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    Rifle for daughter

    My daughter has taken over my BRNO ZG 47 30/06 She shoots it well and has supreme confidence in it, which is what counts.
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    375 ruger or 416 ruger?

    375 Ruger is the most suitable all around cartridge to come along in a century. There's literally nothing on earth outside its capabilities. I've got a custom BRNO 21 375 Ruger in the works as we speak.
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    fast twist 270 Winchester

    I’ve got a 9 twist and a 8 twist. I think the sweet spot is going to be in the 8.4-8.7 range for balance of accuracy, pressure, velocity. If a rifle manufacturer would pair up with a ammo manufacture to work on development of faster twist barrels and higher BC bullets for the upcoming century...
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    WIN a FREE Hunt from NKWE SAFARIS in Botswana Valued at US$5,500 for 1 Hunter/1 Observer for 2022/2023 in a Random Drawing Giveaway

    I corresponded with Cal quite a bit over the years but we never had the timing right to meet up face to face, including my dropping by his home in Willow (unannounced and impromptu). Cal bought a couple double guns from me over the years and I bought some books and periodicals from him. He was a...
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    Want To Buy BRNO ZG47 in USA

    I'm willing to import from outside the US if it can be done within reason
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    Want To Buy BRNO ZG47 in USA

    Looking for a ZG47 or two. Prefer a complete rifle in decent condition but also interested in an action with matching bolt if that's all I can find.
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    270 winchester bullet performance question 150 partitions and A frames

    There's nothing short of thick skinned DG that I wouldn't poke with a 150 Partition. I haven't loaded any A-Frames or SST's so I can't speak to them, but I do plan to try some A-Frame 150's, Partition 160's Accubond 165's & 175's and some Woodleigh 180's. I've got 270's in 8 twist, 8.5 twist...
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    Bear Hunting

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    Ruger African new in 375 ruger a good first Dangerous Game rifle

    I have the 23" stainless laminate the same as johnnyblues. I've taken it to Alaska a few times and love the indestructible nature of it. Plus I don't cry over the bumps and bruises it gets in the plane, boat and bush. I strongly recommend replacing the hockey puck Ruger calls a recoil pad with...
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    308 Winchester Caliber Opinions...

    I have a ton of respect for the 308 in the field. It's the efficiency king of mid-bores and does everything within it's realm perfectly.
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    Vortex Fury HD 5000 Range Finding Binocular

    I took a set of Vortex Furys to Kodiak and got rid of them as soon as I got back. The glass quality is abysmal. My son brought my 30 year old Swarovski SLC 7x30’s and they saved the day. Time spent is hours glassing and split seconds ranging. If you’re trying to stay in that price range...
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    Open sight hunters

    Certain situations that I hunt demand open sights. Most of my rifles are so equipped but also have the capacity for a scope, save my Winchester 94 Takedown with a Climn’ Lyman peep sight. It has stood the test of time.
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    Ruger Rings MKII Hawkeye

    With NIB Ruger rings I put witness marks. Vertical lines lightly stamped or cut on the right side of the rings catching both top and bottom, 1 on the front and 2 on the rear. Ruger factory rings are very good for what they are but Alaska Arms rings are the way to go, especially if you plan to...
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    Arsenal gaps

    If you handload you will love the 6x45. With 55gr bullets it has about a 200 FPS advantage over the .223. With 85gr +- bullets it becomes a viable hunting rifle for game up to 400lbs or so. A .223 will work too, but it’s sooo boring.
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    My new baby ZG 47 in 9.3x62

    Congratulations on capturing one of the finest and most practical hunting rifles ever made. Plus it’s an incredibly versatile chambering to boot.
 
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