What is a 218 bee cartridge?

218 Bee is a . 22 caliber centerfire rifle cartridge designed for varmint hunting by Winchester in 1937. The cartridge was originally chambered in the Winchester Model 65 lever-action rifles, which may have ultimately led to its lack of popularity.

What is a 218 Mashburn Bee?

218 Mashburn Bee is a no-nonsense, . 22-caliber cartridge that is capable of velocities from around 2,600 to 3,300 fps with lighter bullets and a slight drop in overall velocity with heavier bullets in the 50- to 55-grain class. This group with a Hornady V-MAX bullet and H-4198 measured .

Why does the US not use AK-47?

—From If the AK-47 is supposedly the best firearm, why doesn’t the US military use it? Because it isn’t. There is no magic rifle that, placed in the hands of an untrained operator, will always hit its target, never have to be cleaned, and be capable of destroying all targets with a minimum number of rounds.

Is the Winchester Model 65 in.218 bee?

Even though the .25-20 was the rarest caliber, there seems to be more interest in the .218 Bee. In 1989, Browning marketed an excellent replica of the Model 65, made by Miroku in Japan. A faithful reproduction, 3,500 were made in Grade 1 and 1,500 in High Grade — all in .218 Bee.

What kind of rifle is a Winchester 65?

“Winchester 65 .218 Bee caliber rifle. Small bore lever action in desirable .218 Bee caliber. Has a Weaver scope on Stith mounts. The blue is about 95%, the stock has marks and dents. The bore an …Click for more info “Winchester Model 65 .25-20 WCF caliber rifle. Custom upgraded model 92 Winchester, with a model 65 barrel.

What kind of rifle is the 65 bee?

Wincheseter Model 65, 218 Bee, Bolt Peep, Blue Toning to 90% on Receiver, Forend Cap and Belly. Nice Barrel Blue , Pretty Wood with minor impressions, Nice Solid rifle, Good Bore. Click for more info “Winchester 65 .218 Bee caliber rifle. Small bore lever action in desirable .218 Bee caliber. Has a Weaver scope on Stith mounts.

What kind of rifle is the 218 Bee?

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