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         <title><![CDATA[Savage 110 GXP3 .223 Remington ]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Whenever we hear the term "package deal" we can't help feeling this will be synonymous with compromise. At only $449 for rifle and scope, we feared we were in for a disappointment. But the Savage 110 GXP3 was a lesson in how to and where to save money.The walnut stock was pleasingly sculpted and stained to a smooth low-gloss finish that highlighted its grain. Lacking a grip cap and featuring pressed, not cut, checkering, this was still a tasteful piece of woodwork.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/long_guns/Savage-110-GXP3-223-Remington-Buy-package-Savage-Arms_962-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Albanian SKS 7.62x39mm]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[After two solid hours' disgusting labor removing all the packing grease (we hesitate to call it Cosmoline) from all the parts and wood, which required complete disassembly of the greased-up rifle, we found we had an attractive rifle on our hands.The bore was pristine. The wood was attractive, orange-hued hardwood (we suspect it was European walnut) that carried an honest dent and gouge here and there, but not so many as to be disastrous. The metal was well blued, not Parkerized, though the metal appeared to have been rebuffed, presumably an arsenal refinish. Many of the rifle's parts bore five-digit numbers, and they all matched.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/long_guns/albanian-sks-surplus-762-39-import-gun-ban-budget-semiauto_951-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Beretta 92FS]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Taking into account its production as a military weapon (the M9), this pistol is one of the largest selling sidearms in history. The 92FS and the other guns are traditional double actions. The first shot is double action; subsequent shots are single action. The hammer can be lowered safely using the decocking lever found on both the right and left side of the slide. This lever will then stay down and, acting as a safety, disconnect the trigger. Raising the lever returns the gun to double action.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/handguns/Beretta-92FS-Handgun_26-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Smith &amp; Wesson 686 Plus .357 Magnum 164194]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Higher priced than its competitors, but not prohibitively so, the 686 Plus nonetheless covered all the bases. Consistent, accurate, and packed with seven rounds of either .38 Special or .357 Magnum, this gun is a top revolver choice.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/handguns/Smith-Wesson-686-Plus-357-Magnum-164194-gun-review_36-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kimber Model 84m Montana]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[The first thing we noticed was this was a very light rifle. Without scope it weighed under 5 pounds. The second thing we noted was the recoil pad was excellent, a model for the rest of the industry. The straight Kevlar/carbon fiber stock was dark gray in color and had enough of a pebble-like surface that checkering wasn't needed, even when wet. There were no visible parting lines on the stock, and the barrel, though free floated, was so close to the stock it was not easy to see the separation.The action was like a small pre-'64 Model 70 Winchester compete with cone-shaped breech, controlled feed, and positive ejection.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ruger 77 Mark II .243 Heavy Barrel]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[This was an attractive $685 rifle, with a blonde-colored laminated stock sporting an extremely nice and well-done matte finish. After our initial negative experiences with the electronic Remington, the entirely conventional Ruger, with no gizz-whizzes or batteries or insulators needed to make it go bang, was most welcome. Besides .243, the same rifle is available in .223, .22-250, .220 Swift, 25-06 and .308.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/long_guns/Ruger-Heavy-Barrel-Varmint-M77VT-Mark-II-243-Hunting-Rifle-Bolt-Action_887-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Smith &amp; Wesson Elite Gold Grade I 20 Gauge]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[Introduced into the field gun market in January 2007, this gun had 26-inch barrels and an overall length of 43.5 inches. The length of pull on the stock, which featured a checkered butt rather than a recoil pad or butt plate, was 14.6 inches, and the gun weighed 6.5 pounds.Our shooters said the shotgun was quick and smooth into each target. There were no problems mounting the gun into shooting position, but we would have preferred a pad or plate to prevent slippage. This could be accomplished by a short trip to a nearby gunsmith if the S&amp;W owner prefers practicality over classic appearance.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.gunreports.com/gow/long_guns/Smith-Wesson-Elite-Gold-20-Gauge-side-by-side-hunting-shooting-shotgun_879-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ruger MKIII6 Standard .22 LR]]></title>
         <description><![CDATA[There are several versions of the Ruger MKIII, but we chose one of the plainest, with the 6-inch barrel. This blued Ruger was exceptionally well balanced, something we all noticed right away. We all loved the feel of the grips, too. The grip angle seemed just right for most of us, and the checkered plastic panels were mighty comfortable as well as functional.We've handled the 4-inch version of the Ruger Standard in the recent past and it didn't balance nearly as well for us. The Ruger Standard is the gun that put Sturm, Ruger &amp; Co. on the map. Introduced in 1949 and selling for $37.50 for many long years, it provided the background and basic building blocks for today's huge Ruger operation. We're not sure how many Ruger Standards have sold, but the numbers passed the  million mark back in 1979. There have been a few changes to the gun over the years, and most changes may be seen as improvements. We found a few items of contention, however. First, the good stuff.]]></description>
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