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Brian Rothhammer reacted to PCC600's post in the thread Which is a more "classic" African cartridge, the 303 British or the 7x57 Mauser/275 Rigby? with
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A great cartridge with a wonderful rifle . Would I prefer a 6.5 Creedmore ? I don’t think so . -
Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Which is a more "classic" African cartridge, the 303 British or the 7x57 Mauser/275 Rigby?.The Mannlicher Schoenauer was introduced in 1900, chambered for the rimless 6.5X54. All model M1903 MS were chambered for it, as were...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread A pair of custom Mannlichers for Africa.Indeed. These were available through Stoeger in 1939: There was also the 'DIY' version:
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Brian Rothhammer reacted to Jefferry404's post in the thread A pair of custom Mannlichers for Africa with Like.
@Brian Rothhammer Thanks, Sir. my pair of Stutzen rifles classic with modern twists. Steve
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread A pair of custom Mannlichers for Africa.Stutzen is the proper term for a short rifle stocked to the muzzle.
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Brian Rothhammer reacted to steve white's post in the thread A pair of custom Mannlichers for Africa with Like.
Tasteful selection, excellent execution, perfectly balanced choice of calibers, all the boxes checked, even down to alpha glass...and in...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Educate Me on Rigby Rifles.Ah, yes. The ol' MS 'smoother than snot' bolt trick. My M1910 does it as well; the machining tolerances and overall balance of the MS...
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I’ve ask myself the same question, at 82 I will never hunt DG in Africa. I can understand the pleasure of ownership of an expensive...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Want To Buy 6.5x54 Mannlicher-Shoenauer die set.Ebay is a good resource for these...
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Brian Rothhammer reacted to 457121's post in the thread Want To Buy 6.5x54 Mannlicher-Shoenauer die set with Like.
WTB: 6.5x54 M-S die set with shell holder. Thanks, Patrick
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Brian Rothhammer reacted to Sarg's post in the thread Quintessential British Big Game Chamberings from the “Golden Age” - What Am I Missing? with Like.
There are so many cool old Cartridges but as you say finding them all might be tricky ? The 256Ex is the English name for the 6.5x53R a...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Let's see your bolt knob checkering - looking for ideas..The Mannlicher Schoenauer was designed (1900) before 'scope mounting had gained puoularity. Vintage (pre WW2) MS 'scope mountings were...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Want To Buy 375 lead gas check bullets.Look for these: They are nearly extinct, but are what you need. Prior to 2012 they were available from Hornady at less than $12. per...
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Brian Rothhammer replied to the thread Old School vs. New Tech: What’s Your Go-To Rifle for the Veld?.And she's purrrrrty.
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Brian Rothhammer reacted to MS 9x56's post in the thread Old School vs. New Tech: What’s Your Go-To Rifle for the Veld? with Like.
Well then if we are after old and classics I humbly submit 2, 100+ year old examples. My model 1905 9x56 Mannlicher Schoenauer and my...
