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9.3x62!!! Blued bolt handle, black fore end tip, 24" light contour barrel, open sights. Cool! Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | ||
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Hmmm....when do they start taking orders? ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I would talk to your Lipsey’s dealer ASAP! Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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Is it up on the Lipsey's site yet? ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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No, but they had one exhibited at the shot show. I learned about it from a video on gunblast dot com where the rifle was presented and discussed by a Lipsey’s rep. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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To quote the Nobel Bard: "You can do what you want, Abe, but ... the next time you see [it] coming . . ." just take the 375 Ruger or 416 Ruger (RH only). I'm still holding out for a special edition laminate Alaskan Ruger in 416Ruger. They'll be back. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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Is it going to have the muzzle thingy majig? | |||
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I checked Lipsey's facebook page daily during the shot show and they never did talk about what Ruger offerings they had this year. I'm glad to finally hear what the African will be this year. | |||
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Thanks for the info! I’m looking forward to seeing these 2019 rifles. I’m a little disappointed that it was not the 35 Whelen that we were hinted that it would be. But, the 9.3x62 is as good or better ballistically, so no problem. It’s a great African medium bore for sure! I would have also hoped for a 22” or 23” max barrel on this cartridge, but that’s just me. Many folks will welcome a 24” barrel. I guess since the previous two were 24”ers, they kept that same dimension. And no, it should not have the muzzle brake. | |||
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I don't suppose they included the lefties in this offering?  "...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize, and independance to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson | |||
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I went back and checked Lipsey's facebook page, in one of the video's you can see 2 Ruger African's on the shelf. I wonder if there will be another chambering to come out this year? Edited to add photo  | |||
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I bought this rifle when they offered it in 9.3x62 a few years ago. I really enjoy mine, and it is a great shooter. It sounds like the only difference is a lighter barrel profile and an extra inch of barrel. Hope these shoot as well for everyone as mine has. | |||
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My local guy can't really order it without a stock number or something...but will try to call them Monday anyway. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I wish Ruger would do a run like this in 375 H&H. Their former attempt at a 375 H&H was way too heavy. 7.5lbs would be about perfect if they could pull it off. I bet they’d sell out as fast or faster then the 275 rigby did. All We Know Is All We Are | |||
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It doesn’t appear to have it. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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I spoke to Lipsey's and there is as yet no stocking number or order number for this according to what i was told, just a Ruger part number. They said they would put on it on my dealer's "wish list" for me and supposedly that means they will call the dealer when t is available. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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Plus, a black forend tip & blue bolt, just like the old Ruger express rifles, minus the English walnut stocks. Hmmmm. There ARE two African bolt rifles on that rifle stand. Suppose they’ll make that 35 Whelen yet this year? | |||
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Thank you very much. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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Supposedly I have an order in the works...we will see. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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My local shop told me that they will be getting in at least a couple, and that I can do a 90 day layaway if I decide I want to buy one. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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I had to call 3 different shops in Louisiana, currently in Wyoming for another month, before I found one that quoted what I felt like was a reasonable price. Told me that they couldn't order one yet because Lipsey's hadn't received them yet but would call me when they are available to be ordered. Wait and see. | |||
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I bought several of these from the first run, they increased in value so much I ended up selling all of them..Hope this second run does as well. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Ruger's website is showing the Lipsey's African in 6.5x55 or is that last years? Auburn University BS '09, DVM '17 | |||
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The 6.5x55 is last years 250 run. Lipsey’s Told my father in law they are going to ship 30 more 6.5x55 units and that run is done. | |||
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What a nice (2) rifle battery these two will make: 6.5x55 and 9.3x62. | |||
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a shame not done for lefty .... | |||
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I already have this exact battery, but in CZ rifles: 6.5x55 CZ550 American, and 9.3x62 CZ550fs. Someone talk me out of getting the same in Rugers, please! If any of you had the choice, which would you pick? CZ or Ruger? In my CZ 9.3, I can load to a COL of 3.45", which can almost make up for the shorter 20.5" barrel. | |||
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I can’t make much of a rational argument. I like the CZ Lux versions, which are hard to find and no longer imported. I am an advocate for open sights. However, my eagle eyes hit the 40-somethings a few years ago, and I can’t use them as well as I once did. I certainly don’t think these skinny barreled Rugers will be any more accurate. I like them for their retro British and Type A Mauser looks and handling. Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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Thanks, Matt. | |||
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bcelliott, No sir, I will not try to talk you out of it! THAT’s just crazy talk. Didn’t you know, no one can have too many rifles... I already have the ‘new’ Ruger Africans in 275 Rigby and 6.5x55, so I NEED the 9.3x62 for that special two-rifle battery. And, I too have CZs in 6.5x55 and 9.3x62 (and ‘66) with Wayne’s beautiful #3 package from AHR. NO sir, you need to readjust your faulty thinking before you lose your card carrying rifle nut membership. Remember: any money you leave behind when they lower you 6feet under is wasted money...  | |||
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Matt, thanks for the heads up. Just order mine to go with my 275 rigby Ruger, which go with my 7mm, 9.3x62 cz550 Mannlichers, which will go with my to be build matched pair (from a single blank) 7mm and 9.3x62 Mannlicher. Sheesh... | |||
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As I expected, no help from this crowd! Well then, for research purposes, I will need to directly compare Ruger vs CZ products to determine which I like better. Perhaps the first half of each week--CZ. And the second half--Ruger. Time will tell...  | |||
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BCElliot, It seems you have faced this serious conundrum and reached a well reasoned, thoughtful solution. To do less would be an affront to our quest for knowledge. I am sure your selfless efforts will be greatly rewarded! Bfly Work hard and be nice, you never have enough time or friends. | |||
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I think I feel your pain! I have a late 1920’s Oberndorf “Type M” (spoon handle and ‘06 inside bow release bottom metal) action that will one day become a 9.3x62 Type M style rifle. It will go nicely with my Type A in 9.3x62, and this new Ruger African will go well with the Type A, since it looks so much like it. On the other hand, I’m currently paying for my daughter’s college, so the Mannlicher Mauser will have to wait a while. And then there is this custom single action revolver affliction... Matt FISH!! Heed the words of Winston Smith in Orwell's 1984: "Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." | |||
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That’s the spirit! | |||
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I feel your pain too ColoradoMatt. I’ve given this considerable thought since your last post, and I only see one way out. You will have to put your daughter up for adoption... | |||
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I ordered mine from the local dealer when I got the news. She just called to tell me it is on the way! Safe shooting! LL | |||
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Was told this morning that mine is on the way as well. Now to find some ammo. | |||
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