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Greetings - I'm looking for a rifle for my son's 7th birthday. Two questions, is this too young? He has very good judgment for a kid his age, and we constantly preach gun safety in our home. Of course, the weapon would be stored in our safe unless he's out with me. Second question, I've decided...

If you’re looking for a weapon that can explode a cape buffalo like a watermelon, this is your gun! I’m exaggerating of course, but this is a hammer. Straight from CZ custom shop with gorgeous wood. A total of 15 to 20 rounds have been sent down the pipe. I’m selling because I have a .458 Lott...

Need an optic for a DS Arms FAL in .308. Use will be primarily for pigs and targets. Ideas?

Where do I start with this? Children’s book spotted at the airport.

April 12th, 2:30 AM. Hugging the toilet bowl in the middle of my first night at Rockin' G wasn't how I envisioned starting our weekend in Texas, but like Mick says, you can't always get what you want! @gizmo and any other readers - should I finally get this hunt report written!?!? ;)

About to start the 13 hour ride home from Rockin’ G back to Arizona. I can’t WAIT to write this hunting report. Thanks for having us @gizmo!

Looks to be a good read. Anyone hunted with this guy?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/803064861

Went out for my first dove hunt and had an absolute blast. I'm hooked. Used my old 12 gauge Mossberg 500, but now am pretty sure that I "need" a 20 gauge for doves. Autoloader? OU? I know very little about shotguns or bird hunting so any advice would be appreciated.

Another small excerpt from the book I am finishing. Most of the story does not involve hunting, but after working on this for two years now it's nice to be able to get a bit of feedback! Thanks for reading. KUDU - EASTERN CAPE We have killed several animals, and although all have...

As some of you know, these hunting stories are excerpts from of a much longer/larger story I have been writing from back in 2006. BLUE WILDEBEEST Over the course of the week, my father has been far less aggressive than me. He has not sought many animals, rather he has been content to...

All you MIA owners out there - I've got 19 magazines up for sale on GB. PM me if interested. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/800944941

With my .416 Remington now gone, I’ve got some ammo to unload as well. Here’s what I’ve got ... Full box of 20 Colorado Custom Cartridge with Barnes 350gr TSX $55 shipped Full box of 20 Remington 400gr Swift A-Frame PTD Soft points $50 shipped 19 Hornady 400gr DGS $45 shipped...

We have been hiking for several hours, and although we do see a variety of plains game, it is striking to me how empty this land feels. I share my feeling with Mark, and he confides in me that since the government has taken over administration of this property, the game has been badly...

Back in 2006, I left my job in New York and traveled for a year. Several months were spent in Africa. Since early 2017, I've undertaken to record my experiences in a book for the future benefit of my 4-year old son. Some of these stories you may find interesting, as they are hunting reports in a...

So I took my .450 Rigby out to the range this weekend (full report to follow). Anyway, my buddy who has nothing in the safe larger than a .308 got his first taste of a big bore. I'm a really good friend. Enjoy.

Can anyone recommend a gunsmith to look over and perhaps refurbish an old and fairly banged up model 70? Unexpectedly just picked up a 1955 Model 70 and need to see what I’m dealing with.

Curious - has anyone shot both the early RSM that had the front swivel through the stock vs. the later models that had the barrel band? Was there a difference in balance?

For me, it’s a .300 H&H, hands down. When I had my .300 Win Mag built I agonized over doing a .300 H&H instead. The Win Mag is a great rifle that does everything I need it to, but it’s not a Super-Thirty.

Purchased in June of 2018. In box with all papers. Was mounted on a .300 Win Mag for about 100 rounds. Never registered with Swarovski. Selling because I won’t fire beyond MBPR, so the turrets are really unnecessary for my needs. $1100 OBO.

Two buddies and I want to head to Texas in late April. One guy wants a trophy Bison, the other wants to shoot feral pigs. I am looking for a cow bison or cow Nilgai meat hunt. We would like a facility that connects us easily with a butcher that can process and ship the meat, and taxidermy the...

This looks like a heck of a deal. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/792565962

Somebody buy this thing so I don't. It looks like it's out of the CZ custom shop. Thoughts? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/791629750 I don't NEED a .450 Rigby . . . already have a .458 Lott. But still I just sold 3 guns so there is room in the safe . . .

Purchased in early to mid 2000’s, Never fired. A few very minor safe handling marks. $1100 OBO. $40 shipped UPS to your FFL.

First Winchester is a Model 70 Ultimate Shadow ‘Chassic’ with a Bell and Carlson stock chambered in .300 WSM. Trigger set at 3 lbs. Serial number puts the date of manufacture at 2005. This is a CRF action. I’ve put about 100 factory rounds through it, and get about 1.5 MOA. Scope is a stainless...

Glass bedded, otherwise stock. A classic CRF from the New Haven factory. Only 20 rounds ever shot through the gun. This is a nice US made Model 70 except for two small blemishes on the stock (shown).

I’ve got a Savage 99 in .300 Savage built in the 30’s. There’s a bit of family history around the 99 in that caliber, and I’d like to mount it with a fixed scope from the 50’s or 60’s. Basically, I’m trying to recreate what my Grandfather would have hunted deer with in PA from the 1950’s to the...

I drew for late season Arizona antler-less elk up in 7W this year. Purely a meat hunt, but offered the opportunity to try out my CZ 550 in .375 H&H with AHR #3 upgrade. Hauled that rifle for nearly 20 miles over 3 days before I got my cow yesterday at 160 yards. She dropped in her tracks without...

As usually happens, a previous thread for me to thinking again about the .35 Whelen. I’ve got a late New Haven M70 Classic chambered in .30-06. I know that it’s a simple conversion to a Whelen, but do any of you have suggestions for a good gunsmith for the work? What would be the expected cost?

Anyone have experience with these copper alloy bullets? Thinking of using these for elk this December. Ballistics look really good out to 300 yards - and I won’t be shooting beyond that. https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/375-cal-375-250-gr-gmx#!/

I'm considering a Ruger Alaskan vs S&W 69 - both in .44 Magnum. The Ruger is about $200 more - do you guys think it's worth it? I'm in AZ, but I do find myself hiking in Montana usually once each summer.

I'm building a .300 Win Mag based on a Stiller action. Now considering optics and have it narrowed to the two mentioned above. Am I on the right track here? I can budget up to $2,000 for the optics, but given the quality of what Leupold and Vortex are putting out at the $1,000 price point I...

Sad state of affairs in the Central African Republic https://news.mongabay.com/2018/01/no-more-elephants-poaching-crisis-takes-its-toll-in-the-central-african-republic/

I’ve always loved the .22 WMR. Looking to add another to the safe to go with my Anschutz bolt. Considering a lever or pump. New or old. Will leave open sites, and will be used as a camp gun in the AZ highcountry this summer. Any suggestions?

Three friends and all drew tags for late season cow elk in AZ 7W. Anybody have experience with this unit?

1/2 inch steel plate at 100 yards. Still think I need a .505 Gibbs!

I’ll be heading to Tanzania end of July, early August of 2019 for a family photo safari. My original plan was to head to SA before or after for a 7-day buff hunt. I can be gone from the US a max of 16, maybe 18 days (including travel) – and the logistics of adding additional travel into SA on...

I’m going to look at options for Mozambique swamp Buffalo, Croc and Hippo. Any outfitters I should spend time with? Unfortunately, I don’t think I can do Hippo in Moz ...

I know topics like this have been beaten to death, but what are the forums thoughts on a Model 70 Classic Super Grade (1994, New Haven) in .416 Remington vs. a Ruger Mark II in 458 Lott?

I’m not a hunter. Although I have taken animals in both North America and Africa, over the last 11 years hunting has taken a back seat to my business, my wife and my son. However, a year ago I met a friend, and our conversations always turned to big game...

Does anyone know a gunsmith who will work on a Browning A-Bolt? I have a white gold medallion in 7mm mag and I'm looking to refinish the stock, remove the BOSS, and shorten the barrel from 26 to 24 inches. OR I may just sell it. My understanding is that Brownings are notoriously difficult to...

Good Article On British Columbia Grizzly Hunting https://www.nrahlf.org/articles/2017/11/29/repercussions-to-hit-bc-as-grizzly-season-closes/ by Frank Miniter Canada’s New Democrat Party made good on a campaign promise by ending the hunting season for grizzly bears in British Columbia...

My understanding is that today, all the Model 70's are "Pre-64" style CRF, but what about the Model 70 Classics built after 1992, specifically in the early 2000's? Winchester did 3 Model 70 actions in those years - the PF, CRPF and and CRF - but how functionally different was that post-92 CRF...

So when I'm in Dallas I've got to shop for something ... looking for a bolt action to fill the gap in my safe between my .22WMR and my .270 Winchester. Having difficulty choosing between a .223 Remington and a .243 Winchester. Purpose may be for a mountain lion hunt later this year or in 2019...

BOSS system isn't my thing. Using proceeds on another .375 H&H. Two small dings in stock (shown in last pic.) $800.00 obo + shipping.

Greetings - Been lurking around for awhile and learning lots from this group! I have traveled to Africa a half a dozen times over the past 20 years, but I have only hunted once (plains game) in RSA about a decade ago. I had a fantastic experience and loved every minute of it. Since then...

Greetings - I'm in the market for a .375 H&H and have it down to CZ, Winchester or Cooper. Was leaning toward a NIB Winchester but came across this on Gunbroker - http://www.gunbroker.com/item/696086204 Seems like a good deal - especially with the AHR #1 upgrade. However, when I contacted the...