I love coming back and watching these older videos in your library, I've seen them before, but really enjoy going back and watching over them again. Fantastic content.
The Arturo’s on the Marlin 322 is probably the best sight I have ever seen on a rifle. They are just an incredible sight that is robust and holds zero through anything. I think I have only had to adjust it once in 40 plus years.
I’m slowly building my CZ collection. My 527’s are in 22 Hornet and 222. I have to start buying their shotguns. I think the smallest actions I have are the Winchester light and heavy 223 SSM’s. The first “high power” 22 I shot squirrels at longer range with was a 218 Bee. I have a couple and like them.
I love the old Sako's, but never knew that they made rifles under the Marlin brand name. I inherited an old L461 with a full-length Mannlicher stock that was re-chambered at some point from .222 to .223 Remington. Very sweet sub-3/4 MOA shooter (usually better if I do my part). I also have an old Sako L579 in 22-250 in the heavy barrel varmint configuration. Both rifles have that wonderful little slick action. Thanks again for putting out such great videos; one of the best channels on RU-vid! :-)
Hi Clint - You have some lasting values there - great rifles to own and shoot and they keep going up. I'm glad the channel is okay. Stay safe and all the best to you.
Hi Paul, You know, the video resulted in me looking at the Steyrs more closely. No wonder your wife loves her Steyr. Superb, superb rifles - the machining is beyond belief and the finishes are many above custom guns. Those were the days my friend...
USOG - My wife's Steyr is one current SBS 96 series, a Pro Hunter Mountain Rifle with a 20" barrel, topped with a Kahles 3-12x56. I laugh at the model name because it weighs a ton, not anything I'd want to carry up the side of a mountain. On the other hand, it's a great rifle for tree stands, tripods, buck huts where a shorter barrel is a plus. The best thing about her rifle is that it shoots all 150-165g 30-06 ammo with no favorites, the Steyr can place 3 shots in a nickel-sized group any day of the week, sometimes, a dime! My M70 in 257Roberts can do that also but not my 7x57. Anyway, that Steyr you showed was a beauty! Take care and have a great weekend!
Great overview. Excellent info. Don't think there is anyone on RU-vid covering similar subjects as well or with the knowledge or experience. Much appreciated. :-)
" If you give it a little tip it will close by itself, but what does that mean? ". Well, let's see. To my mind that means that during manufacturing and design an enormous amount of attention and time were put into the engineering, machining, tolerance and quality control. It also means that much time was spent by real gunsmiths, not machines, in fit, finish, heat treat, tolerance verification and polishing by hand. There is no other way to achieve the type of smoothness of operation that your "L" model Styer exhibits than by adhering to these practices. The Vixen is a wonderful rifle and a fine example of the gunsmithing trade, a bit pricey when compared to the Remingtons, Winchesters and Brownings of the same era. But what you get from Sako ( and sock - o is the correct pronunciation) for that pricey cost is a beautifully built rifle that will easily stand the test of time to be handed down to your children's, children's, childern and still group better than your ability to shoot !!! The CZ's are the best kept secret in the firearms marketplace. Due to import restrictions during the Cold War here in the U.S they were not widely known, the CZ - 75 pistol being very much sought after, especially after Jeff Copper exalted it's abilities. But upon importation resuming it became known that for a very reasonable price a high quality, old word produced, attractive, very functional, feature loaded and accurate firearm could be had that in rifle format covered everything in style from European to American style and in usage from target to plinking to hunting to the most dangerous of African game. The Czechs proved without a doubt that they could make damn good firearms. The Marlin is a hidden gem, that was not promoted properly. Built on the Sako action, most were unaware that Marlin was selling a very high quality rifle, as most thinking was that if it wasn't a lever action rifle Marlin was selling they would pass. Harrington Richardson did the same with a number of excellent rifles, an 1873 Trapdoor Springfield and a high power centerfire autoloader were some. Browning did so with Belgian made 98 Mauser actions, as did Weatherby. Marlin and Mossberg both have tried to jump into the centerfire bolt arena a few times, but with little in the way of sales and success. Until the Mossberg Patriot series came out. A few years ago Marlin came out with a MS -7 and ML - 7. A short and long action repeating bolt gun. Reasonably priced these were outstanding achievements and excellent rifles, although, again poorly promoted. A synthetic stocked long action version in.270 Winchester I shot was a 1/2 MOA gem. Marlin's design team took a great approach in coming up with the concept, " let's incorporate the best features of tried and true guns already on the market". The barrel is 100% Savage in its attachment to the receiver. The safety is Remington 700, the trigger/fire control is Savage 110, the bolt body and bolt head are reminiscent of Mauser, but the plunger ejector is definitely Remington 700 as are the extractor. Bolt release is a Savage 110 method. Bolt travel was smooth and non binding useung a raceway system similar to Ruger M-77 and Remington 700. Cost was kept low by using a blind magazine, so no bottom metal, and the trigger guard is integral and synthetic. There are no sling attachment points, finish is a generic blue.
Just got myself a CZ 527 in 7.62. love that Steyr, just gorgeous and in 22-250 to boot. Was at a local finally last week and they showed me a Mauser hunting rifle in .243. just absolutely top notch everything. While I could appreciate the rifle the $3500 price tag was too rich for me. I like to take my rifles out in the woods and shoot them. I would leave that rifle in the safe. But it's nice to handle and appreciate a well made rifle and the skill that went into it's creation.
I like the Coopers as well. They’re made in Montana but I think they started elsewhere and moved here later. Two other companies that moved to Montana from back east are the Shiloh and Sharps companies. They were together at one time but have separated and are just a couple blocks apart in Big Timber. I’ve toured both places and they make extraordinary black powder cartridge rifles. Shiloh, I think, made the Quigley rifle.
I was looking at a brand new Model 70 Featherweight the other day. It had an amazing trigger, but I’m uncertain of a lightweight gun as I have recoil concerns. It’s much nicer to carry a lightweight rifle, but I’m guessing the the recoil might be severe. That said, I’ve never shot one. My Browning Safari in .308 Norma Mag is a beautiful gun, but I never much enjoy the recoil. I can’t imagine it as a featherweight. This is my favourite channel. Very informative. Thank you
I would think for a hunter, it wouldn't really matter. I'm a target bullseye hunter, so less recoil makes for a more enjoyable shooting session for me. .270 Win is my limit in a lightweight rifle. I bought a few 30-06 lightweights including a mannlicher-style carbine and they were outside of my comfort zone and I quickly resold them. I have a couple rifles in 6.5 Swede and it is enjoyable to shoot as is my .25-06. My other guns are all .243, .223 and .222 which are all bark and no bite at all in a light rifle of course.
My daughter-in-law has a Christensen Arms rifle with a carbon fiber wrapped barrel. I’d swear, sans scope, it doesn’t weigh much more than my28 gauge skeet gun. It has a great muzzle brake and she’s a small gal and can handle it very well. She’s out elk hunting with it right now.
I picked up a Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 6.5 Creedmoor the other day, and was absolutely shocked at how light that rife is (especially with a 24" large contour barrel). It's got me pondering the idea of selling a couple other rifles to fund the $2K purchase price. ;-)
If you keep the trigger pulled the Model L will fully close the bolt when tipped barrel down. They are really nice. Triggers were set at 3 ounces from the factory on the double set rifles if memory serves. You really had to impress this fact of anyone shooting one for the first time.
Good point - those Mauser based action bolts throw too high. I had not noticed the scallop on the bolt shank much but after you mention it - I see they tried. Anyway - fantastic rifles.
The Winchester model 70 in 223 SSM was made in light weight and heavy. This specific action is the shortest ever built for light weight. Both barrels have a 1 in 10 twist. Combined with the velocity they can stabilize up to a 70 grain bullet. It was not popular due to ammunition expense, but can beat the mighty 220 Swift for velocity.
Most excellent. Hold onto it. Its becoming as desired as the old mid grip Remington XP100 actions. I have three in 221 Fireball. Those are keepers also. I like your Mannlicher Schoenauer and Styers and the original collaborations. Apologies, I’m sure I spelled them wrong. I actually don’t have any. Very nice pieces. Have you started collecting low production or mid high and high end shotguns. They increase in value very well. All our pieces are for a family heirloom collection. I don’t sell any. I live in California, unfortunately, and have a dream of opening up dealership. I would like to set it up somewhat like a museum of the collection. My family has been big into long range hunting and proprietary cartridge development for over 50 years. I enjoy rare or highly refined or functionally esthetic hunting pieces. I see it as a form of art. I enjoy watching you videos. I’ll respond as I watch, if I can provide any information.Well done those.
Hi Jerry - 100% right - I just can't find any - people don't sell them - which is the right thing to do. I did own one - years ago - and still remember that safety - smooth as a watch mechanism - so well designed and manufactured. Maybe I'll have better luck this year. The Super America is one of the best US rifles ever. Good shooting Jerry
Hi Justin - I missed one of those : twice! I hesitated and when I returned to the store - gone. Next time I see one I'll act right away - they are lovely little actions and rifles.
USOG a real joy to carry and shoot. I am amazed what I am finding in gun stores. If you like wood and traditional rifles now is the time to buy. The younger shooters have no interest. I'm 43 so neither old or young, but I like the old ways. Keep up the videos.
I believe it was a CZ product of the 1999's made to the spec that interarms wanted. The company was out of UK, but it was not made in England. The mini Mauser is even smaller than the small actions in this video. I believe it came in 3 calibers. I have only seen it in .233. interarms does not exist anymore (if they do I have not seen anything from this company for years).
They are Zastava made minimausers, factory chambered in .223 and 7.62x39 . I have seen a couple that were polished the bolt on and given a good bedding . They shot great. One i saw only pictures of was one Zastava with a thick bull barrel on in 6,5 Grendel .
Nice Video, I enjoyed it thuroughly. Very fine rifle collection, you make me very envious. My name is Cody Hill, you can say it haha, I'm looking forward to the video on iron sights. Thanks again. If possible include a Tang sight, but a guy can only wish. I'll take whatever you can get. Your videos are more detailed on the finer things, that's what we all enjoy. A+ as always. I have joined you on patreon and give what I can. You deserve it USOG
5:13 doesn't the range of the boltlift depend on the amount and radial distribution of the bolt lugs rather than if the lugs are in front or the back of the bolt? like for a 2 lug system you need aprox a 90° boltlift to open but with a 3 lug design 60° and a 4 lug design 45°?
Thank you. : ) That is quite correct; I used the wrong wording. The lugs at the back make it somewhat easier to alter the location of the lugs or locking elements; since the lugs don't have to ride over the magazine and cartridges etc... Anyway...good point. I'll clarify. Thanks again for writing.
i got the cz carbine in 7.62 and also the full stock in .223...theyre such cool rifles, nearly like them as much as my sauer 404 elegance, but the sauers price forbids me liking them equally...
I know what you mean. The high end guns of today can really be amazing - and so can a Mauser 98 sporter adapted from a military rifle made 80 years ago : $150.
Always wanted a 527 but I think I missed the boat, they are discontinued now and out of stock everywhere. Bad timing too, they discontinued them the same year I became old enough to buy guns in my country. Having to look for other alternatives now.
I just bought one used yesterday. It's pretty much the only rifle I have found that works for what I want. A compact carbine that can take deer in the Michigan woods, has iron sights, moderate recoil and inexpensive ammo. I grew up shooting a 10/22 with a peep sight so I'm pretty used to irons at Short ranges. While a scope is more effective, if anything happens to it you basically don't have a rifle anymore.
I have the Howa Mini Action and while it’s been accurate I personally think that Howa cut too many corners with the overuse of flimsy plastic on the trigger guard and mag release areas. The CZ just impressed with the old world wood & steel . The Howa Mini is an excellent foundation to build upon but the CZ already has everything right out of the box. Of course that’s just my useless opinion. I really like the Cooper rifles though I could never understand the founder’s support of anti- 2nd Amendment politicians.
Hi Teppo - A Slavia .177 single shot pellet rifle was my first. I don't have it anymore : ( I think at an early age I became interested in mechanisms - any mechanism : gate hinges, clothes pins, wheels on cars, the usual clocks and watches - but nothing matches guns. From the first moment I encountered one - the interest grew and grew and when I encounter something like the Semprio - my interest is energized to even greater heights. Thanks for asking.
@@randyschaff8939 Me too. I got introduced to guns by my brother. Was funny watching him pull a bolt apart and get frustrated at not being able to reassemble it. I after about an hour of him cursing would offer to help and without fail reassemble it within minutes.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns that was also my first rifle. My parents bought it for me and I wore it out in the backyard. I don’t know what ever happened to it when I became an adult. It was totally wore out, you could watch the pellet drop as you fired it, but wish I still had it for sentimental reasons.
Viewers I ask your forgiveness for this question. When I see what appears to be a fixed rear sight, like on the CZ in this video and on pictures of Husqvarna 1600 rifles, can they be adjusted for elevation? Thank you for your forbearance and information. Finally, does the CZ have a set trigger? Take care everyone.
Hello Oneof, Yes - they can be adjusted. The only exceptions are the one piece fixed rear sights that are found on some European guns; those are sighted in at the factory and usually staked in place. The others have one or another mechanism to raise or lower the sight - or 2 tiny screws to raise or lower a tiny leaf that is part of the rear sight - many folding rear sights have this tiny sliding leaf. Some of the CZs have set triggers. My long barreled model doesn't though.
USOG thank you again. If you have a stakes in place rear sight and no scope, are we in the “Kentucky windage” exercise? Also, I’ll soon provide you a report regarding the Swedish rifle book.
@@Oneofthetwelve I've got a modern CZ 527 in 7.62 x 39. The rear sight is fixed, and the front sight is adjustable for both elevation and windage. I don't use the sights due to near-field blur in both eyes, and put a Vortex PST Gen II 3-15x44 scope on it as the aiming solution. Mounting this scope required high-rise scope rings sold by CZ, which permitted the scope body to clear the bolt handle. One other thing that had to be done was to take a brass punch to the rear sight, and drift it out of the dovetail receiver it was press-fit into (actually an easy job, took all of a minute). The rear sight was removed because the sighting blade was interfering with the front of the scope. After all this was done, the rifle shoots perfectly - or at least what I would call perfect. I've only had it at an indoor 50 yard range so far, but if I had to guess the accuracy looks like it would be around 1-1.5 MOA @ 100 yards. Definitely this is my favorite bolt gun...in fact I shoot this rifle and leave everything else in the gun safe.
Mike Sutherland thanks for the detailed reply. I have good stock of both steel cased and brass in this caliber. I may be one of the few that decided to reload brass for my SKS as I just can’t run that nasty corrosive ammunition. I’m strongly considering either the CZ or second choice the Zastava in this caliber.
@@Oneofthetwelve Well if you go for the CZ, put some good gun lube oil (I use corrosion-X) on the bolt body before shooting. Out of the box, there is a heavier gun oil on the bolt assembly as-shipped but it isn't very conducive to a smooth operating action. After I put a thin film of Corrosion-X on the bolt cylinder, everything smoothed out considerably and is very easy to operate.
Thanks for the great video and thanks for the advice about the R8 I just ordered one today and hopefully it arrives in couple months and I just wanted your opinion on what is the best scope I put on her is the best for long range (500-700 metres). Have a great weekend and thanks again for your great videos
USOG Oh mate I'm really thankful and really really appreciate that and it's means allot to me thanks again and really appreciate keep on the great videos
USOG, I don’t think you fully appreciate what you have with that Cooper. A medium barrel in 218 Bee is a perfect prairie dog and ground squirrel gun. 218 is vastly underrated and much better than the Hornet.
How is it better than Hornet? It is only about 100 fps more velocity, 2% more bullet weight and better for reloading because of cartridge shape. Anything else?
@@eb1684 you said it. It’s faster, flatter and just as efficient. Why the Hornet is doing fine but the Bee is dying is a mystery. Don’t get me wrong…the Hornet is a sweet little round. But it has nothing over the Bee.
@@jimarnold1335 Kimber made a very nice bolt action in .218 Bee (in about 1985). I don't know if they still do. I bought a beautiful Kimber .22 Hornet just before they came out with the Bee. I had very little opportunity to shoot it due to huge population (human) increases in my area so finally sold it. Sad.
Marlin's micro groove rifling is junk in this 222. I personally have seen 3 of these rifles with burned out throats, yet all rifles looked pristine otherwise.
Steyr are stunningly years ago I had a chance of buying one at a local Guns show and I was an idiot and passed it up I think back then it was about $1200 I was dumb