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by forrestinmathews
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: On the subject of the Tropical models...
Replies: 9
Views: 1783

Re: On the subject of the Tropical models...

i have 5 tropicals; 2 are early 130 S/N in 375 H&H and 458 Win. 2 are the bodington's in 450/400 NE and 450 NE, and my favorite is the Big Medicine 405 win. This particular 405 has left over Bodington circasion walnut on it. It shoots very well and niether whitetail deer nor black bear have tak...
by forrestinmathews
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: On the subject of the Tropical models...
Replies: 9
Views: 1783

Re: On the subject of the Tropical models...

My favorite Tropical Rifle chamberings are the .375 H&H and .458 Lott. I enjoy the .375 for its elegant lines and proportions in the C weight barrel and its fine balance and heft. I find it manageable, but for the heaviest of loads when it becomes quite rude and abrupt in its conduct under recoi...
by forrestinmathews
Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: On the subject of the Tropical models...
Replies: 9
Views: 1783

On the subject of the Tropical models...

If I may call upon the expertise of the members, I would like to discuss the Tropical Rifle in more depth. Where is the break from the C weight to the D weight barrel typically? How many known factory iterations are there above .375 H&H? I realize SSK Industries has chambered many rifles much la...
by forrestinmathews
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:18 am
Forum: Rifles
Topic: No rifle shooters?
Replies: 20
Views: 27882

Re: No rifle shooters?

I shoot my Rugers regularly. They're quite loud and spectacular. .375 H&H and .458 Lott.
by forrestinmathews
Mon May 11, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's
Replies: 11
Views: 34622

Re: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's

Benched my Lott today. After a small sight adjustment at 50 yards we were in business. Very accurate rifle.
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by forrestinmathews
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:33 am
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: Ruger #1 Boddington African Adventure Series
Replies: 13
Views: 13750

Re: Ruger #1 Boddington African Adventure Series

Call Sandy at Ruger New Hampshire. She'll take care of you.
by forrestinmathews
Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
Topic: 2020 Calibers
Replies: 3
Views: 3733

2020 Calibers

What calibers are coming out this year? Anybody at Shot?
by forrestinmathews
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's
Replies: 11
Views: 34622

Re: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's

I got the sights sorted out. It's a ridiculously fun gun to shoot now.
by forrestinmathews
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's
Replies: 11
Views: 34622

Re: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's

:D I have quite a few 375HH caliber rifles in all different makes: Remington Classic Winchester Model 70 mfg. in 1951 Winchester Super Grade post 64 Ruger Magnum Ruger No.1 RSI Ruger No.1 B Enjoy shooting the Ruger Magnum & the Winchester Super Grade because they are heavier guns. The No.1's ar...
by forrestinmathews
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's
Replies: 11
Views: 34622

Re: Medium to big bore Ruger No. 1's

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