply to those who buy and sell guns “as a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit.” Congress also made sure to carve out explicit protections for private gun owners—stating that those who make “occasional sales, exchanges or purchases” for a hobby or personal collection are not considered to be in the business of selling firearms.

To read more, go here. 

What Your Favorite Rifle Caliber Says About You (Gun Humor 2025)

What Your Favorite Rifle Caliber Says About You (Gun Humor 2025) by Tundra Tactical.

Summary:

Tundra Tactical is BACK! And we’re kicking off Spooky season 2025 by roasting every rifle owner on the planet — a few calibers at a time. From 5.56 fanboys to .308 purists, 6.5 Creedmoor influencers, and that one dude still clinging to his .30-06 like it’s sacred scripture, nobody is safe.

This is What Your Rifle Caliber Says About You — where we mix gun comedy, ballistics banter, and just enough truth to make everyone a little uncomfortable.

Classic Rock Music Monday

The stuff that now passes as "music", particularly rock 'n roll, leaves me cold. So, to start off the week, here's a video of a classic rock artist. 

To start off the week, we have Paul Revere & the Raiders with their hit, "Kicks" from 1966.

From Wikipedia:

Paul Revere & the Raiders (also known as Raiders) were an American rock band formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1958. They saw considerable U.S. mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s. The band was known for including Revolutionary War-style clothes in their attire.

Originally an instrumental rock combo called the Downbeats, the Raiders were formed in 1958 by organist Paul Revere, and included singer Mark Lindsay. After charting in 1961 with the minor hit "Like, Long Hair" and then in late 1963 just missing Billboard's Hot 100 with a cover of "Louie Louie", the band was signed to Columbia Records, under the tutelage of producer Terry Melcher. In January 1966 the single "Just Like Me"—propelled by exposure on Dick Clark's shows such as Where The Action Is—reached no. 11 on the Hot 100, followed by the consecutive Top Tens "Kicks" and "Hungry", thus establishing the band as national stars. Clark's TV shows showcased Lindsay as a teen idol and Revere as the "madman" of the group, and between 1966 and '69 they reached the top 30 with 12 hits. Bolstered by the success of the singles, the three 1966 albums Just Like Us, Midnight Ride and The Spirit of '67 all were gold-certified by the RIAA.

Mark Lindsay replaced Terry Melcher as the Raiders' producer, and the band scored with the US No. 20 hit "Let Me!" in 1969. In early 1970 the band's name was shortened to "Raiders" and one year later the hugely successful cover of the song "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" reached number one in both the US and Canada and was eventually certified platinum in 1996. But the failure to continue the record's success led to the breakup of the band after being dropped by Columbia in 1975. In 1978, Revere went back to live performances with a show that mixed comedy and rock and roll. He died of cancer in 2014.

The group had many lineup changes, with their most well-known "classic" lineup being: Mark Lindsay (vocals and saxophone), Paul Revere (keyboards), Drake "Kid" Levin (guitar), Phil "Fang" Volk (bass), and Mike "Smitty" Smith (drums). This lineup recorded most of the material on the group's first five Columbia albums from 1965 to 1967.

"Halloween III: Season of the Witch" (1982)

As we are in Halloween season...

In 1982, director John Carpenter and Debra Hill released Halloween III: Season of the Witch. 

Many were disappointed that there was no Michael Myers in the movie. The Halloween movie series was originally meant to be an anthology series. But it was disappointing at the box office. From Halloween IV and beyond, Michael Myers was the focus again.

The plot:

Hospital emergency room Dr. Daniel "Dan" Challis (Tom Atkins) and Ellie Grimbridge (Stacey Nelkin), the daughter of a murder victim, uncover a terrible plot by small-town mask maker Conal Cochran (Dan O'Herlihy), a madman who's planning a Halloween mass murder utilizing an ancient Celtic ritual. The ritual involves a boulder stolen from Stonehenge, the use of Silver Shamrock masks and a triggering device contained in a television commercial -- all designed to kill millions of children.

However, the movie has risen in esteem (especially if one looks at it as a stand-alone film) over the years. It is now a cult favorite. I watched it with my mother when it was on cable and we both got a big kick out of the dark humor. 

The Silver Shamrock jingle for the movie's mask commercials is both annoying and catchy. Some of us sang it at work for fun. 

If you get the chance, see Halloween III: Season of the Witch. I recommend it!

RVing In Alaska

Above, Ketchikan, Alaska. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I have been to Alaska once. That was in 2001 with my mom and daughter during a cruise. So with that in mind, I won't be much help in advising about RVing to Alaska.

Fortunately, others have done an Alaskan trip via RV and can advise.

RV Travel has posted an article with a video on 20 things one should know before heading to Alaska.

They begin with:

The video below from the Happily Ever Hanks is an important one to watch for anyone considering RVing to Alaska. In it, the Hanks honestly share 20 things they wish they had known before undertaking this massive RV trip that tops many RVers’ bucket lists.

The video covers a lot of common questions about RVing to Alaska, including what the roads are like, what kind of upgrades you should do to your rig, whether you need campground reservations, and much more.

This video report is based on the Hanks’ experience spending the summer a year ago in their RV in Alaska, so some things may have changed by now. But this still provides lots of good basic information when planning a trip to Alaska.

To read more and see the video, go here. 

Gavin Newsom Signs Glock Ban Bill Into Law

The People's Republic of Commiefornia took another anti-Second Amendment move.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will effectively ban some Glock pistols starting in 2026.

According to Concealed Nation:

SACRAMENTO, CA (3-minute read) — California has taken another firm step in reshaping its gun control landscape with Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of Assembly Bill 1127. Starting July 1, 2026, this law will ban the sale of a wide range of semiautomatic pistols, particularly targeting those built with a “cruciform trigger bar” mechanism. While the bill doesn’t name specific manufacturers, the technical criteria clearly take aim at Glock pistols, including popular models like the G17 and G19.

To read more, go here.

UPDATE (10/12/25):

The National Rifle Association will be filing a lawsuit against this law. Stay tuned!

Russell Azbill, R.I.P.

Above, Russell and I at Jerry's Cafe in Gallup last year.

Our Jamestown, New Mexico group received some sad news yesterday. One of our friends, Russell Azbill, was found deceased near his home's front porch. He either died yesterday morning or yesterday night.

He may have been heading to his main outer gate to retrieve a package when stricken and was turning back to go back into the house when he fell. 

Another friend, who was to take him to a doctor appointment was trying to reach him by phone. He went to Russell's home where he found his body on the ground just inside an inner gate at the house. 

Above, Russell and the Jamestown group at Grandpa's Grill September 6.

We last saw Russell on Tuesday at our regular coffee gathering at Denny's at the Flying J. He was in good spirits and said he was feeling pretty good. He had several medical issues and had a heart attack a few months ago, which he seemed to have recovered from. 

Russell was a writer, a racecar enthusiast and interested in UFOs, Bigfoot and other paranormal topics. He and I regularly swapped UFO and Bigfoot stories on Messenger. He last sent me a text on Messenger October 6 on Funny Car Acronyms. He has one published book, Darkest Hour. He was working on another book at the time of his death.

He is survived by two brothers and his dogs, Watson and Derek. He will be missed.

George Reeves On "Cheaters"

A few months ago, I was watching an episode of Cheaters when something in the background of a scene caught my attention. 

The scene was of a "suspect" re-capping what had transpired in the episode she was in. In the background on a shelf was a photo from the Adventures of Superman episode, "The Unlucky Number" (1956) of George Reeves and Henry Blair.

The episode of Cheaters was re-played yesterday and I took a quick photo of the scene.

Here's the photo below:

NBC News: More Americans Are Living In RVs

Three years ago, I was in Los Angeles for our 50th high school reunion with two friends. While in L.A., we drove around and visited some old haunts in the South Bay area of L.A. County.

At one point, we found ourselves driving in the Ballona Creek wetlands north of Westchester and LAX. We saw streets lined with parked RVs. They were all bumper to bumper. These weren't vacationers, they people were living in their RVs.

RV Travel has posted an article on a NBC News report that more Americans are living in RVs. After seeing how things were at the Ballona Creek wetlands, I am not at all surprised.

The article (which includes a video) begins with:

This short report from NBC News brings to light something that most of us who travel by RV already know: Many more people are living in RVs these days, not because they want to experience the great American road trip or spend some time with nature. No, they are living in RVs because it’s the only way they can afford to put a roof over their head.

As rents and home prices continue to climb, a growing number of Americans are turning to RVs as full-time homes. For many, it’s less about adventure and more about affordability.

To read more and view the video, go here. 

 

Norwegian Cruise Line Adds Dining Limit On Room Service

Above, the stateroom aboard NCL's Majesty of the Seas. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Although I have been on three cruises over the years, I have never dined in the ship's staterooms.

It's a good thing I haven't since the cruise lines tack on extra charges along with a 20% gratuity. We've always dined in the dining rooms.

Norwegian Cruise Line is now adding dining limits to room service.

According to Cruise Hive:

Just days after adding fees for a second entree in the Main Dining Room, Norwegian Cruise Line is now imposing fairly strict limits on room service orders.

The change is a recent one, but guests are quickly noticing the restriction, which didn’t exist in September but is now present for October sailings. Specifically, it has been noted aboard Norwegian Sun, which is currently sailing a 16-night sailing between Honolulu and Vancouver.

“Each stateroom occupant may order 1 hot item and 1 cold item (bento box) per delivery,” the room service restriction reads.

This is just more nickel and diming of cruise passengers.

To read more, go here. 

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signed Vaccine Mandate Bill

 

😳💉💉BREAKING - AS EXPECTED, GOVERNOR LUJAN GRISHAM HAS SIGNED THE NEW VACCINE BILL INTO LAW. This means that:
*** Vaccines are now mandated for babies and little kids who are in daycare or early childhood education programs (religious and medical exemptions ARE still allowed,… pic.twitter.com/vuVNWIaIMJ

— Sarah Smith NM (@SarahSmithNM) October 9, 2025

Pine Tree Under Distress

Above, the distressed tree five years ago. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The other day, I noticed that some sections of needles and branches of the tallest (about 60 feet) pine tree in my front yard are turning brown.

This happened to the pinon pine I had near the house in the inner yard. It eventually died and I had it *(and another tree that died) cut down and removed.

I called a local nursery in Gallup to see if there is a local arborist who can diagnose and save the tree. They have someone on staff that does, but he won't be available until next week.

In the meantime, yesterday I sprayed some pesticide I had on the tree in case it is bark beetles. Hopefully, it will help arrest any further damage to the tree until the arborist can get here. 

Apparently, the drought has caused an increase in bark beetle activity all around the Southwest.  

SCOTUS To Take Up Hawaii Gun Ban

Above, up to now, Hawaii is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to be a gun owner there. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The state of Hawaii, like California, has a state government that is dominated by the Democrat Party. You know, the anti-Second Amendment party. 

The U.S. Supreme Court announced that they will take up Hawaii's concealed carry gun ban.

According to Gun Owners of America:

The Supreme Court announced Friday that it will take up a case challenging a Hawaii law that bans concealed carry almost everywhere.

In 2022, when it handed down its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the court settled one of the most important constitutional questions of our time: The right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense is protected under the Second Amendment.

That should have been the end of the matter. In Hawaii, however, lawmakers responded with defiance instead of compliance with their so-called carry law (Act 52). Even if you don’t live in Hawaii, be aware that it is doing what anti-gunners in your state would love to do.

Under this law, permit holders — people who have undergone mandatory training, passed background checks and followed every rule — are effectively barred from carrying a firearm almost anywhere. Parks, sidewalks, beaches, government property, banks and even most private property are all off-limits. A carry permit in Hawaii may as well be used to discard chewed-up gum.

To read more, go here.

Rush: James Comey Was A Commie

Rush Limbaugh may be gone, but his radio show is still very relevant today.

Did you know that James Comey was a commie? Rush spells it out.

 

DID YOU KNOW COMEY WAS A COMMIE? RUSH DID

Rush Limbaugh: "I had never heard this about Comey. Now we find out that, under Obama, the CIA director and the FBI director both had histories of, not just flirtation, but serious immersion into communism. And like the KGB always said,… pic.twitter.com/tF5vJJKR0z

— The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show (@clayandbuck) October 8, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line Beverage Package Change

Above, beverage carts at Great Stirrup Cay last summer. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last summer, I took a cruise to the Bahamas with Norwegian Cruise Line.

One of the stops was at their Great Stirrup Cay island. While there, a friend and I jet skied for about an hour. Later, I strolled down to the beach area and found a bar. I had a cocktail there. I didn't buy any beverage package they offered. I just had one cocktail and paid out of pocket.

There are going to be some changes next year for beverage packages at Great Stirrup Cay. People who have already booked a cruise for next year aren't too happy about it.

Travelhost reported:

Norwegian Cruise Line’s unlimited open bar drink package is very popular with passengers for the value it offers, especially for cruises to the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.

Passengers have long been able to use their beverage packages on the island, but that’s about to change as the cruise line rolls out major upgrades to its private island experience.   

In late 2025, Great Stirrup Cay will debut a brand-new pier, a massive heated pool with swim-up bars, and a splash pad for kids, followed by a huge waterpark boasting 19 waterslides and a dynamic river that will open in summer 2026.

But as passengers sailing to Great Stirrup Cay enjoy its new features, they won’t be able to enjoy the perks of their onboard beverage package on the island if they’re sailing after February 2026. 

To read more, go here. 

What I Learned About Lever Guns

"Ignoring This Detail Nearly Cost Me – What I Learned About Lever Guns" by Beam Firearms.

Summary:

This could’ve gone very wrong. I used to pick lever rifles based on nostalgia and looks. I figured a good name and a classic design were enough for the field. I was wrong.

A rifle is a system, and I learned the hard way that mine was completely untested. The wrong ammunition, an unproven zero, and a lack of realistic practice meant my tool was a gamble, not a guarantee. That's a mistake that can cost you dearly when a single shot is all you get.

I stopped treating my rifle like a museum piece and started treating it like a serious tool. In this video, I break down the top .357 Magnum lever guns—from Rossi and Uberti to modern Henry, S&W, and Marlin—not by their history, but by how they perform when it counts. I share the critical lessons on matching ammo to your rifle, choosing a sighting system for real-world use, and drilling until the mechanics are second nature.

Mistakes happen. Here’s how to learn safely and turn your lever gun into an extension of your will.

13 Winchester Myths

"13 Myths About The Wild West's Most Famous Rifle You Still Believe" by Gunsmoke & Gold.

Summary: 

Think the Wild West’s most legendary firearm — the Winchester rifle — is exactly what Hollywood told you? Think again.

In this cinematic deep dive, we uncover the 13 biggest myths about the Winchester, the lever-action rifle once hailed as “The Gun That Won the West.” From the legend of the 15-shot Winchester 1873, to the belief that every cowboy, outlaw, and lawman carried one, to the claim it singlehandedly tamed the frontier, we’re busting the myths that refuse to die.

This isn’t Hollywood.

This is the real story of the Wild West’s most famous rifle — how the Winchester 1873 and its successors were built, who truly used them on the American frontier, and why the name “Winchester” became bigger than history itself.

The Winchester wasn’t just a gun. It was a symbol — a frontier rifle built on myths, marketing, and movie magic. And in this video, we break down all 13 of those Winchester myths to uncover the truth behind the legend that shaped the West.