Browning's X-Bolt Hunter in 300 Winchester Magnum Part 1
With the X-Bolt entering its fourth year of production, and an A-Bolt III on the way, I got to thinking about how well Browning introduces major innovation in a very subtle way. The notion dawned on me when I had both an A-Bolt and X-Bolt on the shooting bench. On […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 94 Trails End Takedown Part 2
Since Part 1, when I was taking a preliminary look at the Winchester Model 1894 Trails End Takedown, I’ve had a chance to reflect on the rifle’s performance. We do quite a bit of work with the 45-70 Gov’t round, pushing it just a tad more than standard 28,000 PSI […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 94 Trails End Takedown Part 1
Winchester Model 1894 Trails End Takedown Company Winchester Repeating Arms Point of Origin Miroku – Japan Item # 534191160 Type Lever Action Caliber 450 Marlin Mag Capacity 6 Barrel Length 20″ Ported Rifling 1:20″ Weight 6.75 Lbs Overall Length 38″ Stocks Satin Finished Walnut Hardware Blued Steel Length of Pull […] [Read More]
Model 700 SPS Tactical in 223 Remington Part 2
A shop scope was installed on the Remington, a 3-9x50mm Leupold. Big glass for our relatively short shooting distances, but it would probably be too limited in magnification based on the rifle’s shooting range potential. The scope is mounted on steel, medium height Warne rings and bases. High enough to […] [Read More]
Model 700 SPS Tactical in 223 Remington Part 1
Pictured left, in what looks like black and white photography, is the Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical bolt action rifle… in living color. What makes the SPS Tactical unique, within Remington’s line up, is its truncated 20″ heavy barrel, overmolded synthetic stock and tight rifling twist rate. The SPS Tactical […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 70 Super Grade - Part 2
The more time spent with the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade and the 264 Winchester Magnum, the easier it is to find an appreciation for the combination amongst the crop of 6.5mm, 0.264″ cartridges. Large and moderate capacity 0.264″ caliber cartridges were not new, even in 1958 when the 264 […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 70 Super Grade - Part 1
“Pre ’64 Winchester” has become a mantra that attempts to define an era of quality Winchester firearms. A very unfortunate and very inaccurate determination, as the Winchester brand has been representative of excellent firearms throughout its history, with current production arguably the best. The less than exciting years for the […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 VTR in 243 - Part 2
The Remington Model 700 VTR is currently chambered for five cartridges: 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, and 308 Winchester. The first three cartridges are ideal for varmint hunting, the 308 Winchester is the quintessential deer hunter’s cartridge. The 243 Winchester is light enough for varmints, but heavy […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Varmint-Tactical Rifle (VTR) in 243 - Part 1
A while back, Real Guns® reviewed a Remington’s Model 700™ VTR A-TACS™, a camouflaged model chambered for the 308 Winchester. It was an excellent shooter; very accurate and the technical design remains very interesting. This time around we received a VTR chambered for the 243 Winchester and, for me, that […] [Read More]
Browning's A-Bolt Shotgun Hunter 12 Gauge Part 2
The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun project probably could have been wrapped in a single installment, but downfalls of rain, sleet and snow alternated to render the chronograph inoperable or to make posting hundred yard targets a cross country skiing event. Anyway, we finally got a break. Ammunition Type Length Slug Weight […] [Read More]