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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.
Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip.
Here be dragons ...
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How about something that I'll probably never need but would probably buy like 404 Jeffrey.
Leave the gun, take the canolis.
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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.
It's you and the bullet, and all the rest is secondary.
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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.
What fresh Hell is this?
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What if Jessie's girl is Stacy's mom, and her phone number is 867-5309
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6.8 western would be mad, bro
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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!! 🤞
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And,….338.06!
OK, 280 Rem. too.
Last edited by surefire7; 11/14/22.
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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.
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When will they announce the new run?
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7x64 Brenneke would be top choice. 358 Win #2. 318 WR #3.
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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 )👍🤞
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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.
It's you and the bullet, and all the rest is secondary.
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A LH model in 6.5x55,7mm or 30-06 please.
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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......
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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.
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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.
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This is what Ruger African balsa-wood looks like after a few boxes of factory 416 ruger:
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