I bought my big bore!

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27 December 2006, 15:56

Lochi

I bought my big bore!

After lots of research I decided on a Lott with CZ action and synthetic stock. En route to the gun maker on Friday evening I stopped to look at a Dumoulin 458WM advertised in the papers. It was used past 4 years by a PH but in good nick. Bought it for about $900, with spare cartridges, cases, Barnes bullets etc worth thousands thrown in. After a decade of full-time PH work all over Southern Africa, the guy now got married and is immigrating to London in a few weeks time. Selling all his firearms.
I made use of the SAPSâ€™s latest "safe storage" concession on the firearms act. This means I may have it with me at home and can use it once my licence arrives.
Thanx for the advice along the way.
Lochi.

27 December 2006, 16:10

Charles_Helm

Sounds very nice -- congratulations!

Please post some pictures when you get a chance.

27 December 2006, 17:24

MJines

Congratulations, a gun with character and a history. Nice pick.

27 December 2006, 17:38

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27 December 2006, 18:04

NitroX

Congratulations!

27 December 2006, 19:34

Rusty

Congratulations!

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27 December 2006, 20:02

RIP

Excellent rifle and cartridge combination. It doesn't get any better, really. With modern bullets and propellants, and proper handloading, the .458 WinMag is all that is necessary for anything. And a Dumoulin Mauser is hard to top. The rest is just hot rodding and extended pinky fingers.

Thumbs up here, not pinky.

27 December 2006, 20:11

475Guy

Good going. The Lott isn't needed with todays's newer powders and bullets, your 458 WinMag will definitely do the job. Of course, just having a Lott can literally be a blast.

27 December 2006, 22:26

.366torque

Congratulations!

28 December 2006, 00:24

bwanamrm

$900 for a Dumoulin??? We can't buy a Winchester for that in the States! Some guys have all the luck! Sould be a reliable rifle...

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28 December 2006, 02:39

Michael Robinson

Sounds like you got a great deal on a great rifle. Dumoulins have a terrific reputation for build quality and reliability.

Nice going!

28 December 2006, 09:30

.366torque

quote:
$900 for a Dumoulin??? We can't buy a Winchester for that in the States! Some guys have all the luck! Sould be a reliable rifle...

quote:
Sounds like you got a great deal on a great rifle. Dumoulins have a terrific reputation for build quality and reliability.

Nice going!

MR

That's it! I request photos please!! Sounds like a nice rifle and deal.

28 December 2006, 17:18

Lochi

thanx guys ... hmmmm

28 December 2006, 21:11

craven

WELL DONE

Craven

28 December 2006, 22:04

.366torque

Thanks for the photos Lochi, well done on your purchase!!

28 December 2006, 23:25

TBEAR99

Congratulations!

29 December 2006, 07:38

Gerhard.Delport

Lochi,

Congratulations, now the proof is in the pudding or should I say shooting. Let us know if she is a sweet shooter.

Gerhard

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