The Accurate Reloading Forums
Bling !!! Just to make Biebs Jealous
09 August 2014, 05:34
Beretta682EBling !!! Just to make Biebs Jealous
Getting ready for Alaska - 250 grain hornady ammo comes in next week. Alaska in 4 weeks.
Biebs bring the ruger not the blaser. You do see the orange background - just to give you a little fanta fix.
Mike
09 August 2014, 05:52
AK_StickThe bolt is on the wrong side, but otherwise fine rifle!
Good luck on your Hunt. Where are you headed?
Only Angels and Aviators have wings
09 August 2014, 06:00
BiebsWow, nice! Mine are the Hogue-stocked models, in 375 and 416 Ruger, but they're still unopened in the original boxes :-(
09 August 2014, 07:23
Fjoldquote:
Originally posted by AK_Stick:
The bolt is on the wrong side, but otherwise fine rifle!
The bolt is on the
correct side.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
09 August 2014, 07:28
505EDI agree looks like the correct side to me!!
DRSS Member
09 August 2014, 07:43
AntlersYep, definitely the correct side...
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
09 August 2014, 09:14
Sean RussellIf its not on the right side---It must be on the wrong side---
"The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
TANSTAAFL
www.savannagems.com A unique way to own a piece of Africa.
DSC Life
NRA Life
09 August 2014, 09:50
Beretta682EAnother picture
Lets see how it shoots next week. If its shoots and functions well, I may buy another one.
Mike
09 August 2014, 11:25
tanksWhat caliber and make is it?
09 August 2014, 11:35
Beretta682ETanks
375 Ruger
Rifle is Ruger Alaskan - I think it is the older discontinued model.
Mike
09 August 2014, 12:42
John HMwhat is the skin?
John
New Zealand DRSS
450 - 3 1/4" BPE
Burning Nitro
09 August 2014, 12:58
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by John HM:
what is the skin?
Skin is a dyed springbok
Mike
12 August 2014, 19:56
Biebsquote:
Skin is a dyed springbok
Proper English is "dead Springbok" :-)
13 August 2014, 02:15
Charlie64Great rifle ...
Me, I have seen common springbok, black springbok, white springbok and even copper springbok, but this is the first time I see an orange one
.
Whether dyed or dead, a good looking gun on a fun looking skin !
"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
14 August 2014, 05:44
dirklawyerMike, I have two of these rifles in left hand configuration and converted one into 416 Ruger caliber. Lovely rifles, balanced, rugged, nice weight and both are extremely accurate 375 with 270g TSX and 416 with 350g TSX. I personally put in another cross bolt in both stocks along with bedding the action. Ruger's new guide rifles have two cross bolts plus the thickness of grip is greater on the laminate stock. This added strengthening of the stock was most likely due to some issues with previous standard laminate stocks they use on their left-handed versions for non magnum calibers. I do recommend bedding the action as a precaution, Four years ago I split one of these laminate stocks on my 30-06.
"An individual with experience is never at the mercies of an individual with an argument"
14 August 2014, 06:07
meteAnother thing wrong is that is has TWO front sling swivels !!
Maybe the second is for those 'reduced recoil ' loads !!
Orange fur ? For the orange FANTA drinkers ?
15 August 2014, 00:37
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by dirklawyer:
Mike, I have two of these rifles in left hand configuration and converted one into 416 Ruger caliber. Lovely rifles, balanced, rugged, nice weight and both are extremely accurate 375 with 270g TSX and 416 with 350g TSX. I personally put in another cross bolt in both stocks along with bedding the action. Ruger's new guide rifles have two cross bolts plus the thickness of grip is greater on the laminate stock. This added strengthening of the stock was most likely due to some issues with previous standard laminate stocks they use on their left-handed versions for non magnum calibers. I do recommend bedding the action as a precaution, Four years ago I split one of these laminate stocks on my 30-06.
Will see how the gun holds up in Alaska. Taking it to the range next week to sight it in and shoot it a bit.
I like that this whole set up costs under $1150 bucks with gunsmithing to set the scope up.
Mike
15 August 2014, 02:52
capowardquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
Skin is a dyed springbok
Proper English is "dead Springbok" :-)
Perhaps more properly "dried Springbok", or "tanned Springbok".
Regardless, both rifle and Springbok hide nice...
Jim
"Life's hard; it's harder if you're stupid"
John Wayne 15 August 2014, 07:31
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by capoward:
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
Skin is a dyed springbok
Proper English is "dead Springbok" :-)
Perhaps more properly "dried Springbok", or "tanned Springbok".
Regardless, both rifle and Springbok hide nice...
It's is dyed.
I have never hunted or killed a springbok
This was a gift from a former colleagues wife - they are from South Africa and she is an Artist.
I don't know if she did it or bought it - but it is as orange as a hunters safety vest.
Mike
