• J.Baker

    Burris FullField E1 6.5-20x50mm Rifle Scope Review 

    Published on 07-10-2015 02:36 AM
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    The Burris FullField E1 looks right at home on the Savage 93R17.

    Let's face it, not all of us can afford the top of the line scopes whose prices often exceed $2,000 these days. Heck, most of us can't afford or simply don't want to spend over $1,000 on a scope. Fortunately if you fall into that latter group of shooters you're in luck because the quality and wide selection of scopes priced in the $500 to $1,000 range has never been better.

    First I should probably     ...
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    Leupold VX-R 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope Review 

    Published on 06-18-2015 02:00 PM
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    As I was sitting here organizing my notes in preparation of writing this review I couldn't help but chuckle at the question that popped into my head, "How did our predecessors ever get along without illuminated reticles?" One can't ignore the fact that most every optic manufacturer the world over offers at least one line of scopes with an illuminated reticle. Even leupold jumped into the fray a few years ago ...
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    Savage A17 Revisited 

    Published on 06-02-2015 04:54 PM
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    For those who ready my first review of Savage’s new A17 semi-automatic .17 HMR rimfire rifle, you already know that it had some issues and accordingly my review of the rifle was less than favorable. Upon returning that first sample to Savage I expressed that I would be more than willing to review another one once they ...
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    Savage A17 Semi-Automatic Rimfire Rifle Review 

    Published on 05-01-2015 01:38 AM
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    Ever since the 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) hit the scene in 2002 shooters have been clamoring for someone to offer it in a semi-automatic rifle. Several aftermarket companies tried to come up with a workable solution for existing models, and Remington attempted to offer a model using their ...
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    Savage Arms A17 Semi-Automatic Rimfire Rifle Basic Disassembly & Cleaning Video 

    Published on 03-10-2015 05:19 PM
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    The following video from Savage Arms depicts the basic disassembly and cleaning procedure for the all new A17 semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered for the 17HMR cartridge. The video also details how to further take down the rifle should you accidentally pull the trigger and allow the hammer to drop while the bolt and recoil assembly is removed from ...
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    Savage Arms A17 Semi-Automatic Rimfire Rifle Technology Video 

    Published on 03-10-2015 04:43 PM
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    The following video from Savage Arms highlights the mechanical features and function of the all new A17 semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered for the .17 HMR cartridge.

    While the new A17 rifle is designed to function with all 17 HMR ammunition, some older ammunition may cause reliability problems in extreme conditions. A few years ago CCI (who manufacturers     ...
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    Savage .223 Remington Twist Rate History 

    Published on 02-09-2015 02:00 PM
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    Over the years Savage Arms has used four different twist rates on their firearms chambered for the .223 Remington cartridge. This is primarily due to the increase in bullet weights being used by the U.S. Military and NATO ammunition, and as the bullet weights went up the twist rate had to increase accordingly to ensure bullet stabilization. Savage has used 1-7", 1-9", 1-12" and 1-14" twist rates for rifles chambered in .223.
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    Savage Arms 2015 Catalog (PDF) 

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    J.Baker
    Published on 01-24-2015 02:00 AM
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    2015 proved to be a significant year for Savage Arms in terms of new models. For starters, the .338 Federal cartridge was added as a chamber option for quite a few existing models. This year also sees an all new model added to the Target Series in the ...
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    Frankford Arsenal Platimum Series Rotary Tumbler 

    Published on 12-05-2014 12:54 PM
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    I have to admit that as a shooter and hand loader one of my least favorite activities is cleaning cases. It's just one of those tedious jobs that we all hate but still have to do. Like most people, when I first started reloading I simply cleaned each case by hand. It was a slow, time consuming process but it got the job done and at the time I wasn't shooting/reloading nearly as many rounds as I do now so it was relatively effective and practical. ...
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    Savage Side-by-Side Shotguns: 1961-1987 

    Published on 10-30-2014 01:29 AM

    Over the years Savage, Stevens and Fox each offered various models of side-by-side shotguns. From the bare-bones, no-frills Stevens 311 to the more elegant and refined Fox models such as the B-DL and B-SE, each proved to be a durable, reliable field gun that has served hunters and shooters for decades - even generations.
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