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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...
Spanish 7x57 Mauser
Kman1, welcome aboard, well those Spanish Mausers' can be good; or bad little rifles.
I have two, #1 is an 1893 (mfg 1921) rifle that was cut down to 20" and shoots like a dream !
#2 is a 1893/1916 (mfg 1932) with a 21" barrel that was totally shot out !
ended up...
My buddy bought a 308 American last fall, he liked it so much, he bought a 243 this spring. That said, they are both fun to shoot, accurate, and lightweight.
Recoil on the 308 is not bad at all. I haven't taken them apart or cleaned them, so I know nothing beyond what I've stated so far! :D
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