Close, i think its Bofors steel. My Mother in-laws sako has a bofors steel barrel, and i believe those were also used on some of the sporting mausers from the 60-70s (maybe 50s, honestly never really looked into it that hard besides, a random detour while trying to find her gun a stock) . ....I could also be wrong lol.
I Am Amazed. 3/4" group @ 230 yards.
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I don't know much about much, but I will say: keep that rifle 
Good shooting. I too like the Bausch and Lomb Balvar scope on my Browning. I also like tiny groups! Enjoy your rifle. They are so much more fun when we shoot them.
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I didn't note it but all 3 of my B&L scopes are the B suffix. They have internal adjustments. This was their last improvement before those scopes were discontinued. Bushnell later bought Bausch and Lomb and cheapened the brand.
Great shootin'! I love it when a group comes together like that. Here's a 3 shot .312" at 100 I shot 2 weeks ago. 1980's Ruger M77 30-06 with a UTG BugBuster fixed 4x scope.
Rifle was $335 (used)a couple years ago. JB Weld bedding. BugBuster was $79 on sale. Surprisingly good combination.
Rifle was $335 (used)a couple years ago. JB Weld bedding. BugBuster was $79 on sale. Surprisingly good combination.
Nice shooting but---go do it again---and again for a few more times. I have a few extraordinary groups shot from different rifles cut out and hung over my loading bench. You know what? I've come close but never duplicated a one of them. I look at them for inspiration.
I remember the B&L scopes but back then all I could afford was to look at pictures of them.
I remember the B&L scopes but back then all I could afford was to look at pictures of them.
Yes, that's right, jogged my memory.
Went to look, it's stamped BOFORS STEEL on the barrel
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Nice groups, guys!
I keep this little target on my loading bench. Remington 700 Classic in 220 Swift with an old steel 3-9X Weaver scope @ 350 yds.
Not terribly surprising since it shoots .3" groups at 100 yds.
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I keep this little target on my loading bench. Remington 700 Classic in 220 Swift with an old steel 3-9X Weaver scope @ 350 yds.
Not terribly surprising since it shoots .3" groups at 100 yds.
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Speedo66
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Good Swedish steel from the same people who gave you the WWII Bofors anti-aircraft guns.
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Maybe a step beyond customary, and one notch below mandatory. Strongly suggested? Highly encouraged?
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As far as "things I don't trust without proof" this is like #4 or 5 on my list
Well a person wont be bludgeoned for not posting pictures......Maybe a step beyond customary, and one notch below mandatory. Strongly suggested? Highly encouraged?
but thats just cause we dont know where they live........now tell us about a nice rifle and dont post a picture....some efforts will be made....
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Bottom Gun
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Were you ever able to find a stock? The reason I ask is because Sarco is advertising unfinished L579 stocks that appear to be in the deluxe configuration.
https://www.sarcoinc.com/browning-safari-rifle-stock/
I might grab one of those just to have!
But yeah ordered a carbelite for it....pretty sure im the only one who has used it since lol.
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Glad to hear you were able to find a stock. They aren’t common.
I’m tempted by these as well. If I could be assured of getting wood like the website photo . . . . . . . .
I do have a deluxe L579 but it has a perfectly good stock although it’s not what you would call “striking”. That light colored French walnut has been compared to Southern pine by some. They are still attractive rifles though.
I’m tempted by these as well. If I could be assured of getting wood like the website photo . . . . . . . .
I do have a deluxe L579 but it has a perfectly good stock although it’s not what you would call “striking”. That light colored French walnut has been compared to Southern pine by some. They are still attractive rifles though.
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