BSA Monarch: Remembering the Past

Birmingham Small Arms was a producer of military small arms, bicycles, motorcycles and many other items over more than a century. Today we look at an example of a BSA Monarch sporting rifle dating from the 1960's. We discuss some of the differences between similar models, some of the challenges surrounding scopes and accessories, and how to properly dismount the bolt from the rifle.
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[@holleyman1970]

Thanks for the history. I have three CF2s and love them.

[@dungspreader]

Thanks for a good review of the BSA sporting rifles .
A very underestimated rifle in my opinion .
I am fortunate to have a Majestic featherweight in 30-06 and it has been an accurate and reliable game getter .
I have a Leupold 2-7 and PH rings on it , but I have heard that CZ Brno dovetail rings will also fit .
Looking forward to more of your reviews .

[@doma152]

i found a BSA in 3006 last year at a pawn shop and ended up buying it, its a gorgeous firearm! i think mine is from the 70s though but the scope i think is from the 80s so i want to keep it the way i got it just for the vintage vibe.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Thank you for showcasing another interesting rifle from the past.👍

[@RedLeafRFO]

Thank you for the work you put into these. Fantastic videos and a fantastic channel.

[@jmichos]

I’ve got a cf2 in a stutzen version in 243. Fabulous thing.

[@alaskalamb]

Love these reviews!!!

[@BTORange]

The Parker-Hale rifles like yours used Mauser 98 actions from the surplus market. Many were Spanish Mausers. Later they used commercial "Santa Barbara" actions as well as Zastava commercial actions. Removing the barreled action from the wood and looking at the markings would tell. The action is a long action originally designed for 8x57 length rounds. The two opoosing locking lugs require a 90-degree bolt lift, and the length of the bolt requires a full rearward stroke. It's not a gun you are going to operate quickly in the .222 Rem caliber. That said, they were well done rifles and should last for generations.

[@johnbozak1662]

Andrew, I’ve got a Parker Hale Safari in 222. Detachable 3 shot mag, 98 Mauser action and high gloss Monte Carlo stock. Nice gun. Clean crisp trigger and accurate as hell. Shot a lot of white tailed deer, black bear and coyote with that bad boy. Action is very long for the triple deuce tho. Must of been mass produced or something and chambered into different cartridges after I guess? To look at the rifle you’d think it’s a 270 or 30.06 or some long action calibre like that. The only thing I don’t like about the rifle is that it has a very high throw to the bolt, and it sometimes it fools me when I need a fast follow up shot. But usually the first shot is all it takes. Thanks again! Cheers from Canada!