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We're not going to see it in .300 H&H or .375 H&H, those take an action longer than Ruger's current M77s. They work with the '06 length magnums, 3.34" max OAL. Ruger dropped their H&H length rifles a long time ago. Probably the most africa-ey thing you'd squeeze into an '06 length action would be a .458 Win Mag ... at least, things that haven't been done in quite a few years.

How about something that I'll probably never need but would probably buy like 404 Jeffrey.

+1.

Just what I was thinking. And they'd be smart enough to prod Big H to get off the stick and pump out some brass.

Make it weigh somewheres between 9lb - 10lb. Just Dandy.

7mm Rem or .300 Win

Those saw (and still see I’ll bet) a lot of African action.

.338 might be another good one, if we’re talking a rifle to really be used on safari. I just like them making ones with iron sights.

8x57 or 458WM

6.8 western would be mad, bro

I have two of each when they have come out; 275 Rigby, 6.5x55, & 9.3x62. These three had small barrel contours and weighed about 7lbs. I would like them to keep this format, and make the next one in 35 Whelen or 30.06. Or both!! 🤞

And,….338.06!

OK, 280 Rem. too.

The chamberings that would peak my interest would be a 404 J, 270 Win, or 338-06. But then I am a 270 and 338-06 slut.

.30-06 for me

When will they announce the new run?

This would be grand.

7x64 Brenneke would be top choice. 358 Win #2. 318 WR #3.

Of course, there is no guarantee that Lipsey’s will even resume this line.

I wonder if the supply chain is the problem, or capitalization, or if the last caliber sold well enough, which was the 280AI. That rifle had a bigger barrel contour than the previous three, and I felt it lost its balance and was a bit muzzle heavy. Hopefully, if they resume production, whatever caliber they choose, it will have the previous muzzle contour and light weight. I think those will sell well, especially in something as well loved as the 30.06. (or 35 Whelen )👍🤞

The barrel contour used on the Lipsey's 9.3x62mm is lighter than on the other Ruger version. Plenty fine for a magazine's worth of shooting.

I like the Lipsey's version and all up with a small, fixed scope is 8.5 lbs.

A LH model in 6.5x55,7mm or 30-06 please.

Whatever they decide, let's hope Ruger WILL ship!

I fail to understand how Ruger's earnings seem to grow yearly, yet the LGS can't get chit from shinola for guns from Ruger other than the odd American. Mind boggling......

I had one in .275 Rigby and it was one of the worst shooting factory rifle I have owned. That said. It was accurate enough to hunt with and I killed a few pigs with it.

I'd like to see one chambered in .303 Brit, .300h&h wouldn't suck either.

Had a Rigby, it was too pretty to hunt with. Shot well with tailored loads, though. Probably should have kept it. Oh well. With Africa in mind, the 318 WR gets my vote.

Old70

This is what Ruger African balsa-wood looks like after a few boxes of factory 416 ruger: