Rifle 289 November 2016

On the cover . . . This Sako Model 85 Classic .25-06 Remington is outfitted with a Meopta 3-9x 40mm scope.

This issue features: Black Powder, Fact Versus Myth- Spotting Scope by Dave Scovill, If the Stock Fits . . . Lock, Stock & Barrel by Lee J. Hoots, The Repair Pile- Mostly Long Guns by Brian Pearce, .45-90: Sharps or Winchester- Down Range by Mike Venturino, Attaching a Recoil Pad- Light Gunsmithing by Gil Sengel, Zero Magnification Accuracy- A Rifleman’s Optics by John Haviland, Remington 600, .460 Wyatt Custom Corner by Stan Trzoniec, The Dying Art of the Schnabel- Walnut Hill by Terry Wieland, The Model 85- Classic Shooting Sako’s Newest .25-06 Remington by Stan Trzoniec, Chassis Rifles- New Bolt Actions from Mossberg, Ruger and Savage by John Barsness, Rifles Worth Shooting, Pearce picks 10 notable long guns- by Brian Pearce, Swift High Grade- An Early Look at A-Frame and Scirocco II Factory Loads by Lee J. Hoots, Webley & Scott Empire Rifle- A New Howa-Based .270 Winchester by John Haviland, Model 70 at 80 – Part I Still the “Rifleman’s Rifle” by Terry Wieland and much more!