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Fierce has a record of QC problems. There are 2 that I know of that went out the door without rifling in the barrel. My understanding is that the older Canadian ones are good to go, the new ones are built in Utah by some online influencer who is just as likely to tell you to pound sand as not if...

^This for sure. MIG is great in production fabrication. Fine work? Kinda clumsy. Silver solder works great too, lots of gunsmiths who can’t weld are successful using it. The guy clearly has something going on behind the curtain.

There’s one being tested on another forum. Real testing, not gun writer testing. MRC sent it out with some somewhat embarrassing problems that were corrected by the tester. Nothing was hidden from the public. They have been transparent during the process. I am firmly in their corner and wishing...

Just imagine how well you’d like a real synthetic stock[emoji3]

If it tastes like it and smells like it, yes it is. You will go miles and miles to find a custom rifle builder that recommends or uses them. They are/were used on some Winchester Extreme Weathers for a time because they are cheap and available. Their market is for the guy to buy one and bolt on...

I installed a Boyd’s on a lefty Zastava Mauser 3-4 years ago. I don’t recall a crossbolt but I could be wrong. The inlet took a lot of work to get it to sit level in the stock. No long term report on its durability as I let the rifle get away. There are plenty of Boyd’s reports about...

Anyone who recommends replacing a well fit McMillan fiberglass stock on a heavy recoiling rifle for a Boyd’s laminate (it will split) or a Bell and Carlson (mostly rigid foam) is sniffing glue. [emoji1] If you want to add weight, have a stock fitter add weight. You have the perfect place to...

I am giving consideration to a 416 Taylor Tikka T3X. Just because I can. Haha.

There is a company called Unknown Munitions in Post Falls Idaho that is really good on Tikka stuff. That would be my go-to for your project.

Timney trigger. Sacrilege! Someone get a rope.

Nice rifle, excellent cartridge, fair value. If it is stainless it would be hard to let get away.

Looks like a scope issue to me. I’d try a different one.

Well done Rockefeller.

Excellent info. I live in a high humidity, cool temperature area at sea level. I’m not sure how environmental surroundings factor in. It is rare to have a shot past 100 yards due to the forest. It would be nice to identify heat beyond that range if possible. Thanks all.

I’ve been looking at AGM thermal. Not sure where to start. What is the $$$ threshold to get into one that works?

Yet we as the USA and the rest of the “west” worked so hard to oust Ian Smith. Looks like that really paid off well in the end. [emoji849]

My mom has one. It’s been back for service a couple of times in 40 years. Keeps it in one of those boxes that moves around to keep it wound up. She’s in her 70’s now, hardly wears it. My buddy had a real nice, old submariner from the early 70’s he wore for years. Sent it to a service center and...

Overall picture, there’s a lot to like about RFK jr. Unfortunately most of us vote on one or two pet issues.

There was a gunsmith converting the 74- semi to the Amish machine gun 76- pump. I guess it’s not a big deal to do. Lots and lots of 76- 35 Whelen pumps that are very well though of here in Alaska.

Living proof that accurate 7 is not a substitute for reloder 7 in 45-70[emoji15]

Good price on a great benchrest scope. I’m sure someone on here plays that game. GLWS.

That’s very crafty of them. Appreciate the heads up. Another something to look for.

Innovative mounting setup. Clean. I like the looks of that.

Trijicon Accupoint 1-4 in reticle of choice. Tritium so no battery. Theres a “valve” on the objective to regulate brightness. I’m a big fan.

Don’t have one. I’m sure they are great. There is a million of them that pop up on Gunbroker when I’m looking for something specific. I have zero interest in it and the parade of Blasers is quite frankly a might irritating. Who ever is selling them in the USA must be very well stocked.

There’s guys arguing on another popular forum about a M4 being the best brown bear stopper, even though none of them have ever done it. I’d say with that line of thinking all you’ll need is a .243 for African DG. All kidding aside, I have no experience in Africa. Seems like folks find the .375...

Don’t have to worry about an EMP wiping out the power grid where I live. The greenies are gonna kill it with EV’s and heat pumps.

Those are good holding rings. You might research if they will fit Weavers. Sometimes the lugs for the actual picatinny style are slightly different than Weavers. Usually they work but…. Warne also makes steel bases to fit quite a few actions.

That’s a nice setup and HuntingGold is a solid fellow to do business with.

I’m sure you’ll get good advice here. I really like Warne products and have had good luck with them up to .458 win mag. I would use the horizontal rings, not the vertical rings. Everything I have gotten from them is steel, so a little heavier but in my opinion better than aluminum for something...

This scope was purchased a couple of years ago. It has been mounted on a heavy .300 H&H in lapped rings and taken to the range. Not carried afield. It performed without issue. Nice glass, excess to my needs. I will post pictures tomorrow. $800 shipped.

Yes. Lefty here. My FFL took a powder so it’s now a big deal, significant travel. Welcome to rural Alaska. Good luck with sale.

Yes. Just put it in checked baggage in factory style individual ammo boxes. No issue

I would use the shooting sticks. The pictures I’ve seen from Africa indicate to me that the terrain is not friendly to kneeling or prone. Take every opportunity to get a rest.

I’ve gotten them from Sunny Hill. Not cheap. The used market seems pretty tight. I’ve heard BACO will sell you one if you can get through the gauntlet of being on hold. Good luck, hopefully someone here can help.

Have a 45-70 calling to me right now. Timely post[emoji1]

True, belted cartridges with a shoulder do headspace off the belt the first firing. I guess those guys must think we are going to throw away the new empty brass we bought for reloading after the first firing. Hahaha. I like the Lee Collet as well. I have them several different cartridges. When...

You are correct sir. The thought never crossed my mind until this thread started. Still plenty to learn. Be that as it may, it doesn’t seem to me that it should be manufactured this way to begin with. Everyone else hits the mark.

A problem with professional labor is that the skilled labor folks are better paid. Those with a sheepskin gets the shaft, at least in the construction industry which is my area of familiarity. Friend of mines kid went to University of AK which cranks out PE’s by the boatload. He got a...

I have been thinking about this a lot. Your statement regarding NF and their bonding process is awakening. There are some good gluing products out there today, and yes they would render disassembly for repair impossible. Is this inside knowledge? I’m not doubting at all, quite the opposite...

You and I live in very similar towns. Mine is in SE, which is of course mostly Liberal due to the proximity of the Capitol. Our local government is also very left. Most of my neighbors are Biden supporters, are unhappy with him, and will vote for him again. They would vote for a better Democrat...

Wish them well. I’m glad they are the first ones to figure out how to grind the extractor to snap over. [emoji849] Hopefully they showed Dean “we’re not selling Saturns here” Sacca the door.

Fantastic rifle. Hope you get what you need out of it.

Thank you very much for your reply.

Thank you. What is your preferred time of year given my constraints…weather, animal activity, etc. No experience with Africa other than reading. There would be myself and my wife, the latter might go along in the field for a day but would most likely want to explore other opportunities.

My dream double is 9.3x74r. Lefty for me though so used market is slim to none. Hope you find one!

If a person were limited to a timeframe of late-March/early April or the month of November which would be advisable/preferable/available? Thank you.

I like the stainless in wood look very much. I’d coat the whole thing in titanium grey or some such. The folks at Hart are great. You’ll get a good shooter back.

The standard is there. No linking allowed here for whatever reason. Not my house so not my rules. [emoji1]

Lots of folks talking about DG without you asking about that specifically. Is that your intention? I have had more problems with reliable feeding and ejection with model 70 CRF’s than I have any Remington. I am a lefty and have owned 3 Winchester 70 Classics. Zastava Mausers have been better...