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- A Tale of Two Thirties
- The Incomparable Savage Model 99
- A Tale of Two Very Old Thirties
- The Remington 788: What To Do With A Plain Rifle
- John Browning Favorites: The Winchester Models of 1885 and 1894
- Thoughts on the Winchester Model 94
- Factory Loads for the .30-30 Winchester
- Hornady’s LEVERevolution
- How To Be A Wildcatter
- Precision With A Peep: Using an Aperture Sight
- A Kouple of Krags: Springfield 1896 Sporter vs. Ruger No. 3
- Evaluating Ammunition Performance
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Category Archives: Rifles/Thirties
Shooting the 7.65 Mauser Model 1891
Only three days remain until Turkey Day, 2012, as I write this. Yesterday I enjoyed a trip to the shooting range with an afternoon temperature of 61 deg. Not bad for November, and a long shooting season is just one … Continue reading
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Tagged 7.65 Argentine Mauser, 7.65 Mauser Model 1891, 7.65 x 53 Mauser
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Superformance: Rebirth of the .300 Savage
Now I want to say right out of the gate that my title probably overstates the case. One new load for an old cartridge probably does not constitute a “rebirth.” But there is deeper water here so hang on while … Continue reading
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Tagged Hodgdon Superformance, Remington Model 722, Superformance .300 Savage
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Defrosting More .30-30 Ammo: The Serbian Connection
No trouble keeping stuff thawed at ATOTT headquarters today, America’s birthday. We are in the middle of a monumental heat wave: 97 deg. in the shade on the porch – lots of places above 100 – no end in sight. Luckily I … Continue reading
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Tagged .30-30 accuracy, .30-30 ammunition, Prvi Partizan ammo, Sellier & Bellot Ammo, Wolf ammo
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Defrosting Some .30-30 Ammo: Bonded Bullets
In my post “.30-30 Ammo On Ice,” written in the dead of winter, I pined for the coming of spring and good shooting weather. That has now come to pass and I am able to report on the results of … Continue reading
Do You Need A .308 Marlin Express?
I am amazed at the deer population in America and the activity in the guns and ammo industry that it stimulates and sustains. Judging from the number of available hunting rifles in various calibers, and all of the factory ammo … Continue reading
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Tagged .300 Savage, .308 Marlin Express, LEVERevolution, Superformance
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New .30-30 Ammo on Ice
Tale of Two Thirties headquarters is definitely on ice. It seems to happen every year about this time. Winter is a time for reflection and contemplation. I favor contemplation because I have rounded up a few new loads to try … Continue reading
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What is A Ballistic Coefficient?
A bullet that leaves the muzzle of your rifle must immediately do battle with natural forces. First, it is acted on by the force of gravity, which accelerates its fall toward the earth’s surface. Second, it must do battle with … Continue reading
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The Savage Model 45 Super Sporter
Savage Arms has been noted for the production of practical, well-made hunting rifles since inception of the company in 1894. It built its reputation with the excellent lever-action Model 1899, and later with rifles of almost every type. That said, it … Continue reading
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A Day at the Range with Ole Krag
His name was Ole Herman Johannes Krag, and his dates, b. 1837, d. 1916, are well-documented and reliable. He entered the military at age 17 and was later assigned to work at the Royal Arms Factory in Kongsberg, Norway, at … Continue reading
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