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Here you go. This is a bargain, and the ones I had were all good rifles. Save some money, and use it for another animal trophy fee. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/797043345
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Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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Hard to beat for the cost... And, those used big guns are hardly ever shot out... Except with gunner500, who shot out a .416 Rigby, then had it rebored to .505 Gibbs. But that boy is a bit different...  DG guns typically have good bores for obvious reasons... DF
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But, but I read all the magazines and was getting ready for Africa, not one of them mentioned a re-bore/re-barrel before going. 
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But, but I read all the magazines and was getting ready for Africa, not one of them mentioned a re-bore/re-barrel before going. Radical!!  A re-bore doesn't add another gun to the safe. Ever think of that??  actually, it's a good idea for the hunt budget...  
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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But, but I read all the magazines and was getting ready for Africa, not one of them mentioned a re-bore/re-barrel before going. Radical!! A re-bore doesn't add another gun to the safe. Ever think of that?? actually, it's a good idea for the hunt budget... Yeah, a real shame not getting another, new rifle... DF
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A new rifle is always a good idea.
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell
Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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A new rifle is always a good idea. Always... DF
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That is why I have 3-.375 H&H's. And a .375 RUM just because.
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But, but I read all the magazines and was getting ready for Africa, not one of them mentioned a re-bore/re-barrel before going. Radical!! A re-bore doesn't add another gun to the safe. Ever think of that?? actually, it's a good idea for the hunt budget... Yeah, a real shame not getting another, new rifle... DF I just can't go on Elk! 
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That is why I have 3-.375 H&H's. And a .375 RUM just because. It's dem big ole NM jack wabbits. Gotta take enough gun. DF
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Yup,these here NM rabbits are down right mean.
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I have a hunting buddy who has shot nothing but Remington 700s for big game for many years. He bought a Win 70 as a DG (buffalo) rifle. He had such trouble with the ergonomics--mostly the safety--that he went back to using a 700. So i concur with the advice to stay with what you know.
You might consider a .416 Rem by the way. Load it down to about 2200 fps for a 350 Barnes and it really does not kick so much, but will do a number on a buff.
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I have a hunting buddy who has shot nothing but Remington 700s for big game for many years. He bought a Win 70 as a DG (buffalo) rifle. He had such trouble with the ergonomics--mostly the safety--that he went back to using a 700. So i concur with the advice to stay with what you know.
You might consider a .416 Rem by the way. Load it down to about 2200 fps for a 350 Barnes and it really does not kick so much, but will do a number on a buff. The CRF crowd will have a fit, push feed 700 in Africa. Yuck... My good bud killed a 41" buff in Zim with his .416 RSM. The PH thought the big Ruger was a good rifle, just too heavy. His rifle, a push feed M-70 in 416 Rem. Go figure. DF
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I have a hunting buddy who has shot nothing but Remington 700s for big game for many years. He bought a Win 70 as a DG (buffalo) rifle. He had such trouble with the ergonomics--mostly the safety--that he went back to using a 700. So i concur with the advice to stay with what you know.
You might consider a .416 Rem by the way. Load it down to about 2200 fps for a 350 Barnes and it really does not kick so much, but will do a number on a buff. The CRF crowd will have a fit, push feed 700 in Africa. Yuck... My good bud killed a 41" buff in Zim with his .416 RSM. The PH thought the big Ruger was a good rifle, just too heavy. His rifle, a push feed M-70 in 416 Rem. Go figure. DF I have no issues with PF, none. Just with 700s, the biggest hoax foisted on the shooting/hunting world ....
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I have no issues with PF, none. Just with 700s, the biggest hoax foisted on the shooting/hunting world ....
Tell us what you REALLY think Jorge!
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Thanks for all the input....lots of great ideas for sure from lot's of credible hunters that have actual "been there knowledge." There are lots of great deals out there right now for used rifles but there is something to be said for a new rifle and that is the direction I am going. Found a good deal here and this is what I bought: https://www.cdnnsports.com/rugerr-m77r-hawkeyer-375ruger-ftw-hunter-camo.html#.XEn5xVVKivE
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That one would sure work! But take off the muzzle brake first...
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Yeah, I'd practice with the brake, take it off when on Safari.
Nice gun at a great price. CDNN is a good source and has been for a long time.
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Well chosen on the Ruger. I would take their recoil pad off and replace it with the Decellerator sporting clays model. It has a hard plastic insert on the heel, intended to keep the pad from grabbing when you mount the gun.
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Well chosen on the Ruger. I would take their recoil pad off and replace it with the Decellerator sporting clays model. It has a hard plastic insert on the heel, intended to keep the pad from grabbing when you mount the gun. Good idea for fast handling... Hadn't thought of that. DF
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