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I see what you mean I think.
For a young guy like him who doesn’t have experience with numerous models and manufacturers, he may not appreciate the finer things in life.
I guess I was transferring my experiences and history to him. I really enjoy my Sauer 202s and can appreciate Ruger #1’s for their design and utility.
You’re probably correct that it will mean more to me than to him.
I may well give it to him
But not yet. 😉
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my 7x57 shoots about 3/4 all day. i love mine shooting 140 grain Ballistic tips
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I have read all the reports of iffy accuracy and was a little spooked of giving one a try.
Not the same rifle the OP asked about, but very similar.
I took a chance on a RSI #1 in 6.5x55 and I am really glad I did!!!
It is just the sweetest little thing!!!
My daughters friend used it this year to take his first ever buck.
I am exceedingly glad that he got to use it.
Yes, a Savage Axis would have been sufficient and quite capable.
But now he will have the pleasure of recalling this first successful hunt while using a timeless classic firearm. I don't see how the memory of shooting your first buck with someone else's rifle would be special. Unless of course you give that rifle to him. Oh I don’t know; if that young feller ends up being family, it might become very special indeed. On the other hand, I wouldn’t rush into giving any guns to him or any other young fellers until you’re sure they’re going to “stick”, maybe after a couple of grandchildren🤔 He must have potential or he’d have gotten the Axis.
What fresh Hell is this?
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Anyone have one carry one? shoot one?
Experiences? Opinions? There is one of these #1 RSIs in 7x57 at the Cabela's Gun Library in LaVista, NE, if anyone is looking. I checked the serial number and it isn't the one that I used to own.
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looked online didnt see it.....remember condition and price?
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looked online didnt see it.....remember condition and price? No, but I'll run by there tomorrow and check it out for you. I'll send you a PM so that we can talk/text off-line.
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Buddies go to rifle for deer and elk is a SS RSI in 6.5 Swede. He’s killed a bunch of critters with it and loves it.
It’s a cool little package for sure. Can’t imagine the 7x57 being much different.
“Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
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have all manner of 65's love them all looking for a Ruger #1 and a different caliber....had a 9.3x74R but could never love the 22" barrel in that big a cartridge. 405 has interest and i like the 24" but its a bit heavy. 7x57 is such a wonderful over achieving cartridge (like the 6.5s) been thinking id revisit it.
....or find a cheap enough donor #1 then the world is wide open for re-barrel.
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If you hate yourself, there is the Boddington Cape Buffalo edition in 450/400. I've been "told" that a bench session with a 7lb gun in that cartridge is rough. Recoil is muy forte.
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