Cody Firearms Museum Winchester Model 1895
The Winchester Model 1895 is my favorite lever-action rifle ever produced. This is not simply because it was the last lever-action rifle designed by John Moses Browning, but rather because of the deep and rich history of the platform.
This rifle differs from traditional lever-action rifles, feeding from a more standard spring-loaded magazine rather than a tube. This allows for the chambering of “spitzer” (German for “pointed”) rifle cartridges, as the tip of a traditional rifle cartridge could not safely sit against the primer of another cartridge in a tube.
The M1895 was manufactured in several rifle calibers, including an order of 10,000 rifles for the U.S. Army in .30-40 Krag for the Spanish American War. While the rifles were not issued until after the Spanish American War, they saw limited combat in the Philippines.
The Russians ordered almost 300,000 rifles chambered in 7.62x54R to supplement the issuing of the M91 Mosin-Nagant. The M1895 saw limited action with the Russians in several conflicts, although some rifles were rejected by the Russian government due to aesthetic defects. This led to many rifles finding their way to the domestic American market.
President Theodore Roosevelt was an enthusiastic fan of the Winchester Model 1895. He owned one in .30-40 Krag and one in .405 Winchester for safari hunting in Africa. In fact, the .405 Winchester round that this platform is known for is the most powerful rimmed cartridge still in production, making this one of the most powerful rifles of the time.
Manufactured in 2020, this Cody Firearms Museum Winchester Model 1895 marks the rifle's 125th anniversary. This rifle is chambered for .405 Winchester and features beautiful engravings of wild game with gold inlay. This is a beautiful rendition of the Model 1895 and would make an incredible collector's piece.
Mauser M 03
Next on the list is the Mauser M 03. That’s right – the same Mauser that has been producing bolt-action rifles for well over 150 years. Now, while this may appear to be a run-of-the-mill rifle, I assure you it is not. This Mauser is chambered for the venerable .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridge.
The .375 H&H is one of the most popular safari cartridges and can put down any living thing on the planet. In fact, the .375 H&H is the minimum cartridge rating for safari hunting in several nations in Africa. To put things into perspective, the average .308 Winchester loading uses a 150-grain projectile that is traveling at around 2,800 fps, producing about 2,650 foot-pounds of energy. The .375 H&H cartridge fires a 300-grain projectile at about 2,550 fps, producing around 4,300 foot-pounds of energy. This cartridge is optimized within 300 yards but can reach to about 700 yards.
Not only is this a powerful chambering, but it is also featured inside of a classic rifle design. The Mauser action is one of the most copied and mass-produced bolt actions in the world. This smooth-operating bolt is a cock-on-open design, and the rifle can hold three rounds of ammo. The barrel is 25 inches and features backup iron sights and a mounted Leupold VX-III 1.75-6X optic.
Regardless of the size of the game, this rifle can handle it. In fact, with rifles like this in existence, I can’t watch movies like “Jurassic Park” We can’t act like there are not ample calibers and rifles that can kill a T-Rex, just like this Mauser M 03.
SIG Sauer Custom Works MCX Rattler
The SIG Sauer MCX Rattler is one of the best .300 Blackout pistols on the market. The compact design is perfect for pairing with the .300 Blackout cartridge, which is optimized for short barrel lengths.
On top of the Rattler being an amazing platform in and of itself, this model is also from SIG's custom shop. It looks as slick as it performs, and the 1980s “Miami Vice” retro camo is sure to turn heads at the range.
The Rattler features a 6.5-inch barrel with a ported muzzle brake and an adjustable gas system for shooting suppressed. The receiver features fully ambidextrous controls and sports a side folding brace from SB Tactical. The handgun also features a SIG Romeo8T holographic optic, which seemingly has a clearer reticle than an EOTech.
If you want a totally rad, head-turning range gun, it’s tough to pass up this Custom Works MCX Rattler.
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