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To me its very simple. Mr. Baldwin was the responsible person period. While a tragedy it was entirely preventable if proper gun handling had been practiced. The person holding the gun should have checked it and he didn't.

Also a very nice rifle!

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In those days Winchester would do pretty much what a customer was willing to pay for.

I can also confirm that the bolt peep is original and the rifle certainly looks unmolested and in great shape. Nice find!

I agree with several who already suggested the Hornady 154gr spire point and 4350. That's a terrific bullet, my favorite in my 7x57.

Yes, its 50gr of IMR4831. I have not used any 160gr bullets in that rifle but those 154gr Hornadys are deadly on everything that I've used them on.

If the price is right I would pick them all up.

Your rifle will work just fine for any plains game. Use good bullets and enjoy that wonderful place without worrying about your choice of rifle!

With proper bullets the 338WM will handle anything that Africa offers. Its all been taken by lesser cartridges in the past.

My Ruger #1 257Rob is one of my favorites. Easy on the eyes too!

Cabelas has been unreliable and overpriced since they were bought by Bass Pro Shop.

Yes, they detach and go back on in place by simply turning 2 screws and they do make 30mm in 2 heights.

That is a very nice high quality rifle. Just to find an action built as well as that one is difficult today. If I didn't already own a Browning like that in 375 I would be interested but someone will get a nice piece.

Nice looking combo!

I think that they do in both medium and high.

Why not use Ruger rings? There isn't A stronger more reliable scope mounting system available.

I also have 2 setters that are close to the top of my list as well!

I too have a 6.5x55 Ruger77. Mine is the 24" barrel version and have been hand loading for it for a few years now. The published data for that cartridge is all over the map as you may have noticed. In mine I get sub MOA groups using the 140gr Hornady interlock and R22 at 2700fps with no signs of...

I do now, thanks!

Good information. I'll be following because while I don't own a rifle so chambered a friend does and I'm loading ammo for him. So far the most difficult thing is availability of brass. We are working with 25 cases that were made from 458win. brass.

I would never try to talk anyone out of buying A new rifle, especially that one! A great choice!

On my only hunting trip to S.A. I took 2 rifles, one was a Ruger#1 338WM which served me well.

Don't overlook the 338WM, its a great cartridge!

Both are lovely rifles with little to choose from one to the other. That being said I would choose the Mauser.

Never tried it, I've always used IMR4831 or R22.

If he's not willing to at least meet you halfway for a cash transaction just forget about it. I have done lots of business with sellers on both GB and guns international and much prefer guns international. There seem to be more scammers on GB.

Roasting them in the oven with other vegetables is the best way that we have found. I don't care for them steamed or boiled but roasted they are very tasty.

That's the trigger that I put on mine, very nice. What a great high quality package!

Either will work just fine.

I have an FN from the early 50s and the feed rails and ramp are beautifully polished from the factory. The stock is properly cast off for perfect sight alignment again from the factory. They did work that would cost bunches to have it done today. The only thing not perfect about mine was the...

Of course you can, I did it with a 30'06 a few years ago and the 303 will do what an '06 will do. Just use good bullets.

Both are good but in most rifles a 270 will be lighter and handier. I own both and can't think of any case where I would use the 7mag over one of my 270s.

I could happily hunt the rest of my life with a Leupold 2x7.

Good information if I can ever afford a Rigby.

That's a terrific buy! Beautiful rifle.

As JimP suggested measure the bullet dia. and that will get you close to an answer.

I like it!

As a grouse hunter who lives in Michigan's U.P. mine is a Ryman type English setter. I pick her future partner on monday!

The last couple of years have certainly not been normal. Something else to consider is that most of today's shooters are not hunters and have little appreciation for nicely made hunting rifles. The tactical stuff is their cup of tea and sells very well. If I didn't already have 3 338wms I would...

The real serious bidding on gun broker doesn't usually start until the last 30 minutes of the auction.

A couple of pickup truck loads of whitetail deer with a Ruger#1A using the Hornady 154gr interlock at 2700fps.

Welcome! Lots of good information and interesting discussions here. I also live and hunt in Michigan about 50 miles west of Marquette in the U.P.

I think its a lovely package and a good value as well.

Similar to the 300wm. In light rifles both will get your attention.

For many years my favorite load for white tails has been a 165gr Speer hot core or the same weight in a Hornady interlock with enough IMR4064 to give around 2600fps. Easy recoiling, low pressure and always results in quick kills. I think 150gr bullets would also work well but my favorite '06...

My choice would be the old 30'06 but its interesting that you would overlook the 338wm, and the 9.3x62.

Any trophy that I take are for me and me alone. I wouldn't ever post photos online for public viewing of them. To do so doesn't do anything positive for hunting. Its important to consider how it looks to the majority who don't hunt. Public perception matters.

Twist rate on Winchester 1886s is 1 in 20"

A good 30'06 is hard to beat.