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I just took a quick look and found a company called 'Infinite Thread Adapters' that offers an adapter from 1/2-24 to 5/8-24 for $24. I've never used their products, so I have no idea if they're any good. If you buy a HUB can (one with the rear threaded 1.375X24) you may be able to find a...

He attempted to salvage the original sight, but ended up having to cut it off and resize a new factory part to install behind the threads. He did say that usually he's able to reuse the factory sight, but some of them are stubborn, like mine. After he finished he bead blasted everything. The...

The Alaskan has been made both with the Hogue stock and a sporter-style laminate stock (no LOP spacers). I have the laminate, the Hogue was never available in a LH version. I personally prefer laminate stocks over the Hogue synthetics. The Guide Gun has a laminate stock with spacers to adjust...

I realize your question wasn't directed at me, but I also own both an African and an Alaskan. Mine are both in .375 Ruger and are older models from before they had muzzle brakes. The Alaskan is the laminate stock version, not the Hogue. Both of mine have been glass bedded and had 1"...

I don't have a Guide gun, but I used to have a Scout in .308 and still have an Alaskan in .375 Ruger which I had threaded for a suppressor. The good news: On my .375, I can just barely see the irons over my Rex Silentium MG7. The sights on the Alaskan and the Guide Gun appear to be the same...

I have three Rugers, a Scout in .308, and an African and Alaskan in .375. The Scout had ejector issues out of the box, namely the ejector didn't pop into position quickly enough when running the bolt at a normal speed. Some polishing and a stiffer spring helped, but I can still outrun it when...

Incredible looking rifle!

I'm probably the wrong person to provide input, since I have no real need for either chambering at the moment, but I currently own two .375 Rugers and used to own a .338 WM. The 338WM was sold because I thought it was made redundant by the .375's and my .300 mag. The .338 does have a bit more...

That grade 9 stock is stunning! I also agree that the grade 7 in the middle would have been a great second choice. Congrats on the new rifle; hope the wait flies by.

Sounds like it will be a really nice rifle! I suspect you'll be happy with the AG stock; I definitely am. I'd prefer that the forearm were a bit longer and more rounded, but that's a minor quibble. Mine showed up when they said it would and quality is top-notch. Which model did you order? I...

A 7.5" Super Redhawk in .454 Casull it the only handgun I've ever owned that I just couldn't handle. Recoil was just brutal with full-power loads. I ended up selling it and buying a .44 instead. My .44's and Lone Eagle in .308 are pussycats in comparison. Even the 4" .500 S&W that I fired a...

If you're looking at spending $2500 on a Christiansen, you're dangerously close to being able to build a custom. When I went on a .300WM quest late last year, I looked at the Ridgeline FFT. It had most of the specs I wanted, but I thought it was too light for a .300. I'm left-handed, so my...

Excellent information, and that M71 is gorgeous!

Non-traditional, but Browning makes the BLR in .300WM. A rebarrel to .458WM should be doable without too much trouble. .375 or .416 Ruger might be a bit tougher to get to feed but would probably work, as well as various wildcats. Recoil would probably knock you out from under your hat though...

I agree on the recoil comment. I used to own both an R1 in .338WM and a Browning A-Bolt in 30-06. The R1 definitely had less felt recoil to me. That said, I always thought that A-Bolt was a hard kicker for a 30-06. I have no experience with BAR's in .338, but would expect it to recoil even...

I agree with all of the above. I'll add to that, while anything supersonic is still going to be somewhat loud due to the sonic crack, suppressors do vary widely in effectiveness. As an example, I have a 16.5" .308 bolt gun that I can use with two different suppressors, a Dead Air Nomad LT and...

See my post (#51) on the Guide Gun. Unfortunately, Ruger didn't make it easy on us.

Metric thread would definitely make things easier if buying a suppressor overseas, but it appears that there are a few 5/8-24 options available in South Africa. I'm considering doing just that and already have the rifle threaded 5/8-24, so I researched it. There are also companies out there...

The Griffin Bushwacker 46 is serviceable. It is a big bore can though, not a .375 can. It's also kind of heavy. That said, unless you're shooting cast bullets, cleaning really isn't necessary on centerfire rifle suppressors.

My apologies in advance for possibly raining on your parade, but if your threaded .375 Ruger is one of the Ruger Hawkeyes and is factory threaded, it will almost certainly have 5/8"-18 threads. This thread pitch is definitely not common in the suppressor world. Actually, it's almost unheard...

The PX4 doesn't seem to get much love, but they are nice pistols. Part of the issue is probably that they're hammer fired. In the US at least, a lot of the cool kids prefer striker-fired pistols. They styling probably doesn't help either. At last count, I have four of them. Full-size in 9mm...

Which version did you see for $2500 US? I've been browsing around and haven't stumbled on that info yet?

Same here. My desires and what manufacturers seem to want to produce really aren't in sync as far as hunting scopes go. In general, my ideal is a lightweight scope with an illuminated reticle, no side focus, about 2-10x magnification, and able to be mounted in low rings with good bolt...

My first .300 mag was a WSM. Technically, I still own it, but it's on consignment at the moment. It was replaced with a .300WM for two reasons: ammo availability, and using a suppressor. The WSM barrel profile was too light to thread unless I went to 1/2-28 and used an adapter which seemed...

I also really like the Grayboe Outlander on my .308. It's the same model as was used on the Bergara Premier Highlander. It's high quality and just feels the way I think a hunting stock should feel as far as the shape of it. The AG on my .300WM is a little stiffer and lighter, but I prefer the...

I recently made a similar chambering decision. In my case, the goal was a good all-around plains game rifle which I would also use for elk/moose if the opportunity ever arises. Ammo availability was a big deal to me since I don't handload yet, so I ended up going with a .300WM. I don't hunt...

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Thanks for the info! Those look like nice rifles. What are the specs on the .300 Norma? Just curious, does the Hawkins M5 fit 4 down? In the pic it looks like it has a little extra drop to it. In my case I'd be going with their standard Oberndorf, since it will minimize additional...

Everything I've found while researching indicates that the VX5 and VX6 use exactly the same glass. The significant difference in price is due to the 6x magnification range, the Alumina caps (which are excellent, btw) being included with the VX6, and the fact that 6 has to be better than 5. My...

Almost all of my rifles have brakes on them. Of course the brake's primary purpose is to serve as a mount for a suppressor. Since getting my suppressors I've rarely fired a rifle round without one. When I finally get to Africa, the brake will be removed before I go. With any luck, I'll be...

The issue with the Mesa bottom metal is resolved. I spoke to them today, explained the issue and made clear that I had scuffed it a bit while installing it. They offered to accept it as a return despite it having some scuffs around the perimeter. I asked about an exchange, but they said that...

Congrats on a successful hunt! The bullet in question is called the Terminal Ascent. I made a thread asking about it a while back since I was also looking for a readily available 200 grain option. I've since finished the rifle and sighted it in with that load and results look promising as far...

Hopefully I'll be getting my .375 Ruger Alaskan back next week with the barrel threaded for a suppressor. Since I'm of the opinion that .375 on up needs irons, I'm having the gunsmith put a barrel band front sight back on. My insistence on still having sights really complicated the works on...

As a lefty, I was always interested in their 1999 rifles since they had a good selection available in a backwards configuration, including the big bores. I'm not aware of any other company that has offered a budget friendly lefty rifle larger than a .375 in recent years. Unfortunately, I...

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My African rifle hasn't been to Africa yet, but then, neither have I. Hoping to go in 2025. The rifle is a custom build .300WM. Mesa Summit, 22" Carbon Six, AG CAT. It weighs 9.25 lbs wearing a sling, Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-12.5, and a TBAC Ultra 5. The Ultra 5 won't be making the trip...

I shall try to keep my update brief in the hopes of avoiding an excess bandwidth fee. If the Mesa works out, great. If not, I'll probably try the Hawkins next. I'll definitely inspect it much more thoroughly before installing though.

Very nice!

So much irony in one short post.... To get this back on track; I emailed Mesa on Friday afternoon to see if there's anything they can do or if they have any suggested fixes I can try. I'll update when I hear back from them.

That's a fair point. No, I hadn't contacted Mesa. It's worth a shot. I do really like the Mesa bottom metal on my .300. That one has absolutely no slop in any direction and I like the chamfering that they put all around on all exterior corners. I believe that most, if not all, of the...

Unfortunately, the floorplate isn't recessed. The latch itself is pretty solid, I don't think bending it would work, it would probably need to be tig welded and fitted. I've popped the latch spring off so I could get a better look at the latch, but I haven't removed the pins. The more I dig...

A Ruger Scout was actually my last .308, except my bolt handle was on the proper side. Mine was unbelievably accurate, it just was a little too heavy for my liking by the time I added a suppressor. I embraced my inner old man and switched to .308 mainly because I was looking for a chambering...

Thank you. I do have a mag box, spring, and follower. They're actually Remington parts, so standard length, not extended. It originally had a Wyatt's box, spring, and follower, but had feeding issues off the left rail. The gunsmith had the Remington parts on-hand, so we tried them and it...

Thank you. I'm reasonable certain that squeezing the hinge pin hole will work in front. At the latch there is slight side to side play, but most of the play is vertical. Hopefully a picture will help me explain this better. The tab sticking up from the floor plate is slightly narrower than...

Thanks again! It's a little of both actually. The front has a little wobble to it, I think due to the hole through the floorplate being slightly oversized. Either of your proposed fixes would probably do the trick nicely there. The main concern is at the latch. It is a machined part, so I...

I killed Whitetail with my last .308. The current one has only killed my bank account so far.

Nope.

Beautiful rifle! I'd be looking at Swarovski or Leica for a scope. I'd probably land on the z6i 1-6 for your use. The Trijicon Accupoints are also nice scopes at a lower price point, but I think it would be out of place on a Rigby.

Thanks to everyone for the input so far. Regarding the current Mesa bottom metal: Do any of you have experience with tightening up the fit of a floorplate? If so, how did you do it? If there's a good way to do it that won't cost me as much as a new part, I'll give it a shot. Otherwise I'll...

Thanks for the vote of confidence on Sunny Hill's quality. I may have to give him a call. I'm not afraid to spend the money, but for that money I expect it to be damn near perfect.