Sporting Classics Digital

Sept/Oct 2015

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s P O R t I N G C L a s s I C s 1 9 1 US Repeating Arms model that has been stripped down and remanufactured to look like the Winchester classic. The barrel and magazine tubes are rust-blued, and all the small parts are charcoal blued so the finish looks time-period appropriate. The receivers are finished in the Turnbull's signature and industry-leading color-case hardening. These magnificent rifles come in your choice of .45-70, .45-90, Turnbull .475, or .50-110 caliber. Visit www.turnbullmfg.com. Weatherby To commemorate its 70th anniversary, Weatherby is offering an extremely limited-edition Mark V rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum. Only 70 guns will be produced, each with its own unique serial number and custom leather case. The 70th Anniversary Rifle will feature an exhibition- grade California walnut stock with double forend tip and grip cap spacers in ebony and maple. A high-gloss finish adorns the metal work, which features the 70th anniversary logo in gold. A #1 contour, 24-inch barrel completes this beautiful rifle to ensure maximum velocity and accuracy. Each rifle also comes with a commemorative knife handcrafted by Dan Weatherby. Visit www.weatherby.com. Winchester The XPR is a rugged and reliable bolt-action that combines proven concepts from the Model 70 with a more efficient manufacturing processes. This all means that the XPR is a superb hunting rifle at a more affordable price. The advanced polymer stock is built for superior grip in wet conditions and will stand up to the scratches and bumps that hunters encounter. Its matte-blued finish is tough and non- reflective. The detachable box-style magazine is a built-in feature that is typically an expensive after-market addition. It allows you to keep extra cartridges in a spare magazine. Available in calibers from .270 Win. to .338 Win. Mag. Visit www.winchesterguns.com. lightweight rifle is easy to carry and built to travel. The Crackshot comes with a checkered forend, and is drilled and tapped for a scope. The single-shot rifle features a mounted one-piece base and will accept Weaver-style rings. It's also available in a compact model with a reduced 13-inch length of pull, which is perfect for small-framed or young shooters. The Crackshot is available with a 4x32 scope mounted and boresighted or without a scope. Finishes include synthetic black, Muddy Girl camo, Reaper Buck camo, blued, or premium Cerakote finish. This rifle is great for plinking and small-game hunting. Visit www.traditionsfirearms.com. TR Imports Well known in Europe, the Roessler Titan 6 and 16 are now available in the US through TR Imports. Beautifully made and exquisitely engineered, the Titan is unique because its barrels can be changed in the field (two minutes) with no loss of accuracy, and with 31 available calibers, the rifle is incredibly flexible. Titan 6 features a 60-degree angle cocking bolt with six locking lugs. The Standard Grade version has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece and, like all wood-stocked versions, beautiful Italian walnut with an oil finish. The Titan 16 features a straight-pull bolt with 16 locking lugs and a wide walnut stock with an oil finish. Like all Roessler models, the Titan 6 and 16 accept multiple barrels in a wide variety of calibers. The barrels, in lengths of 22 or 24 inches (depending on caliber), have a Carbonitride finish. Visit www.trimports.com. Turnbull Manufacturing The artisans at Turnbull have taken what they've learned from restoring original Winchester 1886 rifles and applied it to the Turnbull 1886, which is a new Legendary Arms LAW-704 Kimber Mountain Ascent Fierce Firearms CT Edge Christensen Arms Classic Carbon

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