Recent content by matt85

I learned the hard way, always bring two rifles (both suitable for the targets). Between luggage handlers and rough bush roads, there are many things on safari that can damage a rifle. And it's not just guns... Cameras, batteries, hats, boots, anything important.

In my humble opinion, most guns made in this chambering are too light. So, i would have one custom made if i was interested. It should be mentioned i havent shot a 600 OK, just a 600 NE.

Here ya go: A stock like this on a fine engraved double rifle will make you the talk of the forum! :E Rofl:

I was ridiculed for having a red dot on a double. An adjustable stock would would probably get you shunned from most hunting groups.

I have VASTLY more respect for rats and coyotes! Hell, even the mice I catch around my home and drown in a bucket have earned more respect. Scammers deserve ALL the horrible things in the world. I say, round them up and tie them to the ground in front of a driver ant migration.

That really sucks! Its a real shame how much sub-human trash is out there trying their hardest to screw honest people out of money.

In my case, a down payment was made on the hunt (i cant remember how the amount was decided). Than the majority of the hunt was paid for afterwords. I imagine some outfitters will be more trusting than others.

I know I shouldn't have said anything, but I'm not used to seeing outright foolish posts on this forum. Most members here have traveled the world and have a firmer grasp on reality than people who only know what they've be told on TV.

These are some classic "famous last words" i would expect to hear from a sheltered liberal with limited real world experience. I have some experience with Mexican cartels. You might be fine... or you might say the wrong thing or look at someone the wrong way.

Nope

If you are not selling the gun, why did you post it in the classifieds section? There are much better sections of this forum for questions.

We had a brief bit of good weather back in December, so i decided to go for a ride. Only to find the road had been closed due to flooding. I snapped this picture real quick... And it turned out great! A fine example of NW USA: dense forrest, damp conditions, misty fog, backed by blue skies.

Forget about long range shooting with doubles, that is not their purpose. A doubles role is to fire two shots in rapid succession. I suggest shooting a handful of doubles by different makers in different cartridges. Gain some experience before making the plunge. As for dealing with recoil...

The Ruger #1 is probably the only rifle that i would want reduced loads for. They have always been too light for DG cartridges. The last #1 i held was a 458 lott that only weighed 7lb! :E Rofl: The 450/400 in a properly designed rifle has extremely mild recoil. If it is hurting you, than...

Years ago i had a Tikka T3 in 6.5x55. it was a solid rifle in a great cartridge... But i got bored with it. I sold it to fund other more interesting firearms.