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I was looking for a nice Kimber Classic Select in 7mm-08. They had a Classic Select for sale but listed as a Super America - which is a much more expensive model. The price reflected Super America (which it was not). I emailed them twice about this but only got automated responses on how to...

I think No. 1s are great looking rifles - an awful lot of style and quality for the price - especially with iron sight and the Alexander Henry forend. I read a while back that it is possible to create a take-down No. 1 by using a screw driver to remove the recoil pad and an extension socket to...

If what you want is a good value on a currently available "classic" rifle then the Winchester 70 and Ruger M77 Hawkeye are the way to go. They are both available in blue steel and walnut but these days you will probably have shop online or work with a good gun shop to find one. I certainly...

I bought a Ruger 77/22 LR when they first came out and have enjoyed it hunting and shooting for many years. It's been a trouble free rifle and is still in the family. I also have one in 22 magnum. You are correct that these are great companions to the Ruger Hawkeye. The safety function is...

For multiple-lifetime quality at a reasonable price I would look for a Winchester 70 Featherweight or a Ruger M77. The current version of the Ruger M77 is the Hawkeye. It is controlled round feed like most of the Win 70s if that matters to you. Both can be found in satin blue steel and walnut...

I've had good luck with Kimber 84M - especially in 308. These are the rifles with the floor plate - not the recent stainless version with a drop mag. The wood stock rifle will need to be sourced used. The "disadvantage" is the very light rifle with its lightweight barrel. I have to hold the...

I agree with Toby. I'd seat it to get the best crimp in the grove and find the load that gives me accuracy there. I want durable 375 H&H ammo that will work in all conditions.

The best hunting experience for Nilgai will be found on large ranches south of Kingsville. A good spot and stalk hunt down there is very similar to hunting southern Africa. The bulls are large and tough and your heavy plains game cartridge is just right. I do these hunts and enjoy them but...

I have handled both rifles and fired an Alaskan several times. One big difference in these rifles is the weight. The Alaskan is at least a pound lighter (regardless of the Winchester website info). Mine was about 7.8 pounds as compared to 9 pounds for the Safari Express. That's a big...

Call JES rebore and leave a message. He'll call you and discuss your options. This is a great option if you have a 270 you don't use and want to experience 9.3x62. It only takes a few hundred dollars and a few weeks. But if you want a nice 9.3x62 to take to Africa you might be happier investing...

I agree. The shoulder on your new PPU brass may be pushed back too far. Years ago I bought a box of 9.3x62 factory ammo with this problem and had several misfires.

Okay. Thanks. I'm still interested if the sale doesn't work out.

I'll take it

You may already know this but it's important to be aware that Kimber of Oregon and Kimber of America are two different companies with different rifle models made in different factories. They are both called "Kimber" on the used market. I have read (no first hand experience) that some Oregon...

I still think there's room in the all purpose African game cartridge. The 375 H&H reigns supreme but tends to come up a little short (long?) in the handiness department. The 9.3x62 is a great but cannot legally be used in some countries for buffalo, etc. I would like a .375 based on an...