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Ruger Express 30/06
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odonata
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Fortunately you're not limited to 30-06. You can also find the Express models in 25-06, 270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag & 338 Win Mag. Unfortunately there's no guarantee on how difficult or frustrating that search will be.
One of One from a Ruger New Hampshire -M77 safari in 308.
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Hedge774
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I put the African 35 Whelen with my RSM. The wood on the RSM is far and away better, but they look good together. They'll look really good in the bush..
Jack Stevens
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Not really. The Hawkeyes are low budget guns compared to the RSE M77s.
I have one in 30-06 too, although OP’s stock is a much better cut of Cicisrian wood than mine. Most RSEs are CRF too.
If you want to take an ‘06 to Africa, zero-ed with 220grn ammo (ala Ernest Hemingway), this is the rifle you want. It just exudes that classy ‘African rifle’ look.
Hedge774
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That's a jewel. Very nice!
Jack Stevens
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Sorry, I misidentified the stock. The wood on these RSEs was Circassian.
A 30-06 is designed to work best in terms of terminal ballistics for a 165-180 grns projectile. Pushing a 220 grns albeit possible comes at the cost of steep drop in trajectory and increase in felt recoil
Wyatt Smith
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For sub 200 yard hunting, 220s are just lovely.
Jack Stevens
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For African bushveld hunting, 150yds would be a very long shot.
So yes, where 99% of your shots on critters in that habitat are sub-200yds, a premium 220grn ‘06 slug, such as Woodleigh makes, has you covered.
“Felt-recoil” is relative. …. After a session with my 404 Jeffrey, the impact of my old 1942 Winchester M70’s steel buttplate seems quite tame with factory 220grn ammo.
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Good morning. I see that you had a Sauer 202 for sale for $3,000. Did you sell it at that price?
I have one for sale as well. I listed it (on here ) at $3,000 as well. Is the price high, low or right where it should be?
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I have one for sale as well. I listed it (on here ) at $3,000 as well. Is the price high, low or right where it should be?
Thanks. Alex. [redacted] in case you want to call me to discuss further. I appreciate your time help and support.
