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Featured Rifle
Thompson Center R-55 Benchmark Classic
From the 09-18-2007 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:R-55 Benchmark Classic .22 LR
Manufacturer:Thompson Center Arms
Model Number:No. 6873
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The R-55 rimfire has been a retail home run for Thompson Center since its introduction at the turn of the current century. The Benchmark Classic is the Cadillac version of the R-55 platform with an 18-inch stainless steel bull barrel, with a wide-mouthed target crown, threaded to the steel receiver. The Benchmark Classic has the looks and features of a target gun, but the sling swivel studs and 'all weather' marketing label are apparent gestures to the hunting market.
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Featured Shotgun
Benelli Nova Pump 12 Gauge
From the 06-22-2007 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Shotguns
Model Name:Nova
Manufacturer:Benelli Arms
Model Number:12 Gauge
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The only synthetic model in our four-gun selection, the black polymer stock and forearm of the Benelli earned favorable marks from our team. This shotgun is made for rugged, dependable use in harsh conditions. We could find no fault in that design and functioning ability. Some of the smaller members of our team were slightly uncomfortable with the bulk of the forearm and found the Benelli to be a little muzzle heavy.
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Featured Rifle
Marlin .308 MX
From the 08-21-2007 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:308 MX
Manufacturer:Marlin
Model Number:308 MX
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Our Marlin came with mighty nicely figured walnut. The buttstock wood matched the wood of the forend, both having prominent contrasting grain and some fiddleback. The wood appeared to have an epoxy-base finish, it being quite hard and scratch-resistant. The checkering was excellent, with decorative touches. It wrapped the forend and was generous at the grip. The butt had a hard-rubber pad that curved to fit the shoulder, though it did little to cut recoil. There were sling studs, too. The bluing and overall fitting were excellent, though we could have done without all the extra words of warning on the barrel. The sights consisted of a buckhorn rear with a U notch, and a hooded front having a large, flat, gold-faced bead. We thought a good aperture rear sight would have been the way to go, rather than the dated 'cowboy' buckhorn rear.
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