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BLR 416 Ruger
03 October 2012, 02:16
ColoradoyalerBLR 416 Ruger
Hello
I just picked up a 416 Ruger built on the BLR by Wild West Guns in Anchorage, AK.
I am very pleased with this rifle. I ran some test loads today. The 300gr TSX shot 1/2" @ 100yds with a vel of 2750fps. I am going to try and take an elk with it this month.
03 October 2012, 02:32
MuttlyYou sir, are a maniac.
And yes, I am impressed. Maybe a little bit jealous...
03 October 2012, 05:26
prof242I'm not a little bit jealous, I'm a LOT jealous! Is that the wood that came on the rifle? Much nicer than what is on my BLR in .450 Marlin.
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03 October 2012, 06:02
ColoradoyalerProf242
It is the wood that came on the rifle as a 300 win.
Hey come to my range and shoot it!
Mark
03 October 2012, 06:02
Bill73Very nice,how much does she weigh?
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03 October 2012, 07:18
ColoradoyalerBill
With a full magazine which holds three, just at 9 LBS.
03 October 2012, 21:26
Henry BuckColoradoyaler,
Very nice! How long is the barrel and it looks like a heavy contour?
Again, she's a beaut!
"Be kind and polite to everyone you meet. But have a plan on how to kill them." From an old Marine.
03 October 2012, 21:39
ColoradoyalerThe barrel is a 20"
04 October 2012, 00:30
GrenadierWow!
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04 October 2012, 00:51
boom stickAwesome
Just slap on a forward mounted scout scope and ship it to me

04 October 2012, 07:26
crsheltonCongratulations on a beautiful and accurate powerhouse of a rifle.
Best of luck on your elk hunt and be sure to post pix .
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prof242Just message me your phone number and I will bring my maximized .450 Marlin BLR!
quote:
Originally posted by Coloradoyaler:
Prof242
It is the wood that came on the rifle as a 300 win.
Hey come to my range and shoot it!
Mark
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04 October 2012, 19:38
MikelravyVery nice indeed.
05 October 2012, 01:10
kev5000That is sweet,I have a 50 alaskan and have a 9.3x62 on a 1895 browning,would like to know what you get with a 350 grain TSX,Kev
05 October 2012, 07:39
ColoradoyalerKev
With the 350gr TSX I am getting an average of 2450fps wtih 1 to 1 1/2" groups.
Regards
Mark
05 October 2012, 18:03
crsheltonColoradoyaler,
Speaking of coming to your range, I was in your area last month hunting elk. I flew into Colorado Springs and hunted in the eastern plains on the Huerfano River. It was dry and tough hunting, but this bull finally made his last mistake and gave me a shot:
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MikelravyNice bull I had you pegged as a lever guy though..
05 October 2012, 20:39
ColoradoyalerCR
Nice Bull indeed! What caliber did you shoot it with?
Mike
I am actually from Bradford. I will be there in Nov for a deer hunt. I'll be bringing the 416 Ruger to possibly wac a boar in lower PA.
Regards
Mark
05 October 2012, 21:14
MikelravyI worked in Bradford for years at Forest Oil. Then with them in Denver. Good luck in the big woods!
05 October 2012, 23:39
crsheltonMikelravy,
My .405 is tied up with pressure testing handloads, so I had to take the .338 Win Mag. The 1895 .405 would have done the job though, because we bumped him from his bed and I had to use a "Texas Heart Shot " as he ran directly away from me.
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MikelravyGreat! But now you need to go get another one with your 405 when you get it lined out. Good luck!
07 October 2012, 08:41
4sixteenBeauty! Nice caliber choice for the BLR.