Videos tagged with Wards Western Field 47C

This video showcases the Wards Western Field 47C, the first firearm owned by YouTuber hickok45. The rifle, manufactured by Mossberg for Montgomery Ward, was acquired around 1950. Hickok45 details its history, including a period of damage and improvised repairs, followed by a thorough restoration in the 1980s. The demonstration highlights its continued accuracy with various targets.

Hickok45 showcases his first rifle, a Wards Western Field 47C, highlighting its versatility with .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges. The demonstration on his private range proves its effectiveness on various targets, from steel gongs to silhouettes, emphasizing the nostalgic enjoyment of this classic firearm.

This video demonstrates a small game hunt using a vintage Wards Western Field 47C .22 LR rifle, highlighting practical shooting techniques and the nuances of rimfire ammunition. Instructor Hickok45 shares personal history with the rifle and provides insights into loading a tubular magazine, adjusting for point of impact differences between .22 LR and .22 shorts, and general firearm handling safety. The session emphasizes learning from each shot, even with older firearms.

This video revisits the Wards Western Field 47C, a heavy .22 caliber bolt-action rifle manufactured by Mossberg. Hickok45 details its sentimental value as his first firearm and showcases its restored condition after refinishing the stock and re-bluing the metal. The demonstration highlights its accuracy and versatility with .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges.

This video revisits the Wards Western Field 47C, a rifle gifted to Hickok45 by his father. It details the restoration process, including stock refinishing and metal re-bluing. The review highlights the rifle's versatility with .22 Long Rifle, Long, and Short cartridges and emphasizes safety protocols like waiting for hang fires.

This review covers the Wards Western Field 47C, a .22 bolt-action rifle manufactured by Mossberg for Montgomery Ward. The rifle holds significant sentimental value for Hickok45 as his first firearm. It features a tubular magazine and a unique sliding safety. Despite its age and past wear, the restored rifle demonstrates good accuracy, feeling more substantial than typical .22 plinkers.