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Single-shot express rifles, such as the Ruger No. 1 Tropical, are more compact than bolt-action rifles, but while they usually weigh less, the reduced weight tends to increase the felt recoil. Lighter rifles are more likely to be in the hunter's hands, ready for a quick shot when game is located.
As a modern civilian offspring of the Karabiner 98k service rifle, the new Mauser M 98 series offers several features and factory options, that are also typical for sporterised Mauser Karabiner 98k ex-service rifles, ranging from various technical departures from the basic Mauser service rifle it was based on to luxury wood grades, gold inlays, engravings and surface treatments like plasma ...
Westley Richards introduced the .318, primarily for use in their M98 Mauser and later their P14 Enfield based bolt action sporting rifles. The .318 Westley Richards is a rimless bottlenecked cartridge intended for big game hunting throughout the British Empire. The bullet diameter is actually .330", the naming is due to British nomenclature ...
To reduce recoil, the rifle uses the inertia recoil system, which includes spring-loaded assemblies and hydraulic or spring shock absorbers. The shock absorbers are built into the upper receiver, which allows shooting with the upper receiver set against any surface. Recoil energy is further reduced by to the muzzle brake.
The operating mechanism of the CZ 550 series is based on the Mauser M 98 controlled-feed bolt action system.The original Mauser M 98 is a simple, strong, safe, and well-thought-out design that inspired other military and hunting/sporting rifle designs that became available during the 20th century.
The Mossy Oak version has a composite stock, and the entire rifle is painted in camouflage colors. [2] Depending on variant and cartridge, the barrel is 22, 23 or 24 in (560, 580 or 610 mm). Long or Short differ on the action length, and the ShortTrac (BAR ST) can accommodate cartridge lengths up to .308 Winchester , while LongTrac (BAR LT) can ...
In 2019, Savage released variants of the 212 and 220 shotguns designed specifically for hunting turkeys. [23] [24] In 2020 Savage released the "Savage Renegauge" also intended for turkey hunting. It makes use of a "Dual Regulating Inline Valve" in order to reduce the recoil. The gun weighs 8lbs and was released at a suggested price of $1,550 ...
With Harris as President, the company received its first of many military contract awards. Harris parlayed McMillan's reputation for high quality, high accuracy benchrest competition rifles (previously built primarily from the rifle actions of other manufacturers), to create markets for military sniper rifles and custom hunting rifles.