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As our friend VertigoB said, it would look ugly like hell. Piccatiny goes on a modern gun, claw mounts on a classic gun. It is taste... -
VertigoBE reacted to Altitude sickness's post in the thread The One Piece of Gear You Didn’t Know You’d Need in Africa with
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Yes, @VertigoBE, please ask your smith, I'm interested also
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VertigoBE replied to the thread German Claw Mounts for Scopes.The mounts on the rear claw mount, use just the rear mounts’ locking system. But I’m quite sure I’ve also seen in person a forward...
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VertigoBE replied to the thread German Claw Mounts for Scopes.It is indeed something like this. But be warned, you cannot install this yourself. You’ll buy the mount for 120€ then will need to spend...
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Is this what you are talking about? Henneberger HMS Trijicon RMR Mount for Suhl Claw Mount
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VertigoBE reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread is this stock blank to "much" for old school 416 Rigby? with
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This is where I disagree, respectfully. There is nothing more beautiful to my eyes than a well loved, well worn best rifle. Honest wear... -
VertigoBE reacted to Jefferry404's post in the thread is this stock blank to "much" for old school 416 Rigby? with Like.
Most of my wood stock rifles "mis-treatment" comes from handling, on/off the rack, safe, etc. To me, the "patina" one gets from...
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VertigoBE reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread is this stock blank to "much" for old school 416 Rigby? with Like.
This is where buying used is healthy for two reasons: 1.) Financially, what you cannot afford you suddenly can, and 2.) It comes...
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VertigoBE replied to the thread German Claw Mounts for Scopes.I would not put a picatinny rail on top of claw mounts in any case. Not only will it look ugly as hell, you’ll need another mount in...
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VertigoBE reacted to grand veneur's post in the thread Is the problem the equipment....or you? with Like.
Unfortunately, you don't get better with age, but you do get more experienced. If you have been doing something for decades, you know...
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VertigoBE reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread Is the problem the equipment....or you? with Like.
1978, Ugalla Game Reserve (Tanzania) I’d always dreamt of hunting with a double rifle ever since I saw Stewart Granger’s professional...
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I’m the nut behind this bolt. I am 78 years old and soon to be 79. I just finished my 4th safari. Three in RSA and one in Namibia...
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VertigoBE reacted to BRICKBURN's post in the thread Is the problem the equipment....or you? with Like.
My first reaction is always : It's the rifle. I then check zero quickly. This will determine whether I bumped the scope or need to have...
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VertigoBE reacted to UKHunter's post in the thread Ever see a Fancier Weatherby Crown Custom? Fantastically Embellished w Ivory & Gold with Like.
Is it just me but this the ugliest gun I’ve seen?