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[Justhunt]

Hello and welcome

 

[Ridgewalker]

Heath, welcome to the forum! I only have 1 comment…GET YOURSELF TO AFRICA! You will forever regret not going.

 

[hseII]

Thank You All.

 

[CBH Australia]

Welcome to Africa Hunting. No caliber discrimination here!

But there is always another chance to start the old debate of are CRF or Push Feed bolt actions better.

Welcome to AH Heath.
No time like the present to plan that safari.

That's what happened to me, just saying.

 

[Andrew Short]

Welcome to AH!

 

[hseII]

But there is always another chance to start the old debate of are CRF or Push Feed bolt actions better.

That's what happened to me, just saying.

Well let’s start it then- is the CRF really that big a deal vs. a M700 that has had the M-16 extractor fitted?

 

[R.M.C.]

Welcome to the forum!! Turned down a trip to hunt Africa!?!? Lol

 

[hseII]

Welcome to the forum!! Turned down a trip to hunt Africa!?!? Lol

I’d spent 4 months of 2013 & 9 months of 2012 in Russia: I needed to be home.

Obviously it would not have been for free but it would have been an economical deal by today’s standards.

 

[R.M.C.]

I’d spent 4 months of 2013 & 9 months of 2012 in Russia: I needed to be home.

Obviously it would not have been for free but it would have been an economical deal by today’s standards.

Yeah four months is too long for me lol

 

[CBH Australia]

Well let’s start it then- is the CRF really that big a deal vs. a M700 that has had the M-16 extractor fitted?

Sure, for a DG rifle you must have controlled round feed. It's true I read it on the internet. It can work upside down after you have just been bowled over by a Cape Buffalo or it will extract reliably for a follow up shot when your life depends on it.

Larry Porterfield of Midway USA built his "Nearly perfect Safari rifle" on a Rem700 action. He thinks it's gonna be ok and he's Larry Porterfield "and that's the way it is"

I found my Tikka rifles feed well even on odd angles.

But I see some gunsmith s offer an M16 extractor upgrade for Tikkas too.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Sure, for a DG rifle you must have controlled round feed. It's true I read it on the internet. It can work upside down after you have just been bowled over by a Cape Buffalo or it will extract reliably for a follow up shot when your life depends on it.

Larry Porterfield of Midway USA built his "Nearly perfect Safari rifle" on a Rem700 action. He thinks it's gonna be ok and he's Larry Porterfield "and that's the way it is"

I found my Tikka rifles feed well even on odd angles.

But I see some gunsmith s offer an M16 extractor upgrade for Tikkas too.

Wait...I read on the internet, watched YouTube videos and saw on Facebook that push round feed work better all around, are more dependable, they jam less regardless how slow or fast the shooter works the bolt.

 

[CBH Australia]

But, did I mention my .375H&H is a CZ550?

A true full length Mauser type CRF action.

 

[Ridge Runner]

hsell, CBH Australia

To be perfectIy honest I have no clue what this argument is about. At almost 65, I have never given any thought to or cared about whether a rifle was push feed or control round feed. Or what brand name is on the firearm.

I bought my first bolt action center fire rifle when I was 19. I don't even remember the name of the manufacturer or the caliber. Since that first purchase I have owned and still own: Savage, Remington, Marlin, Mosin-Nugant, Mauser, Mossberg, Ruger and probably others I have long since forgotten. I can say I have never had a feeding/cycling problem with any of them, that I can remember, in various calibers from 243 to 458WM, mostly 7mm RM and 30-06 calibers. All were more than accurate for hunting, as in ten rounds, center of target, inside a Kennedy half dollar at 100 yards and 100 meters depending on which shooting range as was at.

All I really care about is how smooth the action is, how fast I can cycle rounds through, and the cost of the rifle, scope with rings and basses (if needed), and 2-4 boxes of ammo (if needed) out the door. The prettier the rifle the more I cringed about thinking of how this pretty rifle would soon have scratch and wear marks from the first hunting trip.

A fellow once gave me some advice that I have never forgotten: If your going to worry about scratches, nicks, and dings everytime you get something expensive, you might want to rethink about buying something expensive so you have less to worry about.

 

[CBH Australia]

@Ridge Runner
I don't have any argument with @hseII but I guess he knows the the age old debate of CTF vs Push Feed can get people going.

I agree with Ridge Runners ideas but have tried to assemble a small functional collection of various brands to satisfy myself that I have something nice.

Nothing special really but samples of common brands with some aftermarket accessories. All intended for use. I'm starting to work on the idea I want to use them more, there is nothing irreplaceable among them.

Over time I got better scopes and rifles but all intended for a certain use.

I don't want to be a collector I could buy something good if I wanted it but now I don't even want it that bad and can't justify the money for my use. It would be nice to have a Rigby , Blaser or something else but I have something to cover most things.

 

[riflepermits.com]

Welcome to AH! Nice to have you on the site.

 

[Ridge Runner]

CBH Australia said
I don't have any argument with @hseII but I guess he knows the the age old debate of CTF vs Push Feed can get people going.

I didn't mean to imply or suggest you have any argument with hsell. My guess is, by his response, 'well let's get it started etc. etc.' he knows about this age old debate.

It just seemed we were the only 3 participants. Thus away my previous thread was an attempt to end this never ending debate and get back to the op topic.

 

[hseII]

@Ridge Runner
I don't have any argument with @hseII but I guess he knows the the age old debate of CTF vs Push Feed can get people going.

I agree with Ridge Runners ideas but have tried to assemble a small functional collection of various brands to satisfy myself that I have something nice.

Nothing special really but samples of common brands with some aftermarket accessories. All intended for use. I'm starting to work on the idea I want to use them more, there is nothing irreplaceable among them.

Over time I got better scopes and rifles but all intended for a certain use.

I don't want to be a collector I could buy something good if I wanted it but now I don't even want it that bad and can't justify the money for my use. It would be nice to have a Rigby , Blaser or something else but I have something to cover most things.

No Argument here: I’ve heard or read it most of my life but asked this group as there’s more first hand experience here than the average platform.

I’ve never had a R700 fail me but I’ve also never had something with tusks/claws/hooves coming after me with an intent to harm.

 

[Uncle Sauce]

Welcome to AH!

 

[fin003]

Welcome to the best forum! Enjoy!