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redriverjake reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread Do the 577 and 600 nitro really offer anything? with
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If I was going to buy a stopping rifle, I'd custom order a 600/577 REWA. 1.) It's a very cool cartridge. 2.) It's better than a .577... -
I’ve got one. “Buzzards gotta eat…same as worms.”
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redriverjake replied to the thread Any .577 NE rifles in use out there?.Yes sir, we are out here but we are few. The 577 is mighty indeed.
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redriverjake replied to the thread Do the 577 and 600 nitro really offer anything?.To answer the original question, yes, all things being equal, the larger rifles are more effective on big game. However, I would be...
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redriverjake replied to the thread Big Bores for small things."Use your big rifle for everything and count it as practice for when it matters." Anon. Sound advice if dangerous game is ever your...
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redriverjake replied to the thread "Suzie Q".Yes sir, I know the song well. Oddly enough, my great grandmother owned a restaurant by the same name. Thank you for the kind words.
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"Suzie Q" is also the title of a great song by Creadence Clearwather Revival, a masterpiece of classic Rock - my favourite group by the...
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redriverjake replied to the thread "Suzie Q".Thank you, sir. It's certainly not the first as I know of at least 3 others but I would guess that the number is still in the single digits.
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redriverjake replied to the thread "Suzie Q".Thank you, sir. It's been a long time coming. In regards to the recoil, this rifle fits me perfectly which hepls a tremendous amount...
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Congrats on a custom 577 build. It looks like recoil is in the 120 ft lb range. How is it to shoot? Looks like you have the loads...
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redriverjake replied to the thread "Suzie Q".Thank you. I wasn't able to make it to the shows this year but I'm sure there was plenty to feast your eyes on. It's been great having b...
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I just returned from the SCI convention in Nashville and looked hard at all the custom made doubles. Money well spent for a beautiful...
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redriverjake replied to the thread "Suzie Q".Absolutely.
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Very nice. Looks like it was worth the wait.
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