Semi-Custom Ruger

ikeda

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Namibia (3), Zimbabwe
Being a lefty along with my son our selection of bolt rifles is limited and usually expensive. Having come into a lifetime supply of 9.3mm RWS H Mantel bullets we decided to get us what I consider to be just about the perfect all round Africa rifles. We each started with a left handed Ruger 3006 and had them re-barreled to 9.3x62. Each was fitted with a NECG banded front sight base along with the NECG quick detachable aperture rear sight, and classic 4x Lyman scopes. My son went for the 23" length and I opted for a 22". I'm a big guy so I added a 1" recoil pad for the added length of pull. Thus we ended up with extremely capable left hand rifles good for 99% of the situations we might encounter in Africa, and costing a lot less than the CZ left hand .375 H&H!
I'm thinking about taking a .375 Ruger African and re-barreling it to .458 to take care of that last 1% of African situations.
 
I've been thinking about re-barreling an extra A-bolt in 30-06 that I have. I was hoping that 9.3x62 would be a straight re-barrel job. Thanks!
 

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MANKAZANA SAFARIS wrote on Paul Shirek's profile.
Hi Paul,
This is Daniel from Mankazana Safaris.

I saw your post regarding a hunt in Africa. I am sure you have been bombarded with messages and replies from other outfitters, so I will keep this one quick.
I have a feeling we have exactly what you need for a first safari.
If you'd like to hear more, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Yours sincerely,
wheelerdan wrote on ACraig's profile.
If you ever decide to sell this rifle, I will buy it with the dies, bullet, brass, the works. Dan
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Are you on Arkansas hunting net to?
 
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