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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
Morten,

Re-gifting is when you take a gift given to you, that you really don't want, and wrap it back up in gift paper, then give it to someone else as a gift.

But since this is such a silly thread, and I must sincerely thank by old lion hunting buddy Jines for getting it started, (check 6 at dinner this weekend pard) I hesitate to add anything of a serious note, but since the question was asked, I'll respond.

What's wrong with a Blaser, seriously. Really nothing if they trip your trigger. For me, they don't. I really can't think of an uglier rifle on the market, and no, a nice stick of wood doesn't make any difference IMO. Lipstick on a PIG at best. I'll grant that they are accurate and all the other accolades, however I find the switch barrel feature to be a red herring as far as features go. I'm not going to take a single rifle on safari, with two barrels chambered differently, thereby switching them out depending upon what type of game animal we come across. That simply isn't going to happen. Personally, I just prefer to own two rifles instead of one rifle with two different chamberings. Many disagree.

Take a look at these M-70s below. They are not my rifles, but really are a thing of beauty. I find great delight in their sleek, slender and flowing lines as opposed to the closed grip, harsh lines of the Blaser. Hard to disagree that the cocking device on the Blaser is a good design, but I still prefer the 3 position safety of the M-70. I doubt the accuracy or trigger on any Blaser is substantially better than these two semi-custom Winchesters. What it really boils down to is I have my preferences for what a hunting rifle should look and feel like. In some ways, such as the fine lines of a bolt gun, I'm a traditionalist. In others, such as in ammo for my doubles, I'm not as I prefer the flat nosed monometal bullets.

Honestly, my biggest fear on the ele hunt I just completed is that my rifles would get misrouted and not show up in Zim, causing me to have to rely on Buzz's camp rifle to conduct the hunt. That rifle being a synthetic stocked Blaser 375 H&H, scoped. Oh the HORROR!

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:
No, Todd, we're serious!!!

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:
No, Todd, we're serious!!!

You can "Check 6" as well Ricky boy!

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:
No, Todd, we're serious!!!

You can "Check 6" as well Ricky boy!

Especially IF he starts to remove that sheath!

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
Morten,

Re-gifting is when you take a gift given to you, that you really don't want, and wrap it back up in gift paper, then give it to someone else as a gift.

But since this is such a silly thread, and I must sincerely thank by old lion hunting buddy Jines for getting it started, (check 6 at dinner this weekend pard) I hesitate to add anything of a serious note, but since the question was asked, I'll respond.

What's wrong with a Blaser, seriously. Really nothing if they trip your trigger. For me, they don't. I really can't think of an uglier rifle on the market, and no, a nice stick of wood doesn't make any difference IMO. Lipstick on a PIG at best. I'll grant that they are accurate and all the other accolades, however I find the switch barrel feature to be a red herring as far as features go. I'm not going to take a single rifle on safari, with two barrels chambered differently, thereby switching them out depending upon what type of game animal we come across. That simply isn't going to happen. Personally, I just prefer to own two rifles instead of one rifle with two different chamberings. Many disagree.

Take a look at these M-70s below. They are not my rifles, but really are a thing of beauty. I find great delight in their sleek, slender and flowing lines as opposed to the closed grip, harsh lines of the Blaser. Hard to disagree that the cocking device on the Blaser is a good design, but I still prefer the 3 position safety of the M-70. I doubt the accuracy or trigger on any Blaser is substantially better than these two semi-custom Winchesters. What it really boils down to is I have my preferences for what a hunting rifle should look and feel like. In some ways, such as the fine lines of a bolt gun, I'm a traditionalist. In others, such as in ammo for my doubles, I'm not as I prefer the flat nosed monometal bullets.

Honestly, my biggest fear on the ele hunt I just completed is that my rifles would get misrouted and not show up in Zim, causing me to have to rely on Buzz's camp rifle to conduct the hunt. That rifle being a synthetic stocked Blaser 375 H&H, scoped. Oh the HORROR!

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Originally posted by Pondoro:
That said, ordering a V-C in .450 NE restored some faith in the man....a classy rifle that will be..

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Originally posted by surestrike:
I wonder ow long it will be before shootaway discovers the magic, beauty and rugged functionality of a Blaser rifle? Once he fills that square the only firearm types he won't have schooled us on are, handgun, shotgun and fully auto belt fed heavy machine gun.

Personally I can't wait for the Blaser chapter to open in the life of the shootaway.

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Originally posted by surestrike:
Todd there are some very good uses for the Blaser double rifle as is. Here are a few.

Tomato stake
Fence post
Boat anchor
Survey marker
Ice axe
Wind chime
Window brace
Depth finder, just tie a string to it and throw it over board.

The uses for that rifle really are limitless.

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Originally posted by surestrike:
Todd there are some very good uses for the Blaser double rifle as is. Here are a few.

Tomato stake
Fence post
Boat anchor
Survey marker
Ice axe
Wind chime
Window brace
Depth finder, just tie a string to it and throw it over board.

The uses for that rifle really are limitless.

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Originally posted by Frostbit:
TTT, need Monday laugh

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Frostbit:
TTT, need Monday laugh

WHAT are buddies for, eh!

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Frostbit:
TTT, need Monday laugh

WHAT are buddies for, eh!

I'll have you know Joyce laughed the hardest and paid the most attention to this thread compared to any other I got her to view on AR.

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
Face it Todd, our wives must have a good sense of humor just to have married us!!

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Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
surestrike,

you forgot Salmon Club...

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Originally posted by BrettAKSCI:

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Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
surestrike,

you forgot Salmon Club...

We call those salmon "bonkers" Rich!

Brett

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
Face it Todd, our wives must have a good sense of humor just to have married us!!

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
Face it Todd, our wives must have a good sense of humor just to have married us!!

Todd,
I've seen your wife. She's purty. She could do better, just sayin'

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Mike Brooks:
Face it Todd, our wives must have a good sense of humor just to have married us!!

Todd,
I've seen your wife. She's purty. She could do better, just sayin'

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Damn right she's a babe!! And ... here is picture of my current moped:



No UGLY rifles for me either!


Blaser: