Magnum Research 1722

November 2007 No. 234

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November-December 2007Volume 39, Number 6

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18 Remington Models721, 722 and 700ExtractorsLight Gunsmithing -Gil Sengel

26 6.5x55 SwedishMauserClassic Cartridges -John Haviland

28 Shooters CleanUp UnsightlyLitterStraight Talk -Ron Spomer

32 Inflation andHandloadingMostly Long Guns -Brian Pearce

36 MagnumResearchHigh-TechRimfiresUpscaleRimfires Stan Trzoniec

44 The Best ShootingGame EverBPCRMike Venturino

54 Top 10 FavoriteHunting RiflesBarsness PicksHis Top 10 John Barsness

62 Long-Range ElkFact or FictionJohn Haviland

72 Observationsof BulletPerformanceStraight Talkfrom the FieldBrian Pearce

84 Barnes TippedTSXScovill Unveils New“Mystery” BulletDave Scovill

8 Leica Ultravid8x32 BRSpotting Scope -Dave Scovill

12 Gun WriterMyths & ClichésDown Range -Mike Venturino

16 The Balanceof PowerOptics -Ron Spomer

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On the cover . . .The Magnum Research MLR-1722Barracuda is outfitted with aWeaver 6x scope. Rifle photo byStan Trzoniec. Kudu photo byGert Johannes Jacobus Vrey.

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94 PachmayrDeceleratorSlip-OnRecoil PadProduct Tests -Staff

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According to the 1989 edition of Cartridges of the

World, “. . . no American company has ever pro-duced ammunition in this caliber.” However, todayFederal, Hornady, Remington and Winchester all

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During the 1890s, while American hunters

were still enthralled with single-shot and lever-action rifles firing cartridges loaded with blackpowder and blunt lead bullets, Europeans were fastembracing bolt-action rifles chambered in small-bore cartridges loaded with smokeless powder andsleek bullets. One such European cartridge was the6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser, which was adopted asSweden’s and Norway’s military cartridge in 1894, ayear before the American .30-30 WCF was intro-duced. Even now the 6.5x55mm looks as advancedas any of today’s cartridges.

The 6.5 Swede remains popular in Scandinaviancountries for hunting and target shooting. However,it has faced an uphill battle in America. The 6.5’sacceptance here grew with an invasion during the

1950s of surplus Swedish Model 94 and 96 rifles andlesser numbers of Norwegian 1894 and 1912 Krag-Jørgensens. Remington chambered the 6.5 Swedein its limited edition Model 700 Classic in 1994, andWinchester made a brief run of Model 70 ClassicFeatherweights for a few years. The only majorfirms that now offer 6.5x55 rifles in America areRuger in its bolt-action Model 77R MKII, CZ-USA inits 550 FS and 550 American and Sako/Tikka in theT3 Varmint and Super Varmint.

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The 6.5x55 shoots plenty flat enough at long rangeto hunt pronghorns.

The 6.5x55 is a capable elk cartridge loaded with140-grain bullets.

True to her Norwegian heritage, Mikayla Midtlyngshoots a 6.5x55.

The 6.5x55 cartridge.

load 6.5x55 cartridges with 140-grain bullets with a muzzle veloc-ity of about 2,550 fps. Huntersmust look to European compa-

nies for factory loads or hand-loading for a wider selection ofbullet weights.

Handloading makes the 6.5 veryflexible. Sierra 85-grain bulletswork well for off-season practiceon small game. Bullets from 140to 160 grains take care of thegame on the upper end like elkand moose. For long-range targetshooting, bullets like the Berger140-grain VLD and Hornady 140-grain A-MAX are as long andpointy as a newly sharpened No.2 pencil and retain their velocitywell. To stabilize these long bul-lets, though, requires a one-in-8-inch twist. According to theHornady reloading book, the6.5x55 shoots a 140-grain bulletonly 100 fps slower than the 6.5-284, which is the current darling

of long-range target competitors.The Nosler 125-grain Partitionmakes a great all-around biggame load. That bullet from my6.5 rifle in the hands of 10 younghunters has taken pronghorns,elk, whitetails and mule deer.

What more could you ask fromsuch an ageless cartridge?

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6.5x55 Swedish MauserSelect Handloads

bullet powder charge velocity(grains) (grains) (fps)

85 Sierra hollowpoint IMR-4320 44.5 3,204

100 Nosler Partition VV-N550 45.5 3,027

125 Nosler Partition VV-N560 50.0 2,918

140 Swift A-Frame RL-22 46.0 2,656Be Alert – Publisher cannot accept responsibility for errors in published load data.

6.5x55 Swedish Mauser Factory Loadsyards

bullet muzzle 100 200 300 400(grains)

108 Lapua Scenar

velocity (fps): 3,015 2,824 2,642 2,467 2,299energy (ft-lbs): 2,150 1,937 1,674 1,460 1,268trajectory (inches): +1.43 0 -6.42 -18.55

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High-High-MagnumMagnum

UpscaleRimfiresUpscaleRimfires

Stan Trzoniec

Next to upland bird hunt-ing, small game huntingranks high on my list offavorite pastimes. As a

youngster, I longed for that summervacation when we packed up theChevrolet and drove to my uncle’sfarm in upstate New York. There,along with my friend from theneighboring farm, woodchucks andother vermin fell under the sightsof my trusty Winchester single shot.

Carefully stalking freshly cut alfalfa, we chasedmarmots over hill and dale. Jimmy and I had therun of 300+ acres with no one around to bother us.Living on crab apples and cookies, those lingeringdays came to an end far too quickly. I’m thankfulfor all those memories.

They were carefree days all right, but while I stillhunt chucks with centerfire wildcat cartridges, Ialso make time for mini-forays with a good auto-matic rimfire rifle. With acreage shrinking con-stantly, the need to not only stalk close, but alsoshoot near seems paramount, especially in the ur-banized sections of the country. Besides, the chal-lenge often puts me back into the good old days,when I was a lot more patient.

Modern times are often accompanied by the needto try new venues of not only techniques but gunsas well. I don’t think I would log it under the catchphrase “fad” but rather under education, as chang-ing equipment often leads down the path of moreinteresting, if not more enjoyable, experiences.Such is the case of my recent affair with autoload-ing .22 rimfire rifles. I say “recent” only becauseduring my life autoloaders never seemed like theywere the right equipment in the field. At the risk ofbeing snobbish, if it was not a bolt action, it simply


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Magnum Research optionsbased on the MLR-1722include the walnut stockedClassic, the Barracuda andthe Hogue “OverMolded”synthetic version.

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did not make the grade. Mosttimes I had looked down at re-peating arms as not fully func-tional, dependent on ammunitionof faultless quality or guns thatinsecure hunters depended on tocompensate for their own lack ofskill at one-shot opportunities.

One company that is headlonginto semiautomatic rimfire riflesis Magnum Research. Recently itunveiled a line of rifles called“MagnumLite,” which includes avariety of stock designs wrappedaround a proprietary action thatthe company manufactures herein the U.S. Chambered for thelikes of the .22 Long Rifle, .22Winchester Magnum and thenewer .17 Mach-2, they are cer-tainly made for those who preferless weight on the shoulder com-bined with good accuracy atmoderate rimfire distances.

The action is patterned after thepopular Ruger 10/22 action, andthere is a reason for this. Asidefrom complete rifles made byMagnum Research, you can pur-chase additional parts that inter-change with Ruger products,

allowing you to put together acustom gun that would include anew stock and barrel. For ease ofuse, Magnum Research uses thetraditional rotary magazine; theignition system is from Ruger.However, that is where the simi-larity ends.

To drop the action out of thestock, loosen the screw locatedforward of the magazine well,and the complete action – re-ceiver, trigger group and barrel –drops into your hand. From here,you can take note of the sim-plicity of the assembly from theneatly finished receiver to thebarrel attachment.

The French grayed MLR-1722receiver is unique because of thescalloped Weaver-styled scopemount – standard fare on everyMagnum Research rifle, not anadd-on – machined directly fromthe same billet as the receiver.This integral base has seven mul-tiple cuts and a forward exten-sion over the end of the receiverof about one inch, which shouldpose no problems to mount mostany reasonable scope, in anyposition without regard to over-sized eye, objective lenses (up to


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The receiver is finished in French gray and offers an interesting con-trast to the wood-stocked version of the MLR-1722 rifle.

The rear of the scope base blendsin nicely with the receiver.

With the action separated fromthe stock, the cutout for themagazine and the V-block thatattaches the barrel to the re-ceiver are visible.The oversized bolt knob is stan-

dard on all rifles. The only differ-ence is they can be hollowed outor solid, depending on which car-tridge the gun is chambered for.


50mm) or perhaps a bulky turretknob. Stylized in appearance,and to save weight, there areholes machined into the base ofthe mount to add a rakish ap-pearance.

The receiver is polished smoothand without any marks of dishingof the details. An oversized boltknob allows charging of the riflein the field even with bulky handgear. Interestingly enough, tocompensate for the power of the.22 Long Rifle and the .17 Mach-2,on the former, the bolt handle ishollowed out and made from alu-minum, while the latter is solidand machined from steel. Inside,you will find a specially designedMagnum Research bolt that hasbeen modified and properly ma-chined to allow the proper boltspeed when matched to any ofthe three cartridge choices. Ad-

prevents the firing of more thanone shot with a single pull onthe trigger. On the samples, thismatch trigger averaged between31⁄4 and 31⁄2 pounds of pull withjust a hint of slack before thesear broke.

Operational controls are tradi-tional and feature the usualcross-button safety located to thefront of the trigger on the upper-most part of the guard bow. Com-plete with a red warning ring,pushing it to the left disengagesthe safety making the rifle readyto shoot. Next to this is the boltlock. With the bolt back, pushingin on the lower part of this locksecures the bolt in the rearmostposition. To move the bolt for-ward, pull back on the bolt thenpress in on the upper part of thislever. Pushing on the lever at

This action is blowback in oper-ation, and cartridges are fed tothe breech by a Ruger rotary 10-round magazine, allowing oneround to be fired with each pullof the trigger. Included in thepackage is a disconnector that

ditionally, this bolt is precisionmachined from 4140 steel, thoughhardened and machined with aminimum headspace for smootheroperation and accuracy. On thebolt face, a single extractor pullsthe spent case from the breech,and a mechanical ejector pushesit out of the receiver.

The match-grade trigger broke at 31⁄2 pounds. Thesaftey is forward of the trigger.

The cheekpiece features a custom shadow line.The distinctive checkering pattern wraps aroundthe pistol grip.

A stainlesssteel cap protectsthe muzzle of the barrel andseals the carbon fiber covering.

Magnum Researchrecently unveiled aline of rifles called

MagnumLite.

midposition only adds to shooterfrustration and was designed tokeep the bolt from being releasedand self-loading the gun, as mightbe the case if the rifle is droppedon a hard surface.

To release the magazine, pushthe catch in on its forward endwhile pulling down on the frontof the magazine by way of therelief cut. Some will offer thatit’s just as easy to let the maga-zine fall out, but in all the gunsI’ve handled (including the Ruger10/22), some assist is neededto “pry” the magazine from thereceiver.

wool rimfire shooters to heateddebates.

The barrel is a combination ofsteel barrel wrapped with carbonfiber to reduce weight and to dis-sipate heat. According to Mag-num Research, the lightweightbarrel reduces fatigue in thefield, which is going to be anasset for walking varmint shoot-ers like myself. The point of im-pact remains constant as thegraphic carbon gets rid of poten-tial heat problems up to 43 per-cent faster than conventionalall-steel barrels when tested in a20-minute, 500-round trial periodwith absolutely no change in

zero. The barrels are made froma patented process that combinesunidirectional graphite carbonfiber that finishes off ultra-straight and is actually six timesstiffer than steel. This minimizesbarrel harmonics, resulting inbetter accuracy in the field.

The barrel checks in at 13.03ounces in the common rimfirechambering, which can be up to75 percent lighter than a steelbarrel of the same dimensions.Now, if you have a Ruger 10/22and you want to add a new barrelchambered for the .17 Mach-2,you are looking at a weight ofaround 13.90 ounces (smaller

The barrel on the .22 LR ver-sion is 17 inches long and has adiameter of 0.915 inch from itsV-block attachment point on thereceiver to the tip of the stainlesssteel cap at the muzzle. Whilethis may not be a big deal tosome, the material this barrel ismade from will stir dyed-in-the-

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The Barracuda model features a radical stock design that is as much athome in the field as it is on the bench.

The action is patternedafter the popular

Ruger 10/22 action.

The rollover cheekpiece, large pistol-grip base andhollowed out buttstock make for an interestingstock.

To offer more clearance for shooting, as well aschanging magazines, the forearm has a step forwardof the magazine well.

bore, a little more weight) with abarrel twist of one in 16 inches. Ifyou decide to purchase this bar-rel for your .22 Ruger, the pack-age also includes a bolt kit that,according to Magnum Research,

“provides the required increasein mass necessary for safe, reli-able operation.”

These graphite barrels can bepurchased through your dealerand with a simple installationcan upgrade your rifle to a newstandard of operation in the field.Installation is easy and once youremove the stock, just back outthe two screws located on theV-block forward of the receiver.Remove this locking block, pullthe old barrel out of the receiverand put the new barrel in itsplace. This is a press fit opera-tion; there are no threads or re-quirements relative to torque tocontend with. To complete thisoperation, place the barrel intothe receiver until it stops, installthe locking block, tighten thescrews and you are in business.

Additionally, Magnum Researchhas made it easy to upgrade yourpresent rifle with the addition ofbarrels ($269), bolt kits (49.00), amatch bolt ($99) or a completemachined and finished receiverfor your Ruger 10/22 for around$249. You also have a choice of awide array of precision Clarkproducts, including trigger kits,tuned extractors, a bolt release


The Hogue stock is utilitarian inappearance and is perfect for useas a pickup truck gun. Note theoutward flare of the pistol gripand the stippled checkering.

The Hogue stock features a liverubber buttpad and sling swivels.

SpecificationsRifle model: Magnum Research

MLR-1722Action: semiautomatic, rimfire rifleStock: hand-select walnut, laminated or

synthetic availableCartridges tested: .17 Mach-2,

.22 Long RifleCartridges available: .17 Mach-2, .22

Long Rifle, .22 WMRBarrel length: 17 inchesOverall length: 351⁄2 inchesSights: none furnished, receiver is made

for Weaver type scope ring/basecombinations

Weight: 41⁄2 pounds(wood stocked version)

Finish: satin finish on wood stocksOptions: some custom options/parts

available from the in-housecustom shop

Price: complete rifles, $629 with HogueSynthetic; $729 with Barracudastock; $799 with Classic walnutstock

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or a complete custom upgrade,all available from Magnum Re-search on receipt of your gun atits custom shop.

Since all the metalwork is com-pleted, maybe that Ruger stockis looking a bit haggled and youwant a new stock on your “cus-tom” rifle. Magnum Research canhelp here with a choice of woodor synthetic stock options. I haveone rifle with a classic-styledwalnut stock that has “custom”written all over it! The wood isvery select, hand checkered in apleasing point pattern with spe-cial treatment given on the leftside as it winds around the cheek-piece. This cheekpiece is nicelydone with a custom shadow line.The stock is finished with adurable satin finish to bring outthe color and figure. The onlything I would add would be a setof sling swivels for field carry. Topurchase this stock, completewith a rubber buttpad and readyto install, will run around $229.

Next up is a wild version calledthe “Barracuda” with a thumb-hole stock available in Forest

Camo (green/brown), Nutmeg(brown) and Pepper (black/gray)laminate. While it looks like itwould be awkward to hold andshoot, this stock is very comfort-able on both counts. The thumb-hole is easily accessible underchanging shooting conditionsand is flared to serve as a thumbrest for the shooting hand. Thereis a substantial rollover cheek-piece for right-hand shooters,

which rises above the comb insomewhat of a California style.

The buttstock is cut out to saveweight, and there is a rakish pis-tol-grip base, which positions thehand for shooting as well asacting as a memory spot on thestock for consistent placement ofthe hand. The forearm juts out-ward to the muzzle and is a greatplace for your hand to pull therifle back and into your shoulder.



Above, best group of the day with the Classic rifle and .22 Long Riflewas with Winchester Wildcat ammunition at just over .5 inch at 50yards. Right, Remington’s 17-grain AccuTip boat-tail printed close to.25 inch at 50 yards.

Test Resultsaverage average

load velocity group(fps) (inches)

Classic .22 Rifle

Federal standard velocity 1,110 .750Remington standard velocity 1,095 1.000Winchester Wildcat 1,106 .625

Barracuda .17 Mach-2

Hornady V-MAX 2,007 .563Remington AccuTip boat-tail 2,037 .313Notes: Velocity recorded 10 feet from the muzzle with a ShootingChrony chronograph. Accuracy tested off a benchrest, and the resultsare the average of five-shot groups at 50 yards.

Right, Trzoniec found the Classic .22 Long Rifleversion of this semiautomatic pleasing to shootwith accuracy befitting a custom rifle.

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the Barracuda rifle, a Weaver 6xscope is perfect for casual shoot-ing with any subcaliber gun.

While my supply of .17 Mach-2ammunition is not as extensiveas it should be, I did manage torun through samples from Hor-nady and Remington. The resultswere more than pleasing, andwhen it came to .22 Long Rifle, Igave the rifle a good run for itsmoney during and after formaltesting. Recoil was nonexistent,and the barrel never heated upduring the range or “fun” ses-sions later on.

For walking small game hunters,these rifles are about as perfectas you can get. Except for thelack of sling swivels, on a scaleof 10, they all rate a perfect9+! For more information, con-tact Magnum Research, 7110 Uni-versity Avenue NE, MinneapolisMN 55432; or on the web at:www.magnumresearch.com.

Additionally, by having a wideprofile (up to 2 inches in width)and combined with a drop designthat affords an extra measure ofclearance to the trigger, it can bean impromptu rest in the field.Although it does come with arubber buttpad, it lacks the slingswivels some prefer in the field.Price on this stock is $219.

Magnum Research also offers aclassic synthetic stock by Hogue.This is one of the newer “Over-Molded” stocks and includes astippled checkering pattern thatcovers the most important areasof the stock. This one does havesling swivel studs, a black, softpad and can be yours for only$85.

I took one rifle in .22 Long Rifleand one in the .17 Mach-2 tothe range. On the Classic ver-sion of the MLR-1722, I mounteda Leupold 2.5-8x 36mm scope. On

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