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Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
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Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
The latest issue of Rifle Magazine (Wolfe Publishing) is devoted entirely to lever guns - Browning Marlin, Winchester, Savage and their histories; the 30-30; iron sights; other things.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Now THAT is a MUST HAVE!
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
It`s a special edition (extra). The last one was in 2000.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
The review of the Mossberg 464 was basically good. It scored an 8 out of 10 and was described as utilitarian. However, everything I've read online has said the 464 was junk and to stay away from it. Has Mossberg corrected the problems with their levergun?
Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Just finishing it up. The Savage articles, both rifles and cartridges are good. Don't read much about them anymore. But I suspect prices just went up on the 99.
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"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
"Freedom is never more that a generation from extinction" Ronald Reagan
"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
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I like the addition, bought mine at Walmart. But the lead article about the halo-sight was off base. The author talked about scopes not helping accuracy of a good shooter with good vision and average 19th century rifleman being able to make clean kills to 400 yards. I though Louis L'Amour was the only one who wrote about 44-40, 400 yard shots. Scopes help. Not only do they help bad shooters, they help all shooters. Scopes have too many advantages. It's been a week since I read it so I'm kinda para-phrasing.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
You betcha!jeepnik wrote:... I suspect prices just went up on the 99.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Been looking for it at the news stands, but thus far, no luck... ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
BLR goes Modern
I am delighted the Savage 99 will not be ignored this addition.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Gary wrote:The review of the Mossberg 464 was basically good. It scored an 8 out of 10 and was described as utilitarian. However, everything I've read online has said the 464 was junk and to stay away from it. Has Mossberg corrected the problems with their levergun?
Well, you got to remember, it's a gun rag, and those writers get paid by the manufactures to write those articles.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
I bought this edition Friday. I have not been able to find my 2000 edition in a long time, that had some real great reading in it.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Lastmohecken wrote:Gary wrote:The review of the Mossberg 464 was basically good. It scored an 8 out of 10 and was described as utilitarian. However, everything I've read online has said the 464 was junk and to stay away from it. Has Mossberg corrected the problems with their levergun?
Well, you got to remember, it's a gun rag, and those writers get paid by the manufactures to write those articles.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Ya'll might like a free copy.??? I managed to get a request sent .
Below is the info that I used. The date and Volume numbers .
................................Mutt................
October - November 2009 Volume 41,
Number 6 ISSN: 0162-3583 Number 2
http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/hardcopy.cfm
Below is the info that I used. The date and Volume numbers .
................................Mutt................
October - November 2009 Volume 41,
Number 6 ISSN: 0162-3583 Number 2
http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/hardcopy.cfm
- CowboyTutt
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
I checked my local Wall Mart. No luck!
Will keep looking.
-Tutt
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
If all else fails, you can call Rifle Magazine and they will send you one.CowboyTutt wrote:I checked my local Wall Mart. No luck!Will keep looking.
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1 (800) 899-7810
The magazine is the Winter 2000 Vol. 2 Special Edition "The Legacy of Lever Guns".
Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Saw it at Walmart. Went back to buy a copy. Apparently all of you bought them up.........
Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
I picked up mine at the Books-A-Million store. They have a rather large magazine rack, and carry the Hodgedons annuals as well.
Reading Peirces article on the '95 Marlin - its stronger than most loading manuals would lead you to believe.
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Reading Peirces article on the '95 Marlin - its stronger than most loading manuals would lead you to believe.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Would someone mind giving a quick summary of the "BLR Goes Modern" article, please?
Tom
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Eastern N.C.
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HP Service Rifle competitor
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Article reviews aren't my thing, but briefly:Triggernosis wrote:Would someone mind giving a quick summary of the "BLR Goes Modern" article, please?
The author is Stan Trzoniec. Allowing for ads, introductory large type and half-columns, the article is about 6 1/2 pages long, filled with lots of photos showing the rifle's lines and features, including a pistol-grip model, and how "the lever hugs the wood"; the finish; and so on.
Specifications are given for the test, including the info on the Leupold scope used; the fact that .243 and .308 Win calibers were tested; other caliber models available; other stats such as barrel length, O/A length, weight, finish, price, etc. The trigger pull is described.
BLR 100 yard 3-shot Range Tests shown - velocity, group size (ranging between 1.25 and 2.25 in; three loadings are 1.5 inches):
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90 gr Rem Nosler Ballistic tip,
100 gr. Speer Grand Slam
100 gr. Norma Softpoint
Lightweight Model 81 English grip .308 Win
150 gr. Rem. Core Lokt
165 Fed. Softpoint
180 gr. Win. Silvertip BT
Article predictably touches upon the benefit of having a detachable magazine - spare in pocket, shows pointed rounds loaded.
The author talks about no external safety; "Instead, there is a half-cock position..." and how the hammer tips forward as a safety feature. He shows how the "breech end of the barrel is notched to accommodate the bolt"; shows how the takedown version fits into a case measuring less than 24 inches...and so on, including how the action is unconventional, which combines a set of gears and a rack-and-pinion mechanism; and how the bolt has five flutes that mate with recesses for a smooth operation without binding.
Perhaps if I write more, I am infringing upon their copyright. The article is quite informative and (at least in my layman's levergun toter opinion) worth the effort of obtaining the magazine; even if it is an "industry sponsored" publication. I have always been fascinated by the Browning BLR, and if funds permitted, would definitely grab one now - it hooked me.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Thanks a bunch, John.
Tom
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Glad to help, Tom.Triggernosis wrote:Thanks a bunch, John.
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Re: Rifle Mag - Lever Guns Special Edition!
Found one at my local Safeway of all places. I was surprised to see that there are many articles that were of interest to me as well as very informative and worth the price as a compact reference source.
-Tutt
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"These battered wings still kick up dust." -Peter Gabriel