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The Merits of the Scottish Round Action Design
McKay Brown Round Action Double Rifle
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McKay Brown Round Action
Over and Under
The McKay Brown
Round Action Over & Under Gun incorporates the best features of time proven and tested
systems. The improved Dickson Trigger Plate Lock is better suited to the Over & Under
action than the more commonly used back action side locks for the following reasons: |
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The strikers (firing pins) function more closely to the optimum right
angle wit the breech face (the lower striker retracts completely on opening, this
eliminating primer drag).
The renowned lock efficiency, combined with the long barrel drop of the
Over & Under, facilitates single handed easy opening, with absolutely no creep back.
Reloading is faster.
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The creation of a single stable unit incorporating the safety work and
both locks with wither double or single trigger mechanism must be considered a distinct
advantage over the side lock which has locks and trigger mechanism separated by the wood
of the stock.
Strength has been maximised by thicker action walls, supporting joint
pins and replaceable buttresses. We are confident that not only is this the most efficient
mechanical design of Over & Under but also the most elegant. The unobstructed view
which the shooter has of the top barrel and rib is enhanced by the slender curving fences.
As with the side-by-side it is traditionally hand made in all bore sizes to the highest
standard of Scottish gunmaking, it can be constructed to any personal preference of
balanced weight, barrel length, boring, rib type and trigger mechanism with a selected oil
finished figured stock to satisfy all forms of game or competitive shooting. |
UK Registered Design
UK & USA Registered Trade Marks |
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