First safari rifle: lefty 375 Ruger

[Hunt anything]

Owen, I originally got a VX-6 2-12, it’s to big and I can’t stand the huge windage turret that’s sticks off the side, idk why any hunter would need that. But I also think a 1.5-5 is also to under powered as I may take mine on an elk hunt and I would want more that 5x for plains game also. I think I’m going to do the same as “Bandera” and go with the Vx5 2-10, it doesn’t have the windage turret and should be able to do elk, plains game, and buffalo. Balance is pretty good, little barrel heavy but does not seem to bother me.

I have a VX 6 1X6 on my.375 Ruger, if I had it to do over again I would go with a 2X10 VX 5 as well.

 

[CBeck]

I am jealous of this stock! What kind of sling is that?

Thank you sir. It’s a leather and canvas sling that I make.

Thread 'Luxury Leather Sporting Accessories'

Feb 9, 2022

I had a thread going earlier titled possibles pouch which has morphed into more than just the pouch so I thought I would start a thread covering the full set.

Basically, I thought it would be meaningful to create and use my own leather hunting accessories. I like nice leather gear and I know many of you do as well so I hope you enjoy…

And since each handmade piece needs a good backstory this is the one I’m going with… Each item is hand stitch by Sir August Beckwith III or “Pithy” as he is affectionately known by his friends as he is seldom seen without his Willis and Geiger pith helmet...

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[Bandera]

Rifle looks awesome! Where did you find that recoil pad that fit without fitting?

It is a Hogue prefit. I do not recall the part number.

 

[Owen89]

Owen, I originally got a VX-6 2-12, it’s to big and I can’t stand the huge windage turret that’s sticks off the side, idk why any hunter would need that. But I also think a 1.5-5 is also to under powered as I may take mine on an elk hunt and I would want more that 5x for plains game also. I think I’m going to do the same as “Bandera” and go with the Vx5 2-10, it doesn’t have the windage turret and should be able to do elk, plains game, and buffalo. Balance is pretty good, little barrel heavy but does not seem to bother me.

What would be your (and anyone elses really) take on a VX3 2.5-8? Is the low end too high for a DG rifle?