Rubi_300
AH veteran
- Joined
- Dec 28, 2022
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It’s been a little since I’ve been on the the Africa bug is still eating away at me. Today I got my first big bore!
t’s a Winchester model 70 safari express in 416 REM MAG. It’s not the Rigby BG I drool over but I’m falling in love with this quickly though.
I picked it up at my LGS today. They give me calls when stuff comes in I’m looking for and this came in about 3 weeks ago on consignment and I got the call but wasn’t able to stop by until today. The seller was asking $1,300 but after a quick call to him he took $1,100 and I was walking out with it. It’s never been fired just has a few dings in the wood from sitting in the safe.
I’m not sure if I’ll keep it or not yet. For the price I couldn’t pass it up either way. One just sold on gunbroker for $2,500 which is temping me to sell this and go for something a little flashier. The rifle just handles so well and is nicely balanced. If anyone knows me they know I love my model 70’s.
I wanted to share the excitement with others who can appreciate a nice rifle like this. I’ll keep you guys posted on what I do with it!
t’s a Winchester model 70 safari express in 416 REM MAG. It’s not the Rigby BG I drool over but I’m falling in love with this quickly though.
I picked it up at my LGS today. They give me calls when stuff comes in I’m looking for and this came in about 3 weeks ago on consignment and I got the call but wasn’t able to stop by until today. The seller was asking $1,300 but after a quick call to him he took $1,100 and I was walking out with it. It’s never been fired just has a few dings in the wood from sitting in the safe.
I’m not sure if I’ll keep it or not yet. For the price I couldn’t pass it up either way. One just sold on gunbroker for $2,500 which is temping me to sell this and go for something a little flashier. The rifle just handles so well and is nicely balanced. If anyone knows me they know I love my model 70’s.
I wanted to share the excitement with others who can appreciate a nice rifle like this. I’ll keep you guys posted on what I do with it!
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