41 Magnum

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.41 MAGNUM
BALLISTICS
and
FIELD TEST
·REPORT
How 10 COLLECT YOUR HONKER .
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RUGER'S RIM-FIRE RIFLE I
e~ive
Found in the best of circles
What do expert handloaders say a bout perb. Witness the amazing popularity weight and caliber. (Including many
Remington components? of the 222 Remington for bench-rest with the original and famous "Core
Ask the bench rester who consistent and varmint shooting, the 7mm Rem Lokt"construction for peak expansion
ly shoots sub-minute-of-angle groups. ington Mag. for big-game hunting.) and controlled penetration.)
Or the varmint shooter who gets his Remington primers have long been Want to stay in the best of circles?
chucks at 300 yards. Or the big·game the overwhelming favorite at both the Then join the ever-widening circle of
hunter who invariably makes his National Varmint. & Sporter Champi shooters who do their handloading
first shot count. onships and the National Bench Rest with Remington.
Chances are, these handloaders are Championships.
using Remington components. And for And it's no secret that Remington bul
good reasons: let design and construction are unsur
Handloadersopenly prefer Remington passed for both fine accuracy and
brass. They say it's stronger, more game-stopping power. They're avail
workable, capable of more reloads. able to handloaders in over one hun "Core-Lokt" is Reg. U,S. Pat. Off. by Remington Arms Com
pany, Inc., Bridgeport, Conn. 06602. In Canada: Remington
(And Remington case design is su- dred different combinations of type, Arms of Canada limited, 36 Queen Elizabeth Blvd" Toronto, Dnt.
A RUGGED COMPACT
FOR MEN OF ACTION
BROWNING
"
.22 Automatic
Bulk has been stripped away to achieve a slender compact, unencumbered
by big gun size and weight. Yet every ounce of its bare 4% pounds is
the finest steel and select walnut to assure toughness and reliability.
Perfectly balanced and proportioned, it handles effortlessly but shoulders
with the solidity and feel of a large bore.
Men like the precision machining and hand-fitting in evidence through
out and the genuine quality of hand-checkering and hand-engraving.
Handsome? Yes sir, but just as much at home scaling a cliff or fording
Available in
three grades in a river as in prize position in the gun rack. It will take the roughest
.22 Short or Long Rifle treatment, then spit out rim fires faultlessly as fast as you can squeeze
from '82'0
the trigger.
I?S. This is one rifle in your collection
Junior can shoot like an expert too.
NOW - A companion. Browning 4·Power
Scope to match. Only 9" long, 7 oz., with
Remember, it goes anywhere ... takes down fine precision optics. Integral or separate
in just 3 seconds to fit suitcase or bedroll. mount models. From '299> .
. Lt'fetime Luggage Type Glm Cases to fit rifle and scope. Fr011l '23'0.
,
Prices subject to change without noticc~
Slightly higher in Canada.
BROWNING
Your Dealer
®
Write for complete
(atalog describing
Browning Arms Co., Dept. 631, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
all Browning Guns
-IN CANADA: Browning of Canada, Dept. 631, P. O. Box 9m, Montrcal 9, P.Q.
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GUNS AUGUST 1964
SPECIAL PURCHASE!
KNOW YOUR
SERVICE ARMAMENT has purchased the enUre
contents of the W. W. Greener Gun Co., Ltd.,
Birmingham, England. Gun Museum and a com
plete stock of ammo and parts. For a complete cat
alog listing mail 50e to cover postage & handling. LAWMAKERS
AMMO Per 100
.22 C B Caps.................. 1.20
DUTCH Mannlicher 6.5 mm....... 6.00
SWEDISH 6.5 x 55 mm.......... 6.00
7x57 mm Mauser............... 5.00
7.35 Italian ................... 4.00
7.63 mm Mauser & Tokarev Pistol. 4.00
7.65 mm Mannlicher Pistol...... 4.00
7.62 mm RUSSIAN Rifle......... 5.00
7.65 mm ARGENTINE Mauser..... 5.00 Congressman Edward J. Derwinski
.308 BALL.................... 10.00
30 Cal. CARBINE............... 6.00 4th District, Illinois
30-40 KRAG .................•• 5.50
Throughout our nation's history, law-abiding citizens
30·06 Springfield (corrosive)..... 4.00
30-06 Springfield (non-corrosive).. 5.00 have had the right to possess firearms for self-defense
303 BRITISH (non-corrosive)..... 5.50 and for participation in legitimate hunting activities.
8 mm FRENCH Lebel. . . . . . . . . . . • 5.00 Certainly, a firearm was an indispensable tool to the
8 mm Mauser (non-corrosive) . • • • 4.00
pioneer, and this traditional American concept of indi
9 mm Steyr................... 3.50
9 mm Luger (corrosive) . . • . . . . . . 3.00 vidual firearm ownership should be maintained.
9 mm Luger (non-corr. boxer prim) 4.00 I believe that the States, rather than the Federal Gov
43 SPANISH· ..........•••.••.. 7.50 ernment, are best equipped to legislate for their citizens
45 Auto Colt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6.00
regarding ownership and use of firearms. Since the
43 EGYPTIAN (new mfg. SP) per 20 7.50
illegal possession and use of firearms continues, regard
.303 BRITISH TRACER &
Incendiary Packed 500 rds. less of the stringency of the laws, standard crime pre
to a case ..... .. $15.00 vention activity is the best defense against lawless elements and their use
FLINT MUSKET of guns.
Truly a
sensational
purchase. Here Senator Gale McGee
is a full length
stock with checkered Wyoming
grip, flint musket for
the low price of $19.95 The history of our nation is the history of a people skilled in the use of
ACCESSORIES arms. We may not be called upon in the space age to defend our homes
Carbine Blank Firing attachment.. 7.50 with our own arms, but the right to possess those arms is still an integral
Garand Blank Firing attachment. . • 5.00 part of our individual rights and way of life. Our nation is one where
Garand Combination Tool........ 1.25
recreational hunting-traditionally the sport of royalty or the very wealthy
Carbine Sling and Oiler .••.... Set 2.00
.45 Auto Clip Pouchs€ . . • . . . . . . . . .75 -is enioyed by people of all walks of life. The tragedy of the President's
each dozen 5.00 assassination has led to demands that the ownership of firearms be somehow
Colt .45 auto holster ........ NEW 1.95 restricted. But we must remember that it is people who do the killing and
Colt .45 shOulder holster. ... NEW 1.95
other methods will be found if one means is eliminated. The end result of such
Colt 1917 holster. .......•. USED 1.95
Springfield Bayonet ....•....•.. 3.50 restrictions would be severe damage to both our traditional rights and our
Enfield No. 4 Bayonet.......... .95 recreational opportunities.
Enfield Short Bayonet........... .95
Russian Model 91 Bayonet....... .95
Swiss Saw Tooth Bayonet........ 4.50 Congressman Ed Foreman
1917 Bayonet ...............• 3.50 J 6th District, Texas
Riot Gun Hand Guards for above. • 3.50
Martini Rifle Socket Bayonet..... 2.50 I feel the State of Texas, my state, needs no more
.58 cal. Enfield C.w. Bayonet.... 3.50 restrictive legislation regarding guns. In my opinion,
WEBLEY flARE PISTOLS strict gun laws, of themselves, do not reduce crime. I do
25 mm & 37 mm .......•... 9.95
believe a law-abiding citizen has the right to keep a
25 mm Flares............... .25 ea.
I3-7 -mm- -Fla-re-s .- . .- . .- . .- . .- . .- . . -.. -1.-501 ea. tfiiorena rinm t hine shhios ohtionmg es pfoorrt ss. elf~defense and for participa
Remington Rolling Block Rifles I
With regard to the guarantee of the right of U. S.
l_~A.!air ....!~~_NRA_G.!?~ 19~-,
citizens to keep and bear arms, I believe we must do
CLOSEOUT everything in our power to preserve and protect the
Single shot percussion smooth bore
rights guaranteed to the individual by the Constitution
muskets new mfg . .......... 12.50
Percussion Caps ..•• $10.00 per M Rifle and the Bill of Rights.
7.50 per M Pistol
All ammo shipped Railway Express Charges Congressman Melvin R. Laird
Collect, other items sent Parcel Post if
sufficient postage is enclosed./ BafyoneIts 7th District, Wisconsin
and holsters, etc., 25¢ ea., rifles $1.00 ea. In my own State of Wisconsin, the laws regarding the ownership and
~~&Wd'ld'lff&nmWV./ffA poss~ssion of guns are both sufficient and adequate, in my view. In principle,
NEW MARTIAL REFERENCE
I am for strict gun laws as they pertain to concealed weapons, the registra
EDITION CATALOG
Every sportsman, hunter, shooter or E!!~ tion of-sidea'rins, and so on.
collector will find something to .' _-== On the other hand, it is my belief that those State laws are unnecessary
whet his appetite. This is the _--
world's most complete modern and ".-. which requir,e the registration of hunting weapons that are obviously in
antique ARMS & ARMAMENT CATA-
lOG. Free with every edition-the , tended for sport and that cannot be concealed on the person.
price of the catalog $1.00.
~a service armament co. Readers Note: All Congressmen may be addressed at "House Office Building," and
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689·G Bergen Blvd,. Ridgefield. N. J all Senators at "Senate Office Building," both at "Washington 25, D.C." Address
all Governors at: State Capitol, name of capital city, name of State.
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GUNS AUGUST 1964
AUGUST. 1964
Vol. x, No. 8-116
George E. von Rosen
Publisher
Arthur S. Arkush
Ass't to the Publisher
E. B. Mann ... .. Editor in Chief IN THIS ISSU E
R. A. Steindler ...... Managing Editor
test report ...
Jerome Rakusan ... .. Associate Editor
S&W AI MAGNUM-BALLISTiCS ........................... Kent Bellah 16
Kent Bellah ........... Handloading S&W AI MAGNUM-FIELD TEST ........•................ R. A. Steindler 19
RUGER'S RIM-FIRE RIFLE ................................ R. A. Steindler 21
Dick Miller ..... .............. Trap
legislation ...
Graham Burnside ..... .... Collecting
THE PRO-GUN LAW TAKES SHAPE .......................... E. B. Mann 15
Sydney Barker ....... ... Art Director education. • •
Lew Merrell .. ...... Ass't Art Director IN PHOENIX KIDS LEARN TO SHOOT ............... Charles C. Niehuis 26
collectors ...
Lee Salberg. . . . Advertising Director
EARLY GUN TRADE OF THE WEST (Part Two) ........... James E. Serven 22
THE BSA RALOCK ...................................... Larry S. Sterett 33
Sanford Herzog .. Production Manager technical ...
Kay Elliott ..... Ass't Production Mgr. THE CASE FOR THE CONVERSION UNITS ................ Neil L. Farrell 28
hunting ...
Alan M. Deyoe, Jr. ... Circulation Mgr.
HONKER HOW-TO .................................. Col. Dave Harbour 24
M. Gross ...... Ass't Circulation Mgr. WAIT 'EM OUT ......................................... Clyde Ormond 30
departments . . .
Sally Loges ........ Subscription Mgr.
KNOW YOUR LAWMAKERS .......................................... 4
CROSSFIRE ......................................................... 6
Don McEvoy .. .. . Promotion Manager GUN RACK ......................................................... 8
HANDLOADING BENCH ................................... Kent Bellah 10
PU LL! ..................................................... Dick Miller 32
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ........................... Graham Burnside 36
Editorial Advisory Board FRONTIER GUNSHOP .................................. James M. Triggs 39
SHOPPING WITH GUNS .............................................. 54
Lt. Col. Lymon P. Davison .......•... Military THE GUN MARKET .......................•...•.••.................... 64
Carola Mandel, AI Schuley ............ Skeet ARMS LIBRARY .....................•..•..•......................... 65
INDEX OF ADVERTiSERS .............................................. 66
Harry Reeves ............ Pistol Competition
Jim Dee .................... J unior Hunters MEMBER OF THE
Dee Woolem, George Virgines ...... Fast Draw SHOOTING
SPORTS
Bill Toney, Frank J. Schira ............ Police
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German Zimmerstutzen, probably con GUNS Ma~zinc Is published monthly by Publishers' Development Corp .• 8150 N. Central Park Avenue. Skokie,
verted from 8.15x46R target rifle, uses ~~1~Ol:2 is~~ez;t: ~6~&t.osWtB;1~a~O~\h~XO~b'i;ieI~1~8~~· c\\~~~~d~~i01~bIr~~I~~gFg:rC~ee~sllBnSo1rcr~!g~~~d0 g~
a tiny indoor plinking blank. Case loads ~;~~t~~g~So s~e~~ ~~~ira do~~8Sri;:. W~~te~~arec":nno~°i;lJ'r;~~~r~~:Su ~I,!~~i~~ogm~::'j::3cr~~~wE~PetgFag~~ ~~
into a swing-out chamber near muzzle, MPAaYgla\zIEinl\e," T ewdiitlilo nbse. mAadDeV aEtR TraItSeIsN Gcu rrRenAtT EatS timfuer niosfh epdu bloicna tiorenq uaensdt. wiCllo pcyorviegrh t rep]r9o6d4n. ctiPounb liins heanrsy' orD eavierl oGpUm~enSt
utilizing only 7%" of rifled barrel. Lead Corporation. All rights reserved. Title to this publication passes to subscriber only on delivery to his address.
balls weigh 8112 grains, are size of No. 2
shot. Lever cocks internal hammer, firing
pin runs through barrel to loading mech
anism. Photograph by Wm. Schumaker,
Colville, Washington. Gun is owned by
Vern Workman, also of Colville.
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GUNS AUGUST 1964
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have truthfully answered any of the proposed
THE WORLD'S FINEST!
SCA Newsletter Scores qualifying qucstions and purchased a gun
The Mt. Everest Expedition, As a Shooters Club mcmber, I was dc legally had thc proposed legislation been in
after most extensive tests
of the finest equipment lighted whcn I read the contents of the effect? Can any regulation or legislation
available anywhere, second ncwsletter, just received. It addcd change the malignant hearts of men?
purchased Eddie Bauer an exclamation point to the thinking I have J. Claire Shumake
Goose Down sleeping bags, been doing of late on the subject of all the Olney, Illinois
Parkas, Pants, Underwear,
Booties and Mitts for each voices for anti-gun legislation, and the few
of its members. Read why voices for sensible laws. Firearms Control
in our new catalog! I wish to state how impressed I was with
Our late Prcsident, John F. Kennedy, died
Mr. Peterson's concise and intelligent recom
CAMOUFLAGE solely because of a madman and not because
mendations. They are without a doubt, the
by DUXBAK of a rifle, as our nation is being led to be
most outstanding suggestions T have yet come
If your hunting requires lieve. Firearms kill because man utilizes them
camouflage, you'll find across. He is to be congratulated.
ttDuxbak" is the best- for such purposes while man does not kill
Richard Silage
more generously cut bccause of firearms. Firearms protected our
-more comfortable New York, N.Y.
to wear-and inex country in time of need and now protect our
pensive. Hood veils, homes and loved ones. Crime will cxist with
caps, hats, game coats,
pants, shooting mitts, The Shooters Club Newsletter is only one or without weapons as man is thc factor be
parkas and boat covers. of many benefits enjoyed by members. Our hind crime.
voice is growing stronger each day, and I The bulk of proposed firearms legislation
NET UNDERWEAR urge readers who are not members to join only assists crime, subversion and com
the one agressive organization in the fight munism. A disarmed society is easy prey for
Stay cool in summer,
warm in winter with against bad gun laws.- EolToR all three. We must protect our heritage and
this completely dif our rights under the Constitution. "The right
ferent Scandinavian
type fish net under to keep and bear arms" must be maintained.
wear. Its unique, Wants More on Wildcats Society should check criminals while the
all-temperature In your March issue you had a very good
comfort is praised police should not check honest citizens.
by the armed forces article on the .25·06 wildcat cartridge by Pfc R. D. FitzPatrick
and sportsmen Robert J. Kindley. I enjoyed it very much
the world over. and would like to see more articles on Fort Bragg, N_ C.
CANADIAN BELT KNIVES varmint hunting and wildcat cartridges. Keep
Something For Everyone
up the good work.
Favorites the world over.
Hand made by Dean H. Fred Nadelman As a reader of your magazine for nearly
t~\S. Russell's Canadian crafts Brooklyn, N.Y. six months, and a recent member of the
men-Finest Swedish high Shooters Club of America, I wish to con
carbon or stainless steels.
Highest award winning Dear Congressman Lindsay gratulate you on your fine work and offer
design- hand moulded my best wishes for the future.
polished cowhide safety Congratulations on making the "Slicks!" I enjoy the many fine featurcs, especially
sheaths-free swinging I have just read your article entitled "Too
Finnish type. Many People Have Guns," in the February the coverage on the latest military arms such
as the AR-15 and AR·18. One thing I noted
1 issue of the "Saturday Evening Post."
LUG SOLE RUSSELLS is that you feature articles on all three of
You recognize the contention of the op·
For Men and Women. Russell position which is to the effect that the pro· the major sporting arms-rifles, shotguns,
makes these nine-inch Bird and handguns- in nearly every issue. This
Shooters specially for us. posed legislation would merely rcstrict the
With Swiss Vibram soles that variety should keep even the most discerning
wear forever and give honest citizen, and would not keep firearms reader happy.
positive traction. Sturdy out of thc hands of criminals. However, I do
heel counters eliminate Most important, I think, is your concern
the frequent walk not find in your article any attcmpt to refute for our right to bear anns. I agree with most
oAvlle rS ipzreosb alnemd~ this claim. of the points set forth in your "Pro·Gun
Widths. How can we honestly claim the proposed Law," though I know it is impossible to out
curtailment of shipping of firearms, by mail
line a law that will satisfy evcryone. I am
FREE IOO-PAGE soarf eotyth?e nP~irsees,u miasb liym pthoerrtaen ti s toso mthe e thpouubglhict sure a strong law can be drawn up and I
CATALOG urge other sportsmen to join in supporting
that requiring a purchaser to meet the seller
Color photographs of of a firearm face to face will keep firearms organizations such as yours in getting this
America's most endorsed from the possession of undesirables. Honestly, legislation passed, and, in the meantime,
·outdoor equipment. You'll warding off detrimental legislation.
Mr. Lindsay! We can't even keep the juve
Erling Barsness
find items of interest on
niles from buying booze! Glenwood, Minn.
every page, Is there any reason at all to suppose that
the assassin of our late President would have
May Cartoon
any real trouble buying or stealing a gun
capable of carrying out his murderous in Your cartoon "Any Day Now Comrade"
EXPEDITION OUTFITTER tent? Isn't it true that Mr. Oswald could on page 62 of the May issue was a master-
DEPT. Z3, 417 E. PINE, SEATTLE, WASH. 98122
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piece of understatement. If you decide to
distribute reprints Qf it (and you should),
I would want to mail one to. every person I
know who considers that threat a laughing
matter.
Those who WQuid hide from the fact that
there are guns in the world, who would
sooner legislate them under the rug, are fools
of the highest Qrder. Those who hope and
pray that their sons and daughters will
never touch a gun, who will not allow a
firearm in their home, and who treat each
and every hunter as a sadist and a lunatic
let's show them this cartoon.
Douglas Benson
Schenectady, New York
Angier Article
I enjoyed reading "The Time of the
Grizzly" by Bradford Angier (GUNS, May
1964) very much. More articles by him
would be most welcome.
Ralph F. Quarry
Spokane, Wash.
I agree with the editor's note Qn "The
Time of the Grizzly." Angier is an excep
tional writer. His play with words and
phrases is very refreshing.
I also liked "Collectors Discover Spur Trig
gers," by C. Eldon Shomber. COon gratulations
for a very worthwhile publication.
Fredrick J. Colbert M.D.
Julian, California
With regard to the article by Bradford
Angier, I would continue to. use his material
if I were you. He is an excellent writer and
has a great deal of experience. I have read HEADS UP
most of his books and. find them most in
teresting and informative.
James A. Wyatt
Forest Park, minQis
Readers liked "The Time of the Grizzly" .. _you're on him with
very much, and responses ra:n 9 to 1 in favor
of it. Two readers felt that this was fiction
your SAVAGE 4-M!
- which it was not - another complained
that not enough gun information was pre
sented. Since the pro-Angier voice was so
If you're a chuck hunter or small-game enthusiast,
strong, we shall present another of Brad's
articles in the not too distant future.-Editor the Savage 4-M's your gun! This .22 magnum rifle
shoots flat, hits hard and accurately up to 125 paces
Q & A Correction
or more. The 4-M's mighty good-looking, too-with
The Questions and Answers department in
gold-plated trigger, Monte Carlo stock, white-line
the April issue had several questions regard
ing the 7.65 mm Mauser. Since I consider butt plate. Thumb safety's conveniently located at
the answers incomplete, I thought I would rear of receiver, grooved for scope mounting. 5-shot
put some light on the subject. clip. The price, believe it or not, is only $43.50
First: 150 grain soft point ammunition
can be bought through Norma dealers in the (Savage 3X-7X zoom scope extra)-a small outlay
U.S. and from Globe Firearms, Ottawa, for the performance, pride and pleasure the
Canada.
Savage 4-M offers you. Savage products are sold
Second: The 7.65 mm is a good hunting
cartridge, but nQt with .30 caliber bullets only by retail sporting arms dealers.
which give poor accuracy. The bullets to be
FREE! 40-page color catalog of Savage firearmsand
used are .303 caliber (.311"). Hornady's 174
grain (.312") bullets are very accurate with acc~ssories: Write: Savage Arms, Westfield 59, Mass.
38.5 grains Qf Hi-Vel or 42 grains of 4895. Prices subject to change. Slightly higher in Canada.
Best accuracy obtained is with the DominiQn
model4·M
CIL 190 grain (.311") round nOose bullets
and 39.5 gr. of Hi-Vel. These will deliver
three shot groups under one inch at 100
yards all day long.
Sal/age
Cases can be formed from .30-06 brass,
shortened to 54 mm.
W. H. Beaudoin
RimQuski, Que., Canada
GUNS AUGUST 1964 7
NEW!
PISTOL
GRIPS
FREE ILLUSTRATED FOLDER
We specialize in making products to inlJlro\"c the lot
of target ~hooters ... custom made pistol grips. for
instance, that tatte the drudgery out of holding and
aiming-and add extra points to your score.
Plain and deluxe grips are available in a variety ot
patterns for most pistols and revolvers. '1'he popular
pattern above illustrated (for automatics only). is made
of Kiln Dried Walnut and is arailahle in a choice of:
Plain grin $24.50; checkered $28.50; carved $32.50.
Add $5.00 lor Delufte or-ips made of choice rare wood. Wad Column Indicator Webbing fasteners assure non-moving of
CUSTOM MADE REVOLVER GRIPS Some things are so simple that you gun in case, and the entire case is Poly
Rine v3o lvseizr egsr iapnse l arwei tlhik ea wcihseo imcea doef : ofP Kluiilnn rDevrioeldv e'rV aglroipust wonder why nobody ever thought of them Foam lined. The case is made of .080"
$22.50; checl<cred $27.50; carved $27.50. Add $5.00 before. One of these things, and we have aluminum, has a full-length piano hinged
eztra for Delu$e Grips made of choice rare wood. lid, and the suitcase-type catches hold the
DELUXE PISTOL & REVOLVER GRIPS lid of the case securely; it should be added
li'ollowing is the choice of wood you may specify when
ordering pistol or revolver Deltt$e GrillS which cost but here that these catches bave provisions for
S5.00 extra. padlocks, and thus you can ship your guns
_ Brazilian Rasrwood _ East India Rosewood
_ American Cherry _ Alldoman Paduck across the country or into Africa without
_ East India Teakwood _ Prima Vera having to worry about pilferage. The Poly
Apilswtoayl s ore nrcelvooselv e'rp agttreiprns ' toa t eynsouurre haa npde rwfehcetn fiot.r dering Foam lining does not collect moisture; the
All prices Quoted nre t.o.h. Laredo • tie-downs are more than adequate, even for
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a heavy .458 that has been bounced around
$O1n4ce.0·f0ir epde r .3M8; bSuplekc i$a1l 2c.5as0e sp: er inM , fat.coto.bry. Lbaroexdoe.s ,' in this case for over two weeks_ All in all,
Empty .38 Spl. boxes, 3 for 2Sc. the test case as well as several others that
Orders of $50.00 or more shipped prepaid.
we have seen, make excellent means to ship
• ?!.Pfd.1&1.!1d or transport your guns, and the cases are
the cheapest insurance you can get for your
~ pet rifles or shotguns. Write Chris for a
LAREDO, TEXAS folder-there are many styles and sizes to
felt a need for it several times, was a means
choose from.
for gauging how much of a wad column we
PREPAID AMMUNITION! would need for a given hull. Despite all the
good resolutions of writing wad column Crosman Revolvers
Prepaid on Orders of $50.00 or more. height down for all the hulls that we usc, Last year, while covering the Camp Perry
AMMUNITION we just never got around to it. Pacific Gun pistol matches, I was introduced to one of
.45 ACP Ball, Win., N.C ......... $ 4.50 per 100 sight Co., Box 4495G, Lincoln, Nebraska the first models of Crosman's 38T, the C02
.4 5 ACP Ball, Rem., Corr........ 4.00 per 100 68504, has the answer for that problem .
9mm Luger, Boxer, Non-Corr.... 3.00 per 100 Their new Wad Column Indicator is simple
9mm Luger, Corrosive.......... 2.75 per 100
to use, determines wad column needed, tells
.30-'06 Ball, Corrosive.......... 4.00 per 100
7.7 lap Military ............... 12.50 per 100 you if the load you have will allow a good
6.5 lap, Soft Point............ 12.50 per 100 crimp. Right now, the Indicator is available
.30 M1 Carbine, Non-Corr...... 5.00 per 100
in 12 gao only, but other gauges will become
7mm Mauser, Rem. Military..... 5.00 per 100
. 303 British, Military........... 5.00 per 100 available shortly.
.3S Spl. Wad cutter, Comm.. . . . . . 5.00 per 100
41 Swiss Rim Fire............. 5.00 per 20
Smm Mauser, Military.......... 4.00 per 100 Gun Case
.45 Auto Wad cutter, Comm.. . . . . 7.00 per 100
.455 Webley, Military.......... 8.50 per 100 Chris De J onge, the fellow who makes
6.5 Italian, Soft Point. . . . . . . . .. 12.50 per 100
.30 Carbine Soft Point.......... 9.95 per 100 American Safety Gun Cases, 82 East 8th pellgun that handles like the real thing.
7mm Mauser, Soft Point. ....... 10.00 per 100 Street, Holland, Mich., tells us that he has Built ruggedly, the 38T that came to us for
7.65 Argentine, Soft Point. ..... 12.50 per 100 further improved his fine gun cases. To
Smm Mauser, Soft Point. ....... 10.00 per 100 tests did extremely well, and accuracy was
.303 British, Soft Point. ....... _ 10.00 per 100 prove his point, he shipped us one a couple exceptionally good. Also available is the
.30-'06 Soft Point. ............. 10.00 per 100
Model 38C, a combat version of the target
32 Remington, Comm ........... 10.00 per 100
.30-06 Ball, Non-Corr. . . . . . . . . .. 5.00 per 100 gun, a little shorter and with slightly differ
OCM Carbine ACCESSORIES ent sights. Both guns shoot .22 caliber
30-Shot Carbine Mag, new ........... $2.50 ea. pellets, can be fired single and double
lS-Shot Carbine Mag, new........... .75 ea. action. The T model has a 6-inch barrel, the
Two lS-Shot Carbine Mags, in pouch ... 1.75 ea.
2-Pocket new lS-shot mag pouch.. . . . .50 ea. C gun has a 3%-inch barrel, barrels have
4-Pocket new 30-shot mag. pouch.... 1.50 ea. button rifling, 6 land right hand twist, one
New Carbine Zipper Canvas Case ..... 1.25 ea. turn in 16 inches. The T gun has an adjust
Carbine Sling & Oiler, new .......... 2.00 set
S-Shot Carbine Magazine ............ 1.50 ea. able trigger, while the combat gun has,
M-1 Carbine Bayonet & Sheath .... 4.50 per set what Crosman calls, a "combat quality"
Minimum Order $5.00 trigger pull.
Include Postage with Parcel Post items Shooting from 25 feet on the indoor
Stamp for Complete List of Ammo range, our best single action group measured
and Carbine Accessories 1111.6, while the worst group went 2~ inch,
VIC'S FOR GUNS months ago, and we gave it some of the 6 shots from a solid rest_ Shooting double
roughest treatment we could think of. The action, best group measured one inch, while
2413-D (G) Galveston, Texas model we received, # 64-11-52, is a two gun the worst group spread to 1% inches_ The
case, that holds two scoped rifles easily. (Continued on page 12)
8
GUNS AUGUST 1964
Exclusive By Redfield
At .long last, you can own a scope with a Range Indicator built in! No more guessing at nce to target.
The famed Redfield Variables (with the non-magnifying reticles) are now available with Accu-Range-a device
which tells you the approximate distance to your target while you look through the scope!
THE AVERAGE DEER-SIZE ANIMAL MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 18" FROM SHOULDER TO BRISKET. SIMPLY FIT THAT
18" ZONE BETWEEN THE HORIZONTAL REFERENCE LINES AT THE TOP OF YOUR SIGHT PICTURE ... AND THE BOTTOM·
FIGURE VISIBLE ON THE SCALE IS YOUR YARDAGE!
N OW Just fit the DEER Between the lines
Easy as ABC! ~---And read the Range!
(A) With your scope at normal LOW power, (8) ... until "deer" (18" vital zone) fits be (C) Using your regular non-magnifying,
you spot "deer". Deer doesn't fit between tween the lines. NOW READ THE SCALE! centered reticle, change power to suit
the reference lines. Increase power, (figure visible at bottom = 400 yards) your preference, holding according to the
ignoring scale ... known factors (range and trajectory of
your load) and SQU-E-E-EZE!
NOTE: THE WHOLE ACCU-RANGE OPERATION TAKES ONLY SPLIT SECONDS. ACCU-RANGEDOES NOT AFFECT A HUNTER'S ABILITY TO
SHOOT FAST WHEN NECESSARY .•. FOR THE REGULAR NON-MAGNIFYING, CENTERED RETICLE IS ALWAYS READY FOR INSTANT USE.
OPTIONAL: A detachable turning knob is supplied with each Accu-Range.
NOTE: Initial Accu-Range Variables scale 150 to 450-yards. However, 200
to 600-yards will be in later models due to demand from field use.
FOR AN EXCITING DEMONSTRATION SEE YOUR DEALER OR GUNSMITH
*Accu-Range is a Redfield trade name, and is an exclusive engineering development -requiri~g technieal changes
. which prevent conversion of Standard Redfield Variables to Accu-Range Variabl~s. - Pat. applied for.
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GUNS AUGUST 1964 9
By KENT BELLAH
TRIGGER FINGER
OUT OF WORK?
Game Buster Loads Mrs. Allen (Joy) Watson bagged her
The Rev. L. C. Smith, Bowie Texas, grew first big game, a gorgeous 11 point whitetail.
up with guns. A handloader for 5 years, he Joy had practiced plinking tin cans at 100
preaches the Word of God, and firmly be yards with a Sako .222, and found shooting
lieves in our right to own and use guns for was fun. Her husband advised her to take a
any legal purpose. Rev. Smith cleanly bagged neck shot with her K-8 Weaver glass on the
two nice whitetails this past season. Both varmint rifle with WoW factory ammo. She
were neck hits at about 60 yards with mild made a dead center hit for an instant kill
loads. He used a .30-06 with 180 gr. Sierra at 83 yards. After visiting us, Joy found
bullets backed with 52.0 gr. 4831 and CCI handloading was easy and good fun. Next
200 primers. Rev. Smith uses a Lyman Tru season she will have a more potent rifle, and
Line Jr. press. she and Allen will probably bring home
Hunting was good nearly everywhere this venison with their own loads. That will be
past season. If you've had a steady diet of more thrilling, and the venison will surely
nothing better than prime beef sirloin, you'll taste better.
want to bring in a supply of good game If all Hull Fillers & Cap Busters intro
meat for a thrilling taste treat. A good friend duced our fascinating hobby to 3 non-re
has a .30·06 Sako with a Redfield 3·9X loaders, and they introduced it to 3 more
variable. His favorite load is a 165 gr. Speer we'd be a nation of happier people and
GO BOW HUNTING!
bullet with 59.0 gr. 4350 and CCI 250 Mag better shooters. Then no politician would
num primers, chronographing at 2943 fps in dare suggest anti-gun legislation. The result
his rifle. The remarkably small variation is would be better people in public office and
only 31 fps for 10 rounds. Switching to better government. Handloaders, as a group,
Why limit yourself to gun season? another type of primer gave 90 fps deviation. are the finest citizens I know.
Take up bow hunting and enjoy His first mule deer was running uphill at Exhibition Shooter D. L. Cooper bagged
about 100 yards. The shot entered between a nice whitetail with 1 :12 twist custom .270.
many more hours of your favorite the shoulder blades ranging forward in the Cooper used a 100 gr. Speer backed with
sport. brisket. The recovered bullet was beautifully 50.0 gr. 4895 and CCI 250 Magnum primers,
mushroomed to caliber .55, proof of ample at 3300 fps. That isn't flat out, but accuracy
The pleasure of bow hunting is more power. The same load dropped a whitetail in is fine. It made a 4" exit hole in the right
his tracks with a high lung shot, shattering ham of the running buck, that never knew
than just extra woods time. Bow ribs on entrance, and making an exit hole what hit him. Don't sell light bullets short
hunting takes you closer to the large as a teacup_ His companion bagged for deer, if velocity is adequate.
target - gives your aim and your another buck with this load. Newton Smith, Cuero, Texas, fired one
This load is good for nearly any game shot at a deer from 175 yards. He cleanly
instincts a good test. with a decent hit. Accuracy is superb. My killed 3 does! Three companions confirmed
friend bagged 3 elk and 6 deer with it, all his story. The unintentional bag was due to
Try it. It'll sure take the itch out clean kills_ His two sons both bagged nice inadequate velocity with a heavy, deep pene
of your trigger finger! mule deer with it. trating 180 gr. bullet in a .30-06 factory load.
A friend took an 8 point whitetail at Earl Hess, Muenster, Texas, got two run
about 50 yards with a shoulder hit from a ning bucks in Utah. His load was a 139 gr.
cal. .44 Magnum Ruger revolver. He backed Norma bullet in a 6.5 x 55 Norma case with
a Speer 225 gr. jacketed H.P. with 23.5 gr. 46.6 gr. Norma 204 powder. Both were clean,
2400 and CCI 350 Magnum primers. Per one-shot kills.
formance was fast and clean. He uses the Elton Teague clobbered a buck at 100
-~IEK=PEAHSIIK~ same load in his Ruger .44 Carbine "com yards broadside with a Browning _243 and
panion gun" for game beyond the range of K-6 Weaver scope. He used 44.0 gr. 4831
INC 0 R P 0 RAT E 0
his ability with a revolver. and CCI 250 Magnum primers behind a
Dept. G M,Pine Bluff, Arkansas Dale Linn made clean, one shot kills on 105 gr. Speer Round Nose, hitting high and
two nice whitetaiLs with his 8 x 57 Mauser. center. The buck's legs simply went out
Please rush free copy of the 1964 Dale uses a 125 gr. Speer with 52.0 gr. 3031 from under him, and Elton had a supply of
Ben Pearson catalog to address below: and CCI 250 Magnum primers. It's a grain good venison.
more than listed in Speer's excellent #6 Master Shooter Charles Woodford, Long
NAME. ___________________ _ Reloading Manual, but pressure isn't ex Grove, Iowa, shoots a S & W 1955 Target .45
cessive. Groups average near l.0" at 100 revolver. His 50 yard load is a 180 gr_ H & G
ADDRESS, _ _________________ yards, excellent for a fat, short bullet. Dale #130 bullet with 3.8 gr. Bullseye and CCl
uses it on varmints and deer. He says, "You 300 primers. The slow fire stage put him far
don't have to hit anything twice!" With enough ahead to win the aggregate and set
CITY _____ ZONE_ STATE _ _ velocity barely under 3200 fps, the bullet a .45 range record at Decar, Iowa. He uses
has adequate penetration. (Continued on page 49)
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