Great Days at A Girl and a Gun National Convention…

Great Days at A Girl and a Gun National Convention…

Author: Michael Bane May 6, 2026 Duration: 45:09

…and some interesting new products that have surfaced in the last week! Plus, what's cooler than a Leupold scope with a custom 45-70 elevation knob?

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 318.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

More information and reference links:

A Girl & A Gun

Kenton Industries Custom Bolt Knobs

Chiappa "Black Thunder" Modern Interpretation of the S.A.A.

FE-X Magnum Research BFR

Banish Stainless Steel Suppressors

Buffalo Bore Low Recoil Standard Pressure 45-70

Buffalo Bore 45-70 Magnum

Hornady 45-70 Ammo

The Music of Danny Shields

The Music of Lemon Surf


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