My first big bore!

[Rubi_300]

It’s been a little since I’ve been on the the Africa bug is still eating away at me. Today I got my first big bore!

t’s a Winchester model 70 safari express in 416 REM MAG. It’s not the Rigby BG I drool over but I’m falling in love with this quickly though.

I picked it up at my LGS today. They give me calls when stuff comes in I’m looking for and this came in about 3 weeks ago on consignment and I got the call but wasn’t able to stop by until today. The seller was asking $1,300 but after a quick call to him he took $1,100 and I was walking out with it. It’s never been fired just has a few dings in the wood from sitting in the safe.

I’m not sure if I’ll keep it or not yet. For the price I couldn’t pass it up either way. One just sold on gunbroker for $2,500 which is temping me to sell this and go for something a little flashier. The rifle just handles so well and is nicely balanced. If anyone knows me they know I love my model 70’s.

I wanted to share the excitement with others who can appreciate a nice rifle like this. I’ll keep you guys posted on what I do with it!

 

[meigsbucks]

Take the good deal and go hunt with it.

 

[BourbonTrail]

Good looking. The nostalgia may not be there with Rem Mags but the performance is. That was a good deal on one in that condition. Enjoy it.

 

[BeeMaa]

You got a good deal, and in the event that you want to sell it are unlikely to loose any money. In the meantime, enjoy what you have. Congratulations on the new acquisition.

 

[NTX]

That’s a fine looking rifle

 

[Mike B. 216]

Great find.

 

[Doug3006]

Great rifle and the 416 REM will do anything the Rigby will do. That rifle needs to be hunted! Go and then please write about it!

 

[Rubi_300]

That’s a fine looking rifle

Thank you, they seem to be hit or miss on the wood for the safari expresses but this one defiantly isn’t bad looking.

 

[Bonk]

You stole it. Congrats!

 

[Brod]

That was a good deal. Enjoy it and sell it later. You won't lose money either way.

 

[homeless]

Congratulations!!!!!!
You enjoy

 

[Philip Glass]

It’s been a little since I’ve been on the the Africa bug is still eating away at me. Today I got my first big bore!

t’s a Winchester model 70 safari express in 416 REM MAG. It’s not the Rigby BG I drool over but I’m falling in love with this quickly though.

I picked it up at my LGS today. They give me calls when stuff comes in I’m looking for and this came in about 3 weeks ago on consignment and I got the call but wasn’t able to stop by until today. The seller was asking $1,300 but after a quick call to him he took $1,100 and I was walking out with it. It’s never been fired just has a few dings in the wood from sitting in the safe.

I’m not sure if I’ll keep it or not yet. For the price I couldn’t pass it up either way. One just sold on gunbroker for $2,500 which is temping me to sell this and go for something a little flashier. The rifle just handles so well and is nicely balanced. If anyone knows me they know I love my model 70’s.

I wanted to share the excitement with others who can appreciate a nice rifle like this. I’ll keep you guys posted on what I do with it!

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Can't go wrong with this one. Best thing to do is get good with it and book a Buffalo hunt!

 

[Christian Davis]

Great deal! Looks like very nice wood for a safari express as well! In fact I wonder if someone may have refinished the stock.

 

[FrontLines]

That a great deal and rifle, Well done.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Hmmmm, if you are already contemplating selling it, do so, and go for the Big Game. You will not be happy until you have one. Money just gets spent anyway.

 

[chashardy]

You got a great deal on that Model 70. Hunt with it and keep it in your collection. Save up and get a Rigby later.

 

[krish]

Every small steps add up to get you where you want. Good luck
Krish