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Huvius replied to the thread The Clash of the Titans: Heym Martini Express VS Rigby Big Game.I don’t think many if any of the original 416s were actual bespoke rifles. They were, as far as I’ve observed, made to a pattern -... -
Huvius reacted to SStomcat's post in the thread The Clash of the Titans: Heym Martini Express VS Rigby Big Game with
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Ahh... that changes the equation for me, respectfully, Sir. I did a little reading on him and watched a few of his videos, including... -
Huvius replied to the thread The Clash of the Titans: Heym Martini Express VS Rigby Big Game.AI, for better or worse, is here to stay... In the OP, this was said about the Rigby: Obviously, AI missed the comarison entirely...
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Huvius reacted to Albert GRANT's post in the thread Successfully converted 9.3X74R to .30R Blaser! with Like.
If it needed any more than light scuffing I would have done something like that, but with the minimal amount taken, primers seated fine...
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Huvius replied to the thread Rigby Big Game Lightweight 350 Rigby.That's exactly right. I had an original 350 Magnum for a while and it took a long time to find brass and dies. Some company must be...
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Huvius replied to the thread Successfully converted 9.3X74R to .30R Blaser!.This will work acceptably if you need just a couple thou removed, but what it really does is reduce the depth of the primer pocket as it...
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Huvius replied to the thread Sable taxidermy ideas.That room is absolutely lovely! Excellent display.
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Huvius replied to the thread I found a Cheap supply of 500/416 Brass.That is a great deal for new brass! Krieghoff sells once fired Norma brass for $1.50/rd if one wants to go even cheaper...
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Huvius replied to the thread Thoughts on rechamber.No real reason not to. Even if you don't have it stamped or engraved as a Lott, 458WM will shoot just fine in it as well.
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Huvius replied to the thread Rigby Big Game Question.Here are a couple examples of this on original rifles. I believe only the early Rigby bolt rifles were sighted this way and many simply...
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Huvius replied to the thread Rigby Big Game Question.The front sight is “sleeved” onto the barrel, meaning the ramp is integral with the tubular sleeve and this is soldered onto the muzzle...
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And another,fun alternative is a S&S shotgun with slugs. I shoot lots of Round Balls out of a 20 gauge Merkel. I convert trap ammo by...
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Huvius replied to the thread A custom box for big bore ammo.A strip of semi dense foam is what I did. No electricity needed!
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Huvius replied to the thread Selling a unique custom rifle unaccompanied by dies or bullets, then offering to sell the buyer these items later. 'WHAT IS THE CORRECT ETIQUETTE?".This statement seals the package deal for me! If it's that rare, and you hold back on or want too much for the dies etc., then the buyer...
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"Waffenfabrik" just means firearms manufacturer in German. There are a number of companies that use Waffenfabrik in the name, including...
