Recent content by tahoe2

My opinion would be : replace safety, cocking piece, trigger new stock and new barrel ? if desired. I think you would still have a much better rifle than any current cookie cutter Savage, Ruger, or Remchester. Mauser actions are great and FN Belgium are some of the best, if you choose a...

I have a 19 year old (my youngest) and he would never dream of touching any firearm without permission, regardless of it being locked up or not. He owns several long guns , most of which haven't been manufactured in decades, so he respects the arms and their heritage. He is also a member of...

20+ years ago I was Best Man at a wedding, for my troubles I received a 1951 Savage Model 99 in 300 Savage from the Groom. On another occasion I was doing some miscellaneous handy work for a Widow and in the basement we found a near new 1974 Winchester Model 94 top eject in 30-30 Win , she...

5 is not enough but here goes back to 1912: go to Holland & Holland Arms and get combo double shotgun/rifle in 16 ga & 400/450 NE and a 375 H&H bolt gun. then go across town to Rigby and get a 275 Rigby, after that a 318 Westly Richards and finally a 404 Jeffery and I'm out !! Fantasy...

Ok , so I worded it incorrectly; approved for CA = No (not illegal) you just can't buy it there. Still, it makes no sense, they should just secede from the Union like they threatened to.

I just happen to be on Ruger website today and noticed a couple of Redhawk revolvers are illegal to own in California. This makes absolutely no sense in any stretch of the word "common sense". I'm so glad I moved out over 20 years ago, now I need to get my Son and his family out of there!! A...

My 99 is from 1951 in 300 Savage, it still prints 1-5/8" @ 100 yds with my Sierra 165 grn handloads. I've yet to take any game with it, as I typically use one of my Mauser's for hunting, but it's certainly capable. Mine belonged to a friend, it was his Grandpa's (passed away) Friend gave it to...

Excellent rifle/caliber combination ! Congrats !! I've always based my caliber selections on my own likes or tastes, with the type of game I'll use it for, not store bought availability. That's why I reload, so as not dependent on store shelves. .02 cents

It seems to me that placement of the shot at a reasonable range for the caliber used is the best answer for this scenario. Rifle weight for caliber is up to the individual, my scoped rifles weigh 7-1/2 to 9-1/2 lbs and I've never felt handicapped by weight. My 3 main calibers are 7x57 mauser...

I had a Rem 7400 in 280 Remington w/22" barrel, total tack-driver; less than an 1" @ 100 yards. I took many a deer & pronghorn with it. The reason I let it go, was the weight (heavy gun) 9 #'s with a scope. I think any gun in a 35 Whelen is a worthy purchase (IMO). If the gun was designed from...

So this rifle has undergone surgery since my 2013 posting (page 1) swapped out the barrel for a 7.65x53 Mauser barrel, from a 1909 Argentine Cavalry Carbine, and swapped out the Pentax scope for a Weaver 2-10 x 38, now it shoots 3/4" @ 100 and 2-1/2" @ 200, sadly no venison this season, saw...

I agree with the 30-30 lever and the M-1 carbine, as there was one of either in every home that I remember, growing up, or a short barreled dbl barreled or pump 12 ga.

Hey Sawbuck, your rifle looks great ! I have two Mauser's with Boyd's stocks that I finished myself, Love em. Comfortable to shoot and carry, one walnut and one laminate. Both are high comb (Monte Carlo) design, and I cut 3/4" off the buttstocks, because of heavy hunting clothing. couldn't be...

When I was a teenager (19) I shot a 6" S&W 44 Mag and a 4-1/2" Ruger BlackHawk in 41 Mag a sxs comparison; I currently own a 4" S&W # 57 and a 4-1/2" Ruger BlackHawk both in 41. I reload 225 grn keith bullets @1050 fps and 210 JHP's @ 1250 fps, they do everything I need them to. I always...

Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, IMO. I like that fixed stock look and the mid-length fore-grip. I still need to build one! Great job !! :D