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I truly thought I was done buying guns.... #19226439 02/18/24 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,682 Socialist state of Washington B bufaf OP Campfire Regular OP bufaf Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,682 Socialist state of Washington Those bastards finally did what I've been begging for them to do... Ruger Hawkeye African .35 Whelen https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUHM77RSB35WHLN

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226443 02/18/24 Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,405 eastern iowa F Full3r Campfire Regular Full3r Campfire Regular F Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,405 eastern iowa Why do you have to come here posting stuff like that when I just divested of all my .35 Whelen components??

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226445 02/18/24 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 133 southwest missouri L limofarm Campfire Member limofarm Campfire Member L Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 133 southwest missouri Wow, I like that

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226461 02/18/24 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,975 Likes: 16 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,975 Likes: 16 If they would do it in stainless, I might be convinced to buy a Ruger.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226495 02/18/24 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,627 East TN S Sako Campfire Regular Sako Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,627 East TN Dang that is nice.... The worst thing ever to happen to cops is the personal video recorder... Now people can see the truth

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226523 02/18/24 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,198 down home in Dixie D Daverageguy Campfire Regular Daverageguy Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,198 down home in Dixie Go on buy it. Bangflop! another skinning job due to .260 and proper shot placement.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226609 02/18/24 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 159 Kentucky S stratton Campfire Member stratton Campfire Member S Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 159 Kentucky They have a stainless 77rsi in 6.5x55 and a an african in 22 hornet, according the lipseys website

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226612 02/18/24 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 699 League City, Texas G GringoCazador Campfire Regular GringoCazador Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 699 League City, Texas You guys aren’t going to get any sympathy from me. I’ve had my own gun a month club going on for many years now……..so buy the damn thing and start looking for the next one lol!!! Thanks, Billy

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226614 02/18/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA Originally Posted by bufaf Those bastards finally did what I've been begging for them to do... Ruger Hawkeye African .35 Whelen https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUHM77RSB35WHLN Yes, that's an awesome chambering/rifle combo.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... stratton #19226625 02/18/24 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,622 Likes: 1 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,622 Likes: 1 Columbia, S.C. Originally Posted by stratton They have an african in 22 hornet, according the lipseys website The perfect klipspringer rifle I never knew I needed...

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226637 02/18/24 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,196 Likes: 4 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,196 Likes: 4 I built pretty much that rifle about 15 years ago. It’s been a good companion on a bunch of adventures. I did use a SS barrel.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... GringoCazador #19226711 02/18/24 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,682 Socialist state of Washington B bufaf OP Campfire Regular OP bufaf Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,682 Socialist state of Washington Originally Posted by GringoCazador You guys aren’t going to get any sympathy from me. I’ve had my own gun a month club going on for many years now……..so buy the damn thing and start looking for the next one lol!!! Washington is now trying to pass a one gun a month law. I usually come pretty close on a yearly basis, but I guess I'm gonna have to increase the gun budget a little more. After all, it's gonna be a law. Wouldn't want to break a law...

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226789 02/19/24 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 1 SE MISSOURI S scottf270 Campfire Regular scottf270 Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 1 SE MISSOURI That looks classy.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226812 02/19/24 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,495 desert G g5m Campfire Ranger g5m Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,495 desert That's a great looking rifle! Retired cat herder.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226862 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,430 Likes: 1 Avery Co., North Carolina S StarchedCover Campfire Regular StarchedCover Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,430 Likes: 1 Avery Co., North Carolina Wow, that would pair up nicely with the African in 6.5x55 I picked up a few years back. Might have to scoot my Ruger M77RS 35 Whelen over to make room in the safe. Guess I'll be calling my dealer today. Thanks for sharing the information. StarchedCover Semper Fi

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226903 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,416 St. Gabriel, Louisiana E Elkhunter49 Campfire Regular Elkhunter49 Campfire Regular E Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,416 St. Gabriel, Louisiana The struggle is real. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart !!!

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226913 02/19/24 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,801 Likes: 6 St Clair Shores, MI Beretta_Shooter916 Campfire Regular Beretta_Shooter916 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,801 Likes: 6 St Clair Shores, MI Buy it What the he'll else ya gonna spend $1500 on, 3 trips to the grocery store? DON’T BE TOO PROUD OF THIS TECHNOLOGICAL TERROR YOU’VE CONSTRUCTED. THE ABILITY TO DESTROY A PLANET IS INSIGNIFICANT NEXT TO THE POWER OF THE FORCE. - Darth Vader

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226967 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene J Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19226986 02/19/24 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,057 Likes: 5 In the woods... RAS Campfire Outfitter RAS Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,057 Likes: 5 In the woods... There is a 1000 worse ways to spend your $. Lipsey’s has ruin a savings plan. Heard that from a friend. 😎 "...aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." - Paul to the church in Thessalonica.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... RAS #19227021 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA Originally Posted by RAS There is a 1000 worse ways to spend your $. There are some gun purchases that are like money in the bank, and that's almost certainly one of them. They stop making that chambering/rifle combo, and the prices on the used ones are only going up.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19227027 02/19/24 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,541 Likes: 1 Middle TN P Potsy Campfire Regular Potsy Campfire Regular P Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,541 Likes: 1 Middle TN I kinda wished I’d have grabbed a 9.3x62. Absolutely no idea what for. Just a cool cartridge in a cool rifle. Much the same with the Whelen version

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Potsy #19227035 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA Originally Posted by Potsy I kinda wished I’d have grabbed a 9.3x62. Absolutely no idea what for. Just a cool cartridge in a cool rifle. Much the same with the Whelen version Yep. Similar appeal, too.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Jackson_Handy #19227036 02/19/24 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,745 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,745 (513) Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge Shut your whore mouth! FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... stratton #19227095 02/19/24 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,213 Likes: 4 C Crockettnj Campfire Tracker Crockettnj Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,213 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by stratton They have a stainless 77rsi in 6.5x55 Ah man... Originally Posted by Archerhunter Quit giving in inch by inch then looking back to lament the mile behind ya and wonder how to preserve those few feet left in front of ya. They'll never stop until they're stopped. That's a fact.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... stratton #19228290 02/19/24 Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 16 Mercer County Pa. D DouginNWPa New Member DouginNWPa New Member D Joined: Jan 2024 Posts: 16 Mercer County Pa. Originally Posted by stratton They have a stainless 77rsi in 6.5x55 and a an african in 22 hornet, according the lipseys website Local shop has one of the 6.6x55s in stock. It looks sweet

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Potsy #19228317 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA Originally Posted by Potsy I kinda wished I’d have grabbed a 9.3x62. Given a choice, I'd rather have that rifle in 9.3x62, but the .35 Whelen is pretty close, ballistically. I have no need for either, of course. Would be cool to own and shoot, though.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... stratton #19228341 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 Manchester, N.H. u.s. of A RAM Campfire Tracker RAM Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 Manchester, N.H. u.s. of A An African in Hornet ? America is (supposed to be) a Republic, NOT a democracy. Learn the difference, help end the lie. Fear a government that fears your guns.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19228346 02/19/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,905 Likes: 8 E earlybrd Campfire Outfitter earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,905 Likes: 8 To rich for my blood

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Jackson_Handy #19228351 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 Manchester, N.H. u.s. of A RAM Campfire Tracker RAM Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,712 Likes: 3 Manchester, N.H. u.s. of A An African in Hornet ? Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge Amazing how some people love to stand in front of the entire World, with a "I'm and idiot" sign around their neck. America is (supposed to be) a Republic, NOT a democracy. Learn the difference, help end the lie. Fear a government that fears your guns.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... RAM #19228361 02/19/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,793 Likes: 23 USA Originally Posted by RAM An African in Hornet ? That reminds me of the Mauser 98s out there in .22 lr.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... RAM #19228378 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene J Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene Originally Posted by RAM An African in Hornet ? Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge Amazing how some people love to stand in front of the entire World, with a "I'm and idiot" sign around their neck. Yes it's a shame you do it so often

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19228385 02/19/24 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,652 Likes: 5 Mi. E efw Campfire Ranger efw Campfire Ranger E Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 29,652 Likes: 5 Mi. I’d love one of those in 9,3x62

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19228435 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA gunchamp Campfire Outfitter gunchamp Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA Originally Posted by bufaf Those bastards finally did what I've been begging for them to do... Ruger Hawkeye African .35 Whelen https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUHM77RSB35WHLN While it is an one of my favorite calibers, its a heavy biotch! Damn near 8lbs naked which most will like Im sure, but I enjoy not lugging a 9lb setup around the woods scoped Last edited by gunchamp; 02/19/24.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Jackson_Handy #19228437 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA gunchamp Campfire Outfitter gunchamp Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge I will just hope that you are joking

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19228717 02/19/24 Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 426 Kentucky G Grumman Campfire Member Grumman Campfire Member G Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 426 Kentucky Lipsey’s sure helps bring a lot of cool stuff to market.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19228730 02/19/24 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,854 Likes: 17 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,854 Likes: 17 Rural Utah USA I said the same thing once........ done buying guns... Something about the 6.5x55 though Prob had four Tikka's once.......lost tract https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=BEJRTXA751 T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... gunchamp #19228736 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene J Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,722 Likes: 10 Abilene Originally Posted by gunchamp Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge I will just hope that you are joking Nope

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... GringoCazador #19228781 02/19/24 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,092 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,092 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by GringoCazador I’ve had my own gun a month club going on for many years now I'm in that club as well, been thinking of looking for a 9.3x62 African for March. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... Jackson_Handy #19229032 02/19/24 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA gunchamp Campfire Outfitter gunchamp Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,870 Likes: 17 mountains of central PA Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy Originally Posted by gunchamp Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy It's a shame it's chambered in such a worthless cartridge I will just hope that you are joking Nope Man, if there was a slap emoji, id be sending it your way haha

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19229774 02/19/24 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,209 Golden, CO K KU_Geo Campfire Regular KU_Geo Campfire Regular K Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,209 Golden, CO Mine is in transit.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19229789 02/19/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,368 SCgman1 Campfire Tracker SCgman1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,368 Two O/U shotguns ago (almost a year) I thought was done buying guns......apparently I didnt Truly feel that way. Now, I truly feel that way.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19229792 02/19/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,750 Likes: 6 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,750 Likes: 6 Either Texas or Idaho I put mine together 20 years ago or so using a factory M77 RS which came with a very slender barrel (.560" at the muzzle). I bedded it in a rough Bansner stock that I chopped the forend on to work with the barrel band sling attachment I added. Leupold 2-7X in their rings, filed in rear sight for the NECG sourdough front, matte blued. Pretty handy piece that has taken two black bear when I lived in Alberta, a northern BC moose and elk during the same period and a nilgai in south Texas. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: I truly thought I was done buying guns.... bufaf #19230384 02/20/24 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,599 Michigan A akrange Campfire Outfitter akrange Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,599 Michigan “It Punches above its Weight Class”