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These were made in Japan, right? Smooth actions for sure.

There was a magazine article some time back that tested all sorts of cartridges for efficiency. As I recall, the 35 Whelen Ackley Improved proved to have the greatest muzzle energy for the least amount of powder in their test. I’m in the “so what” camp as well. Most of us here spend a fair...

I feel the same way Red Leg (and suspect many here do). Some of my rifles will hopefully be my evening companions till the end. I have to ask though, when you have your favorite single malt and worn, oily rag on a cold, quiet evening, do you reach for your R8 or S2?

Mdwest summarized it very well. You may even want to offer less than $6,500. If you later decide to sell it, the next will be asking exactly the same questions you are. While the whole dremel tool thing was a debacle, I’ve never heard of one failing to go bang when you pull the trigger. My...

Mdwest summarized it very well. You may even want to offer less than $6,500. If you later decide to sell it, the next will be asking exactly the questions you are.

It’s a mature ram for sure. Ground check him. They’ve become a pest in Texas.

Frankly, wait for a nicer one. It’s restocked and was likely in poor condition before being heavily reworked. The rework doesn’t appear to be done very well.

+1 on keeping it authentic - those tears really show the age and character of the animal.

Some of mine have the cordite and “Dupont” proofs as well. They are likely 4831. Nice rifle.

A Griffin and Howe on a Springfield action in 30’06 is about as American as it gets, and good plains game rifle to boot.

You’ve got some great information in just 30 mins! From the 2971 number, Rigby could tell you more about what it was originally. More pictures of the rear sight and front sight could be helpful, to better ascertain a rebarrel vs rebore. Always cool to see pre war Rigbys.

+1 on the pelican vault - many trips without issue.

That sounds right. I think they all will come with a 2nd set of 12 gauge slug barrels. I think his is one of about five of special edition already on preorder. I’m curious as to whether anyone else on AH has, or plans, to order one.

I know we have quite a few Heym fans here on AH. Has anyone here preordered a Heym Michael Fell edition?