Chuck Hawks interesting article
12-24-2007, 04:29 PM
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Chuck Hawks interesting article
On what he considers the finest bolt actions of all timehttp://www.chuckhawks.com/finest_bolt_actions.htm
12-24-2007, 04:46 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
I am glad you said what "he considers". Chuck Hawks, Randy Wakeman and others who writearticles and I am sure do good research still write opinionated articles. Just because they publish an article does not make them the final word or the greatestexpert. Alot of the articles and information on hawk's site is now outdated.
12-24-2007, 04:50 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
Alot of the articles and information on hawk's site is now outdated.
12-25-2007, 01:06 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
I don't agree with Hawks on lots of stuff, but regarding the nuts and bolts of what makes a superior bolt action rifle.... I think he is right on target with this one.
No doubt, much to the chagrin of the Rem masses (I have a few Rems, but wouldn't brag much on most of them, especially for high pressure, high stakes Big Game Hunting).
No doubt, much to the chagrin of the Rem masses (I have a few Rems, but wouldn't brag much on most of them, especially for high pressure, high stakes Big Game Hunting).
12-25-2007, 02:17 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
On this point I couldn't agree with Hawks more as his views are basically common sense from years of data on these proven actions.
I have never owned a Winchester bolt (yet) but have my lockers filled with favorite hunting rifles built on various Mauser 98's and a few Swede's. Other than a few stray Wichester levers, a Savage 99 and one Savage bolt, everything is Mauser. But I do have Winchester Envy ... having always admired the three position saftey they wear.
Maybe someday I'll find a Winchester pre-64 that needs a good home. I first have to decide if I want to spend the money now (buy one in good condition) or spend the money later fixing up a beater.
I have never owned a Winchester bolt (yet) but have my lockers filled with favorite hunting rifles built on various Mauser 98's and a few Swede's. Other than a few stray Wichester levers, a Savage 99 and one Savage bolt, everything is Mauser. But I do have Winchester Envy ... having always admired the three position saftey they wear.
Maybe someday I'll find a Winchester pre-64 that needs a good home. I first have to decide if I want to spend the money now (buy one in good condition) or spend the money later fixing up a beater.
12-25-2007, 03:38 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
Husqvarna
This Swedish made, slightly modified Mauser 98 action was discontinued around 1970. Most of the modifications were made to simplify production and represent a step backward from the original Mauser design, but the changes were minor. These Include a very positive but difficult to operate spring steel magazine floorplate release in the front of the trigger guard and the lack of an external bolt release. (You remove the bolt by pressing down the receiver mounted pivoting ejector, which protrudes from the edge of the bolt face when the bolt is fully open.) Unlike a Mauser 98 but like most other bolt action rifles, the magazine box is separate from the bottom iron.
This Swedish made, slightly modified Mauser 98 action was discontinued around 1970. Most of the modifications were made to simplify production and represent a step backward from the original Mauser design, but the changes were minor. These Include a very positive but difficult to operate spring steel magazine floorplate release in the front of the trigger guard and the lack of an external bolt release. (You remove the bolt by pressing down the receiver mounted pivoting ejector, which protrudes from the edge of the bolt face when the bolt is fully open.) Unlike a Mauser 98 but like most other bolt action rifles, the magazine box is separate from the bottom iron.
My father bought me a J.C. Higgins .30-06 for my 12th birthday in 1951 and it is made by Husqvarna. BTW, I still have it!
12-25-2007, 07:07 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
"....My father bought me a J.C. Higgins .30-06 for my 12th birthday in 1951 and it is made by Husqvarna. BTW, I still have it! ...."
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Most folks today seem to shout "child abuse."
I say, "Go Dad."
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IMHO, the first three long guns in a young man's collection should be a:
22LR
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30-06
Specialize up and down, bigger smaller, more specialized from there.
12-25-2007, 08:07 PM
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RE: Chuck Hawks interesting article
No doubt, much to the chagrin of the Rem masses (I have a few Rems, but wouldn't brag much on most of them, especially for high pressure, high stakes Big Game Hunting
He is right on the money. Wonder how many safari operators openly embrace Rem 700's for game that can bite back?
My father bought me a J.C. Higgins .30-06 for my 12th birthday in 1951 and it is made by Husqvarna. BTW, I still have it!
