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Today the President of a rifle company called me himself and asked me to analyze, review and report on one of his company's lever action rifles. I review shotguns all the time as part of my job at The Upland Almanac magazine. For those reviews, the readers like that I provide free ammo and targets to 5 random shooters and then I let them list their likes and dislikes. In the review I quote at least 3 of them, whether good or bad. I think the best and fairest way to evaluate this rifle is to do the same thing. So if anyone can commit to a range date before the second week of Feb I will supply the rifle, ammo and targets at my range or Krodle Kountry (yes I just volunteered you Ricky - Thanks :wink: ).

Also, I would appreciate any feedback or comments from you regarding what factors, features and characteristics you would like to see scrutinized on a lever action rifle. I've not done a lot of rifle reviews for publication so I don't want to overlook something that is important to the consumer.

When this project is finished, about the end of February I'll post the whole thing here among other places.

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Sounds interesting, and I'm interested. I'll even remember to bring my chronograph again. - Brian
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I do not know where Krodle country is.
I have the time,
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My hand is raised. :lol:
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Depending where you are in Texas, I'm probably in.

I've worked for a manufacturer, shot just about every type of rifle on the planet from .22 to .416, nearly every military arm on the planet at some point or at least handled them, and also hunt a bit, so I have most of your bases covered.


I'm not just a range/bench shooter.

I'm in Central TX, if you're within 90 miles or so I could probably make it.
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I'm not a 'professional', but I know what I like. I'm not totally ignorant about firearms.

I'd be happy to help get some guns dirty using someone else's ammo. Trying something new would be rather cool.

I'll be free any Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday in January or February.

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Great! I'll appreciate the more experienced opinions as well as the "average guy" opinion. It makes makes a huge difference to the readers when they can relate to the information! This is not going to be some brand new product or something whiz-bang. I think it is something that is under-rated, under-valued and has not been properly nor fairly reviewed. Thanks
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I feel like I'm back in the Marines again, getting volunteered! Thanks Joe, glad I can help out :lol: .
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RKrodle wrote:I feel like I'm back in the Marines again, getting volunteered! Thanks Joe, glad I can help out :lol: .
I thought the term was voluntold.

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86er wrote:Great! I'll appreciate the more experienced opinions as well as the "average guy" opinion.
I don't think there's anyone more average than me... :mrgreen:

Depending on how far Krodle Kountry is from Dallas, I might be able to swing something.
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I can swing it if you need someone. If not, no biggie. I'm fairly close and am free most days after noon.
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Joe, I can make a weekend or two before February. I can provide the average guy info. You have shot with me and know what my skill level is.
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It might be nice if you could find someone like the young lady you took hunting Joe. Didn't she go by the name "Huntress?" Just an added opinion from a lady. :)
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He could have a young lady who shot the Merkel Double Rifle that he was testing in 9.3x74 give this a try. She could handle it.
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Or you could make a real circus out of the shoot and get Judy Rhodes to come out and participate. :D
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Joe,
I'm always interested to know if the twist rate is appropriate for the bullet weight/s the rifle is intended for.
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I don't care what kind of firearm it is, some SERIOUS bench work is in order.
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Krodle Kountry is located about 10 minutes from Greenville, Tx.
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Geeze! Is everyone on the board from Texas?
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Six,
I am not know from Texas.
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know was supposed to be now.
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Nearly in Texas. about 85mi from Greenville. Avalibal if I can help. Got some levergun experience. Just let me know.
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Mescalero wrote:know was supposed to be now.
Pesky confusers! :P :lol: :lol:
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If it's in Dallas, i'm out of range. Sorry.
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Looks like you got enough volunteers, that's good my wife is still recovering from the last operation. She is doing great but needs me for certain things for a little longer, driving and lifting are still no nos. She should be given her release from her doctor soon and we will be back to normal. I can't wait to hear the results of the test. RR7
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Sixgun wrote:Geeze! Is everyone on the board from Texas?
Not all of us, but most of from Texas have met at one time or another. Still a bunch of friends on here that I have not met yet.
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There are Texans and those who wish they were! :P
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Base Pin Maker wrote:There are Texans and those who wish they were! :P
There are also those that lived in Texas many years compliments of Uncle Sam - Enjoyed about 11 years there - have two of my boys still living in Central Texas (non-military).
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I am in the D/FW area and would be willing to shoot a gun. I am a firearms instructor for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Let me know if you need another body.
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Can anyone make Sun Feb 17th?
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86er wrote:Can anyone make Sun Feb 17th?
I can make it, I think :D
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I am looking forward to this report Joe.....thanks.
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What sort of equipment or supplies need to be brought along other than personal gear, eyes, ears etc?

Targets? Chronographs? Cameras? Ammunition?

I hate needing something that I know have but didn't think to bring. :lol:

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I will be working 10 to 6 that day. Bummer.
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I was sure lookin' forward to this, but got called to work, and am sure I'll not make it back to TX before Monday.
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Sixgun wrote:Geeze! Is everyone on the board from Texas?
nope. only the smart ones
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bulldog1935 wrote:
Sixgun wrote:Geeze! Is everyone on the board from Texas?
nope. only the smart ones
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I might make this anyway.
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FWiedner wrote:What sort of equipment or supplies need to be brought along other than personal gear, eyes, ears etc?

Targets? Chronographs? Cameras? Ammunition?

I hate needing something that I know have but didn't think to bring. :lol:

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Griff wrote:
bulldog1935 wrote:
Sixgun wrote:Geeze! Is everyone on the board from Texas?
nope. only the smart ones
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I might make this anyway.
Hey Griff, if you can make it would mind bringing your steel target? May be fun for everyone.
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Wish I could be there but my newborn son is in the neonatal ICU ward and it's a four+ hour drive for me, one way.
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Thread title looked like you were raising a posse. :lol:
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MrMurphy wrote:Wish I could be there but my newborn son is in the neonatal ICU ward and it's a four+ hour drive for me, one way.
Prayers up for the lil'un.
RKrodle wrote:Hey Griff, if you can make it would mind bringing your steel target? May be fun for everyone.
Since it's still in thhe bbed of the p/u, no problem. Just no jacketed rounds on it.

Want me to bring the Sharps again?
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Griff wrote:
Want me to bring the Sharps again?
You bet!
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RKrodle wrote:
Griff wrote:Want me to bring the Sharps again?
You bet!
Well... the rifle was there, along with bullets and primered cases, but... not the stuff between the primers and bulelts! Seems as tho' when I moved all the powder out of the house to the reloading shop... so to did the powder in my truck from the last trip out to KrodleKountry!

Many thanks to Joe for providing four guns and plenty of ammo for our shootin' fun! A couple of leverguns that I'd previously had not to many positive things to say, and a couple of shotguns that I'd not had to opportunity to look over and handle. I don't know about anyone else, but... it's always better to handle and actually shoot something before you pass judgement.

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What a handsome group of fellows, especially that guy on the far right! 8)
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For some reason the new Photobucket doesn't automatically resize my pictures to work on this forum. So I have to do it manually... and it's a slow process, so it'll be a while before I post pics of some of the guns and shooting pics.
RKrodle wrote:What a handsome group of fellows, especially that guy on the far right! 8)
Obviously an opinion of one!
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Looks like you had a great time, sorry I couldn't get across there but it was a bit far for a weekend shoot. Counting the days until I get back to Texas in August 2014.
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Great day, Joe thanks for the opportunity to shoot these guns and thanks to Ricky for the place to do it. Weather was great (well except for the wind). Was nice to meet other forum members.
This provided us an opportunity to run these guns for accuracy, function and feel and balance. Always nice to shoot and burn up someone else's ammo. I think we did that.
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