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Politics

The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Hello from South Texas

I've heard great things about this forum and am looking forward to being a member. I've hunted Africa for 25 years and enjoy corresponding with other hunters about their safari experiences.

Ruger M77 7mm Rem Mag Semi Custom

Ruger M77 in 7mm Rem Mag. This is an unsigned semi custom that features a beautifully configured stock, jeweled bolt and follower, knurled bolt knob, and custom safety.

I have tried to pin down the maker on this rifle without any definitive answers. It shares a lot of characteristics of Lenard Brownells’s work, but that is just my guess.

-24 inch factory barrel
-LOP 13.5
- Factory bottom metal
-My scale is broke so I don’t have a weight on this one.

$1,900 + $100 shipping
Money...

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Went To The Dark Side (Swarovski)

I’ve never agreed with the philosophy of spending more money on a scope than I did the rifle and I still don’t. I’m a died in the wool Leupold fan and they’ve done everything I’ve asked of them. The most I ever spent on one was about $600 and that was for a VX5-HD. I liked it but I’m not a fan of 30mm tubes. I sold it almost immediately because it just seemed too bulky on top of my rifle. I have about a half dozen VX1/VX2/Freedom models and they work fine. Very basic but more than adequate...

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New Alpine Rifle Criteria

Been thinking about a new alpine rifle build for a while to hunt sheep, Ibex, goats, tahr, chamois...

Thought I would ask how you decide. What do you feel is the most important thing in buying or building a rifle?

Beyond caliber, what do you consider next?

In my case, I’ve been considering a custom a 7MM REM Mag. 22” threaded Barrel. To use a suppressor.

Some considerations:
Left Hand (For me)
1/2 MOA
Action
Length
Weight
Stock type/style
Barrel (Carbon or Steel)

What does your dream...

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