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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: shakari]
#59177 - 23/06/06 09:31 AM

Shakari: Safety is of utmost importance.
The Colt Sauer's safety is on the receiver
tang. Unlike the new ones.
Yes it is "Weatherby" bright ;but that
can be tamed. I am still concerned
about the magazine and what to do
about it.

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shakari
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#59191 - 23/06/06 03:44 PM

You don't mention what you want to do with the rifle - but if you plan to hunt Africa with it, I'd advise buying something else.

As I said earlier, I'm a great fan of Sabi Rifles in SA - they custom build made to measure rifles at a very competitive price and with the weakening exchange rate between the US$ and Rand, now is a very good time to order. The stock they have NOW was bought at a strong Rand price so they haven't put their prices up yet and you'll be paying with a stronger dollar. If you hanker for a custom rifle, now is the time to order one. - There are pics of two of their rifles over on the Mauser section of this forum.......

If you want an off the shelf rifle for a bit less money, there's plenty out there but I'd recommend something with a dull finish, a properly sited safety and a floor plate magazine.

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Steve "Shakari" Robinson
Kuduland Safaris (Africa) Ltd
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Edited by shakari (23/06/06 04:59 PM)

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: shakari]
#59377 - 28/06/06 12:23 PM

Shakari: I am suprised you have no kind words
for the Colt Sauer.

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shakari
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#59380 - 28/06/06 01:58 PM

I did have kind words. - I said it was a well built and accurate rifle........ just not particularly good for Africa.

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500grains
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: shakari]
#59408 - 29/06/06 02:14 AM

In reply to:

I did have kind words. - I said it was a well built and accurate rifle........ just not particularly good for Africa.

As this is said by a person who trusts his life to a Mark V, and is clearly not a Mauser or CRF die-hard, perhaps heed should be taken of these words.

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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: shakari]
#59475 - 30/06/06 03:20 PM

We can set you up with a great rifle that will fit you and shoot to under 1/2" at 100 yards. I can even set you up with a double if you would like. All that is needed from you is a great hunt of equal value and the paper work.

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: Judson]
#59754 - 09/07/06 11:26 AM

Not to worry 500 Grains it is "modified to
his specs"

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mlg
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#59769 - 10/07/06 08:31 AM

I had the pleasure of meeeting Paul Roberts in The Northern Territory a few weeks ago - he was hunting with the same outfitter as I.

He brought with him his personal 450 Rigby and 416 Rigby - both beautiful rifles.

As well as being beautiful rifles,The one thing that REALLY stood out with both those was how beuatifully balanced they were. Both pointed and came to the shoulder as good as a shotgun or double rifle.

Paul was very interesting to talk to and very knowledgeable on rifles and I enjoyed the time around the campfire in the evenings taliking to him.

I agree with Shakari - if I could afford one of Pauls Jeffreys I would buy one in a heartbeat.

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500Nitro
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: mlg]
#59770 - 10/07/06 08:40 AM

mlg,

I think your comment highlights one of the things
the British got right when building guns - that of
balance and "pointability".

I also saw a few custom guns in the US at the shows
that were the same which was good to see.

500 Nitro

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: 500Nitro]
#59853 - 12/07/06 09:45 AM

This thread has given me several ideas.
I struck out to find someone to convert
the Colt to a floor plate or blind magazine.
I love the action of the Colt and wanted
it to work in 458. It is just not going to
work with a removable mag.
The Colt is a great rifle and I will still
have some just not as a DGR.
Like they say in the NFL "upon
further review" I am looking for a pre-64
Model 70 in 458. If you have one that
needs a good home please let me know.

Thanks

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#59906 - 13/07/06 09:46 AM

The Dakota looks promising as a
clone of the Model 70. What
experiance have you had with them?
I found a nice model 76. Is the Traveler
take down model a good choice?

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#60368 - 26/07/06 10:49 AM

Thanks for all the help. I have one on the
way. I will check it out and go form there.
Thanks

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k80
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Re: pre 64 holy grail [Re: k80]
#60549 - 30/07/06 10:43 AM

New one in the safe. I am starting a new
thread as to how to prepare this rifle. It is
not glassed, I need QD mounts and rings , etc.

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