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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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When I started this thread I should have realized how vain it is to actually plan your next purchase. We often don't go and buy guns as much as we stumble onto one that has some merit and matches the amount of cash in our pocket or credit limit on the card. That is reality and it hapenned to me today.
I was returning from a Coues deer hunt (successful -- after six days of busting through mazanita and thorn brush, climbing Everest height desert peaks, stumbling down scree, etal) and stopped at a small gun shop in a small town along the way. Exiting the shop was a gent with a rifle wrapped in a blanket -- the shop wasn't buying. Now, curiosity amped, I asked what he had and what he had was a cosmetically abused Ruger No3 in 45-70, a 130 series.
He had used steel wool on the barrel to the point there was little bluing and smeared the wood with LinSpeed. But, it has the original butt plate and the bore is shinny. "How much do you need for it?" "$150" he replied. So, now, I have a new project and my wallet is a tad lighter.
But I had never planned on this acquistion. Typical.
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GroovyJack Member
Joined: May 21, 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Bama
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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Well Handloader according to my serial number list for Ruger singles heres the following info for ya :
serial number is first number for the corresponding year
130-00001 1970
130-01681 1971
130-03843 1972
130-04859 1973
130-05203 1974
130-12779 1975
130-17490 1976
130-40795 1977
Good find
Jack
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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Thanks GroovyJack:
Mine is a 1974.
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GroovyJack Member
Joined: May 21, 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Bama
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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Great find I might add again .. I have a '78 375 H@H Number One .. Looks brand new .. Love em ..
Jack
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Silvertip Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 3
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shrpshtrjoe Super Red Neck Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 2965 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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There's bin a rem mod 721 at a local gun shop for a few months that was originally chambered for 30/06 that has bin rechambered for the 308 norma mag. I always wanted one. The initial cost of reloading components will up there a little but I may try and get it. Can't hurt to have a new toy
Joe
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GroovyJack Member
Joined: May 21, 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Bama
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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A 721 ?? U aint bought 'er yet ??
Jack
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calsibley Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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I shoot mostly varmint and at the range so I'm, prone to smaller calibers.
I'm leaning heavily toward CZs or possibly stepping up to a Cooper. For many years I was a Remington man, but I've had a couple of bad ones lately, and don't know if I want to chance them again. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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7mmREMMAG Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2005 Posts: 37 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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popgun Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 735 Location: Mitchell, GA, U.S.A. (2007 pop. 191)
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POP!! Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 269 Location: Cheyenne, Wy
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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Tomorrow i am getting a CZ 527 Varmint in 204. BTW I got a 1895 Marlin Cowboy instead of a 444.
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GroovyJack Member
Joined: May 21, 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Bama
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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Yeah with a 50 unless you got at least 500-600 yards , it's no fun .. Other than irritating the others at the range .. they are fun to shoot tho' ..
Jack
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BigBlue Super Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 1108 Location: Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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My problem is that I stumble onto a good deal before I get to buy what I planned and saved for. Then I have to start saving up all over again.
Yesterday I picked up a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter in 7mm Rem Mag. It has a real nice satin finished walnut stock with the signature Weatherby rosewood fore end cap, and high monte carlo cheek piece. I installed a Leupold 2.5-8 scope. It was another deal that I just came across and just couldn't pass up.
Don
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Blaine Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 260 Location: Maine
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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I've got to slow down a bit. In the last 3 months I've either bought or have on order:
Stevens 200 in 30-06
Savage 111 FS in 7MM Mag
Savage 14 Classic in 7MM-08
Savage 10GLXP in 270 WSM
I've run out of room in my gun safe. I refuse to sell any of my guns. I did that once and I still have nightmares about it ( and if my leg was longer, I'd still be kicking myself in the south side.)
Blaine
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cjp45 Rookie Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2006 Posts: 14 Location: Mid Michigan
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Your Next Acquisition? |
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If they were available I would buy a Savage 16FSS in 325WSM or in the new 338 Federal. I already have a Swift Premium 4-12X40 and Leupold base and rings waiting.
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