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Originally Posted By Zeebz: I believe the 99 was the Deerfield? Originally Posted By Zeebz: Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: What is the 99? I believe the 99 was the Deerfield? It was indeed. I never see them mentioned by model number with them being so rare. One in 500 would be pretty interesting but it would have to be chonky. |
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Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles.
People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird.
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Originally Posted By Zeebz: Good point on the .375 and .416s - they probably don't want the others eating into their sales. I am actually surprised the 375 Ruger hasn't caught on more because in addition to being able to be chambered in a long action, it also kicks the 375 H&H's ass in terms of performance. And yeah I feel for you lefties. I don't think Winchester or CZ chambered their safari guns in LH calibers, either? I know Weatherby has done some of their bigger chambered guns in left handed models, but they're quite a bit more expensive if you're going for the 416 or 460 Weatherbys, plus you don't have a CRF action if that's something you want. Does Sako to LH chamberings? I know the Brown Bear and Kodiak come in safari calibers, but not sure if they do LHs? They are hybrid CRF, though. From what I've seen, the .375 Ruger has actually developed a bit of a following. CZ used to do LH safari rifles, but only in .375 H&H, none of the big boys. Oddly, Numrich has LH Winchester Safari stocks available, but I've never seen a complete rifle. I'm tempted to buy one and then keep an eye open for a lefty model 70 for a rebarrel. Montana used to make lefty rifles in .458, but they were really light and not what I was looking for in terms of features. I could always get a #1, but the idea of a single shot in a dangerous game caliber really doesn't do it for me either. Until I stumble into a lefty .458 that I like I'll just make do with my .375 Rugers. Never thought it would happen, but I may be going to Africa in a few years. It won't be for dangerous game though, so I'll be taking a .300 or .375. Which one depends on what I decide to hunt. Definitely no use for a .458 for anything I'd hunt there. |
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Originally Posted By raf: How about a future Pistol caliber Lever Action rifle in .30 Carbine? The thought has a merit. The bullets are always flat-nosed in 30SC, so they are compatible with tube magazines. Could really be something sweet, if made with a good quality. |
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Originally Posted By WI-2021: From what I've seen, the .375 Ruger has actually developed a bit of a following. CZ used to do LH safari rifles, but only in .375 H&H, none of the big boys. Oddly, Numrich has LH Winchester Safari stocks available, but I've never seen a complete rifle. I'm tempted to buy one and then keep an eye open for a lefty model 70 for a rebarrel. Montana used to make lefty rifles in .458, but they were really light and not what I was looking for in terms of features. I could always get a #1, but the idea of a single shot in a dangerous game caliber really doesn't do it for me either. Until I stumble into a lefty .458 that I like I'll just make do with my .375 Rugers. Never thought it would happen, but I may be going to Africa in a few years. It won't be for dangerous game though, so I'll be taking a .300 or .375. Which one depends on what I decide to hunt. Definitely no use for a .458 for anything I'd hunt there. I had a No. 1 in 416 Rem Mag and 458 Lott. They're fun guns if you want a big safari caliber just to show off, but I agree that I wouldn't want one for dangerous game. I could reload them fast but not as fast as a bolt. The Lott in the No. 1 also had brutal recoil, like way worse than my CZ 550 in 458 Lott. |
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Originally Posted By Zeebz: I had a No. 1 in 416 Rem Mag and 458 Lott. They're fun guns if you want a big safari caliber just to show off, but I agree that I wouldn't want one for dangerous game. I could reload them fast but not as fast as a bolt. The Lott in the No. 1 also had brutal recoil, like way worse than my CZ 550 in 458 Lott. Originally Posted By Zeebz: Originally Posted By WI-2021: From what I've seen, the .375 Ruger has actually developed a bit of a following. CZ used to do LH safari rifles, but only in .375 H&H, none of the big boys. Oddly, Numrich has LH Winchester Safari stocks available, but I've never seen a complete rifle. I'm tempted to buy one and then keep an eye open for a lefty model 70 for a rebarrel. Montana used to make lefty rifles in .458, but they were really light and not what I was looking for in terms of features. I could always get a #1, but the idea of a single shot in a dangerous game caliber really doesn't do it for me either. Until I stumble into a lefty .458 that I like I'll just make do with my .375 Rugers. Never thought it would happen, but I may be going to Africa in a few years. It won't be for dangerous game though, so I'll be taking a .300 or .375. Which one depends on what I decide to hunt. Definitely no use for a .458 for anything I'd hunt there. I had a No. 1 in 416 Rem Mag and 458 Lott. They're fun guns if you want a big safari caliber just to show off, but I agree that I wouldn't want one for dangerous game. I could reload them fast but not as fast as a bolt. The Lott in the No. 1 also had brutal recoil, like way worse than my CZ 550 in 458 Lott. I've heard that the No. 1's tend to be big kickers in the larger calibers, which is another reason I've avoided buying one. My .375's (an African and an Alaskan, both pre-muzzle brake) aren't too bad in the recoil department, but any .458 will probably be a pretty significant step up, so I'd prefer to avoid models that are known to kick like mules. |
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Originally Posted By raf: Have just begun to look into .45 ACP carbines, but initial research seems to show some viable alternatives out there. If Ruger won't make what I want, then my money will go elsewhere. I would buy a Glock mag .45acp PC Carbine in a heartbeat if Ruger would make it. |
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Originally Posted By jcarrol: P-94, P-95, P-97, and chamber the P-90 in 10mm Say what you will those guns are reliable and durable and were affordable. I could get on board |
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Originally Posted By DvlDog: I would like to see Ruger expand the Hawkeye African line into non-safari calibers. Those rifles feel nearly perfect to me. Quick to the shoulder and they point and swing like a premium bird gun. I have one in .223 from a special run they did. They would be remarkable in .308 or 6.5C The Hawkeye African is a fantastic rifle. I've got both a 338 win mag and 6.5x55. I'd like to see expanded caliber selection, but really, just increased production of the Hawkeye line. They're impossible to find. |
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