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Husqvarna 1640 – Timeless Quality

In a world of space age polymers, carbon fiber, and CNC mills everything is getting lighter and more efficient. As much as we can all appreciate these new materials, sometimes older tools just have more soul. There is and will always be a certain panache to blued steel and hardwood. In fact, many consider the […]

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Philosophy

Swedish Classic – Husqvarna 1640 Restoration

The Mauser 98 is a classic design that many consider the premier action for a dangerous game rifle. The large extractor and mechanical ejector combine to make an outstandingly rugged and reliable firearm. Since it’s inception in 1898 there have been a myriad of variations upon Mausers designs. One of the better versions came out […]

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Philosophy

Controlled Feed vs Push Feed

The years long debate around the merits of controlled feed vs push feed actions is still alive and well. While the debate has likely been around much longer, it initially took off in 1965 when Winchester redesigned their model 70 to cut costs. Ever since then many shooters have firmly entrenched themselves in one camp […]