Recent content by John Struewing

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    Rigby sporter 275 - which is the one to go for?

    I managed to latch onto on of the Ruger M77 Africans in 6.5X55. One of the classiest features of this rifle and the Rigbys is the tapered barrel. Always knew what I wanted but couldn't put it into words. Here is a picture of it. Yeah, mighty impressive.
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    7x57 manufacturers

    Your info is well taken. However, I for one would not be inclined to purchase a 6.5X55 Swede, 6.5X.284 Norma, or a 7X57 to name a few with a true short action. Just one example, there is 0.245 from the C.O.A.L of the .260 Rem. To the 7X57. Why in the world would I want to give up a 1/4 inch...
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    7x57 manufacturers

    I think that you have to remember that while the SST is an excellent choice, it will perform just like the Nosler Ballistic Tip. Nothing more accurate, but for big heavy game, my choice would be the 156gr Oryx. This is not a long distance caliber but I think out to 300 meters your spot on.
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    7x57 manufacturers

    Ok men I know that this is kind of late but for those of you that may be interested in building your own special "Highland Stalker" in 275 Rigby, I have some news. Old Western Scrounger (OWS) has a large supply of 1916 Mausers in 7X57. These rifles have hand selected barrelled actions and the...
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    7x57 manufacturers

    @Sandrat loads that 156 for his 7X57, I believe. You have a dandy rifle there shooter. Here's hoping that you have many enjoyable years with your new rifle. Oh, by the way, NECG will probably still be your go to source for folding leaf sights in the future.
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    New Ruger African 6.5x55 from Lipsey's

    @Sand Rat: You are a killin machine my friend. My health has been quite an issue for me and I haven't even shot mine yet. I am so glad that you have been puttin yours to good use. Safe travel.js
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    Open sight manufacturers

    Check out the NECG websight JPBowhunter. They have a nice rear sight that sits on the same type of base however it is adjustable for windage. The sight leaf resemble the old style multi-leaf sights but there is just one. The elevation is adjusted with two small screws on the one side. It...
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    Posting photos of dead wild animals could be illegal soon

    I guess that is why I feel that this place is different, thank you @SEStoppleman, i said that AH is different because there are not a bunch of liberal lefties watch to jump on everything that is posted here. They are afraid of us because we shoot things.
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    Posting photos of dead wild animals could be illegal soon

    I agree with you @ jpbowhunter. I will not watch hunting programs because if the camera angle isn't perfect, they won't take a shot. That's not hunting. These idiots that have to jump up and down and pump their fist, where is the respect for the animal. That's far from placing "The last...
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    7x57 manufacturers

    I just received my latest Cabelas Shooting catalog. They list loaded ammo and component bullets. That doesn't mean that they are in stock but maybe. Good Luck.
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    7x57 manufacturers

    Hey there 375 Ruger Fan, you may want to try the Hornady Superformance ammo branded 7X57. They have a 139gr SST load at 2740 fps. This load grouped sub-moa in my Savage. Also, if you can find some, they had a 139gr GMX load at the same velocity. Haven't tried the later, but it should be...
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    on a lighter note...

    Reminds me of something. "Rule of Thumb", is actually the size of the limb with which one is allowed to beat his wife.
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    on a lighter note...

    Brings to mind a video that I saw that took place in what I believe was a ballistics lab in some mid eastern country. It showed all of these skinny assed males(?) wearing typical white robes with their heads wrapped, shooting big rifles, probably over at least 400 caliber. They would pull the...
 
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