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bouldersmith
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my .30 super
      #72508 - 26/02/07 12:32 AM

I finally have her. She was made for the Earle of Cranbrook in 1926.




Steve

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Yochanan
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #72526 - 26/02/07 05:27 AM

Congratulations, magnificent looking rifle.

How does it shoot?

Cheers
Johan

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DPhillips
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Re: my .30 super [Re: Yochanan]
      #72540 - 26/02/07 11:58 AM

Wow! Congratulations.

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Nick_Adams
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Re: my .30 super [Re: DPhillips]
      #72541 - 26/02/07 12:24 PM

Very nice. I too would like to know how it shoots.

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akjeff
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #72542 - 26/02/07 01:39 PM

That is simply beautiful...thanks for posting, and congratulations!

Jeff

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Mike_McGuire
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #72546 - 26/02/07 05:15 PM

I will trade you a Ruger # 1 with laminated stock and rebarreled to 300 H&H Improved

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gryphon
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #72549 - 26/02/07 05:50 PM

nah i will trade you a sambar stag hunt and throw one of my three wives in too, you make the pick

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Re: my .30 super [Re: gryphon]
      #72556 - 26/02/07 10:17 PM

That is a fine looking rifle!

Curl

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bouldersmith
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Re: my .30 super [Re: CptCurl]
      #72557 - 26/02/07 11:29 PM

Thank you gentlemen,
and what kind offers. Gryphon, I had no idea the mormons had made it so far south. I'll be bringing her down your way, assuming I can work up a load in time for an April Redstag hunt on the south island of New Zealand. I have not shot it yet, hopefully by next weekend. I'll post the results when I have them.
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luv2safari
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #73811 - 14/03/07 08:18 AM

Boulder,

I just now bumped into this thread. WOW! Please continue to give us accounts of shooting/hunting with that magnificent rifle. Thanks for the pics.

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DarylS
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Re: my .30 super [Re: luv2safari]
      #74598 - 26/03/07 05:13 AM

Farquarson actions have always touched my heart. That H&H is one splendid rifle. If I ever was to buy another .30 cal. rifle, it would have to be one like that one - so, not likely. Very nice indeed.

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bouldersmith
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Re: my .30 super [Re: DarylS]
      #74619 - 26/03/07 10:22 AM

Well a range report seems due. I'm having a hell of a time getting this rifle to slow down to its factory listed velocity of 2575 out of a 28" bbl. My first attempt was with H4831 and the second was Reloader 22. I know backing off these bulky powders can be trouble. I'm almost 10% under published loads for the belted version. 64 grains of reloader 22 gave me 2775fps, getting close now. A reduced load calculator tells me I need just under 58 grains. I'm unsure if this is too little powder to deliver consistant ignition. I may give alliant a call in the morning. I also just stubbled on some reloader15 loads and I have a can of that lying about from my .256 Westley. Well other than being a bit zippy she shoots great. More testing should settle her right in.
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bouldersmith
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Re: my .30 super [Re: bouldersmith]
      #74948 - 29/03/07 12:23 PM

I talked to the guys at Alliant and have dropped back to 62gr of reloader22 for a velocity of 2675, I can live with it. Now for a bit of shooting this weekend to build some confidence, then off to kill red stags and bloody this thing. I'm also bringing a mauser custom I built in gunsmithing school in .25-06. I wish I chose a better caliber, but it looks damn good for my first build. Should be a fun trip, my first stag too!
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