TECHNICAL DOPE BAG SHOOTING RESULTS (25 YDS.) AVERAGE OF 10 PATTERNS 6 7 14 7 = Point of Hold Federal No. 283-7.5 Premium 28 Gauge 23⁄4", 3/4-oz., No. 71⁄2, Copper-Plated Lead 11 13 13 15 Average Pellet Count: 262 15 16 25 15 TOTAL HITS (CYLINDER BARREL) 96 (36%) 21" INNER CIRCLE 55 (20%) 14 14 15 15 30" OUTER RING 41 (16%) TOTAL HITS (IMP. CYLINDER BARREL) 119 (45%) Cylinder Improved 21" INNER CIRCLE 68 (25%) Cylinder 30" OUTER RING 51 (20%) CZ-USA BOBWHITE MANUFACTURER: HUGLU CUMHURIYET MH. side-by-sides, the Bobwhite NO: 22 HUGLU-BEYSEHIR-KONYA accepts interchangeable choke TR-42710 TURKEY IMPORTER: CZ-USA (DEPT. AR), tubes, so its barrels are noticeably P.O. BOX 171073, KANSAS CITY, KS wider toward the muzzle, with each 66117-0073; (800) 955-4486; measuring 0.73" in circumference CZ-USA Bobwhite WWW.CZ-USA.COM at the choke tubes vs. 0.651" behind really is a fun little gun. It swung MECHANISM TYPE: SIDE-BY-SIDE, BREAK- OPEN SHOTGUN them. There is a solid-top rib lightly well and functioned flawlessly, GAUGE: 12, 20, 28, 23⁄4" (TESTED), grooved at its top to reduce glare, and was fast to mount and swing. .410 BORE and it tapers from 0.379" at the The radiused buttpad made the OVERALL LENGTH: 431⁄8" 15 receiver to 0.285" at the muzzle. difference between a quick gun Side-By-Side 28 Gauge BARREL LENGTH: 25 ⁄16" WEIGHT: 5 LBS., 3 OZS. There is a single 0.128"-thick brass mount and hits on some fast here is little doubt that now offers a full line of side-by-side, are left in the white. Pressing the top TRIGGER PULL: DOUBLE MECHANICAL: 4½ bead at the muzzle. crossers. Another gun without Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) is over-under and semi-automatic lever to the right pulls the 1.297"- LBS., LEFT BARREL; 4¼ LBS., RIGHT BARREL The tang-mounted safety is this feature that we shot on the STOCK: EUROPEAN WALNUT; LENGTH OF PULL: one of the world’s top rifle shotguns from Huglu. 9 3 same day routinely snagged, and T thick locking lug in the center of 15 ⁄16"; DROP AT COMB: 1 ⁄4"; DROP AT not automatic nor is it selective, and pistol makers; and due to the In the side-by-sides, chamber- the receiver rearward, allowing the HEEL: 2½" as the Bobwhite comes with dual those targets were marked “lost” surging popularity of the firm’s ings from .410 bore up through barrels to pivot open on their hinge ACCESSORIES: FIVE CHOKE TUBES, CHOKE mechanical triggers. Pressing on the scorecard. TUBE WRENCH guns among American shooters, 12 gauge are offered, and we pin. That center lug is joined by a SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $869 the safety button rearward to the The Bobwhite offers a solid CZ-USA has become one of the selected the Bobwhite in 28 gauge 0.307"-wide, 0.469"-long lug that “OFF” position moves a tab on the value in a delightful little bird gun nation’s top importers. While CZ for evaluation. The Bobwhite is an protrudes into a recess that extends in circumference. The comb is fairly base of the safety inside the action that is well named. It’s obvious does make a limited line of over- extractor-only gun with a spe- all the way through the bottom of the high and straight as well. There is a overtop tails on the triggers, pre- that the folks in Kansas City have unders at its factory in Uhersky cific 28-ga.-size receiver. It has a receiver. Dual rods in the frame are slight cast-off to the stock. Capping venting the triggers from moving impressed upon Huglu what Ameri- Brod, Czech Republic, CZ-USA’s straight grip, dual triggers and a pressed rearward by the fore-end the butt is a soft, black rubber recoil upward to trip the sears. cans are looking for when it comes current line of shotguns is actually splinter fore-end in the English iron on opening, and these push the pad, and there is a radiused plastic The Bobwhite was patterned to shotguns. With its classic lines, made in Turkey by Huglu. With fashion. Single-triggered, pistol- hammers back until they are caught insert at its top, so it won’t stick to at 25 yds., with the results shown fine handling and interchangeable aesthetics that were more Middle grip-stocked and Cowboy Action- by the sears. Power for the hammers clothing while mounting the gun. in the accompanying table, choke tubes, the Bobwhite seems Eastern than American, the Huglu style guns are also offered. is provided by a single mousetrap The wrist and fore-end are hand- and function-fired during a few underpriced for what it delivers. shotguns we examined in the past The action is a very basic box- spring with two tails that extend checkered (that’s not a misprint) in rounds of Sporting Clays. This And that’s OK with us. had good mechanics but suffered lock built on the Anson & Deeley rearward and engage a longitudinal a bordered-point, 20-line-per-inch from limited distribution and pattern. The receiver is case-colored crosspin on the base of the safety. pattern with several overruns and unusual styling and ornamentation. steel and adorned with tasteful, Two other extensions off the spring’s flattened points observed. Partnering with CZ-USA has solved sparse scroll engraving. Curiously, base hold the sears down under The fore-end has a schnabel both of those issues, and CZ-USA the pins retaining the action parts tension until the triggers press up contour at its front, and it is fixed to on their rear, dropping the front of the barrels via a Deeley & Edge- The American Rifleman has used the phrase “Dope Bag” at least since 1921, when Col. Townsend the selected sear out of engagement style latch in the fore-end iron that Whelen first titled his column with it. Even then, it had been in use for years, referring to a sack with its hammer notch, freeing the engages a hanger soldered under used by target shooters to hold ammunition and accessories on the firing line. “Sight dope” also was a traditional marksman’s term for sight adjustment information, while judging wind speed hammer to fall forward and strike a the barrel rib. Wood-to-metal fit is and direction was called “doping the wind.” frame-mounted firing pin. universally proud at the junction WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide informa- The Turkish walnut stock is of the butt and receiver, and the tion based on the limited experience of individuals under specific conditions and circumstances. well-grained for a gun in this price inletting around the fore-end latch is They do not detail the comprehensive training procedures, techniques and safety precautions class—which makes sense, as uneven, but not distractingly so. absolutely necessary to properly carry on similar activity. Read the notice and disclaimer on the The Bobwhite’s boxlock action houses dual mechanical triggers, and most European walnut comes from Barrels measure 2515⁄16" long contents page. Always consult comprehensive reference manuals and bulletins for details of power for the hammers is provided by a mousetrap-style spring. proper training requirements, procedures, techniques and safety precautions before attempting Turkey these days. The wrist is and are blued steel with chrome- any similar activity. Unusually, it accepts interchangeable choke tubes. Five are supplied. straight and measures a mere 47⁄8" lined bores. Unlike most 28-ga. 068 AR FEBRUARY 2006 VOL.154 VOL.154 FEBRUARY 2006 AR 069 DOPE BAG SHOOTING RESULTS (100 YDS.) Remington 7615P .223 REM. VEL. @ 10' ENERGY GROUP SIZE IN INCHES MANUFACTURER: REMINGTON ARMS COM- CARTRIDGE (F.P.S.) (FT.-LBS.) SMALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE PANY, INC. (DEPT. AR), P.O. BOX 700, MADISON, NC 27025-0700; AA NO. 223MM VG 2754 A . 927 1.86 2.90 2.32 (800) 243-9700; WWW.REMINGTONLE.COM 55-GR. JHP D 72 S CALIBER: 5.56 MM NATO/.223 REM. ACTION TYPE: SLIDE ACTION, CENTER-FIRE RIFLE FED. CLASSIC NO. 223B 2800 AVG. 958 1.32 3.38 2.16 RECEIVER: PARKERIZED CARBON STEEL 55-GR. FMJ BT 49 SD BARREL: 161⁄2" PARKERIZED CARBON STEEL WIN. NO. SBST223B 2844 AVG. 988 1.82 3.10 2.65 RIFLING: SIX GROOVE, 1:9" RH TWIST 55-GR. BST 18 SD MAGAZINE: DETACHABLE AR-15/M16 BOX MAGAZINE VERAGE XTREME PREAD A E S : 2.38 SIGHTS: WILSON COMBAT GHOST-RING REAR, XS SIGHT SYSTEMS BEAD FRONT (TESTED) MEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 ROUndS FROM A 161⁄2" BARREL. RANGE TEMPERATURE: 68° F. TRIGGER PULL: TWO-STAGE, 6 LBS.,12 OZS. HUMIDITY: 12%. AccURACY FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-SHOT GROUPS AT 100 YDS. FROM A SAndbAG. STOCK: LENGTH OF PULL, 14"; DROP AT HEEL, AbbREVIATIONS: AA (AMERICAN AMMUNITION), BST (BALLISTIC SILVERTIP), BT (BOAT TAIL), FED. 21⁄2"; DROP AT COMB, 11⁄2" (FEDERAL), FMJ (FULL-METAL JAckET), JHP (JAckETED HOLLOW POINT), WIN. (WInchESTER). OVERALL LENGTH: 371⁄2" WEIGHT: 7 LBS. ACCESSORIES: 10-ROUND MAGAZINE, INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $750 (TESTED), $675 WITH RIFLE SIGHTS Remington 7615P testing. Additionally, the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount, and Leupold offers a Pica- tinny rail for the receiver. The rifle itself is extremely Pump-Action Rifle handy with a short but stout 16½" The 7615P shares many controls with its bigger brother, the Model 870, barrel that measures 1.17" in diam- lthough offering fast opera- through any distributor that carries which has been a law enforcement staple for decades.