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Featured Rifle
Browning BL-22 Grade II Lever Action .22 LR
From the 04-01-2008 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:BL-22 Grade II Lever Action .22 LR
Manufacturer:Browning
Model Number:No. 024101103
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The Grade II is one of five BL-22s offered by Browning for 2008. The Grade II is scroll engraved on the receiver and has a gold-colored trigger. The Grade I tested in December 2006 lacks the IIs scroll engraving and checkering on the walnut, but the Grade I MSRPs for a lot less, $494. Brownings most expensive lever rimfire is the BL-22 FLD Grade II Octagon, $786, which a silver-nitride finish, octagonal barrel, and a front gold bead. Because the Grade II comes at a $150-ish premium to the Marlin and Henry, we wondered if those extra dollars would turn into enthusiasm in our evaluation.
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Featured Shotgun
Mossberg Persuader Model 590A1 12 Gauge Magnum No. 51411
From the 09-01-2005 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Shotguns
Model Name:Persuader Model 590A1
Manufacturer:Mossberg
Model Number:590A1
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The Mossberg Persuader Model 590A1 No. 51411 , $443, uses an 18.5-inch fixed Cylinder choke barrel, single front bead sight, non-glare matte finish, and 5+1 capacity. We tested the 5+1 500A Persuader, No. 50411, in the January 2001 issue. The major differences between the two guns are the heavy barrel and matte-black Parkerized finish on the 51411 and the presence of a pistol grip as part of the 50411 package. Also, the 590A1 has a metal trigger guard and safety button. The 590A1 is also more pricey, $443 compared to $357 MSRP for the 500-series gun.
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Featured Specialty
Vector Arms V-53 .223 Rem.
From the 12-01-2004 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:V-53
Manufacturer:Vector Arms, Inc.
Model Number:.223 Rem.
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This roller-locked HK variant was Vectors V-53, chambered for the .223 cartridge. This well-made rifle had a composite trigger-assembly housing, incorporating the pistol grip as well as holding all the parts normally contained in a sheet-metal housing. Takedown was much the same as for the .308 version, except the V-53 had only one pin holding the all-composite buttstock to the receiver. The recoil spring was not captive within the butt cover, as it was on the JLD rifle.
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