Webley & Scott Empire 30-06 Springfield ~ A rifle with a surprise!

[@twintwo1429]

Gunblue490 , you have a way of giving your opinions, without alienating people, that's what I appreciate. Your teachings are invaluable to me. Thanks for your knowledge and opinion. DR.

[@Gola308]

I was in the market for a high value 30.06 rifle and discovered your video. I just received my Webley & Scott Empire for under $500 including tax and transfer fees. It was the last one they had. You weren't kidding about the the beauty of the bluing and the walnut stock. The action is very smooth and the trigger is excellent (mine's just under 3 lbs). The bolt looks great too! What a bargain! Can't wait to take it out and see what it can do! Thanks for the information. I really enjoy and appreciate your no nonsense videos.

[@GunBlue490]

That's terrific. I have not yet tried mine with the walnut stock, but with the Hogue stock mine has been routinely shooting half to 3/4 MOA with 155 grain Sierra Match King Palma bullets, and averages slightly over MOA with flat base Sierra 150 grain spitzers at reduced 2,650 fps midrange hunting loads that approximate the old 300 Savage. I'm sure you can expect likewise with the proper ammo. Good luck with your new gun.

[@Gola308]

Update and range report. Trigger pull reduced to 2.6 pounds after a bit of dry firing. Added a Warne one-piece scope base rail, Weaver rings, and a Burris 3x9 Fullfield II rifle scope. Extremely accurate with factory ammo (so far). American Eagle 150 grain M1 Garand ammo shoots .85-.9 inch groups at 100 yards. Federal 168 grain Berger Hybrid Hunter ammo performed even better with a .75 inch group at 100 yards. Great shooter with the Hogue stock. Only small problem I see is the finish on the trigger guard is chipping a bit, I think because of bumping it with the steel magazine.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Thank you for your informative videos and unselfish knowledge . You are like the father I wish I had . I watched your videos on rifle cleaning and lubrication with mineral oil and mineral spirits . Guess what , they work brilliantly and at a fraction of the cost of commercial products . You Sir are a Godsend .. thank you 🙏

[@64samsky]

Nice addition to your collection. I'm glad that Benny, you and the Mrs. are doing well. God bless!

[@tomhohum4275]

Picked up mine today. I’m impressed with the quality and price.

[@laurencecallcut1698]

In my previous comment I was referring to the Webley & Scott Empire .30-06 review (which is a Howa built rifle). I am buying a .270 - a Gun Blue calibre favourite. What a great source of information - thanks GunBlue.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

What a bargain! And thanks for letting us know Benny is still doing well. 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤

[@laurencecallcut1698]

Great review. I was in the market for a new rifle for larger UK deer as my Sako .308 has to go back to Finland for many months for a new bolt after that was stolen in a burglary. I've heard of the quality of Howa built rifles and whilst not quite such a bargain in the UK as USA (we don't get the two stock deal) is still very good value with the synthetic stock. I've ordered one. Thanks for the tip!

[@boogerdog5247]

Lawd have mercy, I've always had a love affair with furniture! Real furniture, and rosewood is always tops. You're back lit, we can't see the rifle wood grain, but know it's a top knotch rifle!

[@uralbob1]

I first watched this episode just after you posted, and was actually falling asleep. When I saw that the rifle stock had mysteriously changed, I thought I was going crazy. Evidently, my eyes were a little sleepy during the hocus pocus portion. Beautiful! Well, the folks at Howa are either gonna love you or hate you! I can just see the inundation of orders swamping the ordering desk. Better put on another shift, Howa! That rifle would be cool in an old Rigby or H&H calibre too. Great VideoGunblue Thanks again for all the wonderful content.

[@jerrylittle8922]

Robert Tisch Hey the exact same thing happen to me. I was almost asleep after a long day. i had to put my reading glasses on.🇺🇸

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Good find, I just picked up a tikka lsa55 deluxe 308 . Nothing more fun than playing with a new rifle.

[@survivingchicago5797]

Absolutely beautiful rifle use it in good health👍

[@apoint5film743]

Congratulations on your purchase, a lovely looking gun in either gise. May you have many hours of safe, joyful and bountiful times with it.

[@MarcosCaminante]

Remember that awesome video you did on the heavy barrel myth. You took that Model 70 Featherweight in 257 Roberts to the range. After you get this thing dialed in, I would love to see a range day with this one. Awesome video as usual.

[@Browneye2566]

Greetings from Australia. Great deal. I hope this promotion comes to us here.

[@flyingbeaver57]

Webley & Scott Empire at that price point? Wow! That is one be-you-te-ful rifle. It looks a bit like sitting in a Rolls-Royce feels - beauty and quality built in by people who still care. I've actually been keeping my eye out for a nice .30-06 rifle to replace the pre-64 Remington that I sold too many years ago in a moment of stupidity. The fine attention to detail is lovely, and refreshing to see on a "factory" rifle. I bet it would be a really nice rifle chambered in .270 also. Many Thanks for sharing this.

[@jyc2201]

Didn't catch the price on video. What was it?

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

464

[@easttexan2933]

My grandson shoots a Howa in .243 and consistently shoots a 3 shot group touching. Great guns for the money.

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

David Copperfield couldn’t have performed such magic as seen in this video. I had to put my glasses on and watch it again. 👍 Always enjoy your videos

[@tomhohum4275]

Just ordered one. Great recommendation. Can’t wait to see it. Thanks!!!

[@andrewb2111]

Having stumbled upon your ideal deer rifle vid, and now this one, I might suggest a rifle you may find to your liking. The CZ 557 Carbine. Although discontinued, it can still be found at a "reasonable" price. It's a shorter "carbine" barrel giving it an overall length close to the 30-30, however it's chambered in 30-06 (or other calibers - 308 detachable mag was designed for the Canadian rangers before they opted for a Tikka model in similar design). My particular model has the drop plate internal mag style. Factory installed iron sights with quick detach Talley scope rings give you the best of both worlds without losing your zero. In regards to build quality, it's made like a tank. Adjustable trigger as well .. mine came set at 2.5 lbs from the factory. Anyway, great channel and you sir are a wealth of information.

[@philippefrater2000]

Nice transition between the stocks! Gun Blue's going SFX! Very nice riffle Sir. Best regards. 🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😇🇫🇷🖖🏻

[@ely336]

Thanks for your review. Always enjoy your work. Best to you and your family

[@vikingsoftpaw]

Beautiful piece! Looks like a Remingtom or Winchester of yesteryear. An airloom rifle.

[@cjr4286]

03:40 I happened to blink my eyes right at the cut and was really shocked hahaha!

[@phishno2767]

I hope you enjoy what IMO is one of the most under-rated rifles on the market. S&W used to import them under their brand name; I stupidly passed on a S&W Model 1500 in .25-06 from Howa in the late '80s. It was a beauty, though, and I have been kicking myself ever since.

[@wmsymms]

I purchased the same combo based on this video!😁 Now I have to play the waiting game until it appears at my local FFL.🙄 Your videos are awesome. Thanks for the excellent content!

[@j5long]

where did you get your rifle from?

[@ryridesmotox]

I have a howa 308. It is an excellent rifle. I can attest to their build quality. That is a beautiful rifle

[@mealston1725]

Truly a nice rifle with more goodies included than the buyer first notices. I bought one in 270Win...Notice the NYLON SHIM in the receiver bridge that eliminates the wearing of the bolt jeweling. The 2 stage trigger is extremely snappy. While heavier than I prefer, the WB will allow for a steady rest for accurate shot placements when rested. The wood can be compared to higher grade figured walnut. Alas, mine didn't come with the Hogue accessory stock and mine was over $650 out the door. I eventually sold it back to the dealer as I decided it was a tad too heavy, I'm not a fan of removal magazInes, and the wood was too gorgeous to take into the field.

[@buddy22801012]

Incredible value. When compared to today’s economy priced rifles with cheap plastic stocks that sell for just over $300 this rifle is hands down probably the best value I’ve seen in years. The two stocks alone should cost that much. Thanks for sharing now I’m looking at purchasing one more rifle I don’t really need! I’d also be curious as to any changes in the rifles point of impact after changing stocks. I’d like to display the rifle with its wood stock in a cabinet and hunt with the synthetic stock.

[@twintwo1429]

Hunt with that wood stock!!!!! That is what it's for. All these people that want to change things. If it's not what you want, don't buy it. There are so many options on the market today. You can most likely get a gun that has what you want by 90%.

[@jimb1947]

I have this rifle in .243 with a Meopta 3x9 scope. I love the rifle.

[@thomask5605]

Hope the rifle works out but the price would make me nervous too, glad to hear your all well and Bennie is still doing well, good to hear from you. God Bless.

[@darrellspencer241]

I have one in 3006 also. It is serial # 5 and the walnut is highly figured on mine . No extra stock and it was a little bit higher priced.

[@chrismills4213]

Love the look in the wooden stock....great buy!

[@jerrylittle8922]

Looking forward tuo your nxt video on this particular rifle. Thank you Sir.

[@ecleveland1]

I really like the rifle with the wood stock on it but I've always liked the wood stocks and blue steel on any firearm. Looking forward to the load workups and seeing how tight you can get those groups.

[@pmmccrea]

Bet you sold a lot of rifles for Webley & Scott! Nice as always!!! God bless

[@DARRELLGRIFFITHS]

Hi from Wales, UK. There’s one of these for sale in Scotland in .270. Seriously considering it after this. Love your videos, any chance of some range load vids of this set up. Glad all is ok with Benny.

[@jjiacobucci]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom !

[@Iceaxehikes]

Took my buck on opening day with my Ruger .30 06 Oct 15th. Still have an elk tag to fill. Same rifle will be along for that hunt.

[@MrDparker69]

Another great informative video. Thanks. Such a respected knowledge. Would be great to see a video about you talking about some of your favourite professional experiences & memories. Take care friend. Danny.

[@DARRELLGRIFFITHS]

Can’t wait for range vid, just ordered one of these in .270

[@GunBlue490]

It'll be a while until the sub freezing and snowy weather clears out!

[@DARRELLGRIFFITHS]

GunBlue490 No worries, I can wait, don’t forget mind.😁

[@ken5439]

@@DARRELLGRIFFITHS where can I find one. Have looked but none available

[@DARRELLGRIFFITHS]

Ken I struggled myself, they’ve stopped in the UK as they were hitting Howa sales. But Guntrader have about 4 left. Bushwear have them in .270 and there are a couple of .243’s in England. Paid for mine yesterday.

[@ken5439]

@@DARRELLGRIFFITHS thank you.

[@danielmaine45]

Gorgeous rifle! I also have had very good success with 150 grain bullets and IMR 4064 in my 30-06. I have found 49.5 grains and 52 grain loads both prove exceptionally accurate. I prefer the 52.0gn load for the flat trajectory as I hunt open grasslands. Safe Shooting and Happy Hunting good fellow! Have you tried H414, I have had outstanding results with that powder.

[@vladamirkb1]

You can never have too many guns. Cheers

[@josephkool8411]

It's glorious congratulations. I'm envious, but I'm married to Savage bolt action rifles

[@joemoment-o1275]

Winchester 1917 here... 🙉

[@danielsbackforty8094]

@@joemoment-o1275 myself and trying to talk myself into a Howa 1500. Read my post just pass yours

[@triptideom]

Good lookin' gun and a good buy, hope it holds up! I believe Howa still makes the Weatherby Vanguard. I was seriously considering the Vanguard Camilla in .243 Win for my daughter's first deer rifle, and I'm sure that would've been a great decision, but i ran into a great deal on a Savage 11, also in .243 and I didn't pass it up.

[@MarcosCaminante]

Was there ever a follow up to this rifle? Thanks for the work.

[@MultiRODNEYG]

Nice piece .and very reasonably priced. Would love to have one in a 25 cal.2506 would be my 1st pick. Glad to hear bennys doing good. Enjoy all your vids. Have a good hunting season .

[@ernestrodriguez5566]

Great video as always. Looking forward to you developing some tamer loads. Any videos on this coming soon?

[@tomhohum4275]

Fabulous rifle!! Envy😉

[@rwmagnus]

Love the 06. That’s a heck of a deal. Put the wood stock back on it. Not a fan of the Hogue stocks.

[@Leo_Sneedinsky]

I just got a 30-06 similiar to your Webley. A Browning Safari from '60. Had a gunsmith in the Monadnock area boresight a Redfield scope.

[@brianlee6849]

Great special effects swapping those stocks ! That is an excellent deal. I've never heard of a rifle in that price range having pillar bedding. When I first saw your rifle it took me back to the 90s with a 3006 that I had it was a H&R rifle. It also shot lights out it was the most accurate rifle I ever had and I bought it for next to nothing in a gun show in Fairbanks Alaska even though it just had a cheap Tasco 4X. I'm seriously going to look into that that looks like a very high-quality rifle for the price. If you had done the entire review and then ask people what it cost I would have thought it was at least $1200 or more. What scope will you put on it for your purpose? I think Lyman or Williams aperture would work really well. On a different subject I've been seriously thinking about getting an M1A now I have a dilemma of Fulton armory, Springfield armory, James River armory? I've keep going back and forth between them. Fulton armory the only one I've never heard anything negative about? But none of them are cheap. It would kind of be a do everything gun for me target shooting hunting home defense and I love the aperture sights I wouldn't put a scope on it. Tell me what you think? I've also thought about a CMP M1 Grand also ? Thank you I always enjoy your videos.

[@danielmaine45]

I'm not gunblue....but I do highly suggest a CMP M-1 rifle, you will not be disappointed!

[@robertwickey7194]

Legacy is a good co to deal with. Might want to get there catalogue first class. Howa makes the weatherby vanguard. A lot of gun for the money you can even get in touch with them (Legacy)and construct your own personal gun. Example barrel length, stock materials, make of stock . A fun experience for a small amount of money for a semi custom gun.

[@tahertz8544]

A Point Blank Range video by Cartridge size would be Kool.

[@tacman2893]

In the end did you do a comparison between the wood and Hogue stocks? What did you see?

[@vincemacdonald6087]

Comes in lefthand bolt, I'm in!!

[@commonconservative7551]

vince are you right handed but left eye dominant ? I was thinking that we should be shooting depending on our eye dominance. Same for swinging a bat , at least for me

[@BonaWolf]

Question--at about the 13:55 mark where you talk about quality groups and you mention shots tending to string, what causes that to happen? i sometimes see that but I can't connect it if it is my reloading, how I shoot or if it is the rifle. Thank you.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

I noticed these rifles when they 1st offered them, I think I got the catalog too. I think they offered them 1st in 30-06 and 270. Not sure if others followed. Ive often thought about getting a howa or a vanguard, have not yet. Not sure what caliber Id go with. Was back and forth on a 25-06. I have shot one in 308, and I was quit impressed with the Nikko Stirling scope it came with. I think my friend will be happy with it. One thing I noticed with Howa/Vanguards is they seem a bit heavier in weight by about 1/2 lb compared to other brands. Not always a bad thing, depending on what your doing with it.

[@GunBlue490]

It is a heavier gun. For carrying all day, it's a liability, but for shooting the grand 30-06 with heavy bullets and simply having fun busting targets, the weight is welcome. They have been made in other calibers, but availability seems sketchy right now. It's possible that Howa schedules runs of their various rifles over the course of the year, and the Webley & Scott are now off cycle.

[@dowdawg]

Wow that seems to be a lot of rifle for the price!! Not sure how they produce quality for that amount? Thanks for showing us!! And I thought my used CZ American in 6.5x55 was a great deal at 650.00. But it did come with a cheap Tasco scope and case of which i've changed out the scope...

[@havnofear2764]

Very nice !

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

BEAUTIFUL RIFLE! WELL DONE SIR!

[@jacek9387]

Great video as always. Love the wood stock. Not a fan of synthetic esthetics and laminates are generally heavy... but I live in the northeast directly on the coast and have never gone with wood for that reason - average 80% humidity throughout the year. Wish I could though. I read a lot of hype online about wood stocks warping. Wonder if, in practice, this is real of just noise?

[@MrLeo7627]

This or a model 70 Winchester ? Looks like this is the better deal , but I would sure like to own a model 70 in 270 Thanks for all the Great videos GunBlue , if this country was right side up you would be at the Top of these YT gun videos.

[@dickblackbeard5752]

So beautiful

[@23rigoberto]

Thank you for your videos a great deal of knowledge. Beautiful rifle. How was the accuracy?

[@gilfaver362]

Terrific.

[@danielsbackforty8094]

I would LOVE to know your thoughts on the SAVAGE 10 maybe chambered in 7mm 08. Why did you pick that gun over the Savage bolt action? What do you think about the FLOATING BOLT HEAD on a Savage Bolt compared to the fixed on your Howa? PROS and CONS! A GREAT VIDEO IDEA

[@johnadams2591]

Hey gunblue, question for ya! I picked up a 30-06 and I want to love it, but I'm worried it packs too much punch for Northeast whitetail. What style of bullet and grain weight would you suggest to preserve shoulder meat? 150, 165, 180? Flat nose, round nose, soft point, hollow point, ballistic tip?

[@fdegeorge2000]

The 30-06 is a very versatile cartridge. For white tale. I use 150 gr ballistic tip boat tail running just a little under 3000’ per second. Shots in the neck or behind the shoulder in the ribs work well. I have had one or another 06 for about 45 years and have never been disappointed. From moose to mouse the 30-06 will never let you down. A Leupold 3 x 9 scope set on 3 power and you’re good for the north east woods ( I hunt NY state) The more you use it the more you will love it. Don’t let people give you a hard time, the 06 isn’t a highly specialized cartridge it simply does it all. Good luck,be safe and god bless

[@jacklowe3788]

Thanks for the video! Looks like Howa people know what there doing -Commonsense prevails w/ this maker!

[@nickv1008]

The clock jumped ahead several minutes, must be one of those time warps 👍

[@InvisibleMinority]

What made you decide on a 30-06? Especially curious in light of your comment a couple of years ago that the cartridge didn't make your cut for deer hunting because it was too much for the woods but not long-range enough for the prairie. Have you changed your mind or is this for a different use?

[@be2223]

Very interesting video. Being a 30-06 fan, I am curious as to what kind of hunting you have in mind for this nice rifle. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@GunBlue490]

I have no immediate plans to hunt with this rifle, as I have guns that are better suited for woodland hunting in my region. I simply enjoy shooting accurate and beautiful guns. If I were going on an elk or moose hunt, it would be a great choice.

[@joemoment-o1275]

The ejector spring on my Model 1917 broke. Wouldn't you know it the coil spring part is not made anymore, only the $30 leaf spring version.

[@donduerring5214]

GunBlue, If you have a minute. I'm looking to replace my Unertil scope on my Ferlach hunting rifle. Would like to get a 1x4x... Having a hard time finding a scope with a 1" tube diameter. Could you recommend one? Thanks, Don

[@Rabbit-ge6ns]

Hello I was wondering have you got to shoot your new 30-06 any more? I was wondering what the best load you came up with. “ Always Great Vidio’s “ Thanks

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

Good to see some of these gun companies are going back to real wood. To bad more of them also don't also go back to iron sights !

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

Just set it a 3 or 4x like we do in VA.

[@wmsymms]

That is a real beautiful rifle, congratulations. Especially with a free bonus stock. I am seriously thinking about ordering one myself. I have learned a lot from watching your videos. One of the best things is that I can use mineral spirits and mineral oil for gun maintenance. Very inexpensive! I trust your opinion and I wanted to ask a question. Can Marine Tex be used as a bedding compound and for repair work in place of something like Acraglas? Obviously with the use of release agents and other proper procedures. I know Marine Tex, it is good stuff and I've used it before for many different applications just not on guns. Thank you beforehand if you respond. Great videos with excellent content.

[@patrickslevin6424]

Cap, I need to say this because I didn't' comment on your Christian videos much. I sure do miss them, I think you helped more people than you know......thanks.

[@GunBlue490]

I hope to do some more. Thanks.

[@Anon.Emouse]

The Japanese really know how to do excellent blueing. My Miroku built Winchesters are the same.

[@Gunsandfun1961]

Nice looking rifle.,,,

[@randyschaff8939]

Hinged floorplate is my preference.

[@GunBlue490]

If you can find a magnificent shooter like this one with two stocks and this quality with a hinged floor plate for $464.50, let me know. Howa will send me a hinged floor plate for $38.

[@oldmanSturzl]

First off, thank you for the video. Now you have me interested in another rifle. While looking into this one I came across the recommended "break in" process in the FAQ page on Legacy Sports' website. Would you be willing to do a break in video with this rifle? I know you have discussed this and copper fouling but this could be a good example.

[@MrThomass281]

I have the cheaper version called the Weatherby Vanguard in .270. Heck of a good shooter for the money.

[@davidrabie]

I don't catch which leupold scope you have on there?

[@timlaw219]

She's a beauty

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Not sure exactly what happened but I was wondering why one of my favorite gun channels wasn’t uploading content????? Looked in my channels and no Gunblue490 now I know for a fact I didn’t unsubscribe from gunblue490’s channel. So that makes you wonder how that happened.

[@gizmocarr3093]

One bullet for hunting deer is legendary in Pennsylvania. I have used them for over 50-years hunting in the woodlands for deer, and bear. It does not matter if you hunt with a 358win, 35rem, 30-06spr, 308win or 280rem. They are round nose soft point Remington Core-Lokt Bullets. They just work and cost less to use. They plainly shoot well and put game down period. Videos of hunters shooting game at or past 300-yards are theatrics. Responsible hunting guides do not recommend doing it and most do not permit clients to do it on trophy class animals. So using super-duper specialized bullets provide no advantage period. If you go to the Alaska Fish and Game website, they recommend a 30-06 rifle for all species’ and 180gr to 200gr well-constructed bullets. (Core-Lokt Bullets) fit the recommendation. The reason for pointed bullets is that most hunters have pointed heads. I bought a good supply long ago and bullets do not have any expiration date that I am aware of as of this moment. Hunting is not bench-rest shooting little groups on paper; hunting bullets kill animals quickly and consistently. Core-Lokt Bullets are proven and worked for a very long time for very many hunters. You should try some 180gr soft points even if you cannot find Core-Lokt Bullets.

[@Gideom007]

Sir- do you mind sharing the name of the gun dealer now? I am unable to find them online now. They were available at many places until last night when they apparently all sold out. Thanks

[@GunBlue490]

Try Hinterland Outfitters.

[@lyfandeth]

My friend and I bought "twins". I firelapped mine, moly tumbled the bullets. He didn't. My rifle shot sub‐moa, his got acceptable 2" groups. (New military manufacture.) We swapped, and the results swapped with us. Hard to argue with that?

[@GunBlue490]

Yes, I do argue with that premise. Rifle twins can have different preferences for loads, and if his gun was shooting 2 inch groups, it was not a lapping issue. Lapped barrels improve by tenths of an inch, not by inches. His rifle or group sizes have issues that have any number of causes, which have nothing to do with lapping.

[@danny.dandoun1812]

Hello does anyone know where I can get a magazine for this rifle in 30/06

[@chrissue4131]

I would be interested in what your experience with the Varget is. I use the same here but it is called AR2208 as ADI make Varget and send it over to you guys

[@tomr3074]

The price surprised me . If your getting walnut with a deep blue finish that's a deal. I dont honestly know who webley and Scott are .I'll look it up ....

[@jonjames7328]

W. and S. are a 200 hundred year old gunmaker from Birmingham England. Sadly they don’t seem to make guns any more but just put their name on weapons from other manufacturers. They made rifles, pistols and shotguns over the years for civilians and the military. Their side by side shotguns are well thought of and still widely available second hand in the UK - they stopped making them about 1980.

[@MFKR696]

You had me at 30-06 lol. Sure, .308 is good and all, but when it comes down to it, it's still an "intermediate" cartridge. It may be at the top-end of intermediate cartridges, but it's still intermediate.

[@mannys9130]

I don't consider .308 Win intermediate at all. 5.56x45 is an intermediate. 7.62x39 is an intermediate. .300 Blackout, 9x39, 5.45x39 are all intermediates. .308 is way too powerful to be considered one as well. It's definitely a full size battle rifle cartridge.

[@MFKR696]

@@mannys9130 You may not see it that way, but .308 is a necked-down, less powerful version of the .30-06 cartridge, with minor differences in projectile dimensions, mostly with the goal of making it more aerodynamic. It's the very definition of an Intermediate cartridge, and one of the first at that. They just decided it wasn't as light as they were going for, so they went another notch down the ladder, and thus 5.56/.223 was born, not because it was better, but because it was lighter, more controllable and cheaper to produce. Just because .308 is the one of the most powerful of the Intermediate cartridges doesn't make it not Intermediate. You're thinking about the term "Intermediate" the wrong way. All it means is that it's bigger/more powerful than a pistol cartridge, and smaller/less powerful than a full-on rifle cartridge, like .300 WinMag or .338 Lapua for example. In the scheme of things, even cartridges that have bigger projectiles than .308, like .50 Beowulf and 6.5 Grendel (popular in "Meat-Eater" circles) are considered Intermediate, since they're both essentially highly scaled-up pistol cartridges. Also, I digress, but Russia's approach to Intermediate cartridges came at things from a totally different angle until the Americans started doing the same thing. To the Americans, an Intermediate cartridge was, at least initially, simply a smaller version of a rifle cartridge. To the Russians, it was a bigger version of a pistol cartridge, which is evidenced by the fact that a 7.62x39 round is essentially all projectile. The casing, propellant and case-head account for a very small percentage of its total length. 5.56, on the other hand, is all casing and propellant. The projectile itself is miniscule. Where 7.62x39 kills through sheer brute force, 5.56 kills through its screaming-hot speed and subsequent projectile fragmentation once it hits its target.

[@mannys9130]

@@MFKR696 .300 Win mag and .338 Lapua are both large magnum sized rifle cartridges, so I don't think it's fair to say .308 Win is an intermediate compared to those. If your argument is that it was an intermediate back then when the definition of intermediate was different, I posit that you can't hold that opinion today since the definition has changed far from that previous one. In today's existence, .308 isn't intermediate. It's on the smaller size of full power rifle cartridges, not the bigger side of intermediates.

[@MFKR696]

@@mannys9130 I'm not here to argue with you. You can either take the 100% verifiable information I've given you or you can leave it. If not, it's your loss not mine, and I don't really care if you take issue with my choice of examples. The point stands. Am I being fairly clear?

[@dunk7689]

@@MFKR696 6.5 Grendel is a 6.5 caliber cartridge. .308 is a 7.62. 6.5 is not bigger, it's not even close. And while you are right about the Russian philosophy I wouldn't say the 7.62x39 is even close to a pistol bullet.

[@jamesoncross7494]

Any recommendations for a southpaw?

[@ronniemaeker9102]

What is your preferred method for contact? I can't find an email or other. Would you have a discussion regarding crowns, such as the differences for calibers, rifles, hand guns, and etc?

[@sls6014]

So, was that an example of Transubstantiation?

[@commonconservative7551]

I wonder if wax paper placed between the barrel and wood during months of storage would stretch the wood and give you that free float gap you are looking for, you just disassemble the gun before going hunting , take the paper "shim" out and re-screw the stock back on, I don't know if you could steam the stock first or ?......best try this technique on a throw away gun first

[@hunting_mad7450]

Hi gunblue. I would like to know if i can hunt long range with my 270, because all of the 270’s ballistics is better than most of the other long range guns except the ballistic Coefficient. My friend argued with me that i cannot shoot long range with my 270 but doesn’t give me a reason why not. He says that a 260 is much better. I did alot of research and almost every aspects of the 270 is better. Thanks hope you have a great day...

[@crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144]

The 270 Winchester was designed for Long Range Hunting. 130 grain bullets and you're good to 600 yards. Nobody should be hunting game past 400 yards. Look up Jack O'Connor, he designed the 270 Winchester back in 1924 your friend is definitely on drugs, have him pee in a cup. Good luck!

[@rickmansberger4136]

@@crackerbobfromgreencovespg6144 Haha Sir, you humor is as smooth as your new rifle. God Bless

[@OpenGL4ever]

GunBlue490 Could you make a video about lead-free ammunition?