Recent content by southernidahohunter

Fixed power scopes are great. Leupold's FX-II 4x33 is probably all the scope you'll ever need on a regular hunting rifle, and their custom shop offers a nice 3x for dangerous game rifles.

I Have seen a few .458 WMs on MKII and Hawkeye actions and they do make very nice rifles. I believe they were in the $1200-$1500 range but it would depend on the final fit and finish as well as stock grade.

My personal choice would be ejectors for a double rifle to clear the chambers quickly for a reload if necessary. On shotguns, I prefer extractor only because I don't like to chase empties and bird hunting and clay shooting seldom require a quick reload.

At first I was surprised to see Back Country Hunters and Anglers on this list, but I checked the websites of a few reputable conservation organizations like Boone and Crockett, SCI, and the Wild Sheep Foundation, and sure enough, BCHA has been removed from all affiliate and partner lists(I could...

Check out this company: http://www.walnutgrovegunstocks.com/ They don't list Ansen & Deely or Westley Richards specifically but since they sell semi-inlets, they might be able to help you find one that will fit or possibly make a one-off for you.

That is a fine looking rifle. Congratulations.

She may temporarily lose the show and the sponsors, but in a year or so most of the viewers and sponsors will have forgotten about this incident, or just not care, and there will be new sponsors and new shows. The real disappointment in this story is Wade Renfro's Alaskan Adventures. I had...

I don't know if they do or not, but they should. Guns like this do occasionally turn up. Elmer Keith's m70 .458 has been on Gunbroker for over a year now for less money than this one (not as much history, but a much nicer rifle from one of the all-time greats). Champlin Firearms is also a...

I came across this on gunbroker. Wish I could afford it, but no such luck. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=528524234

Your 8mm Mauser should do just fine as long as you do your part.

450/400 in a nice double rifle just because I've always wanted a double rifle.

Leupold custom shop FX-II 3x

.338 Win. Mag all day. I would love to own a 9.3x62 someday, but for me, the .338 is a far more practical choice as ammo and components are more available and less expensive here in Idaho.

I'll second the polar bear as near the absolute top of my dream hunt list. Sadly I would not be able to bring the trophy home until the U.S. lifts the ridiculous import ban.

Except for those heavy duty crossbolts, that stock looks just like the one on a .300 Win. Mag. Model 70 I once had. It was one of the infamous post-64 push feed rifles(as I suspect the one in the OP's picture is) but it shot very well. $900 for a scoped .375 H&H is a decent deal if the rifle...