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    Small ring mauser

    Looking at possibly acquiring a custom rifle built on a Mexican small ring Mauser, 6.5 CM. I know next to nothing about these actions. From what research that I have done, it seems the general consensus is that the action are fine as long as it is a small;l/medium caliber. Any thoughts...
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    Trophy/reloading/man cave build

    We finally decided to have some work done to build out our under-garage walk out area. The plan is to split off the reloading area, then build out the trophy room to have a comfortable "guy" place. Flat screen on one wall, smoke eater installed with separate exterior air for cigar smoking...
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    Hi....My name is....and I have problem...

    Well..... I went with my lovely wife to SCI for the first time in many years. We have a buffalo hunt scheduled for June. Walking into the hall, whats the first thing I see? The Rigby booth. Large neon lights pointing downward with a halo above (I may have exaggerated a bit here) We walk up...
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    Blaser R8 barrel threading

    I searched, but only found a comment regarding using mag na port to have R8 barrels threaded. I have a couple ('06 and 300) that I wouldn't mind having threaded. I seem to recall seeing a post some time back regarding having someone (in Texas?) else thread barrels. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    7x57 Remington factory ammo and Redding dies

    100 rounds of Remington factory 7x57, 140 grain core-lokt. In 2 MTM ammo boxes of 50 rounds each. $150 Redding 7x57 Dies. Exc condition. $60. Thanks!
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    For Sale Barnes 400 grain TSX FB bullets

    I have 2 boxes of 50, and 20 loose bullets. Barnes TSX FB, 400 grain $160 for all of the bullets, shipped
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    For Sale 2 Nightforce scopes. NX8 and SHV

    1. NF NX8, 4-32x50 F1. MOAR. Very good condition. Glass is excellent. Only reason for selling is to complete my switch over to mils. $1650 (net) shipped 2. NF SHV 3-10x42. C610. Good condition with one scuff on the exterior. Glass is excellent. $900 (net) shipped
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    USA: DIY Moose In Alaska

    I am finally getting caught up so I thought I would do one more report from this year. This was a DIY Moose hunt in Alaska off the Yukon River. I was fortunate to meet and become friends with a great guy while hunting a couple of years ago. He told me that he had been in this area previously...
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    416 Rigby ammo, RCBS dies

    Barnes Factory 416 Rigby ammunition. 400 grain TSX FB. 175 per box. 416 Rigby factory Hornady ammunition Hornady 400 grain DGS facotry ammunition. 2 boxes of 20 each, 175 each. Partial box of 8 rounds plus 11 pieces of brass, $60 Hornady 400 grain DGX factory ammunition. Grab any 2...
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    USA: Elk In Utah

    We returned a week ago from another great hunt with J&J Outfitters. I have know Jed and Jenni for many years and have hunted with them and their guides several times. This particular hunt was in central Utah. Guide was Bret. Great guy and truly fun to hunt with. We spent a few days working...
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    Decisions….decisions

    First world problem… I have a couple of Blaser R8’s, 375, 300, 30’06 Ruger RSM in 416 Rigby. Should I act like a reasonable adult and use the R8 for next years trip (buff, nyala, plains game). Use it like intended, taking the 375 and 300 barrels. Sell the Ruger and put the $$$ toward...
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    For Sale Leupold VX6 2-12x42

    Purchased this from a member here but ended up going in a different direction. Below was the sellers description: Looks like EuroOptic has the HD with external turrets for $1,499. This is illuminated, plex, non-HD, std turrets. I’m thinking I paid $1,100 for it. It’s has seen very little use...
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    Nosler 375 HH, 260 Grain Accubond Ammo

    I have 2 boxes of Nosler 260 gr 375H&H ammo for sale. My gun seems to prefer the 300's so that is what I am sticking with. I looked online at Midway and Mid-South Shooter Supply. Both were out of stock, and the pricing was 119 and 129 per box. How about 210 and I will cover shipping for...
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    If this rifle could talk....

    Picked this up at a LGS. Looks like it has been "Africa carried" quite a bit.
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    For Sale Sheep Hunting Books

    Obviously not Africa related but good reads from the early days of sheep hunting. I purchased both of these on a hunting forum some months back. It's time for someone else to enjoy them! 1. "The Wilderness of the Southwest", Charles Sheldon's Quest for Desert Bighorn Sheep and Adventures with...
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    For Sale Barrett Fieldcraft 30'06 With Leupold

    Very nice lightweight gun, in great shape. As I started looking through what I have stashed away it just doesn't make sense to hang onto it. FC in 30'06 (24") with Leupold VX3. $2575 (net). Face to face in KC if you are a KS resident. Thanks!
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    For Sale Lipsey's Ruger Hawkeye, 35 Whelen

    In my continued effort to cut down on hunting rifles and purge things, this is now for sale Lipsey's exclusive Ruger Hawkeye in 35 Whelen. New in the box. Comes with rings/mounts. Pretty tough to find. I paid retail (1579) = tax. Would like to get my money back out of it, and send it...
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    Wanted Blaser R8 In '06

    As I continue to consolidate rifles I am starting to look for a Blaser R8, synthetic professional (non-thumbhole stock). I contacted the company I bought my last one from and they offered a good deal on one, but before I order something I thought I would check in here. Thanks!
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    Hunting show choices

    My spouse and I have attended the Wild Sheep Show the last few years. It has been several ( a lot!) of years since we have been to SCI. We are looking at doing either SCI in Nashville or the Dallas Safari Club show this coming year (in addition to the sheep show). Any suggestions as to which...
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    7x57 Brass, 6.5 CM Lapua Brass

    Found more in my attempt to clean out my reloading area: 7x57 brass: All new, never fired. Bags of 50 each. $45 per bag (net), shipped. 4 bags of Remington 4 bags of Winchester 1 box of Lapua 6.5CM. 100 count. $130 (net), shipped. Thanks!
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    For Sale Winchester Model 70 Lightweight Super Grade 7x57

    This is a special edition that was done for Cabela's ( I believe in 2011). Model 70 CRF lightweight Super Grade. Beautiful rifle. With a Leupold VariXIII 2.5-8x36. Exc condition with original box and manual. I purchased it from the original owner who said he had fired 50 rounds through it...
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    Optics thoughts, Leica vs Leupold

    Looking for glass for both a 416 and a 375. I was just looking at the specs of the Leica Amplus 6, 1-6 x 24I. Seems like a good option. 3.5" of listed eye relief. When I checked them out at the Sheep Show this past year I remember the glass seeing to be very good. Of course the standard...
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    My name is_______ and I have a problem

    Me: Retired Army, founding member of the Action Pistol Team, shot competitively for a living for many years. Love cool guns, and by cool I mean accurate, fast, great ergonomics etc. My current lust is a Rigby 275 (7x57). Out of my price range. Please tell me I am an idiot and stop looking...
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    CZ 550 375 HH

    Picked this one up along with the 416 that I listed. No box. In very good shape with a set of Talley QR scope ring/mounts. Located in the Kansas City area $1500 to your FFL
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    CZ 550 416 Rigby

    CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. I picked this up used but it appears to have had very little use. Comes with the original box (not in good shape), test target, and "warranty certificate". Rifle is in excellent shape with a rear peep sight and a mount for a red dot optic. The rubber plate has hardened...
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    illuminated reticle

    Looking for a low power (magnification) with something like Leupold's fire dot...in a 1" tube. It appears that if you go with illuminated reticle of some type, then you are going to need a 30mm tube. I have take a look at the offerings from Trijicon and Leupold. Anything else I should look...
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    Value of rifles

    I apologize in advance if this is not the correct spot for this thread! I have ran across a couple of CZ magnums in excellent shape. One in 375 HH and one in 416 Rigby. (as well as a Cabela's Winchester super grade lightweight 7x57, but wrong forum for that:)) I am in pretty good shape on...
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    Starting to plan for ‘25. Buffalo +

    It has been a long time since I hunted Africa. Namibia and PE area in 2000 for plains game. starting the process for ‘25. Either myself and spouse (who is a hunter but will not hunt on this trip), or potentially one of my hunting buddies. Buff would be the primary goal. For me, in addition...
 
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