As a Canadian viewer thank you for featuring the Ross!! 🍁 And an extra thank you for your astute comments about our land and people! Years ago while at the gun club in Kingston, Ontario I was admiring another shooters Ross Rifle. I absent mindedly asked him it's caliber to which he answered: "Man's best friend, 303" . Many thanks for sharing your expertise and terrific collection in these videos. Your hard work is much appreciated!
The British Home Guard used the Ross rifle during WW2 "In 1905 the Canadian army received the first issues of the controversial Ross rifle, a straight-pull bolt action repeating rifle designed by Sir Charles Ross. There were some thirteen different marks and models of the rifle but it was declared obsolete in 1916 when it was found that the mud of the trenches and poor initial extraction led to extensive stoppages. 75,000 Ross rifles were sent to Britain in 1940 and issued to the Home Guard".
There was a special order for 1,000 Ross MkIII rifles that were paid for from funds raised by the good citizens of Nova Scotia. The order was completed in the Spring of 1914 and all 1,000 rifles have serial number prefixes HGXXXXX. For some reason this order of rifles were never issued to troops and and now are highly collectable as they are in virtually unissued condition. The bolts are unpinned and the chambers are still tight, not reamed out for the sloppy British issued ammunition. I was fortunate to have the funds available when one came up for auction recently and despite having two other collectors bidding vigorously, I was able to come out as the successful bidder.
My bro set his ross mk3 with peep sights for 500 and we set up a old tire at 500 yards. I set my 303 british enfield no4 mk1 for 500 too. It was - 30 winter time, he shot a 3 shot group first and connected all 3. After him i shot too, i hit 3 times too. When we checked his bullets holes we could see 1 hit inch away and 2 shot were almost in the same hole , they were overlapping holes. Mine was way bigger than an inch , about a foot apart. But his ross rifle has got to be the most accurate 303 british ive ever seen and used. Id like to see how a ruger #1 303 british compares at 500 yards. They are very fast and very sweet shooting old unique candian rifles. He will never sell his Ross MK3 m 1910. I want one ever since ive seen that 4 or 5 years ago. He still has the picture on his cellphone for proof.
The Lee is at several disadvantages; the rear locking lugs, the impingement on the barrel from the furniture, and the looser machining tolerances. the ross line was always meant to be a precision rifle while the lee was meant to be a battle rifle. minute of angle vs. minute of man-sized-object. politics and propaganda killed the ross just as all the issues finally got solved, If you find a Mk3 with the bolt pinned, know its about as perfect as it gets for wwi engineering.
Greetings from Colorado!! I am so happy that you brought up the Ross Rifle. My Grandfather bought the .280 Ross as a surplus rifle back in the 1930's and both my father & Grandfather used this rifle for all kind of game in India until the late 50'. It was much before my time. I was born in 58 and so never got to see it. My father always talked about the rifle as it was way ahead if its time. You brought up a lot of old memories. Thank you. best regards,
Hello Sikander! Great to hear from you. Yes indeed - the Ross is a time machine as well as a rifle - they can take one back to an earlier time : ) Glad that Ross was part of your history. Good shooting and all the best to you.
Years ago I had a sporterized 1905. A really wonderful rifle! Quite accurate inspite of a corroded bore and a... generous chamber. 100% reliable. As I recall, it had Canadian markings as well as U.S. Ordnance flaming bombs. Wish I still had it...
You talk about unnecessarily dissembling firearms. I have purchases several firearms cheaply that were in pieces that have been dissembled and were not put back together. A few that come to mind are a 7mm Mauser and a Springfield sxs 16 gauge, and a Savage 24. When I used to go to gunshows that is the kind of thing I would look for.
I have a 96 with a beautiful walnut stock in .270. It shoots tiny groups with factory ammo very consistently. The fact that it was the last Mauser bolt action before the company was bankrupted sold me on it.
The Mauser straight-pull action M96 is indeed not produced anymore, as well as the M97. But the Rössler Titan 16 is exactly the same and with a better quality of production.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns oh thank you, that would be amazing. I got excited thinking it was 7.5x55 but that 7mm is very interesting. I’ll be looking forward to it
These are such interesting rifles, actions aren't they? Hard to believe that they were a flop on the battlefield. Very popular with target shooters, hunters and collectors though.
Thank you. In regard to putting a firearm together wrongly … if you assemble a CZ 527 bolt with the striker assembly upside down, the safety catch cannot be applied BUT the striker will still go forward when the trigger is pulled. It is possible that a sharp knock to the rifle could result in an accidental discharge because the sear is only held back by friction.
I owned a Ross rifle once in .303 British. It was unique although it had been sporterised heavily, it was still very neat I wish I would have kept it, someday perhaps I’ll find a cleaner version.
The Ross rifle was the Edsel of guns… had problems during initial implementation that were resolved but not before it’s reputation was so soiled that the rifle never gained the market share it deserved.
LET'S TALK about that H&K behind you on the wall there! I had one of those get taken in a huge thief and never thought I would see another one. Those rifles are nice. Great video.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I will trade for it with you. ? . You have to many rifles laying around anyways. You won't even miss it. I have a bunch or Rare stuff myself I could garner up a trade with you for something you really might want. I have been looking to replace that rifle for over 23 years and have never seen one available anywhere so ..... Yup I got some really cool stuff. I have some extremely rare Russian stuff . I have 12 1895 Winchesters and I even have one chambered from the factory in 6.5mm Swiss and one in .7mm Mauser which are super weird calibers for those treasures. On a serious note . I would bet if you had a dream rifle I might have it or know where to get it. I like you have a taste for unknown actions and rare hunting rifles . o I have a collection much like yours I also collect rifle scopes. I have some really rare old stuff that is amazing scope tech from the 1800s through the 19s . Let me know if any of that is something you would want to look into. Let me know what to keep my eye open for your collection wants and needs if you so wish . I appreciate your channel very much. Your taste in rifles is very similar to mine
Another interesting film, Mike! And I liked your comments about Canada's resources and 'hidden persona', if that's the proper assessment. I have long fantasized about seeing the Kootenays and the Boreal forests in Quebec.
Thank you for another interesting segment on a rifle example I've never seen before. One must admire the craftsmanship of those that came before us, and more particularly of those gunsmiths working during the early 20th century well before mass production and computer controlled CNC machines came to be. I am fortunate to have a walnut stocked Mauser 96 chambered in 30-06 in our collection that's quite accurate. I have also seen its successor now manufactured by Herr Roessler, the Titan 16, that incorporates a number of upgrades to the original. It is quite well done and nicer than the original. However, seeing your Ross rifle from a much earlier time period is a good reminder that there is nothing new under the sun. Given recent news coverage of the efforts underway in Canada to further restrict firearms availability / magazine capacity / ownership, even in traditional hunting rifles like old Winchester and Marlin lever actions, for example, I am curious to hear your thoughts on how you might be impacted, both as a hunter and an active collector? It seems to me so regrettable to see a handful of self-important misguided politicians attempt to destroy longstanding practices and freedoms enjoyed by so many law-abiding citizens in so many areas where hunting and sport shooting traditions have existed for generations, putting their narrow-minded ideology and desire for control above the wishes and interests of those they are supposed to serve. I never imagined that we'd see so many of our basic freedoms put at risk in so short a period of time. Are you concerned about what may happen soon in Canada with regard to additional firearms legislation?
Hi David, Thanks for your thoughtful post and I like your suggestion - I'll make a video on gun control etc... I look forward to it. All the best to you.
I am not a fan of the current kind of wholesale gun legislation by, if I may say so, 'City Folk' politicians, whose constituents seem to think that firearms should ALL be illegal, having never actually hunted, or did 'plinking', or proper target shooting. There's little reason to own assault rifles, or huge magazines, but outlawing old tube-fed Cooey's, or Marlins, that's just thoughtless pandering to those 'city folks', without considering how many Cooey .22s have been used in mass shootings!!
Awesome video... learned something new about firearms..and that makes it a great day. Thanks so much for sharing your collection and insight with us. Truly enjoyed it.
You are correct,no need to ever pull a bolt apart. If cleaning is necessary emerge it in naphtha gas and shake it around. Done. Or get some carborator cleaner from Canadian Tire and spray the hell out of it. Done. If you hunt in cold weather totally de-grease your firearm.
Hello Blondie - Thank you - I'll keep going. As for the springs - I have a hunch it is mostly that the operating handles are too small - making cocking effort seem far worse than it is. I don't have a solution but that's what I've noticed.
It's fantastic! Nice acquisition! If one keeps it clean, properly lubed, and properly assembled then that action could run thousands of rounds trouble-free. Thank you for showcasing it (I like the sporter too😁)
USOG, the Ross sporter you have there is a Scotch Deer Stalker. They were known as a model 1907-E. they’re a rare bird. They were in fact a 280 Ross. Yours has had the front sight swapped out as well as being re chambered. Have you shot it for groups? The groove diameter on the 280 was actually .287, not .284 like other 7mms. Nice rifle.
Thank you for the info. Lovely grouping at an inch or so, sometimes less, at 100 yards with the iron sights - pretty good. Flyers are more common with irons as you know due to light and shadow etc... but in a machine rest this is likely a 1" grouper. I'm lucky to own it.
Excellent video really enjoyed this always found this an interesting weapon. I had a cut down 1910 .303 years ago, and always thought the .280 Ross Sporting Rifle would be neat. Agree who would disassemble a bolt and when one did I believe it would come out of battery. Enjoyed seeing that 1905 Sporting Rifle.
I'm sorry to hear that your Steel Action is still not with you, i have a HS in 308 it is my Best Shooting Rifle and the Action is a dream of Machining it is so slick here in Germany they are available everytime and i love it propably my next Rifle is also an Steel Action but the HM in 7x64 Yes they are not lightweight Rifles but they Work, my Dad has one in 30.06 he sold his Blaser R93 30.06 and bought a Steel Action instead
Hello Lenz - I hope I can buy a Steel soon - apparently the best straight pull. I'm glad you have one. Thanks for the note and all the best to you in Germany.
I understand that Strasser may have bought the rights to the Mauser 96 straight pull rifle and altered the handle position to make it more ergonomic. I have never managed to compare a Strasser with the original Mauser rifle, which I found to be beautifully machined and finished but ergonomically impractical.
Actually the first and fastest Magnum Cartridge in the world, but mostly unknown. In Germany it was “ rebranded “ 280 Halger Magnum. Halber and Gerlich were the last names of these two guys.
2:00 huh that looks like a m05 ross action with a m10 bolt head? must've been a transitional era rifle when 280 ross is first introduced. I had a mkii ross civilian marksman rifle and a mkiii surplus, the latter mkiii's bolt is rivoted later in the war so its impossible to misassemble.
Hi there Mike as always very nice vid. Actions; the straight pull,s are intriguing they allow the shooter keep the rifle mounted for a fast follow up. Have a K31 its a fine rifle but being L.H. I have to turn the rifle 90deg to work the action, just like the RH bolt's. The bolt lift on the Mausers are easier than the 30deg's Looking at the ease of the bolt manipulation in the vid I wonder what the straight pull from Savage would be like also on the extraction of a more powerful cartridge. This rifle switches to a LH. Again thanks,I am hugging the western side off the Rocky's Are your mountains coastal?
I'm surprised you have to wait that long for the Steel Action. Did you choose some fancy chambering? The standard ones are in stock in Germany. Anyhow, you will love the simple design of the action and how smooth it works. And you will like the hand cocking system which is way easier to operate than the over hyped crap Blaser sells (50% labour cost, 10% material and 40% marketing). In case you ordered wooden stock don't be dissappointed. It is missing several layers of gun stock oil but I'm sure you can fix that. I don't know if it likes the american ammo well as the chamber is produced with very little tolerances. But with RWS it works fine. Disadvantage with the bolt: you can't close the action quietly to push a round into the chamber when the rifle is new. Really have to slam it like private Ryan did with his M1 in Carentan when the germans counter attacked. But that improves after a while after some use. Very reliable and precise all steel workhorse whiche comes with 2 5 round magazines.
Ayyyy you mentioned the M14! Looking at your background, I see a Winchester model 100? And on top of that, a flintlock fowling piece. Beautiful selection. Mr USOg, IF i may make a request, can you make a video comparing a Winchester mod 100 to a M14? I know there will be differences, of course. But seeing that Winchester developed both, it would be cool to document any possible over laps in their similarities.
Hello Diktator - Great idea. The Winchester 100 and M14 share some ways - I'll have to find an M14 - I still have a 100 in .284. The rifle in the background is a H&K 770 in .308. All the best.
When i bought my mk2 ross, they told me "don't take the bolt apart", of course i did. Its not impossible to put back together but its one of those jobs where you need three hands to do. My Favourite part about the Mk2; why use stripper and en-bloc clips when you can just fish 5 loose rounds out of your pocket and just plop them down into the magazine all at once?
Ross rifle is a interesting rifle for sure! I think I read somewhere that you could convert it to be left handed? I think it you have to just convert to bolt handle?
Hello - I'm sorry I can't find a thread size. Someone said 16 TPI but no size; someone said the Sporter shank is different from the military and I was told the barrels are heavily torqued. Another fellow told me he had no trouble removing his .280 barrel with minimal pressure in the barrel vise. If the barrel is finished maybe just go ahead and if necessary get a custom barrel - I would - but that's just me. Best of luck with the project - they are magnificent rifles.
@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for the information. I spoke to my local gunsmith, who was reluctant on the idea but willing to try. My plan is to FL 300prc brass without 0.287 expander ball, load the cases with 0.284 bullet, fire the brass. Then use the fired brass to determine the dimensions of a chamber reamer. So I'll leave the barrel on for now until the neck dimensions can be determined to accommodate conventional 0.284 projectiles on the 280 ross case. Excellent videos! Thanks again.
I came so close to getting my hands in one a few years ago. A guy had one handed down to him, but had no permit, and had heard about it being dangerous. So I offered to buy it, and give it a good home. He was ready to sell, but then looked it up online, and realized how expensive and collectible they are……stupid internet. 😢
so, uh, at about 5:25 you make an slightly inscrutable comment, leading to the "Cry Havoc" quote. God forbid that my favorite streamer is not secretly espousing unleashing the Canadian dogs of war on the rest of the world, just because they'd be good at it...?
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It's a quote from Shakespeare. " Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war. " I have to admit that as a Canadian it did seem to me that you were pondering perhaps America invading Canada for our good! Because I feel I know you as a caring and peaceful man the very idea made me laugh out loud. Thank you sir for all you do, I really appreciate the work you put in to this channel.
you seem to be quite the 'Philosopher' when it comes to guns, not at all like so many of the, shall I say, "2A types" who seem to view weapons as some kind of 'symbol' of... Manhood? Freedom? But, they seem to ignore the aspect of guns as tools, or simply great examples of innovation, or 'interesting' thought processes. Would that the USA have a more 'Swiss' approach to guns, where there is a LOT of gun ownership, but with constraints on who, and how, and why, constraints that allow them to own many 'interesting' guns, and have a lot of fun shooting, and hunting, and, indeed, having a REAL MILITIA, without the kind of firearm murder , accident, and suicide rates. As far as Canadians being 'contained', or, maybe, 'constrained', better a bit of restraint than the current lunacy of the vocal minority in the United(?) States of America
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Every time I watch a video of yours I want another rifle . Thank you for all the good information.
Thanks Mark - always room for another interesting rifle : )
Hehe!! I know the feeling.
As a Canadian viewer thank you for featuring the Ross!! 🍁 And an extra thank you for your astute comments about our land and people! Years ago while at the gun club in Kingston, Ontario I was admiring another shooters Ross Rifle. I absent mindedly asked him it's caliber to which he answered: "Man's best friend, 303" . Many thanks for sharing your expertise and terrific collection in these videos. Your hard work is much appreciated!
The British Home Guard used the Ross rifle during WW2 "In 1905 the Canadian army received the first issues of the controversial Ross rifle, a straight-pull bolt action repeating rifle designed by Sir Charles Ross. There were some thirteen different marks and models of the rifle but it was declared obsolete in 1916 when it was found that the mud of the trenches and poor initial extraction led to extensive stoppages. 75,000 Ross rifles were sent to Britain in 1940 and issued to the Home Guard".
Very interesting info and I am glad to read the history! Thank you!
There was a special order for 1,000 Ross MkIII rifles that were paid for from funds raised by the good citizens of Nova Scotia. The order was completed in the Spring of 1914 and all 1,000 rifles have serial number prefixes HGXXXXX. For some reason this order of rifles were never issued to troops and and now are highly collectable as they are in virtually unissued condition. The bolts are unpinned and the chambers are still tight, not reamed out for the sloppy British issued ammunition. I was fortunate to have the funds available when one came up for auction recently and despite having two other collectors bidding vigorously, I was able to come out as the successful bidder.
My bro set his ross mk3 with peep sights for 500 and we set up a old tire at 500 yards. I set my 303 british enfield no4 mk1 for 500 too. It was - 30 winter time, he shot a 3 shot group first and connected all 3. After him i shot too, i hit 3 times too. When we checked his bullets holes we could see 1 hit inch away and 2 shot were almost in the same hole , they were overlapping holes. Mine was way bigger than an inch , about a foot apart. But his ross rifle has got to be the most accurate 303 british ive ever seen and used. Id like to see how a ruger #1 303 british compares at 500 yards. They are very fast and very sweet shooting old unique candian rifles. He will never sell his Ross MK3 m 1910. I want one ever since ive seen that 4 or 5 years ago. He still has the picture on his cellphone for proof.
The Lee is at several disadvantages; the rear locking lugs, the impingement on the barrel from the furniture, and the looser machining tolerances. the ross line was always meant to be a precision rifle while the lee was meant to be a battle rifle. minute of angle vs. minute of man-sized-object. politics and propaganda killed the ross just as all the issues finally got solved, If you find a Mk3 with the bolt pinned, know its about as perfect as it gets for wwi engineering.
As a military surplus fan it's sad to see Sporters but when they were done in old times it's not quite so sad
Greetings from Colorado!! I am so happy that you brought up the Ross Rifle. My Grandfather bought the .280 Ross as a surplus rifle back in the 1930's and both my father & Grandfather used this rifle for all kind of game in India until the late 50'. It was much before my time. I was born in 58 and so never got to see it. My father always talked about the rifle as it was way ahead if its time. You brought up a lot of old memories. Thank you.
best regards,
Hello Sikander! Great to hear from you. Yes indeed - the Ross is a time machine as well as a rifle - they can take one back to an earlier time : ) Glad that Ross was part of your history. Good shooting and all the best to you.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you
There's one for sale in the local gun store
Ross in .280 with rounds
I agree with you about not disassembling, unless necessary. If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Just keep them clean.
Years ago I had a sporterized 1905. A really wonderful rifle! Quite accurate inspite of a corroded bore and a... generous chamber.
100% reliable. As I recall, it had Canadian markings as well as U.S. Ordnance flaming bombs.
Wish I still had it...
You talk about unnecessarily dissembling firearms. I have purchases several firearms cheaply that were in pieces that have been dissembled and were not put back together. A few that come to mind are a 7mm Mauser and a Springfield sxs 16 gauge, and a Savage 24. When I used to go to gunshows that is the kind of thing I would look for.
That's it Jake! So maybe unscrupulous types may be encouraging disassembly and buying the results for cheap 😂
Great Video Mike. Reminds me of the video which u did 2 years ago on my Ross MK-II Sporter Model 1905-E in .35 Winchester
I have a 96 with a beautiful walnut stock in .270. It shoots tiny groups with factory ammo very consistently. The fact that it was the last Mauser bolt action before the company was bankrupted sold me on it.
Hello Chas - You're one of the lucky - very, very few people even know these exist.
the rifles you have and the extra parts, Wow. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Red Sky!
The Mauser straight-pull action M96 is indeed not produced anymore, as well as the M97. But the Rössler Titan 16 is exactly the same and with a better quality of production.
Thank you! I couldn't remember! The Titan 16 is the way to go - phenomenal mechanism! Thank you again.
Ow wow a Swiss Ross! Even has a k31ish front sight set up! Thank you very much for sharing this
Hi Emory - That Swiss Ross is special - I'll shoot it more for the channel. Cheers.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns oh thank you, that would be amazing. I got excited thinking it was 7.5x55 but that 7mm is very interesting. I’ll be looking forward to it
Great video, thanks for sharing. Very interesting rifle indeed. Traction appears to a no 2 mk2 but the bolt has no 3 locking lugs. Very nice.
"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of War!" Yet another fine video!
Thank you Josh!
Well said about taking a firearm apart! If it ain't broke, don't fix it !
These are such interesting rifles, actions aren't they? Hard to believe that they were a flop on the battlefield. Very popular with target shooters, hunters and collectors though.
Thank you. In regard to putting a firearm together wrongly … if you assemble a CZ 527 bolt with the striker assembly upside down, the safety catch cannot be applied BUT the striker will still go forward when the trigger is pulled. It is possible that a sharp knock to the rifle could result in an accidental discharge because the sear is only held back by friction.
I owned a Ross rifle once in .303 British. It was unique although it had been sporterised heavily, it was still very neat I wish I would have kept it, someday perhaps I’ll find a cleaner version.
Thank you for the videos I like yours the best!
The Ross rifle was the Edsel of guns… had problems during initial implementation that were resolved but not before it’s reputation was so soiled that the rifle never gained the market share it deserved.
LET'S TALK about that H&K behind you on the wall there! I had one of those get taken in a huge thief and never thought I would see another one. Those rifles are nice. Great video.
Hi Jesus - Somewhere on the channel I made a video - and you're correct - amazing rifle.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I will trade for it with you. ? . You have to many rifles laying around anyways. You won't even miss it. I have a bunch or Rare stuff myself I could garner up a trade with you for something you really might want. I have been looking to replace that rifle for over 23 years and have never seen one available anywhere so ..... Yup I got some really cool stuff. I have some extremely rare Russian stuff . I have 12 1895 Winchesters and I even have one chambered from the factory in 6.5mm Swiss and one in .7mm Mauser which are super weird calibers for those treasures.
On a serious note . I would bet if you had a dream rifle I might have it or know where to get it. I like you have a taste for unknown actions and rare hunting rifles . o I have a collection much like yours I also collect rifle scopes. I have some really rare old stuff that is amazing scope tech from the 1800s through the 19s . Let me know if any of that is something you would want to look into. Let me know what to keep my eye open for your collection wants and needs if you so wish . I appreciate your channel very much. Your taste in rifles is very similar to mine
Haha crack me up. "No 1 buys a car an takes it apart to small pieces i hope." 🤣good 1!
Here in Germany straight pull is very popular...but i prefer it classic ;-)
Another interesting film, Mike! And I liked your comments about Canada's resources and 'hidden persona', if that's the proper assessment. I have long fantasized about seeing the Kootenays and the Boreal forests in Quebec.
Thank you Lou - such a great country and a great people. Hope to see you in the mountains one day. Cheers Lou!
Thank you for another interesting segment on a rifle example I've never seen before. One must admire the craftsmanship of those that came before us, and more particularly of those gunsmiths working during the early 20th century well before mass production and computer controlled CNC machines came to be. I am fortunate to have a walnut stocked Mauser 96 chambered in 30-06 in our collection that's quite accurate. I have also seen its successor now manufactured by Herr Roessler, the Titan 16, that incorporates a number of upgrades to the original. It is quite well done and nicer than the original. However, seeing your Ross rifle from a much earlier time period is a good reminder that there is nothing new under the sun. Given recent news coverage of the efforts underway in Canada to further restrict firearms availability / magazine capacity / ownership, even in traditional hunting rifles like old Winchester and Marlin lever actions, for example, I am curious to hear your thoughts on how you might be impacted, both as a hunter and an active collector? It seems to me so regrettable to see a handful of self-important misguided politicians attempt to destroy longstanding practices and freedoms enjoyed by so many law-abiding citizens in so many areas where hunting and sport shooting traditions have existed for generations, putting their narrow-minded ideology and desire for control above the wishes and interests of those they are supposed to serve. I never imagined that we'd see so many of our basic freedoms put at risk in so short a period of time. Are you concerned about what may happen soon in Canada with regard to additional firearms legislation?
Hi David, Thanks for your thoughtful post and I like your suggestion - I'll make a video on gun control etc... I look forward to it. All the best to you.
I am not a fan of the current kind of wholesale gun legislation by, if I may say so, 'City Folk' politicians, whose constituents seem to think that firearms should ALL be illegal, having never actually hunted, or did 'plinking', or proper target shooting. There's little reason to own assault rifles, or huge magazines, but outlawing old tube-fed Cooey's, or Marlins, that's just thoughtless pandering to those 'city folks', without considering how many Cooey .22s have been used in mass shootings!!
Awesome video... learned something new about firearms..and that makes it a great day. Thanks so much for sharing your collection and insight with us. Truly enjoyed it.
Thank you Charles!
Great find Mike!
That is a thing of beauty!
Sure is : )
You are correct,no need to ever pull a bolt apart. If cleaning is necessary emerge it in naphtha gas and shake it around. Done. Or get some carborator cleaner from Canadian Tire and spray the hell out of it. Done. If you hunt in cold weather totally de-grease your firearm.
Amazing, thanks for making more videos . . . Do one on straight-pull 22's please! Why are their springs so hard to cock?
Hello Blondie - Thank you - I'll keep going. As for the springs - I have a hunch it is mostly that the operating handles are too small - making cocking effort seem far worse than it is. I don't have a solution but that's what I've noticed.
It's fantastic! Nice acquisition! If one keeps it clean, properly lubed, and properly assembled then that action could run thousands of rounds trouble-free. Thank you for showcasing it (I like the sporter too😁)
Thank you Jeff - I'm thinking I'll take it for whitetails this Fall. Thanks for the note and all the best.
You have a good dose of whitetail medicine. It should be very effective. I watch your channel often and like it very much👍! Cheers!
USOG, the Ross sporter you have there is a Scotch Deer Stalker. They were known as a model 1907-E. they’re a rare bird. They were in fact a 280 Ross. Yours has had the front sight swapped out as well as being re chambered. Have you shot it for groups? The groove diameter on the 280 was actually .287, not .284 like other 7mms. Nice rifle.
Thank you for the info. Lovely grouping at an inch or so, sometimes less, at 100 yards with the iron sights - pretty good. Flyers are more common with irons as you know due to light and shadow etc... but in a machine rest this is likely a 1" grouper. I'm lucky to own it.
You are right! Do the research.
Thank you Chef!
Well savage arms has that too
Thanks William - that's a fine rifle - the Savage.
Muy bueno tu vídeo saludos desde Argentina
I have a 7.5×55. Swiss strate pull.
Excellent video really enjoyed this always found this an interesting weapon. I had a cut down 1910 .303 years ago, and always thought the .280 Ross Sporting Rifle would be neat. Agree who would disassemble a bolt and when one did I believe it would come out of battery. Enjoyed seeing that 1905 Sporting Rifle.
Thank you for the note! I hope you come across another Ross - quite a special rifle in my collection. My best.
I'm sorry to hear that your Steel Action is still not with you, i have a HS in 308 it is my Best Shooting Rifle and the Action is a dream of Machining it is so slick here in Germany they are available everytime and i love it propably my next Rifle is also an Steel Action but the HM in 7x64
Yes they are not lightweight Rifles but they Work, my Dad has one in 30.06 he sold his Blaser R93 30.06 and bought a Steel Action instead
Hello Lenz - I hope I can buy a Steel soon - apparently the best straight pull. I'm glad you have one. Thanks for the note and all the best to you in Germany.
I understand that Strasser may have bought the rights to the Mauser 96 straight pull rifle and altered the handle position to make it more ergonomic. I have never managed to compare a Strasser with the original Mauser rifle, which I found to be beautifully machined and finished but ergonomically impractical.
Actually the first and fastest Magnum Cartridge in the world, but mostly unknown. In Germany it was “ rebranded “ 280 Halger Magnum. Halber and Gerlich were the last names of these two guys.
Thank you Jan!
2:00 huh that looks like a m05 ross action with a m10 bolt head? must've been a transitional era rifle when 280 ross is first introduced. I had a mkii ross civilian marksman rifle and a mkiii surplus, the latter mkiii's bolt is rivoted later in the war so its impossible to misassemble.
Hi there Mike as always very nice vid.
Actions; the straight pull,s are intriguing they allow the shooter keep the rifle mounted for a fast follow up.
Have a K31 its a fine rifle but being L.H. I have to turn the rifle 90deg to work the action, just like the RH bolt's.
The bolt lift on the Mausers are easier than the 30deg's
Looking at the ease of the bolt manipulation in the vid I wonder what the straight pull from Savage would be like also on the extraction of a more powerful cartridge.
This rifle switches to a LH.
Again thanks,I am hugging the western side off the Rocky's
Are your mountains coastal?
I'm surprised you have to wait that long for the Steel Action. Did you choose some fancy chambering? The standard ones are in stock in Germany. Anyhow, you will love the simple design of the action and how smooth it works. And you will like the hand cocking system which is way easier to operate than the over hyped crap Blaser sells (50% labour cost, 10% material and 40% marketing). In case you ordered wooden stock don't be dissappointed. It is missing several layers of gun stock oil but I'm sure you can fix that. I don't know if it likes the american ammo well as the chamber is produced with very little tolerances. But with RWS it works fine. Disadvantage with the bolt: you can't close the action quietly to push a round into the chamber when the rifle is new. Really have to slam it like private Ryan did with his M1 in Carentan when the germans counter attacked. But that improves after a while after some use. Very reliable and precise all steel workhorse whiche comes with 2 5 round magazines.
Hi Tom - Thanks for the info. I'll take any caliber 😂 I'll have to find one somehow!
Truly appreciate your advice! All the best, Mike
What 7mm caliber variation did this rifle end up being?
7x65R - nice round
@USOG. Have you seen the Canadian military cz 527 in 308
Ayyyy you mentioned the M14!
Looking at your background, I see a Winchester model 100? And on top of that, a flintlock fowling piece. Beautiful selection.
Mr USOg, IF i may make a request, can you make a video comparing a Winchester mod 100 to a M14? I know there will be differences, of course. But seeing that Winchester developed both, it would be cool to document any possible over laps in their similarities.
Hello Diktator - Great idea. The Winchester 100 and M14 share some ways - I'll have to find an M14 - I still have a 100 in .284. The rifle in the background is a H&K 770 in .308. All the best.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I think you can get a M1A loaded for around 1500$ . Too bad we cant get Norinco M305s (m14 clone)
That bottom rifle may be a HK semiautomatic.
When i bought my mk2 ross, they told me "don't take the bolt apart", of course i did. Its not impossible to put back together but its one of those jobs where you need three hands to do.
My Favourite part about the Mk2; why use stripper and en-bloc clips when you can just fish 5 loose rounds out of your pocket and just plop them down into the magazine all at once?
Thanks for the note. Good point about the loading.
If you want to SHOOT..SHOOT.. Don't TALK 🙂
Beretta had an issue in 2022 with rifles being able to be put together wrong. Kinda Hard to understand from such a big company and not a cheap rifle.
I didn't know...thanks for the note - sometimes the big companies miss small points that are critical.
Ross rifle is a interesting rifle for sure! I think I read somewhere that you could convert it to be left handed? I think it you have to just convert to bolt handle?
Hello Stingray - I didn't know that; for sure it is one amazing rifle : )
You re right stingray man, I knew an old man who converted his Ross to left hand .
How do you find ammo for all of those different calibers?
Do you think the savage is as good as other straight pulls?
That what ever u called it.. the 96 I think.. it looks brand new..
I thought mouser 96 was an old gun.. sorry if I'm naming things weong
I have a Steyr m95 8mm cant find brass any chance you can help?
Hello, do you know what the thread size is for the M10 Ross?
I have one in 280Ross and the bore is absolutely done.
Hello - I'm sorry I can't find a thread size. Someone said 16 TPI but no size; someone said the Sporter shank is different from the military and I was told the barrels are heavily torqued. Another fellow told me he had no trouble removing his .280 barrel with minimal pressure in the barrel vise. If the barrel is finished maybe just go ahead and if necessary get a custom barrel - I would - but that's just me. Best of luck with the project - they are magnificent rifles.
@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for the information. I spoke to my local gunsmith, who was reluctant on the idea but willing to try.
My plan is to FL 300prc brass without 0.287 expander ball, load the cases with 0.284 bullet, fire the brass. Then use the fired brass to determine the dimensions of a chamber reamer. So I'll leave the barrel on for now until the neck dimensions can be determined to accommodate conventional 0.284 projectiles on the 280 ross case.
Excellent videos! Thanks again.
Wait.. how could the lee Enfield be faster... I'm so confused
I came so close to getting my hands in one a few years ago. A guy had one handed down to him, but had no permit, and had heard about it being dangerous. So I offered to buy it, and give it a good home. He was ready to sell, but then looked it up online, and realized how expensive and collectible they are……stupid internet. 😢
Hi Jim - The Ross is a scarce item these days - glad you have one and hope you get another. Hope you're doing okay!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns no, I didn’t get it. Once they found out it’s value, they decided to keep it
@@purebeef4698 I wouldn’t say I wanted to "fleece" them. I just wanted to make a deal I could afford. Ya know?
The Ross couldn't handle the mud and dirt during trench warfare in WW-1 as well as the Lee Enfield.
Thank you John
so, uh, at about 5:25 you make an slightly inscrutable comment, leading to the "Cry Havoc" quote. God forbid that my favorite streamer is not secretly espousing unleashing the Canadian dogs of war on the rest of the world, just because they'd be good at it...?
Thanks for the note Kathleen - I'll have to watch the video and see what I said 😂
Hi again Kathleen - I did listen and sorry if it offends or seems a heavy meaning ; I hear the expression all over with various meanings.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It's a quote from Shakespeare. " Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of war. " I have to admit that as a Canadian it did seem to me that you were pondering perhaps America invading Canada for our good! Because I feel I know you as a caring and peaceful man the very idea made me laugh out loud. Thank you sir for all you do, I really appreciate the work you put in to this channel.
Oh, them Ross rifles are dangerous. If you drop one on your foot you can break a toe.
Oh my goodness! This ought to be a sticker on the side of the stock of all long arms. Also rakes and shovels and most dimensional lumber. : )
you seem to be quite the 'Philosopher' when it comes to guns, not at all like so many of the, shall I say, "2A types" who seem to view weapons as some kind of 'symbol' of... Manhood? Freedom? But, they seem to ignore the aspect of guns as tools, or simply great examples of innovation, or 'interesting' thought processes. Would that the USA have a more 'Swiss' approach to guns, where there is a LOT of gun ownership, but with constraints on who, and how, and why, constraints that allow them to own many 'interesting' guns, and have a lot of fun shooting, and hunting, and, indeed, having a REAL MILITIA, without the kind of firearm murder , accident, and suicide rates.
As far as Canadians being 'contained', or, maybe, 'constrained', better a bit of restraint than the current lunacy of the vocal minority in the United(?) States of America
Great post Lohi. Thanks for taking the time.
CCP wants more canadian picks