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Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:00 pm
by zebra55
Thought that I would show an update to on my non prefix guns, now with period correct vertical split on 2 and a large hole horizontal split on the other. All have period correct 5 and 6 digit non prefix Leupold glass on them also.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:12 am
by rowdy1972
Really nice trio. The one with the feathered stock is a real eye catcher.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:18 am
by gewehrfreund
Nice, and I'm glad to see you realize that these rifles should be paired with period-correct quality scopes.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:42 am
by ElNumeroUno
Those old Leupolds are real classics on these early Rugers! Also have seen some Lyman Americans and Redfields. I think when one finds one of these early rifles with the original glass put on by the first owner, it should be left as is. I think I have a 222 AB with a 7.5 Leupold. That is the way he set it up.
CLN
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:10 pm
by RocDoc
ElNumeroUno wrote:Those old Leupolds are real classics on these early Rugers! Also have seen some Lyman Americans and Redfields. I think when one finds one of these early rifles with the original glass put on by the first owner, it should be left as is. I think I have a 222 AB with a 7.5 Leupold. That is the way he set it up.
CLN
Got a 2x7 VX2 of same vintage I see in pics, any interest? Not perfect, but nice, was going to put on a Win 70, but maybe better on a early #1. PM if any interest, can text pics tomorrow.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:10 pm
by No.Nine
Learning alot from this forum. I but bought my first 3-digit gun (597). I really like the idea of period correct glass for it. It has the correct vertical mounts. Scope recommendations ??? Thank you!
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:33 pm
by zebra55
all the scopes on my non prefixes are the leupold arch logo as shown. They are pre 1974 and most likely late 60's, they have no letter prefix.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:46 pm
by gewehrfreund
The older Leupolds are nice. If you like AO scopes, the older Weaver K8/K10 are hard to beat; they are era-correct, they look right and they have lots of eye relief.
Re: non prefix kick
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:44 pm
by zebra55
Thought that I would give an update on this subject. My non prefix kick has become a little bit more like an obsession for the vintage no 1s. Thanks to Rowdy, I just acquired my 13th non prefix...here's the list so far...
AB 243
AB 308
AH 222
AH 7mm
BB 22-250
BB 243
BH 243
BH 30-06
BBS 243
BBS 30-06
BBB 22-250
V 22-250
V 25-06
The ABs are both 3 digit guns and the 243 has the original box.
I've also now dabbled into the early 130 prefix guns as well as a few liberty's...
next on my wish list is another BBB in 222 or 243 or 6mm in case any of you see one
