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  1. Louis Toadvine

    4 Bore Falling Block Rifle

    Scott from Kentucky Ballistics (the YouTube guy who almost died when his 50 BMG blew up) just unveiled his newest rifle: a custom 4 bore falling block rifle. Looks like the biggest Ruger No. 1 you've ever seen! 20lb rifle, shooting 2,100+ grain bullets, producing ~200lbs of recoil energy...
  2. Louis Toadvine

    For Sale Unfired CZ 550 In 416 Rigby & 200+ Rounds Of Factory Ammo

    For sale is an unfired CZ 550 chambered in 416 Rigby and a bunch of factory ammunition (see below for details on the ammo). This rifle has a "fancy grade" (their words, not mine) American style walnut stock and all of the original factory features: 25" barrel, 3-leaf express (1 standing, 2...
  3. Louis Toadvine

    Chapuis Chasseur SxS - Any experiences?

    Hi all, Anyone have any experience with the Chapuis Chasseur SxS (classic or artisan)? Chapuis Chasseur Side-by-Side Shotgun Background: I am relative neophyte to SxS shotguns but have been soaking up all of the relevant threads on this forum over the last couple weeks. These have been very...
  4. Louis Toadvine

    For Sale Steyr Mannlicher CLII Stutzen (Full Stock)

    The purchase would include the following: A full stocked (stutzen) CLII rifle chambered in .270 Win, built by Steyr Mannlicher of Austria Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 riflescope with 4a reticle (includes Swarovski see-through scope caps with bikini strap) Talley 1” QD rings on Talley Bases 2 spare...
  5. Louis Toadvine

    Experiences with Matrix Gunsmithing

    As many/most of you know, AHR no longer offers the upgrade packages for CZ rifles and instead recommends the services of Matrix Gunsmithing in Colorado. I have an inquiry out to Matrix about an upgrade project on my CZ 550 but wanted to source any thoughts, experiences, etc. from the AH...
  6. Louis Toadvine

    New Battery - Sako 8x57 and Steyr Mannlicher 9.3x62

    Finally getting a chance to post some pictures of new rifles. I had these on order since last year and they both arrived within a few days of each other this spring. Very excited about these two--they are better than anticipated! Both are from their respective "custom shops"--I understand that...
  7. Louis Toadvine

    Experience buying demo optics?

    I would love to hear some actual experiences (good, bad, ambivalent) of people who have bought demo optics (specifically rifle scopes). Recently I've been taking hard looks at a few demo or "open box" scopes that have been listed by online retailers. I see some manufacturers like Swarovski and...
  8. Louis Toadvine

    NIB Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 CDS-ZL FireDot Twilight Hunter

    Brand new Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 with the illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle. 30mm tube. A perfect scope for your DG rifle or deep woods hunting. Includes everything seen below: box, paperwork, bikini strap lens cover. I bought this scope ~2 months ago and have only taken it out of...
  9. Louis Toadvine

    500 Nitro Express Pistol

    New sidearm for elephant country? The Kentucky Ballistics guy (you might remember him as the guy who nearly died when a .50 BMG exploded into his face and neck) showcases his newest big bore pistol. Insane.
  10. Louis Toadvine

    Riflescope Lens Cover Recommendations

    I have a Leica Amplus 1-6x24 that I will be mounting on a yet-to-be-delivered rifle. The scope comes with factory covers (basic form fit plastic pieces that slide on and off), but I'm not a huge fan of them and am looking to upgrade. I'm generally a fan of the one-piece bikini strap type...
  11. Louis Toadvine

    Sako 85 - Ring Height & Ejection Issues

    I asked this question over in a classified ad, but figured I'd source a bigger crowd and gather consensus. I just ordered my first Sako 85 (chambered in 8x57) and will likely use a set of Talley QD rings and bases. I've used Talley QD rings in the past and like them a great deal; I don't have...
  12. Louis Toadvine

    Caring for and protecting walnut stocks

    Hi all— A google search yields plenty of discussion across the interwebs about the best way(s) to store and protect a walnut stock, but I figured this community would be appropriate given the absolutely gorgeous and valuable rifles some of y'all have in your collections. I'm fortunate enough...
 
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