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Marlin Model 336 BL
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The new Marlin Model 336 BL has arrived. I got to handle one of these rifles at the 2010 SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas. The BL version stands for “Big Loop Lever”.
This new Model 336 version offers a slight variance of their highly popular lever action rifle with a hint of old West flavor. The Model 336 BL has an 18.5″ barrel that has a highly polished blued finish. The stock and fore grip are composed a brown laminate finish that will be familiar to Model 336 owners. And the Model 336 BL has the standard 6-shot tubular magazine that extends underneath and to the end of the barrel. Interior firing mechanisms are exactly the same as the standard Model 336.
The major difference in this model is the “BL”, the Big Loop Lever and the slightly shorter barrel than the standard Model 336. Those changes may seem like small differences, but the handling and speed of manipulating the lever are noticeable.
Federal Sledgehammer Bullets Available to Handloaders
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Federal is now offering the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer bullets to handloaders. These large-caliber, solid bullets are designed for hunters needing deep penetration. There are 20 bullets per box.
Urban Shooter Podcast #153: American History Part Three
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Kenn Blanchard put out episode #153 of the Urban Shooter Podcast: American History Part Three. This episode Kenn explores the plight of the African American people in the early part of the 20th century, and how guns played a significant role. Regardless of your race or background, important lessons exist in this lesson for those with the ears to hear.
Also, Kenn is now part of the DownRange.TV team as one of the bloggers. Lest you think this is some small feat, Kenn’s companions on the DownRange team are Rob Pincus, Michael Janich, Marshal Halloway, Ed Head and Jim Shepherd. That’s an impressive group.
Review of the Steyr SSG 08 Sniper Rifle
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I posted a review of the incredible Steyr SSG 08 sniper rifle over on BlueSheepdog.com. We had a chance to shoot it at the 2010 SHOT Show. It is not cheap, but it is an incredible rifle!
Winchester Ballistic Silvertip Lead Free Ammo for .223, 22-250
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Winchester Ammunition announced a March 2010 shipping date for the new Ballistic Silvertip Lead-Free ammunition loaded in .223 Remington and 22-250 Remington. Both loads feature a 35 grain fragmenting copper core bullet that is ‘designed to explode on impact.’ The lead-free bullet was developed specifically for varmint hunting.
New .45-70 Gov’t Loads from Winchester
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Two new loads for the .45-70 Gov’t will be offered by Winchester Ammunition in 2010.
Available in May 2010, Winchester will be offering a 300 grain Ballistic Silvertip load for the .45-70. Winchester says the bullet will have a plastic tip, and the bullet will be coated in black oxide to reduce barrel fouling.
The second new load, a 375 grain Supreme Elite Dual Bond, will be available in June 2010. The .45-70 Gov’t loading will have similar deep penetrating characteristics that the other loads in this line have.
New Winchester Power Max Bonded Ammunition
Posted by: | CommentsWinchester Ammunition announced the addition of new calibers and bullet weights in the bonded Power Max Bonded line of hunting ammunition. Below is a table listing the new loads along with the muzzle velocity and energy of each. Winchester anticipates shipping in April of 2010.
Winchester Announces New Ammo for Taurus Judge Revolvers
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Winchester Ammunition announced two new loads for the Taurus Judge revolvers: one a .45 Colt load and the other a .410 shot shell load.
Both new loadings are marketed under the Winchester Supreme Elite PDX1 line. The .45 Colt cartridge has a 225 grain bonded jacket hollow point that was specifically designed for the Judge.
The new .410 shell has three plated “Defense Disc” projectiles and 12 plated BB’s. The shot shells are reduced recoil loads. Like the .45 Colt above, these .410 shells were designed for the Taurus Judge.
