Range time CVA Hunter .223, Rossi 92, Marlin 60 stainless

Published on November 17, 2019
Duration: 15:54

This video covers a range trip featuring several firearms: a CVA Hunter in .223 Remington, a Rossi Model 92 lever-action rifle chambered for .38 Special/.357 Magnum, and a Marlin Model 60 stainless steel semi-automatic rifle. The reviewer discusses maintenance performed on the Marlin 60, including smoothing the bolt and addressing a makeshift recoil spring rod. Performance observations are made for each firearm, noting issues with scope zeroing on the CVA Hunter and extractor problems with the Marlin 60. The Rossi 92 is highlighted as functioning flawlessly.

Quick Summary

The CVA Hunter in .223 Remington performed flawlessly, while the Rossi Model 92 lever-action in .38/.357 Magnum also functioned perfectly with multiple ammo types. The Marlin Model 60 stainless steel semi-auto experienced extraction issues, likely due to a faulty extractor. A key mistake highlighted was attempting to zero a .22 rimfire scope on the .223 rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and Range Day Preview
  2. 05:00CVA Hunter .223 Range Time
  3. 11:17Range Trip Recap and Firearm Performance
  4. 11:58CVA Hunter Flawless Performance
  5. 12:30Ammunition Testing: Perfecta Issues
  6. 13:40Rossi Model 92 Functionality
  7. 14:01Marlin 60 Extractor Problems
  8. 15:20Range Day Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were tested at the range in this video?

The range session featured a CVA Hunter rifle chambered in .223 Remington, a Rossi Model 92 lever-action rifle capable of firing .38 Special and .357 Magnum rounds, and a stainless steel Marlin Model 60 semi-automatic rifle.

What issues were encountered with the Marlin Model 60 during the range trip?

The Marlin Model 60 experienced extraction malfunctions, with the reviewer suspecting a weak or improperly adjusted extractor was the cause. This led to jamming after a few rounds were fired.

Why is using a .22 rimfire scope on a .223 rifle problematic?

A .22 rimfire scope is not suitable for a .223 Remington rifle due to the significant differences in projectile velocity and bullet weight. These disparities make it impossible to achieve a proper zero, even with extensive windage and elevation adjustments.

How did the Rossi Model 92 perform during the range session?

The Rossi Model 92 lever-action rifle performed exceptionally well, functioning flawlessly without any reported issues. It handled various ammunition types, including Perfecta, Remington UMC, and Herder's flat nose ammunition, without a single malfunction.

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