Recent content by Mike53

Always on the lookout for .348 Winchester.

Can anyone identify the rifle Elvis is holding? It appear to be of Austrian origin.

The only big bores I saw were lever actions in .45/70. Winchester had Model 70s on display; but when I questioned them about availability, they basically toed the ground and mumbled they were making them as fast as they can. I suggested offering the Model 70 Alaskan in 9.3x62 and .300 H&H. This...

I will take this. PM incoming.

I appreciate the helpful information and kind remarks regarding the rifle. I certainly consider myself fortunate to have it.

I have read posts claiming the CZ550 needs some work to make it field worthy. I brought mine home the day I bought it and noticed the bolt travel seemed just a bit rough. I applied some Flitz metal polish to the bolt. The rifle has fed as slick as butter on a hot skillet since the first range...

I acquired this rifle, about which some of you may be able to provide further information. It appears to be a Mauser Type M Sporting Carbine. The left side of the receiver is marked “Mauserwerke Oberndorf.” The left side of the receiver ring is marked “7x57” and the serial number. The butt plate...

I will take those. Sending you a message.

Breathtaking rifle.

Can anyone advise the correct procedure for removing the three-leaf sight from a CZ Safari Magnum? Do you simply drive it out from right to left with a punch, as with most rifles?

Prayers sent for this man and his family.

It would be a 9.3x62.

Sorry if I brought up an old topic. It appears the overwhelming opinion is: yes, it is. For the first time in my life, the means are at hand to afford one of these. I have plenty of good rifles; but if I order a Rigby, I’m thinking of selling off some of the good ones and just hanging onto a...

Is the Rigby Highland Stalker worth the money?

After researching the matter a bit, I’m certain the rifle in question is one of the “California“ Rigbys. It’s quite nice looking; but apparently, they are not well regarded.