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Some beautiful rifles here. My P-14 was a relatively easy conversion to .375 H&H. Biggest problem was feeding properly, but all in price was under $800, so l can't kick. Heavy, but with that round, l don't mind. One of my slickest feeding customs was a m1917 sporter 300 WBY. It was so slick, that you had to almost watch the cartridge load just so you knew it went in the chamber. I remember watching as I slowly pushed the bolt forward and watched the rim of the case slide right up into the extractor. No hang ups or glitches, just perfect function. I do miss that rifle..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Well it turns out that I won't be doing anything with the one I got as I was made an offer I couldn't refuse. When it was all said and done I ended up with a Stevens 200 7mm-08 for $50. Buying the pair wasn't even a thought till I was offered such à good deal on them.I originally only wanted the 7mm-08 for my daughter to use anyway so it worked out pretty good.
Thanks for all the advice everyone and I never know what I might buy tomorrow so this may get revisited again.
If it looks good, you'll see it
If it sounds good, you'll hear it
If it's marketed right, you'll buy it
But...If it's real, you'll feel it
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I found another Burgess Enfield photo in my Photobucket Library. DF ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/burgessenfield2-1.jpg) Very nice! DArcy Echols stock work. Lovely rifle.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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A big action requires a big round. I'd go 358 Norma or 8mm RM. I made my Winchester '17 into a 375 H&H AI. I have to finish the wood yet - gimme 2 more years and it will be done. I flopped my bolt handle forward. I LIKE the dogleg, but I like it the other way on a heavy recoiler. ![[Linked Image]](http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d177/cowboybart/Enfield%20stock/000_0450_zps23cf0721.jpg)
Some is Good---More is Better----Too Much is Just Right
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Campfire 'Bwana
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A big action requires a big round. I'd go 358 Norma or 8mm RM. I made my Winchester '17 into a 375 H&H AI. I have to finish the wood yet - gimme 2 more years and it will be done. I flopped my bolt handle forward. I LIKE the dogleg, but I like it the other way on a heavy recoiler. I don't like my trigger finger being bumped, either. That set up should give you plenty of space. On a couple of rifles, I flattened the bolt knob, removing the part that hit my finger. Works very well and you don't really notice the modification, viewing the rifle from the side. DF MkV ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/d2be4a4a-e2cd-4b69-9da9-f1cc52e08ee2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/8180f95b-e81b-492a-816d-0f7c7ff78e9d.jpg) M-700 ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/174.jpg)
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