I have a Savage 99 made about 1930. It is a 303 sav. takedown, but the barrel has threads. Several turns to takedown. Love the 303 Savage cartridge. I also have a 300 Savage Model 99F made in 1963.
I have a savage 99 250 what is the model number for the take down? I have to make my own brass from 22 250 as what ammo is available for me is like $130 for 20 in Australia and its old ammo in another state.
99’s are among my favorite rifles. I currently have 3. 1951 99EG 24” barrel 250-3000, 1955 99F ( Featherweight ) 300 Savage and late model 1972 99F 308 Winchester. 303 Savage, 30-30 Winchester, 22 Savage High Power, 243 Winchester and 22-250 are all on my want list. Which particular edition one has can be frustrating. G, F, EG, R, E, A, Series A etc. Only my 1955F has the letter suffix on the barrel. All the others I had to figure out from its individual characteristics. The late 1940’s and 50’s are the only ones that had the jeweled bolts. I’ve never learned why Savage didn’t put the suffix on all the 99’s.
I love this odds and ends rifles. I've watched the channel for a long while now and your odds and ends episodes filled with curious actions or gadgets are always cool
I have been hunting collecting and reloading and with all the hundreds of rifles over the years I think that all rifles should come with the option of iron sights and a treaded barrel and a magazine clip bottom. Some guns need them and others don’t. In the early years of my hunting most rifles only had iron sights which I learned on and loved but when I got my first Leupold scope I thought I had a lazer because of being able to see so much further.
I truly agree about the swing out floor plate on a slim trim bolt action rifle. To me a pertruding magazine is right in the way of where i put my hand when i carry it. God bless.
That's is the O.S.A package. For Howa. 6.5 Grendel is awesome but the price is insane per rd. Reload is only option in Australia as a box of federal American Eagle is $79 and I got Norma brass for $270 so I chase that brass when its ejected. Powder is through the roof down here and brass was non existent only now brass is restocking slowly into the country.
I agree with other’s statements about iron sites on rifles, I am an old man I still shoot iron sights for whitetail hunting no problem. young guys just can’t fathom not having a scope on a rifle, but to each his own 😊
I'm old school, I grew up with iron sights hunted all sorts of game from squirrels to deer and bear never used a scope even in the army it was all iron sights for us grunts I still like iron sights.
One of the best rules I have when it comes to handling firearms is never to force anything. And this is even more true in my view with a firearm that a person has little to no familiarity with. On the subject of takedown I think it is fair to say that Browning devised his for a shotgun, and it remains to this day arguably the gold standard in pump shotgun takedowns. The Savage 99 is a rifle that has the advantage in its design of not having to deal with securing a magazine tube. Both are elegant in their design to takedown, and none of the designers had the advantage of CAD software. Anyway, I l think this kind of odds and ends video is neat. Thank you and your cameraman for it.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There have been far too many guns ruined and/or people becoming extremely frustrated doing something with them because they didn't know how their firearm works, its quirks, and/or its design limitations.
Great interesting video, Sir. Nikko Sterling scopes are quite popular in continental Europe. They're not bad at all and as you said, are usually included in "packages" of rifles with scopes and bipods and where legal a suppressor.
Good to show some basic instructions. I once disassembled a CZ452 completely. Popped out the 2 pins of the trigger bridge. Only there after I watched UA-cam saying “ never, do never punch out the front pin!!!” It took me 4 hours of sweat, anxiety and bended fingers to put it back together.
Hello, love this type of video., and I would be happy to see more like it. I enjoy all your videos for the information you share with those of us who love learning.
Nice & refreshingly different . I say make some more as & when You feel they are needed , I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoyed the new learning experience . I must say You are a remarkably forgiving gent , I'd be gutted if I'd spent what I suspect was not an insignificant sum on a custom stock made from such a nice piece of timber and it arrived damaged , I think I'd probably end up making an insurance claim against the shipping company . Thanks Mike keep up the Good work , You are a shining example to all of us . Catch You next time . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.
Great video, Mike. Thank you. I agree with you on sights. Of 40+ rifles I own, only TWO have a scope. Most have peep sights, a few have the factory barrel mounted iron sights. I agree with you on the Savage 99. My Savage 99 in .300 Savage is my hands down favorite _hunting_ rifle. It is equipped with peep sighs. There is none better for _hunting_ IMO. The . 300 Savage cartridge is absolutely adequate for anything in North America (though it wouldn't be my top choice for big bears) and is _perfect_ for deer/black bear/wild hog sized game.
Again, very interesting info about unusual firearm details. I am in agreement with your view on iron sights; with focused practice, they are very effective, and receiver sights in particular can allow very precise shooting. Red dot sights are battery-dependent and are unfriendly to to any preexisting astigmatism.
Glad you like the Howa Grendel Mike. It's one of my favorites. Man what a zinger calibre. These new mini-cartridges are marvelous for hunting, plinking, training etc. I've always believed recoil affects accuracy. I've used 243 for decades for hunting mid sized animals. 6.5 Grendel is very effective other than my brother reloads 6.5 Grendel for his daughter and I and and uses lead soft points for hunting. The lead bullets are far superior to the Hornady ammo in terms of weight retention and expansion. I think some folks are making a round now for the Grendel with Lead soft points. I use 350 Legend as well which has amazing dropping power under 200yds. I use the Grendel for my longer shots. Very helpful for folks. thank you.
Wonderful, as always. Thanks for putting this out. Would you be able to review your CZ600 again in the future and go over how their controlled feed differs from Mauser's? Some other interesting features on that gun are the safety and magazine lock. Thanks for your time, really enjoy your work. Cheers.
Really like your videos and more like this would be great. All rifles should have iron sights from the factory. I am legally blind and cannot use a scope but shoot pretty well with iron sights.
Fine video. Couple of things. What do you call someone who traded off their 6.5 Grendel? Answer----: Disgrendeled. Yes iron sights are mostly a must have. And lastly, in the early 90's that Voere rifle was imported as the Mauser 99. The only major difference is the Mauser branded version had an traditional style detachable magazine. I own3d one in 300wby.
You are a very patient man. I would be furious if my beautiful stalk was broken. That’s why my hunting rifles for the last 40 years have been composites.
Mike Outstanding content once again. I would have been crushed to open the box and find that beautiful stock damaged. Once again you have demonstrated to us all the proper way to react to the situation. I am always learning from you. Sometimes more valuable lessons than just the firearm knowledge. Thank you so much for what you do. Bryan
Thank you for the reply Mike. It demonstrates your appreciation for your online fans when you acknowledge us in the comments. We share that appreciation of you. Looking forward to the next segment. Take care until then.
Hey it’s me again Mike, Another fine, fun, educational and entertaining video. You may remember Savage 99’s are among my favorites. Your referring to the practical size and usefulness of the Stalker 6.5 Grendel as “94ish” and knowing your fondness for Winchester Model 94 rifles triggered a train of thought in my sometimes clouded mind to wit: I just watched for at least the second if not the third time, your video from a year ago about the 35 caliber cartridges, of which I have 35 Remington in a Marlin 336RC, 358 Winchester and 35 Whelen both custom rifles built on 98 Mauser actions. In that video I wrote a long treatise on why the 9.3x62 Mauser is not superior to the 35 Whelen, but since then I have acquired a Husqvarna Deluxe M640 from about 1944 in 9.3x62 just because I thought I should have one. Now regarding the 35 caliber cartridges and your love of the Winchester 94, even though the 348 Winchester is not quite a 35, do you have a Winchester Model 71 and have you done a video on that rifle and cartridge combination. If not I humbly suggest that you do so even if you have to beg, borrow or steal an appropriate sample rifle. Maybe even the Miroku/Browning copy from the 1980’s. I think you would be doing a great public service! I recently mentioned in my comments to one of your other videos that I have I pushed aside all my rifle wants aside in favor of a 71.😊
Thank you Mike! Will do. The longest shot I ever made on a coyote was with a .348 Winchester. I have plenty of ammo and a Russian single shot in .348. I'll make a video. I'll try to find a recent Winchester - the carbine is a diamond. Much appreciated.
Well done! This kind of video gives interested folks nuggets of knowledge that are invaluable. Thank you for taking the time to produce such excellent content. 👍🏻
All rifles should come with mounting pints for iron sights and when you buy for a few bucks extra you can upgrade from some cheap bucjhorns to something similar to target sights. No reason for a rifle not to come with an adjustable trigger that's decent, I would like to see more wood stocks and lightweight polymer stocks that have an aluminum bedding, it would hardly cost extra, I don't mind parked riled as I can finish then myself but should always be a blued option and more people should make military type aluminium bedded stock with upper hand guards, I know made for bayonet tes but they really help with heat waves and look cool
.250-3000 is a hard cartridge to find but the .303 savage is crazy hard to find. How would one find it? Correct me if I'm wrong but .303savages tend to be less money because people can't find the ammo.
All my rifles have iron sights except one, a Ruger mark 2 stainless 270 Win . My Ruger mark 2 6mm Remington has iron sights and I never saw another 6mm Rem Ruger with them.
I have watched you a good long time and of course you have made it plain that you like iron sights. You also let us know you enjoy hunting. This brings me to my question: In many places prime hunting is at the very break of day and the last rays at evening. Periods when you cannot even see an iron sight much less the sights and a barely visible target. Those few productive minutes can make or break a hunt as far as successfully bagging an animal. Even with optics it can be a challenge especially trying to identify horns on the edge of a clear cut three or four hundred yards away much less placing your shot to be effective. At least with ducks and such you have a bit of light in the sky. How on earth do you hunt then? I know it becomes of great importance in such situations how good the optics gather light and to do that how big the objective lens is. I too am a fan of peep sights and the old buckhorns but not to the exclusion of scopes. Thanks for a great channel, one of the few without any click bait or hyperbole!! Take care.
Excellent post and questions. After many years of hunting I found that the gloom of daybreak lasts only a short time and the game I was waiting for with my Marlin or other iron sighted rifle didn't run away as shooting light arrived; often there were even more deer and the buck I was looking for as well; so early in the day I just wait for enough light. On the other side of the day; as darkness approached I would sometimes take a shot with a scope or not and then full darkness arrived and we would be fumbling around with lights in the bush, looking for blood and then if we were lucky - field dressing in total darkness save for the lamps; everything was tense and awkward and the branches were slapping and the dead falls - a pain. Of course - this was North American hunting - much of it in forests or mixed fields and forests and often in snow. I find that iron sights are a natural indicator as to when to start and when to stop shooting. For super long range shots a scope is a must - you're right - although it is surprising how well one can shoot with irons out to "normal" distances. Anyway, I'm glad there are scopes everywhere but at the heart of rifle shooting is a rifle that can be accurately shot without any additional equipment IMHO. : ) Thanks for taking the time to write.
Just received my howa carbon stalker 6mm arc and pretty disappointed.first the barrel is pinned to one side of the stock wont be sliding any paper under it then the bolt has spots on it where theirs no coating on and another part of the sock right by were bullets eject is chewed up…called legacy and they had me pull it apart and try to realign it and retourqe it and its clear the stockys stock is messed up and poor job on coating the bolt now the guns heading back with tags still on it…pretty bummed also the bolt sounds like a zipper when you work the action
Can't for the life of me understand why Howa doesn't offer the floorplate on the Mini action. That AR style detachable is just hideous. No reason to try to make bolt action hunting rifles "Tacti-Cool".
That savage in 6.5 Grendel my fantasy gun, but with all the old school quality, none of the short cuts. No plastic iron sights, hear me Glock? Shameful
They should make a full length over and under polymer stock modern hunting rifle, with 100-1000m adjustable aperture iron sights. 6.5 Grendel would be a good choice
So tired of plastic crap all my rifles eood steel call them vintage but one thing they don't suck prove me wrong you can't sorry newer caliber's can't get ammo worthless junk !
Great video thanks for sharing some of your collection. Question for you I think I heard in another video that you reside in Canada ? If so I thought or have heard that they have banned guns is this true or just a story told here in the states
I have a Ruger gunsight scout with iron sights and I would never put a scope on it 300 yards is a joke without a scope. Really no problem at all. I want to bring it to 600 or 800 yards to see what he could do 300 yards as a joke it really is
I always appreciate words of experience. I have the same rifle in .350 Legend - and it is a complete, reliable, tough and ready to shoot rifle out of the box: just the way a rifle should be. Glad you own one.
Just the mere mention of 6.5x55mm perks up my ears, same for .30-06 as well.
I'm the same : )
YES, do more of this type video as your time permits. Valuable information, I'm an old guy yet I enjoy learning. Thank you.
Thank you! I'll make more!
Every rifle should have iron sights. No excuse for ever producing one without them.
It’s like buying an automobile without a steering wheel.
I’ve got long range rifles that always are shot prone static , they don’t need irons
Lol really? Extra cost passed on to a consumer base that largely doesn’t want them is a pretty good excuse.
@@3421958 bingo
Agree
I have a Savage 99 made about 1930. It is a 303 sav. takedown, but the barrel has threads. Several turns to takedown. Love the 303 Savage cartridge. I also have a 300 Savage Model 99F made in 1963.
I have a savage 99 250 what is the model number for the take down? I have to make my own brass from 22 250 as what ammo is available for me is like $130 for 20 in Australia and its old ammo in another state.
Later Savage 99 Takedown models had interrupted threads, the early models were threaded conventionally - like your rifle.
@@aynjeleyes it is an F, not to be confused with the later F as in featherweight
99’s are among my favorite rifles. I currently have 3. 1951 99EG 24” barrel 250-3000, 1955 99F ( Featherweight ) 300 Savage and late model 1972 99F 308 Winchester. 303 Savage, 30-30 Winchester, 22 Savage High Power, 243 Winchester and 22-250 are all on my want list. Which particular edition one has can be frustrating. G, F, EG, R, E, A, Series A etc. Only my 1955F has the letter suffix on the barrel. All the others I had to figure out from its individual characteristics. The late 1940’s and 50’s are the only ones that had the jeweled bolts. I’ve never learned why Savage didn’t put the suffix on all the 99’s.
I love this odds and ends rifles. I've watched the channel for a long while now and your odds and ends episodes filled with curious actions or gadgets are always cool
I have been hunting collecting and reloading and with all the hundreds of rifles over the years I think that all rifles should come with the option of iron sights and a treaded barrel and a magazine clip bottom. Some guns need them and others don’t. In the early years of my hunting most rifles only had iron sights which I learned on and loved but when I got my first Leupold scope I thought I had a lazer because of being able to see so much further.
I truly agree about the swing out floor plate on a slim trim bolt action rifle. To me a pertruding magazine is right in the way of where i put my hand when i carry it.
God bless.
That's is the O.S.A package. For Howa. 6.5 Grendel is awesome but the price is insane per rd. Reload is only option in Australia as a box of federal American Eagle is $79 and I got Norma brass for $270 so I chase that brass when its ejected. Powder is through the roof down here and brass was non existent only now brass is restocking slowly into the country.
I agree with other’s statements about iron sites on rifles, I am an old man I still shoot iron sights for whitetail hunting no problem. young guys just can’t fathom not having a scope on a rifle, but to each his own 😊
I'm old school, I grew up with iron sights hunted all sorts of game from squirrels to deer and bear never used a scope even in the army it was all iron sights for us grunts I still like iron sights.
One of the best rules I have when it comes to handling firearms is never to force anything. And this is even more true in my view with a firearm that a person has little to no familiarity with.
On the subject of takedown I think it is fair to say that Browning devised his for a shotgun, and it remains to this day arguably the gold standard in pump shotgun takedowns. The Savage 99 is a rifle that has the advantage in its design of not having to deal with securing a magazine tube. Both are elegant in their design to takedown, and none of the designers had the advantage of CAD software.
Anyway, I l think this kind of odds and ends video is neat. Thank you and your cameraman for it.
Much appreciated comment. We'll make more of these.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There have been far too many guns ruined and/or people becoming extremely frustrated doing something with them because they didn't know how their firearm works, its quirks, and/or its design limitations.
Good stuff , a refreshing way to learn something about guns and their history.
Great interesting video, Sir. Nikko Sterling scopes are quite popular in continental Europe. They're not bad at all and as you said, are usually included in "packages" of rifles with scopes and bipods and where legal a suppressor.
🇦🇺😎👍I’ve got the 7.62x39 and i think the floor plate would be a great edition
I also think it would be cool to add some iron sights to these small/lightweight rifles. I enjoy your commentary. Have a good one!
Good to show some basic instructions.
I once disassembled a CZ452 completely. Popped out the 2 pins of the trigger bridge. Only there after I watched UA-cam saying “ never, do never punch out the front pin!!!”
It took me 4 hours of sweat, anxiety and bended fingers to put it back together.
Hello, love this type of video., and I would be happy to see more like it. I enjoy all your videos for the information you share with those of us who love learning.
Nice & refreshingly different . I say make some more as & when You feel they are needed , I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoyed the new learning experience . I must say You are a remarkably forgiving gent , I'd be gutted if I'd spent what I suspect was not an insignificant sum on a custom stock made from such a nice piece of timber and it arrived damaged , I think I'd probably end up making an insurance claim against the shipping company . Thanks Mike keep up the Good work , You are a shining example to all of us . Catch You next time . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.
Another great video from a good guy. You’re the kind of guy I’d enjoy having a drink with and I don’t even drink.
Great video, Mike. Thank you.
I agree with you on sights. Of 40+ rifles I own, only TWO have a scope. Most have peep sights, a few have the factory barrel mounted iron sights.
I agree with you on the Savage 99. My Savage 99 in .300 Savage is my hands down favorite _hunting_ rifle. It is equipped with peep sighs. There is none better for _hunting_ IMO. The . 300 Savage cartridge is absolutely adequate for anything in North America (though it wouldn't be my top choice for big bears) and is _perfect_ for deer/black bear/wild hog sized game.
Any video is always welcome brother.
Again, very interesting info about unusual firearm details.
I am in agreement with your view on iron sights; with focused practice, they are very effective, and receiver sights in particular can allow very precise shooting. Red dot sights are battery-dependent and are unfriendly to to any preexisting astigmatism.
Great video! That Howa floor plate is awesome 💯
Awesome odds and ends!
Thank you Mike for your videos.
I enjoy all your videos Mike!!!
Much appreciated post - thank you!
Great video love the content seeing the Savage 99 Brought back memories of of my 99 300 savage
Glad you like the Howa Grendel Mike. It's one of my favorites. Man what a zinger calibre.
These new mini-cartridges are marvelous for hunting, plinking, training etc. I've always believed recoil affects accuracy. I've used 243 for decades for hunting mid sized animals.
6.5 Grendel is very effective other than my brother reloads 6.5 Grendel for his daughter and I and and uses lead soft points for hunting. The lead bullets are far superior to the Hornady ammo in terms of weight retention and expansion.
I think some folks are making a round now for the Grendel with Lead soft points.
I use 350 Legend as well which has amazing dropping power under 200yds.
I use the Grendel for my longer shots.
Very helpful for folks. thank you.
I agree with boomhower. I would love iron sights on all rifles.
Iron sights complete a rifle - and I find that younger shooters hit better with them - generally speaking.
Wonderful, as always. Thanks for putting this out. Would you be able to review your CZ600 again in the future and go over how their controlled feed differs from Mauser's? Some other interesting features on that gun are the safety and magazine lock. Thanks for your time, really enjoy your work. Cheers.
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed the variety.
Really like your videos and more like this would be great. All rifles should have iron sights from the factory. I am legally blind and cannot use a scope but shoot pretty well with iron sights.
That's amazing; I noticed not one Marlin (Ruger) without sights - all manufacturers should be the same.
Your channel really seems to be growing, you have such a great confidence conversational tone, very humble with so much knowledge
Fine video. Couple of things.
What do you call someone who traded off their 6.5 Grendel? Answer----: Disgrendeled.
Yes iron sights are mostly a must have. And lastly, in the early 90's that Voere rifle was imported as the Mauser 99. The only major difference is the Mauser branded version had an traditional style detachable magazine. I own3d one in 300wby.
Awesome Mike I love your channel, I watch every video you put out. Thanks
Thank you so much!
Best gun videos ever. Great job. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words. 🙏
You are a very patient man. I would be furious if my beautiful stalk was broken. That’s why my hunting rifles for the last 40 years have been composites.
Cool video thanks. I have a model 99 Savage I’ll have to see if it’s a take down.
Another great video!
Mike
Outstanding content once again. I would have been crushed to open the box and find that beautiful stock damaged.
Once again you have demonstrated to us all the proper way to react to the situation.
I am always learning from you. Sometimes more valuable lessons than just the firearm knowledge.
Thank you so much for what you do.
Bryan
Thank you Bryan. Your words help me so much. All the best to you.
Thank you for the reply Mike. It demonstrates your appreciation for your online fans when you acknowledge us in the comments.
We share that appreciation of you.
Looking forward to the next segment.
Take care until then.
Good information, thank you for sharing! Please do more!
Love the odds and ends video...I vote more...
🇦🇺😎👍Great video🏁
Hey it’s me again Mike, Another fine, fun, educational and entertaining video. You may remember Savage 99’s are among my favorites. Your referring to the practical size and usefulness of the Stalker 6.5 Grendel as “94ish” and knowing your fondness for Winchester Model 94 rifles triggered a train of thought in my sometimes clouded mind to wit: I just watched for at least the second if not the third time, your video from a year ago about the 35 caliber cartridges, of which I have 35 Remington in a Marlin 336RC, 358 Winchester and 35 Whelen both custom rifles built on 98 Mauser actions. In that video I wrote a long treatise on why the 9.3x62 Mauser is not superior to the 35 Whelen, but since then I have acquired a Husqvarna Deluxe M640 from about 1944 in 9.3x62 just because I thought I should have one. Now regarding the 35 caliber cartridges and your love of the Winchester 94, even though the 348 Winchester is not quite a 35, do you have a Winchester Model 71 and have you done a video on that rifle and cartridge combination. If not I humbly suggest that you do so even if you have to beg, borrow or steal an appropriate sample rifle. Maybe even the Miroku/Browning copy from the 1980’s. I think you would be doing a great public service! I recently mentioned in my comments to one of your other videos that I have I pushed aside all my rifle wants aside in favor of a 71.😊
Thank you Mike! Will do. The longest shot I ever made on a coyote was with a .348 Winchester. I have plenty of ammo and a Russian single shot in .348. I'll make a video. I'll try to find a recent Winchester - the carbine is a diamond. Much appreciated.
I love my Howa Mini in its carbon stock, I found the Leupold 2.5-8x36 made a great compact scope pairing with the rifle, very trim and pointable
That's a magic combination. The Howa Mini is amazingly affordable. One of the highest value to price ratios out there.
Wise words at the end.
Enjoing your videos. 🇫🇷
Thanks for sharing. Unique rifles in your video. Take care. 🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥
Well done! This kind of video gives interested folks nuggets of knowledge that are invaluable. Thank you for taking the time to produce such excellent content. 👍🏻
Thank you : )
A good option for a handy rifle would be a long eye relief scope ( scout rifle) so you can carry the rifle with your hand over the receiver?
Great use full informative video!! Thanks!
Some very interesting shotguns on the wall, especially the one over your right shoulder.
I have the same Howa 1500 mini action in 7.62 × 39.
All rifles should come with mounting pints for iron sights and when you buy for a few bucks extra you can upgrade from some cheap bucjhorns to something similar to target sights.
No reason for a rifle not to come with an adjustable trigger that's decent, I would like to see more wood stocks and lightweight polymer stocks that have an aluminum bedding, it would hardly cost extra, I don't mind parked riled as I can finish then myself but should always be a blued option and more people should make military type aluminium bedded stock with upper hand guards, I know made for bayonet tes but they really help with heat waves and look cool
Fabulous video.
.250-3000 is a hard cartridge to find but the .303 savage is crazy hard to find. How would one find it? Correct me if I'm wrong but .303savages tend to be less money because people can't find the ammo.
That is a fantastic piece of walnut. Perhaps use it for knife handles or handgun grips?
Can be done. Good idea
Another valuable video!
Great video thanks 🇬🇧
Thank you!
All my rifles have iron sights except one, a Ruger mark 2 stainless 270 Win . My Ruger mark 2 6mm Remington has iron sights and I never saw another 6mm Rem Ruger with them.
I have watched you a good long time and of course you have made it plain that you like iron sights. You also let us know you enjoy hunting. This brings me to my question: In many places prime hunting is at the very break of day and the last rays at evening. Periods when you cannot even see an iron sight much less the sights and a barely visible target. Those few productive minutes can make or break a hunt as far as successfully bagging an animal. Even with optics it can be a challenge especially trying to identify horns on the edge of a clear cut three or four hundred yards away much less placing your shot to be effective. At least with ducks and such you have a bit of light in the sky. How on earth do you hunt then? I know it becomes of great importance in such situations how good the optics gather light and to do that how big the objective lens is. I too am a fan of peep sights and the old buckhorns but not to the exclusion of scopes. Thanks for a great channel, one of the few without any click bait or hyperbole!! Take care.
Excellent post and questions. After many years of hunting I found that the gloom of daybreak lasts only a short time and the game I was waiting for with my Marlin or other iron sighted rifle didn't run away as shooting light arrived; often there were even more deer and the buck I was looking for as well; so early in the day I just wait for enough light. On the other side of the day; as darkness approached I would sometimes take a shot with a scope or not and then full darkness arrived and we would be fumbling around with lights in the bush, looking for blood and then if we were lucky - field dressing in total darkness save for the lamps; everything was tense and awkward and the branches were slapping and the dead falls - a pain. Of course - this was North American hunting - much of it in forests or mixed fields and forests and often in snow. I find that iron sights are a natural indicator as to when to start and when to stop shooting.
For super long range shots a scope is a must - you're right - although it is surprising how well one can shoot with irons out to "normal" distances.
Anyway, I'm glad there are scopes everywhere but at the heart of rifle shooting is a rifle that can be accurately shot without any additional equipment IMHO. : ) Thanks for taking the time to write.
Good good and good.
Would you kindly review the two side by side shotguns behind you on the wall? Thanks.
Thanks you - will do
You didn't say what the name was of that last European rifle. That is a cool looking rifle. What's the name? Thanks!
Be very careful shipping through Canada , My scopes & bolts & 45 were stolen out of a crate.
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People have their pet brands and make silly comments about the rest. There is nothing wrong with Nikko Stirling. They make great gear.
Just received my howa carbon stalker 6mm arc and pretty disappointed.first the barrel is pinned to one side of the stock wont be sliding any paper under it then the bolt has spots on it where theirs no coating on and another part of the sock right by were bullets eject is chewed up…called legacy and they had me pull it apart and try to realign it and retourqe it and its clear the stockys stock is messed up and poor job on coating the bolt now the guns heading back with tags still on it…pretty bummed also the bolt sounds like a zipper when you work the action
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully people read your post.
I would like to buy your How's 6.5 grendel
👍
Can't for the life of me understand why Howa doesn't offer the floorplate on the Mini action. That AR style detachable is just hideous. No reason to try to make bolt action hunting rifles "Tacti-Cool".
PizzA
You structure your videos?😄
Maybe i dont want a scope sometimes ?
👍
That savage in 6.5 Grendel my fantasy gun, but with all the old school quality, none of the short cuts. No plastic iron sights, hear me Glock? Shameful
I know what you mean
They should make a full length over and under polymer stock modern hunting rifle, with 100-1000m adjustable aperture iron sights.
6.5 Grendel would be a good choice
Great idea! Now....we have to persuade them : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns We shall set one thousand AI bots to posting constantly about them.
Then there is Megan Merkle. She has a short action too and is bloody useless.
So tired of plastic crap all my rifles eood steel call them vintage but one thing they don't suck prove me wrong you can't sorry newer caliber's can't get ammo worthless junk !
That's a clear comment : )
Nice video. Beautiful 99.
Great video thanks for sharing some of your collection. Question for you I think I heard in another video that you reside in Canada ?
If so I thought or have heard that they have banned guns is this true or just a story told here in the states
I have a Ruger gunsight scout with iron sights and I would never put a scope on it 300 yards is a joke without a scope. Really no problem at all. I want to bring it to 600 or 800 yards to see what he could do 300 yards as a joke it really is
I always appreciate words of experience. I have the same rifle in .350 Legend - and it is a complete, reliable, tough and ready to shoot rifle out of the box: just the way a rifle should be. Glad you own one.
Mine is in 308