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    Uberti 303 Courteney

    Thank you for the PM! Also thanks to all for the info!
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    Uberti 303 Courteney

    I have been taken by the desire to own the Uberti 303 Courteney. Love its looks but to date it has been a long range romance, as I have had one in the hand. I have read many good reviews about it but an occasional negative review about Uberti fit and finish shows up from time to time. This is...
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    Ruger No1 7X57

    Well it finally happened! I picked up an awesome Ruger #1 in 7x57. After opening the box I ran to the range to get acquainted. The rifle shoots nearly everything into a 1.5 inch or less group at 100 yards . I tried 139 gr PPU, Winchester 145 gr factory, and some handloads. One odd thing the...
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    Ruger No1 7X57

    Thank you for all the info. Very valuable in the search.
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    Ruger No1 7X57

    I'm at the point in my life where you start seeing the writing on the wall in many regards. After next year my ability to purchase more firearms is basically done. I have always wanted a Ruger No 1 in 7x57. I like both the International stock and the Alex Henry forearm and suspect I could...
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    Why is the 243 so popular in Europe?

    I have watched my far share of hunting videos on Youtube due to some circumstances beyond my control this winter. I enjoy a youtube channel based in England called the Shooting show along with several others. Maybe it is just me but it seems like every Roe deer is shot with a .243. To my...
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    New Burris WOW

    I have a Savage model 11 in 223 that I bought as a package with a cheap Simmons scope. It is my varmint/walking around/coyote gun. Used it for almost a decade. I upgraded the scope to a Burris 50mm 3x9 Fullfield. The old Simmons was getting dim and Midway USA was selling the Burris at a huge...
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    .257 Roberts

    Thanks for all the input. Lots to ponder.
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    .257 Roberts

    That is the funny thing. Also being a 7x57 fan and owner, I thought Tikka should make one in 7x57 because they are currently running one in 8x57. I jumped thru the hoops and on their website and sent an email suggestion. I received nothing back. not even a thank you. Same with CZ, I actually...
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    .257 Roberts

    In process of saving for Africa (you know how that goes). I ran into an older gentleman getting out of reloading. I bought plenty that I could use for pennies on the dollar. Dies, bullets, powder, primers, etc. However, he had a box labeled 257 Roberts. In the box there was a Redding 3 die 257...
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    Shipping horns and hides?

    Can some one give me a good ballpark cost of shipping for something like 5 sets of horns and hides from Africa to the US?
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    Poland new laws?

    I read this recently and hope all is well for Witold and our Polish brothers. Poland's culture war opens a new front: forest hunting grounds Tadeusz Kroker and Zenon Kruczyński thrive in the thick woodland that covers Poland – one comparing it to a theater, the latter a place to forget one’s...
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    Opinions On SxS Shotgun Brands

    Short chambers are not the end of the world. You can't buy them at Walmart but these folks put out wonderful shells that I have used and can vouch for. http://www.rstshells.com. Also have used their spreader loads in my tight choked older guns. They work well.
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    Opinions On SxS Shotgun Brands

    Yes my bad I meant GR 3 sorry.
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    Nikon Monarch opinions

    I bought the scope and am very happy with it. It fixed a major problem I was having. With my old scope there was not enough elavation adjustment to get 175 gr loads from my 7x57 in the bull. I just lived with it and shot 139 gr loads. When the old scope finally went bad the Nikon monarch fixed...
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    Opinions On SxS Shotgun Brands

    Another http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=549811356
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    Opinions On SxS Shotgun Brands

    https://www.gunsamerica.com/945922937/GR3-SxS-12-GA-Min.htm
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    Opinions On SxS Shotgun Brands

    I know nothing about hunting in Africa but have been blessed with the deep knowledge on the subject from this forum. I hope the $ work out some day. However I do have a great deal of experience with side by sides and perhaps can offer back a nugget of knowledge on shotguns for the mountain of...
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    Renting A Rifle

    I found this article interesting http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/07/daniel-zimmerman/going-on-an-african-safari-read-this-first/ Going On An African Safari? By Tom in Oregon Recently, I realized a 30+ year old dream of going on safari in Africa. While planning this trip was a long 14...
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    Nikon Monarch opinions

    Thanks for all the feedback. I am buying the scope. Just out of curiosity, where would one buy a used Swarovski with any level of confidence? Also the few I have seen on auction sites seem to start at $600.
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    Nikon Monarch opinions

    I need to replace the scope on my Mark X in 7 X 57 . I have researched a bit and not found anything negative on a Nikon Monarch 3 scope. I am looking at 2- 8 power. The price is at $300. Does anyone have anything positive or negative to say about this scope? I was leaning towards a Zeiss...
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    From thunder in 7x57 reviews?

    Has anyone here used the Prvi Partizan 7x57 Grom Thunder load? The round is suppose to be like a Nosler partition.
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    Rifle likes a dirty barrel?

    Thanks for all the valuable feedback! I follow the bulk of the procedures highlighted here. I just really thought it was interesting that it took my rifle 20 rounds to settle down. That being said I had a great discussion with a retired gentleman at our gun-club who shoots everyday as a rule...
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    Rifle likes a dirty barrel?

    I have worked with about 15 different rifles in a variety of calibers over the years but never had an experience like this fall. My pride and joy is an Interarms Mark X mannlicher stocked 7x 57. I picked it up used two years ago. Upon buying it I went the range with some PPU 139 grain ammo. The...
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    Greeting from a Whitetail hunter

    Hello all, I have read on the forums for some time but finally decided to join. I have have been a life long whitetail hunter, over 38 years with 35 kills. Most of those have been with a 12 gauge slug. However recently the laws were changes to allow rifles and I currently love hunting with my...
 
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