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13 September 2006, 02:17

Lfaler

suggestions for new rifle

I picked up a Lothar walther barrel from Jeffeosso (thanks jeff!). If I were a patient person, I would wait unti the 375 ruger came out, but I ain't, so I'm going to get it done in 375 taylor.

so here is an informal poll of sorts

Iron sights or no iron sights?

checker and jewel bolt handle? or is that too much like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear?

The stock is a claro walnut and is going to have an African blackwood forend, so...

Matching grip cap or metal grip cap...

Opinions?

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13 September 2006, 02:56

Wink

I always vote "yes" on iron sights. Even my .22s have them. The rest is all cosmetic so go with your own vision of what looks good.

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13 September 2006, 03:08

MacD37

I agree with WINK, no hunting rifle should ever be without good iron sights, and the scope in quality QD rings & mounts!

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13 September 2006, 03:20

Hog Killer

quote:
Iron sights or no iron sights?

It's always good to have a plan B, so yes to iron sights.

quote:
checker and jewel bolt handle? or is that too much like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear?

This is "eye candy" a personal choice.

quote:
The stock is a claro walnut and is going to have an African blackwood forend, so...

Matching grip cap or metal grip cap...

Both can look nice if done right. "I" like the steel option.

Question: Why the 357 Taylor instead of the 376 Steyr? As factory (HS) brass is readily avalable.

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13 September 2006, 03:49

aktoklat

I totally agree with Wink. Iron sights, yep! The other garnishments are totally up to the beholder!

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13 September 2006, 06:48

Lfaler

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Question: Why the 357 Taylor instead of the 376 Steyr? As factory (HS) brass is readily avalable.

Hog Killer[/QUOTE]

bigger case, plus the donor is a 7mag so they use the same size brass. I guess I could always do a Dakota for that matter, if I wanted to muck with the bolt. I don't buy ammo much....I have more wildcats than not, so I tend to reload everything.

Thanks for all the input guys. If it doesn't turn out butt ugly, I'll post some pics when I git'er done.

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13 September 2006, 07:45

.366torque

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Do the 375 taylor, then rechamber to 375 ruger!

iron sights a MUST

jeffe

I'll second that!

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13 September 2006, 10:06

boom stick

quote:
Originally posted by .366torque:
quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Do the 375 taylor, then rechamber to 375 ruger!

iron sights a MUST

jeffe

I'll second that!

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14 September 2006, 10:10

RMiller

you might be able to get a barrel chambered for the 375 ruger before ruger actually makes rifles for it ...maybe.

Or do it to the taylor then clean it up with the 375 ruger