Recent content by remgitano

In 1973 I purchased a Redfield 3x9 Widefield and mounted it on a then new JC Higgins (Sears) 270 Win that my Dad and I shared. About ten years ago I came across a pre '64 Model 70 Win in 264 Win Mag. I thought to myself that that Redfield would look perfect atop the 264 WM. And it looks ever so...

I have a Ruger 77 stainless in 338 Win mag. Although I never minded the recoil my son found it a bit much (he's an adult). I sent it to Hill Country rifles in New Braunfels, Texas to have it accurized and have a muzzle brake installed. They suggested a Vaias muzzle brake. The muzzle brake is...

I have a virtually new, ok, almost eight or so years old but at most 20 rounds fired, Styer 9.3x62 Mannlicher that I'll probably never use on Alaskan grizzlies. PM me if interested. The rifle is not presently scoped, however, I do have Talley rings. Also have some factory "fresh" ammo, Federal I...

The more of this thread I read the more I chuckle! Have two Henry's: 45/70 and 41 mag. Good fun both of them! I did, however, down my buck and cow (elk, not the neighbor's milk cow) with my 7 STW. The other two were deeper in the safe at the time.

A few years ago, I acquired an allegedly NIB Remington 700 in 300 H&H simply for the "romantic interest" in the cartridge. The rifle shot very poorly, say 1-2 MOA at 100 yards. Having had excellent results with rifles accurized by Hill Country Rifles, New Braunfels, Texas, I spoke with Justin...

"Hits harder" often equates to more recoil. Is that really apropos to the game the hunter seeks? Assuming this hunter is not ready for a 600yd plus shot, a 7mm Rem, although a fine cartridge may be a bit much. A flinch with a 7 Rem mag might mean the difference of meat in the freezer vs a miss...

I'll suggest a slightly different round: 6.5X55 Swede. Recoil is easy to manage, good on muley and white tail deer. The Scandinavians have used the cartridge on moose quite successfully. I love mine!

My vote for the whitetail would be a Ruger 77 in 7mm Mauser. Excellent ballistics for the proposed quest and range. Very comfortable to shoot especially for this gentleman. How do I know? I have two. Considering what this caliber has taken on the African continent, often times far larger than a...

Congratulations on your purchase! The rifles they originally had had been allegedly purchased by lot "relatively recently". I've no idea from whom. I can recall seeing them for the past two or three years and then in the fall, they decided to have a Swiss Arms clearance. As mentioned in the...

Last time I was at the Fine Gun Room here in the Denver, CO area was about one month ago. Everything but the 300 Win Mag had been sold. I don,t have their phone number but I'm sure it's available on the Bass Pro web site home page.

After reading the literature and seeing the results, isn't the .416 Rigby the "do it all" cartridge when it comes to "one gun" for bloody everything? We're not talking only a ballistic table over gin and tonics, we're debating upon what works in the bush and what you REALLY want to have in your...

You really can't change the scopes lenses, reticle, etc. on any scope yourself and expect it to work unless you work at a scope factory. The scopes are gas filled and have a specific sealing process that really only the factory can do in a very controlled situation. Not unlike the proviso on so...

"won't break the bank" is the key. Just how much are you willing to spend? In my virtually useless opinion, buy the best glass you can afford. Duh! Without being ridiculous, your optic is your connection with your target be it paper and/or a game animal. It's silly to buy a high end camera and...

My local Bass Pro has 4 "left over" new SHR 970's, four with wood stocks: .243, 7mm Rem mag, .308, and a .300 Win mag marked at 50% off retail. The one that caught my eye is the "Match Rifle" in .300 Win mag with a synthetic black stock and fluted barrel. Its original price was $1995 and is...

Beautiful rifle! Best of luck selling! Why don't you take a walk on the wild side and do a 6.5x55 Swede as your new project? It's one heck of a cartridge.