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Post by Encore64 on Aug 21, 2017 15:56:16 GMT -5
Two models built as Lipseys exclusives. A blued model built like the African rifles of yesteryear and a stainless with the full length stock.
Needless to say, I went with blued gun.
Absolutely the finest bolt action rifle I've ever held. I'll scope with a Nikon 3-9x BDC scope and may polish or replace the trigger. Other than that, it'll remain as is.
Historians will know the 275 Rigby is the British name for the 7x57 Mauser.
Cool gun for sure...
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Post by bigbore475 on Aug 21, 2017 17:24:13 GMT -5
Congratulations on the great score.
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Post by lscg on Aug 21, 2017 17:36:32 GMT -5
sweet, I knew about the number 1's but I didn't know they did the 77's.
pics?
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 21, 2017 18:37:49 GMT -5
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Post by nolongcolt on Aug 21, 2017 19:06:11 GMT -5
I have had the No. 1 .275 for a bit, and like it a lot. I saw the 77 and passed only because of the No. 1, otherwise I would have one too.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 21, 2017 19:10:09 GMT -5
This is a fine piece of work from Ruger. I'm a Ruger fan, but this quality was unexpected.
The bluing is deep like the old Belgium Brownings. The walnut is simply stunning.
Old style red buttplate, ebony stock cap and crossbolt for added stock strength. Granted not needed on a 275 Rigby, but an eloquent touch.
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Post by nolongcolt on Aug 21, 2017 22:11:10 GMT -5
Not only "eloquent" but elegant,, lol...
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 22, 2017 3:20:48 GMT -5
Not only "eloquent" but elegant,, lol... Yeah, you gotta love autocorrect. |
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Post by Rimfire69 on Aug 22, 2017 4:14:51 GMT -5
That sounds like a beautiful rifle, I seen pics of the stainless full wood and liked it alot to, having either one with the .275 Rigby markings would be great.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Aug 22, 2017 6:03:27 GMT -5
7 X 57 Mauser is one of my favorites... I have an early Mauser professionally sporterized that I really like in that cartridge...
so... can you find brass headstamped 275 Rigby??? did a quick search... looks like Hornady offers both ammo & brass stamped as 275 Rigby
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Post by todddoyka on Aug 22, 2017 13:23:38 GMT -5
it has to be mine too!!! i had a m98 mauser action(i believe it was FL) and i had built it in 7x57 with a 20" douglas premium barrel. i could shoot 1/2" holes at 100 yards all day. then i gave it to my son on his 16th birthday. i'm glad you have it!!!
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Post by paulg on Aug 22, 2017 16:30:02 GMT -5
Dang that's a purty rifle! And since I ain't much on long guns that's sayin a lot. Way to go Huey!!
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Post by Rompin Ruger on Oct 23, 2017 6:21:14 GMT -5
Like others, I bought a M98 Mauster, Brazilian I believe, in 7x57 only to find the corrosive priming had eroded the grooves out to 30 cal while the lands were crisp 7mm..
Put a Douglas bbl on that one, with a 140 gr. match chamber + a Timmney trigger, black stock and shoots 1/2" all day... Fine, fine caliber
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Post by squawberryman on Oct 23, 2017 7:01:16 GMT -5
The link no longer comes up. boo
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 23, 2017 7:12:20 GMT -5
I'm not a bolt action rifle man. But, this one was so beautiful with the traditional African design, I couldn't resist.
I even have a TC Contender barrel that's dual marked as 7x57 on one side and 275 Rigby on the other.
Love the caliber...
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