I want a new rifle but I don’t know what to get

[375Ruger416]

I’ve been looking for my first African ‘big game’ rifle as well. I’ve looked at a wide variety of things, but think it’s going to come down to a CRF, synthetic or laminate stock bolt action. Likely a Ruger, since M70 seem harder to find in this configuration.

A dealer put me down on the notification list for the Ruger FTW Hawkeye M77. It’s the frontrunner for me at this point.

Ruger® Hawkeye® FTW Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle Models

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[Altitude sickness]

There is a synthetic stock .458 WM for sale in the classifieds

 

[62flint]

There is a synthetic stock .458 WM for sale in the classifieds

I appreciate it,, But I am stuck on a 375, Like to get a new M70 but they seem to have dried up.

 

[Rare Breed]

Mmmm.....you offering yourself up for handling.....

lol…i have not seen Philips gun room but i have no doubt it is exstensive indeed!!!

 

[Rare Breed]

@BeeMaa
Mate if he is going to get a R8 plastic Barbie rifle he may as well get a Ken doll in a safari outfit to go with it.
Bob

OK now that’s funny!!!!!!!!!

 

[Oldnerd]

I believe. 375H&H is perfect; without a question at all, you can do a double. Make the most of your one and only chance at life.

 

[Philip Glass]

I can get a leupold, or night force for under 2k.

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this is the one I am pretty set on

Yes that is what I have on my Ruger and I highly recommend it!

 

[Philip Glass]

@BeeMaa
Mate if he is going to get a R8 plastic Barbie rifle he may as well get a Ken doll in a safari outfit to go with it.
Bob

But what is really funny is this discussion here versus the R8 crowd. It seems there are two kinds of folks on here. One is always looking for their next gun and are never satisfied with what they have. Then there is the R8 crowd who has found THE ONE!
But then there is @TOBY458 whom is always trading.

 

[62flint]

But what is really funny is this discussion here versus the R8 crowd. It seems there are two kinds of folks on here. One is always looking for their next gun and are never satisfied with what they have. Then there is the R8 crowd who has found THE ONE!
But then there is @TOBY458 whom is always trading.

I do not see the hype on a R8, not for what they cost.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

But what is really funny is this discussion here versus the R8 crowd. It seems there are two kinds of folks on here. One is always looking for their next gun and are never satisfied with what they have. Then there is the R8 crowd who has found THE ONE!
But then there is @TOBY458 whom is always trading.

@Philip Glass
and there a 3rd group me that has found what works for them and are content with what they have even if they are a bit odd. My 3 main rifles cover all the bases of what I will ever shoot.
Bob

 

[spike.t]

@Philip Glass
and there a 3rd group me that has found what works for them and are content with what they have even if they are a bit odd. My 3 main rifles cover all the bases of what I will ever shoot.
Bob

Yup Bob....also another group that just can't help wanting more.....not because we don't like what we have...just because that one looks nice or that one is interesting....but those blaser things don't come into those categories as far as I am concerned....which I think people have come to realise on here....

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Yup Bob....also another group that just can't help wanting more.....not because we don't like what we have...just because that one looks nice or that one is interesting....but those blaser things don't come into those categories as far as I am concerned....which I think people have come to realise on here....

@spike.t
Don't get me wrong there's a lot of rifles I would like to have like a nice Browning M85 in 25-06 or 257 Weatherby and 35 Whelen with beautiful wood or a Winchester 71 in 348 but 8ve come to realise I can't use all of them so settled on what ti have. It was a marvellous journey to get to where I am tho.
The R8 crowd I think have regressed back to their childhood and plastic toys but hey to each their own.
Bob

 

[CoElkHunter]

@spike.t
Don't get me wrong there's a lot of rifles I would like to have like a nice Browning M85 in 25-06 or 257 Weatherby and 35 Whelen with beautiful wood or a Winchester 71 in 348 but 8ve come to realise I can't use all of them so settled on what ti have. It was a marvellous journey to get to where I am tho.
The R8 crowd I think have regressed back to their childhood and plastic toys but hey to each their own.
Bob

Bob,
Have you seen ANY Winchester Model 71 .348s available in OZ? There must be some there somewhere. Just curious.
CEH

 

[62flint]

it’s early. But I am so damn excited
I just bought my first 375. I found what I wanted.
Waiting on ffl and shipping now.
But here are a few pics. Pre64 with a Leupold scope.
It’s prettier than what normally get to hunt with. I am a stainless / synthetic guy. But y’all are a bad influence

 

[CoElkHunter]

Beautiful rifle with gorgeous wood! Congrats!

 

[ACE (in CT)]

Nicely done!

 

[Altitude sickness]

62 flint, congrats. Very nice.

 

[Altitude sickness]

I think the R8 Safari Selous is a handsome rifle. And the function is undeniable
In perhaps a lower grade wood than pictured

 

[375Ruger416]

Excellent choice 62flint. That selous is beautiful too.

My preference for laminates and synthetics is functional, not aesthetic to be sure.

 

[homeless]

it’s early. But I am so damn excited
I just bought my first 375. I found what I wanted.
Waiting on ffl and shipping now.
But here are a few pics. Pre64 with a Leupold scope.
It’s prettier than what normally get to hunt with. I am a stainless / synthetic guy. But y’all are a bad influence

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