Pretty Good Deal On 458 Winchester Magnum

lwaters · Nov 14, 2018

Check out what I found on GunBroker.com!
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/790777063

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matt85 · Nov 14, 2018

its an auction, it might end up being a good price but probably not considering how many days are left on it.

-matt

lwaters · Nov 14, 2018

I'll watch it. Just curious to see what it goes for. I got a new Ruger no.1 in 450/400 for under $800

bilmcc · Nov 15, 2018

When I bought my 450/400 No. 1, there was a scoped 458 Win No. 1 right beside it for $1200. It must have weighed about 12 pounds. I considered it briefly, but the 50% higher price and argued shortfalls of the 458W, as well as historical attractiveness of 450/400 led me to the latter. It's enough gun for me! I actually shoot it, though, something I might not have done with the 458W after the first few. Retinal rips make me cautious.

Luvthunt · Nov 15, 2018

As I recall [i think] there were some issues with the early 77s. Bolt handle could hit trigger finger for one. As this is a tang safety it is an early 77.
Any other info on early 77s?

ChrisG · Nov 15, 2018

lwaters said:
Check out what I found on GunBroker.com!
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/790777063

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I believe this is one of the tang safety M77s. They look like they are controlled round feed but they are actually push feed if I remember correctly. The one you want is the M77 MkII Ruger Safari Magnum. Those go for between $1,600-2,500 depending on condition and desirability.

lwaters · Nov 15, 2018

Now I understand the price. Its a push feed. I thought all rugers were control feed.

lwaters · Nov 15, 2018

bilmcc said:
When I bought my 450/400 No. 1, there was a scoped 458 Win No. 1 right beside it for $1200. It must have weighed about 12 pounds. I considered it briefly, but the 50% higher price and argued shortfalls of the 458W, as well as historical attractiveness of 450/400 led me to the latter. It's enough gun for me! I actually shoot it, though, something I might not have done with the 458W after the first few. Retinal rips make me cautious.

I really like my 450/400. No feeding issues with it. I actually think it my be safer to use than a lot of bolt actions I have read about or the so so accuracy of a double.

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