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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Merkel 140AE vs 160AE.I just bought a new Merkel K5 in 30-06 (single shot break action). I fired a box of 20 rounds and the 11th, 14th, 18th and 20th rounds... -
I have a Ruger No1 in 450/400 NE. Cape Buffalo with CEB 370 gr Safari Raptors. Down 1 shot, paid the insurance shot. Same with American...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Ruger No.1 458 Lott.Wow thanks for all that. It’s a lot to digest. Good info I really appreciate it. I think you asked what double I might get. I do like...
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If you have a SAAMI/CIP .458 WIN MAG Ruger No. 1, you can load that to beat the SAAMI/CIP .458 Lott. You need to re-chamber your .458...
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1. I shoot a 500 Sharps 2 1/2" Ruger No 1. The tip of the hanger broke off under recoil and a crack developed in the forend. Had both...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Ruger No.1 458 Lott.Thanks for the responses. Much appreciated
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It is all about shot placement. You put a 458 lott- 450/400- 375 H&H in the right spot the buffalo is going to die quickly. However if...
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If you have a 375 maybe take that along for plains game and 2nd shot on Buff, take your first shot with your Ruger, and let them hand...
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Chris, firstly congratulations upon a fine Ruger No1, they are always special. Firstly, upon whether to go with a single shot from the...
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The issue of the stock cracking probably has more to do with the person fitting the stock. If you use good quality wood with the grain...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Ruger No.1 458 Lott.I have a Ruger No.1 in 458 Win mag already and can re load it pretty fast actually, so a second shot isn’t out of the question but I...
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Hi guys, I’ve bought a Ruger Number 1 stainless in 458 Lott specifically to put into a custom stock on. It scratches my itch to have a...
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Aussie Chris reacted to Rare Breed's post in the thread Hierarchy Of Double Rifles - Where does the Verney-Carron Fit In? with
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i would say from lowest to highest Sabatti, Merkle, Chapuis, Kreigoff, Heym based on my DR experience -
Aussie Chris reacted to DmacD's post in the thread Hierarchy Of Double Rifles - Where does the Verney-Carron Fit In? with Like.
Hello to all the learned and experienced. I pose a question to you, hoping to gain some insight into where a Verney-Carron Azur double...
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Aussie Chris reacted to Nevada Mike's post in the thread 450-400 vs 375 (and then flanged or belted) and new or used? with Like.
If you like your 300 WSM, shoot that for NA hunting. Buy the 450/400 3" for use at the range and for DG in Africa. Take your 300 WSM for PG.
