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Restocked 375 H&H

chris3755 — Thur, 15 Apr 2010 16:52:48 GMT

HI: Not sure if this will be interesting or not but here goes. I quit shooting my Rem. 700 in 375 H&H a while back when my physical condition got the better of me and concentrated on my smaller, more managable guns, mostly handguns and 22's for plinking. I paid more attention to my handguns and left the long guns alone.
I sure missed my rifles and happened to read an article by John Taffin where he described a new stock that reduced recoil dramatically. The Knoxx stock was supposed to reduce recoil by half! Bold claim. I was so intrigued I ordered one for my 700. I installed it and waited for a decent spring day to test it, and today was the day. To say it worked is an under statement. I shot in 78* weather in a tee-shirt and was amazed. The stock actually collapses as the gun recoils and a heavy spring absorbs the shock. I felt as if I had just shot a mild 30-30 load. The stock is very nice looking as it is a Hogue rubber over molded and the recoil system looks like a slip-on recoil pad from the outside. Whatever is inside sure works and I am pleased as punch. I can now shoot my favorite rifle again, within reason, and enjoy it without pain. Chris

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STOPPING RIFLE

SafarisAfrica — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:10:38 GMT

I posted this on another forum thought it might be of interest:

This is a 500 A Square that Alphin built for me in with his traditional tree trunk stock and barrel mounted scope. At the time I objected to the scope as in those days I used open sites on all dangerous game guns feeling anything that reduces field of view and distorts distance a handicap. After a close disaster on an elephant charge which ended in my drilling two .510 diameter 707 grain holes from stern to lungs on a jumbo. You cannot say the caliber lacked penetration.

Anyway I liked the caliber not the package so I sent it off to Frank Wells who restocked it added steel open sights, a muzzle brake and an internal stock recoil reducer. This was the worst recoiling rifle I had ever shot and I also had a .577 Farquensen that weighed less but was easier too shoot. Of course on game the recoil was not noticed.

This was truly a stopping rifle but you had to get used to shooting it without developing a flinch. We used to play with it cutting down trees on a friends heavily wooded property.

The buddy I sold it to eventually sold it and it showed up again for sell with an action mounted scope scope!!!!!

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Corrosive Ammo

ace — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:18:28 GMT

last summer a buddy gave me about 100 rounds of DEN 42 30-06 surplus ammo.
Shot a few rounds checking the scope and put rifle a way for a week.
Went out with my Sisters kids and shot up some more rounds.
About a week later was talking to Petr and was told military ammo from the 40's was corrosive. Checked online and found all DEN was corrosive. Well, checked rifle and found no sign of rust or any thing. Cleaned it anyway.
Way back in the 60's had a can of Garand ammo, 8 round clips, shot that and had no problems, didn't know about corrosive then.
Ok, so what gives, I have heard some horror stories about rusted and ruined guns, was I just lucky?
thanks for any info, ace

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surplus ammo

ace — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:47:03 GMT

I was wondering about the accuracy of military ammo, in this case DEN 42 30-06.
I have been getting about 4" groups at 100 yds.
Should this ammo do better or is it just me?
Saur 200, Leopold 3/9 and a very steady rest.
later, ace

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model 99

ace — Thur, 07 Jan 2010 00:54:15 GMT

Well good evening once again.
I need some info or other help with cousins Savage 99 .243.
We were shooting this afternoon and found this rifle would not feed 100 gr. Winchester pointed bullets. Bullet nose would catch just below the chamber opening. This is the only ammo we have at this time.
This is the rotary mag model.
Shot up most of a box one shot at a time.
It ain't new but had never been sighted in.
thanks in advance, ace

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416 Rigby

Jamesfromjersey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:14:12 GMT

A few photos of past trip to South Africa where the guns I brought were a Ruger m-77 mk-2 in 416 Rigby and a Freedom Arms 454 Casull. I used the 416 to take most of the game which was loaded with Federals factory ammo using Trophy Bonded 400gr softpoints and solids. The 454 used Cor-Bons
320gr jacketed solid ammo. The 416 had no trouble taking game from impala up to Cape buffalo. The buff was a little young and soft in the boss but I had no complaints. The first shot with a 400gr SP, I found out later upon skinning, was through the heart and I followed up with three solids and one more when he was down. Tough animal.... The 416 had a muzzle brake ,installed by Mag-na-port, after the scope busted me over the eye in practice. The female impala taken with the 454 was for hyenia bait. Never took heynia..but got a nice blesbok and kudu with the Casull.....

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Keith Concept Military Rifle

DavidB — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:54:42 GMT

Going from memory, maybe page 164-5 in H.I.W.T.!, Mr. Keith wrote his specifications for an improved military rifle. (I borrowed the book, no copy here.) It used the best of...the Enfield, Garand and Springfield.
Anybody know if this has ever been made?
What would be close?
Thank you.

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Good Medicine for Lions

albroswift — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:32:59 GMT

Just picked up the 405 from the Blue'r Man, fitted the Lyman 21 sight after work. I love it when a plan comes together! Picked up the Rifle and the plaque parts after work, both done when they said! (PS the little brass indicator really is nice and shiney, don't know why it looks all scrached up in the photo. )
By the serial # this gun was produced in 1937. I believe it was a basket case when Ace got it, he made and fitted and finished the furniture before I liberated it from his safe!

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3 rifles

Jamesfromjersey — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:02:26 GMT

Numerous articles have been written about the perfect big game battery for worldwide hunting. The three rifles sitting in my gun cabinet that I would choose are:
1) Win. mod70 classic 270 Win
2) Kimber m89 375 H&H
3) Ruger m77 mk2 416 Rigby
Now the only problem is getting the money to pay for this adventure.....
What 3 rifles would you choose???

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400 Whelen

Jamesfromjersey — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:39:32 GMT

Does anyone know what the 400 Whelen ballistics would be equal to in todays cartridges? Looks like a very interesting round....

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Win. pre 64

Jamesfromjersey — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:56:03 GMT

Awhile ago I was lucky to purchase a Winchester pre War pre 64 model 70 in 375H&H. The rifle is a second year production, however it has a 24" barrel that was used only on 1st year 375`s. The gun is perfect except for about
50% of the blue being worn away on the magazine floor plate from being carried by the original owner. I`ve seen the same rifle go for almost $5000 and other pre 64 gun prices go through the ceiling and I wanted to know if any of the members would know a fair value for this rifle. Thank you for any information.

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New Rifle

ace — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:05:15 GMT

Just got a H&R Classic Target (38-55).
Came with two boxes Black Hills ammo, about forty emptys and a sack of cast 250? gr. w/gas checks. Also a Lee 3 die set, already have a Lee set but more never hurts.
anyone have any experiance with one of these?
ace

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Taking the big gun out this weekend

albroswift — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:46:24 GMT

Modern Elk
BAR .338 Win Mag. Kevin Knight (Montana) Comp'd and Accurized.
Pachmeir "Decelerator" Sissy pad
VXII 3X9X40, see through rings

Big Bull from a couple of years ago. 225 gr Hornaday SST/ 69 gr H3850

400 yard shot fog lifted for about 5 min. that was enough.

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Hornet

ace — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:56:14 GMT

Started looking for a Hornet, most any type, about four months ago.
Walked in to the WAC show yesterday (Washington Arms Collecters) and second row over there it was Contender 21 inch barrel with scope mounts.
Now it is stock carving time 'cause I only have pistol grip for mine.
ace

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Double rifles

gunsmith — Thur, 28 Aug 2008 12:17:53 GMT

Does anyone have an interest in Double rifles, and African hunting? Or just the Big Boomers?

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