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18 March 2008, 07:26
sactoller
New to the forum, and to Big Bores!
Well, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I own my own business along with my brother, it is a pawn shop.(I did not get this rifle there, unfortanetly) I just ventured into the big bores, I picked up Browning Safari Grade in 375H&H, I believe it is a '59. I am looking forward to learning more about big bores and big bore hunting.




Jason Z Alberts

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams

18 March 2008, 07:34
retreever
Jason welcome to AR and you will find some great big bore shooters in your neck of the woods.. Many are my friends also...Yu just missed out on a big borte shoot in the Houston area...
Good luck with your first and it will not be the end of owning a big bore rifle... thumb BOOM

Mike


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18 March 2008, 07:38
dirklawyer
Welcome aboard Jason, this rifle might be your first big bore but I bet it won't be your last big bore you buy.

Dirk


"An individual with experience is never at the mercies of an individual with an argument"
18 March 2008, 07:44
sactoller
quote:
Originally posted by dirklawyer:
Welcome aboard Jason, this rifle might be your first big bore but I bet it won't be your last big bore you buy.

Dirk



Thanks, I am looking forward to it. Please, don't tell me that. I already have a safe full of 99's! dancing

bye the way I love all the smiley options! jumping


Jason Z Alberts

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams

18 March 2008, 07:48
Whitworth
Welcome to the big-bore addiction, Jason!



"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
18 March 2008, 07:51
yukon delta
Welcome Jason. Before long, it won't be enough to own a big bore but you'll have to use it on hogs...then you'll want to take it to Africa. You can resist the force but resistance is futile (how's that for mixing movie lines). BOOM

I'll be down in Ft. Worth this summer. I used to go out to that State Park in Weatherford to rock climb and hike.


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18 March 2008, 08:08
.366torque
Welcome to AR! PM ALF or fla3006, they're really knowledgable on Mauser and FN actions.
18 March 2008, 17:39
sactoller
quote:
Originally posted by .366torque:
Welcome to AR! PM ALF or fla3006, they're really knowledgable on Mauser and FN actions.


Thanks for the info!

I am planning a trip in few years, that is why I started looking. This is gonna be a fun ride! dancing


Jason Z Alberts

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams

18 March 2008, 17:48
jro45
Good Luck! I plan at least a couple of years ahead.
19 March 2008, 01:55
sactoller
I messed up on the date, I am thinking it is a 63. Is there someone who may know by the serial number? 63298Lxx is the serial number any idea on the year?

Thanks,


Jason Z Alberts

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams

19 March 2008, 18:17
Aglifter
If you find a gun bible, it'll have the data. I don't have one w. me in SC, though.


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20 March 2008, 01:21
Paolo9,5x73
quote:
Originally posted by sactoller:
I messed up on the date, I am thinking it is a 63. Is there someone who may know by the serial number? 63298Lxx is the serial number any idea on the year?

Thanks,


Is this a trick question dude? It's made in either 1971, or 1972. Gee, I can't decipher that XX yr. of manufacture thingy. I will put my chips on 1972. hillbilly
20 March 2008, 03:24
sactoller
quote:
Originally posted by Paolo9,5x73:
quote:
Originally posted by sactoller:
I messed up on the date, I am thinking it is a 63. Is there someone who may know by the serial number? 63298Lxx is the serial number any idea on the year?

Thanks,


Is this a trick question dude? It's made in either 1971, or 1972. Gee, I can't decipher that XX yr. of manufacture thingy. I will put my chips on 1972. hillbilly


Sorry, not meant to be a trick question. I finaly, found a site that had all the variations of Brownings serial numbers, it is a 72.

Now, my next question what is a short extractor compared to the long extractor. What are the pluses and minuses?


Jason Z Alberts

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams