Recent content by wvfred

I've used nothing but Merrill Moabs and tag gaiters for several years.They are just really comfortable and fit me perfect.I'm sure there are other great boots I could use but if it's not broke don't fix it.

This would be a great gun for practice using a double rifle!

I use a 1x6 Leupold and leave it on 1x until I'm on the sticks and If there is enough distance and time crank it up to 6x although 1x is really enough for any realistic range on buffalo.

You did very well the Ruger alone is worth the price.Now you just need to shoot your elephant with it.

I celebrated my 45 birthday in Zimbabwe on my first safari and was 58 on my second trip to Zim in 2019 and my last safari in Zambia I was 60 and hope to return soon as I have an elephant waiting on me.

I believe these had Oberndorf actions and the 44580 serial number is the Oberndorf Mauser serial number.I have one simular but is in 8x57 and the serial 1121 number dates it to 1899 as it is a transitional intermediate small ring action.

Someone here beat me to it(y)

Buy it! If you you don't please give me the contact info.

The previous owner sent me this today and said there was more information if he can find it in his Dad and brothers records as they kept very detailed records on their guns.

I've had a couple Mauser 3000 and 4000 rifles and they are one of the slickest actions I've shot.Also if I'm not mistaken they were made by Heym.

A good gunsmith can install internal cross bolts if you feel the need external cross bolts look great properly installed.I like quarter ribs properly done but as said above it doesn't carry quite as well in hand.

My last buffalo I used a Leupold 1X6 and left it on 1X then when I was on sticks at 80 yds I cranked it up.

Reduced to $4750

Reasonable offers will be considered.

So far for me it has been buffalo but I see elephant and leopard in the near future so that may change. For non dangerous game hyena would be my favorite.