LOCK, STOCK & BARREL.
Considering the Super Mag’s unheard-of rimfire velocities, one might think it would have left the gate like a well-conditioned thoroughbred. Instead, it came out with a limp. When unveiled at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in 2013, I wrote it off – thinking it likely would slowly go nowhere due to several economic factors.
First, there were only two rifles available for it: the relatively inexpensive Savage B.Mag bolt action that sold for about $400 at the time, and the Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall that had a suggested retail price of $1,470! That last rifle may have been priced accordingly, but it was/is somewhat expensive when compared to the gazillions of .22 Long Rifle (LR), .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR) and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR) long guns sold each year.
Second, Winchester Ammunition appeared to put little effort into promoting the cartridge, even though its velocities were/ are quite commendable. It was said to launch a 20-grain bullet at 3,000 fps as compared to a stated velocity of 2,500 fps for the .17 HMR with a 15.5-grain bullet. Winchester, through no fault of its own, also had other problems in that early Savage rifles and Model 1885 single shots were difficult to come by; and if I recall correctly, some or all of the early Savage .17 WSM rifles were recalled.
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CIMARRON .32-20 Short Rifle & Carbine
In the heyday of Winchester Repeating Arms Company lever guns, it offered muskets, standard rifles, short rifles and saddle ring carbines.
Remington's Model 722 and .222 Cartridge
It's easy enough to define what a varmint is, those pesky critters that tear up pastures, flower beds and all kinds of expensive crops people need for various reasons - most importantly, to make a living and/or something with which to feed themselves.
Coyote Bullets
What is Best for You?
Remington's 5mm Rimfire Magnum
Shooting a Classic
Winchester's New Wildcat
The Ultralight Rimfire Varmint Rifle
.223 Remington from .30-30 Winchester?
Multitasking for Varmints
LOADS FOR A .22 TCM
The .22 TCM first appeared commercially in 2012, chambered in a Rock Island Armory 1911-style handgun.
Everybody Loves Velocity
The 4,500-fps WSSM Project
A BOLT-ACTION FRANCHI 224 VALKYRIE
Testing New Loads
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
Shooting Revolvers