Videos tagged with Express Sights

This 'From the Vault' episode from Brownells showcases a rare John Rigby & Co. Mauser bolt-action rifle, chambered in .500 Jeffery and built for the Safari Club International. The rifle features a square bridge Mauser action, integral scope mounts, and exquisite master engraving with gold inlay, highlighting exceptional British gunmaking craftsmanship. It's designed for dangerous game hunting with three-leaf express sights and a high-visibility front sight.

This video features Brownells Public Relations Specialist Roy Hill showcasing his Winchester Model 70 Safari Express rifle chambered in .458 Win Mag. Introduced in 1956, this rifle is designed as a powerful dangerous game stopper, utilizing a 500-grain bullet at approximately 2,200 fps. Roy highlights key features such as its pre-'64 controlled-feed bolt, Express open sights, and barrel-band sling swivel. He also touches upon the rifle's "authoritative" recoil and offers tips for shooting such a magnum caliber rifle.

This custom Mauser 1871, crafted by Karl Gebert of Munich, showcases advanced 19th-century sporting rifle features. It uniquely incorporates a box magazine, a magazine cut-off, and double set triggers for enhanced precision. The rifle also boasts a sophisticated sighting system with both tang aperture and express leaf sights, indicating its high-end sporting purpose.

This video showcases a rare Pre-WWI custom combination gun by Georg Knaak, featuring a Mauser 98 action paired with a unique side-pivoting shotgun barrel. The intricate design includes a dual trigger system, a textured barrel to reduce glare, and a hidden patch box. Markings indicate it's an 8mm rifle and likely a 16 gauge shotgun, proofed before 1913.

This video demonstrates the professional installation of express style iron sights, ideal for dangerous game rifles. It covers fitting an island-style rear base and a banded front ramp, including precise soldering techniques and drilling/tapping for secure attachment. The process requires specialized tools and advanced gunsmithing skills for accurate and durable sight placement.

This segment from Guns & Gear TV Season 5 features Mark Gurney from Ruger showcasing the new Ruger Guide Gun. This African-caliber bolt-action rifle is highlighted with its newly designed muzzle brake system and express sights. The description also promotes the overall Guns & Gear TV series, which offers in-studio interviews, field demonstrations, and shooting tips, airing on the Sportsman Channel and Pursuit Channel.