My Ranch Gun: Madsen M47

[@wheelgunslingers]

Too bad alex left TFB TV his videos was the whole reason I liked the channel

[@tanthaman]

Same

[@FireflyActual]

"It's a giant dirt mound that I build with a bulldozer" - my chest hair grew an inch just listening to that.

[@lvgtt203]

dude this message is kinda funny cause when i saw the message he also was saying that sentence

[@mrgriffdude.5748]

I'm in love with milsurp bolt actions haha I just picked up a Yugo Mauser 98 to go along with my mk4 Enfield.

[@GenScinmore]

great video Alex, very much enjoyed watching. I always appreciate how humble and good hearted you are, it makes watching a video about rifles more peaceful and less in your face crazy (not that that's bad). best of luck keeping 'ol Wiley from buggin your Normans. cheers :-)

[@tfbtv]

Thanks Gen, that was a very nice thing to say. Really appreciate it!

[@Aba657]

Alex, your videos have sparked my interest in surplus rifles. I never paid attention to them before but love them now. Thanks for making informative videos.

[@tfbtv]

Thanks for watching. Glad we could help!

[@Threxis]

could you PLEAAASSSSSE do a run and gun for the garbage rod? AKA the mosin nagant? I know you hate them, but it'll be great!

[@FirepowerUnited]

how com u dont use akm? oh wait...

[@soylentgreen7074]

Phuc you and your eyebrows.

[@littlebuddyoutdoors]

silly phuc !!!

[@MrGunman11]

+Firepower United LOL

[@nottelling1258]

kids in Africa could have eat that akm that was just wasteful

[@spmcclung140]

+Firepower United Get the Phuc out of here!

[@dylanrutan100]

My grandfather's old Lee Enfield has always been my preferred ranch gun. Although the ammo isn't the easiest to come across in stores, I've found that my 174 grain hand loads are the way to go. However it's probably best to note that as far as large caliber bolt action rifles go, the only other one I have in my collection is an M91/30 mosin, and I think we all know which of the two is of higher quality. But that's a pretty damn nice rifle Alex, and a good use of it too. Thanks for the video.

[@kevondaye8125]

Dylan Rutan If you love lee enfields but hate the price of .303 British, look into buying an Ishapore 2A1 in 7.62 NATO. IV8888 and sootch have vids on them.

[@gungriffen]

I've grown to miss Alex C....

[@tanthaman]

Me too

[@redneckmini14]

i dont really have a dedicated "ranch gun," but i do typically carry a 9mm when i go to my grandparents farm and i recently bought an old mossberg 500 to be a dedicated truck gun.

[@walkerpowell7379]

I just got a Madsen M47 as my first high caliber gun for 500$ flat, and it's amazing, it has a small fraction of the recoil that most .308s and .30-06s that I've shot and the accuracy is a rival to most more modern firearms I shoot and it is much lighter and more reliable in my own opinion, and a very fun gun to shoot.

[@terrylord5033]

Hi from England, I just saw MAC with this rifle. It always amazes me how you guys are able to have such large properties

[@kempodle4665]

I mean, you gotta realize just how large the US actually is, especially in large, flat states like Texas, all rural areas basically have ranches anywhere from like 5-120 acres

[@evilreddog]

you mentioned norwegian standplass skyting (fireline shooting) then i just have to mention most shooters tend to go for SAUER rifles in 6.5x55. Because the recoil is manageable and it has a flat trajectory. If you ever want to go for that type of shooting, i also would recommend a 6.5x55. Rifle is more depending what fits the shooter :)

[@lukaskakify]

Hey Alex I like that you use a Danish gun I know Denmark doesn't make that many guns but the guns we make are awesome

[@NateBuildingBricks]

Only one on gunbroker now and it has bids at nearly $1000. These seemed to have jumped a bit in value.

[@yamifriendo612]

does anyone ever tell you how soothing your voice is

[@chsims7032]

I'd love to find one of those someday. I was always intrigued by them when I was growing up

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

Words can not describe how badly I want a Madsen. It came about just a decade too late, or else I feel it would have been very successful, which means there would be more abound, which means I'd be able to acquire one.

[@Eastwood007x]

Looks like a real gem! There's just something about a sturdy bolt action...

[@Clutch_Kick187]

I love 30-06.. freakin lays the smack down..

[@sergeantbigmac]

Its a good feeling when you find a gun that just feels right! Personally I prefer the bolt handle to be parallel with the trigger... And id want to put a scope on that kind of rifle, but would feel bad about drilling a historical milsurp. 30-06 imo is the perfect all around rifle cartridge. ...Kinda surprised you dont like lever guns.

[@predakiller2]

yay a Danish gun (if you could not tell i am from Denmark) and my name is Mads kinda like Madsen

[@willm687]

+predakiller2 woopty fucking doo i am bob the builder

[@predakiller2]

+Will M oooookay

[@MartinHayes2009]

Lovely rifle I use a 1950s Vintage Sporterized Remington 1903 with Lyman Sights also in .30-06 US for dealing to Coyotes and other annoyances.

[@MikeForce111]

Great video. Not what I'd personally prefer if I was on Ranch duty, but I'm glad this venerable old-fashioned rifle works for you. It's always great to see oldie but goldie firearms shine in the right hands.

[@exohead1]

My car rifle at the moment is a modded Lee-Enfield 2A1. It was turned in to a carbine and has a shortened sporter-style wood stock. It is unsaveable, so I have considered putting a rail on the rear sight base and adding a micro red dot like a TRS-25, but I am most likely just going to replace it with an AR carbine, most likely someting along the lines of a Springfield Armory Saint.

[@mikethemaniac1]

I... kinda expected alex would be using a suppressed AR-15 with a 3x acog and a mini reflex on top.

[@humanbass]

The Swedish Mauser in 6.5x55 with a muzzle brake would have a quite soft recoil, I imagine. Or would it be a heresy to install a muzze brake in such gun?

[@33Luger]

Bubba!

[@bradydavis9307]

As a farm kid from Mississippi, I can tell you that all cattle will protect their young. And shoot center mass it'll drop a cyotie in a heart beat.

[@clockman5472]

Anyone else from countries with restrictive firearm laws? Are you all jealous as hell too?

[@charliefoxtrot4154]

I'm in canada. However I do own a few firearms, including semi auto rifles ans bolt actions and hand guns too. Are you allowed to own any guns in your country?

[@nathanaagesen1744]

Charlie Foxtrot it varies from state to state but yes your only limit is your wallet and if you have no criminal record

[@LogieT2K]

Unassigned where I come from (NZ) you can get aks and ar15s but they are hard to get hold of and can only be fired in semi auto, we have a large hunting community here because deer boar and goats are considered pest in our country

[@garyK.45ACP]

@Charlie...in by far most states, YES. And, in by far, most states, if you have no criminal history you can get a license to carry a concealed handgun and several states do not even require a license to carry concealed. In most states, As long as you have never been convicted of a felony, you can own as many guns as you like. There are a few states who have restrictions, but I would never live in one.

[@garyK.45ACP]

@What is it's nature...In the USA there has been NO new Federal gun law(s) since 1994. In July, 1994 the Congress passed the "Assault Weapons Ban" that really didn't "ban" anything, most definitely not assault rifles. In November of that year, the Democrats who passed the law lost control of Congress for the first time in 40+ years. The "ban" expired in 2004 and has not been renewed. It won't be. There will be no new Federal gun laws "coming".

[@Player_Review]

That's a fat bag of swag, kid!

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Good ol' Texas cattle rancher. Take good care of those goobers now.

[@izzytherat1]

FYI most of us Highpower shooters load 30-06 with 168 match ammo for the garand. I use the same load for my 1917 and 1903a3. With that ammo it is easier to shoot across course (600 yards).

[@jackalshield8809]

Nice video Alex. Definitely an interesting, but capable choice for your ranch gun. Classic and classy choice as well.

[@DeePsix501]

Alex, where is this ranch? North Carolina? Gorgeous land.

[@OriginalBongoliath]

Texas

[@boywithweirdfacialexpressi3352]

I live in north Carolina the land has some flaws

[@Unb3arablePain]

WEIRDESTNOOB GAMER exactly, land here is either urbanized or forest and it's all sitting on top of a fuckton of clay.

[@8aleph]

I've always thought is a shame the M-47 came along to late, it was obsolete as a military weapon before it was made, being designed AFTER the US M-1

[@CyborgCMorg]

I never knew about this rifle until now but I'm glad I know now cause that's a good looking rifle

[@aubreynevins]

Would be awesome if you did some long range videos with your Mausers or anything else or even challenge yourself to long range grouping videos

[@darkraven5593]

can you do a running and gun with the Ruger Ranch Rifle please

[@Courier-Six]

While I do not own a ranch, I own about 6 acres of land in the Southern California Mojave Desert. Coyotes, Mountain Lions, and Bobcats are all a very real threat to my dogs, chickens, and rabbits. As such, I usually patrol my property with a Winchester 94 in 30-30. A bit basic, I know. I grew up with the rifle though and I find it is light and handy enough for quick manipulation. If I don't want to carry a rifle around, I will typically throw my Colt 1991A1 into my holster and carry it or my Walther P22 in my pocket with a couple of spare mags on the opposite side. These aren't the most expensive choices, nor the most unique, but they are what I know and am comfortable using, are enough to kill or scare off most animals I'd encounter, and If you don't agree with my choice it's a good thing you aren't carrying my weapons.

[@bluejay315]

Let us know when you get that coyote!

[@noelgywn5867]

your ranch and your animals are beautiful, man

[@brucegao5353]

I like AR-15 for a ranch gun reason: 1. magazine capacity 2. modularity 3. semi automatic 4. maneuverable, however, the mini-14, M1A especially the scout squad or the socom, SKS or milsurp bolt guns like your madsen could also be good

[@brucegao5353]

have you ever used an ar-15 for ranching

[@dogesdozendonuts6089]

How come cattle will kick the shit out things only when you DON'T need it?

[@kimandreegge4865]

You should try stang skyting, i'm form norway. I'm a member of the DFS, i practice stang every friday. It's fun, is you do i recommend the Krag or the mauser 98

[@Joe3pops]

It's admirable you use the M47 for predator control. Forgive me for suggesting a varmint caliber rifle for coyotes? Over penetration worry? Much respect

[@raepresent]

I would have thought a Springfield 1903 with a telescopic Sight or a Mosin Nagant PU sniper would be great for taking out coyote at long distance or even a Ghwer 98, though I am not sure if you can mount a scope on one...., still this is a great rifle....

[@littlebuddyoutdoors]

ghewer would proably bust a op rod if you drop it or hit a good bump . the garbage rod pu edition need not apply. though it would make for a reliable beater . but I'd prefer somthing more precise the Springfield maybe if you put a better optic on it . but that's just my opinion

[@raepresent]

+littlebuddyoutdoors what about the Lee Enfield?

[@littlebuddyoutdoors]

+Alex Rae that'd be great . most surplus guns are a great option but some of the old scopes I wouldn't trust and haven't liked using

[@r.pmahoney5214]

The bcg actually looks a lot like a mosin with the bolt handle bent down.

[@j.mangum7652]

Alex, where are some possible places to find an M47 besides GunsAmerica and GunBroker? I remember you saying that the Madsen is less than common, do you have any recommended CandR sites?

[@tommo3957]

that looks like a really smooth bolt

[@alexblankenship118]

Here in 2021 wishing I could go back 4 years when you could find these for 500

[@smokymountainoutdoorsman1991]

Nice gun. I like to use my Mosin or Vepr when riding around on the farm. I hate peep sites.

[@danielboydcooper6850]

i like the looks of the madson! whats the price point on that? how many are there?

[@MrGunman11]

Damn nice! BTW Alex, how many cattle and acres do you have?

[@slaughterhound8793]

In addition to a coyote rifle, I'd say it looks like a great rifle for the feral hogs that have become such a huge problem all over the American South. It might not be the best rifle for defending against two-legged predators, but since it still has it's full-length stocks it could still do the job well, especially considering you are accurate with it.

[@maverickpaladin4155]

Hey Alex...huge fan of these rifles. Best surplus rifle for the money available today. What strippers are you using in them?

[@rugeruwu1529]

I do not have a cow ranch I do have a large chicken house up on my hill I carry ether a Beretta 92 in 22lr or a my 9mm ar15 with me my 92 as killed 8 cyots but I did take down a large bear with my 9mm ar15 only time I had to reload whall shot a animal

[@freddieellis8449]

Is it a carcano style bolt? Looks kind of similar.

[@HaakonTheViking]

Stang Skyting (Stang shooting) Is not a long range sport, but rather a speed competition. And Skyting is pronounced more like sjuting. Never tryed it myself, or any other shooting competition. Except trap and jegersti, witch is more for hunting training than anything. I have a picture somewhere of a guy with a krag, and you can see two casings in the air at the same time.

[@Kewonerdk]

Would you recommend this as a one and only gun for a while. I’m danish and I would like to have a danish produced gun, as my first. It’s quite expensive to get guns here in Denmark. And can’t find this anywhere in Denmark. I shot a lot, been in the army(and have family in Serbia, where i shot almost anything), but I’m getting my hunting license soon, and it’s going to my first private own gun, is it worth spending money on imports fee and taxes? The reason I can’t find it here, is that almost all of them was sold to Columbia and but in stock there, and after that spread out in the us and like. I’ll think it would cost me around 2000 us$

[@KaiservonKrieger]

At my grandpa's ranch, He has a K98k as a ranch gun, his wife has a m1 carbine and their son a R700

[@danilonakazone386]

Question! : Madsen M47 over Mauser 98?

[@bluejay315]

+Danilo Nakazone That's a tough question for me but I find myself choosing the Madsen. I'd love the K98k for it's sheer historicity, handsomeness, smooth reliability, and simplicity. but not many fires common rounds like the 7.62, and 30.06. Plus I'm not too fond of the prospect of dealing with a massive recoil as it fires the 8mm cartridge Unfortunately most of the cheap surplus cartridges are corrosive and while it still can be found...its sadly dwindling. The Madsen on the other hand is not as historic, not as handsome. nor is it Mauser smooth, and it's more complicated than it needs to be (Why did it's designers use a more complicated flag safety instead of the Mauser's and why didn't the same use the Krag Jorgessen bolt action instead of using a Mosin Nagant type bolt which uses a shorter bolt handle placed rather inconveniently forcing the user to move his hand forward?). Yet as bad as the Madsen is to me initially, it redeemed itself when it featured a peep sight which I much desire in any small arm; it's light weight and better yet has a built in muzzle break. Lastly the most important decisive factor for me in choosing the Madsen is that the ammunition for it is much more available the the 8 mm.

[@danilonakazone386]

bluejay1611 So.. The Mauser 98 is better but for the Madsen is more pratical... Interesting ^^

[@Terran994]

I picked one up last month. Nice gun, but the action isn't as smooth as my 1903 or 1917

[@scottoldbean6762]

Would you be interested in doing a run and gun with an SKS?

[@juzzi137]

The bolt has some similarities with an Mosin Nagan'ts bolt.

[@scottyjohn]

wish I could find an M47 for a good price

[@sogerc1]

Nice shooting!

[@stonedperson97]

beautiful old gun.

[@HDSME]

My favorite rifel!!!

[@MrPatriot112]

Designed in 1947, production beginning in 1951, about twelve years too late. If this this rifle had been introduced into the Danish Army earlier (Like 1937-ish), not only would it have a much more remembered legacy, but more would've been produced both for the civilian and military markets. But that's just me. Hope you'll doing well against those coyotes with it.

[@pchamberlain1984]

Very accurate rifles.

[@hosedragger-204]

I've got a Lee Enfield No. 5 MK 1.

[@adrianotironi7533]

Why not the mosin nagant.

[@milmarkk6785]

I though he had said his Styer Aug was his ranch gun that rode everywhere with him

[@douglasfulmer5483]

Are you running that ranch by yourself?

[@antifacisme]

wuuuuuuhuuu! a Danish rifle!! nice choice!!! now I'm a bit more prouder of being a Dane..

[@antifacisme]

+Yeah Bee Danes have made mausers?

[@antifacisme]

+Yeah Bee I thought it was Danish.. oh well.

[@josiahcarpenter6677]

you are the demolition ranch destroyer

[@meroastisruined3039]

Cattle are so damn cute

[@bolfieb492]

Pls do a mac11

[@raphlvlogs271]

what wars were they used in?

[@chucklucas8747]

Try 150 gr m1 Grande ammo less bullet drop

[@musclesmarinara88]

are these easy to find? it might be my favorite bolt action and i really want one

[@OriginalBongoliath]

No

[@sergeantbigmac]

+chairman wow Sorry to say but no they arent lol. Ive never seen one in person and didnt even know they existed until I saw a youtube vid on one...

[@GetMeThere1]

Bolt action is fine, sure...but, you simply have to have a scope of some sort.

[@tfbtv]

+GetMeThere1 Eh, I don't feel like I need one. Just something extra to purchase, get dinged up, come loose, or fog up. They have their place of course, and I will never look down on someone for using one.

[@GetMeThere1]

TFB TV Well, you may just be a better shot than I am (or have better eyesight). In no way could I feel 100% confident properly hitting a non-stationary coyote at 200 yards with iron sights -- while I would be with a decent scope.

[@quanahglade9073]

I never knew he had a ranch

[@jaguarfacedman1365]

it sucks that bolt action rifles were already on the way out as far as general issue by the time this rifle was designed.

[@emoryzakin2576]

Years later still missing Alex c…..also they’re $1,200+ now. Dang it

[@zetahoven4556]

Does a bolt action confer any benefits over say a standard semi automatic?

[@tfbtv]

+Captain John Price Weight, less moving parts, simplicity, easy to maintain, greater ammunition tolerance/variance, easy to work on, faster lock times for well tuned guns, etc.

[@idronan1024]

I want one!

[@josephevans1798]

what caliber is that?

[@willm687]

+Joseph Evans 30-06

[@detroitvseverybody3813]

Too bad these things are unicorns, whats even more tragic is Alex leaving TFB...

[@erikjohnsen807]

3:33 Sonic Boom!

[@davidruiz2128]

springfield m1903a3

[@davidruiz2128]

do a run and gun

[@ZzBiohazzardzZ]

Use the FAL

[@tfbtv]

No.

[@ZzBiohazzardzZ]

TFB TV Why not? Scared?

[@josephevans1798]

+TFB TV lol

[@tfbtv]

Heavy. Not accurate.

[@ZzBiohazzardzZ]

TFB TV Its the not the hardware, its the man using it.

[@Alome9]

Have you ever tried Service Rifle competitions through the CMP or NRA?

[@rurushu8094]

I’d recommend an M249 on a pintle mount onto the back of your vehicle to scare off the coyotes

[@JnJOutdoors]

Alex, I recommend a Mini Gun. They destroy coyotes! gotta a be careful though. last time I shot one, I killed 34 cows, a donkey and shot the neighbors barn. Best of luck with the pest removal!

[@nikolinaarvidsson8110]

thats a good one XD

[@TheMrkunekune]

Norway!! :D

[@copperandradium]

Actually Danish.

[@TheMrkunekune]

but he mentioned "stang skyting" in the end and thats a Norwegian shooting competition. thats what i meant :D

[@copperandradium]

+TheMrkunekune I thought you meant the rifle, sorry.

[@monkeyship74401]

The question is" Did you get the coyote?"

[@princeofmoskova]

Is this your "snake gun" too, or do you have something else for those bastards?

[@tfbtv]

+princeofmoskova I usually keep a bond arms derringer around, but I also have a cheap break open .410 in the back of my side by side. Damn snakes.

[@wacko1919]

Very satisfying sound. Any Coyote should bugger off after its buddy gets wrecked by one of these

[@mr.m1garand254]

Gotta love the huge ass boom from the best rifle round ever lol scared every coyote in America