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Met a man in local sports shop and got to talking big bore rifles. I mentioned I was looking for a .35 Whelen or a .375 H&H. He said he'd kinda like to sell his .375, a Remington Safari. He said it has wood stock and iron sights (only,) and is pretty accurate with Rem factory ammo.
I'm going to try to view the rifle this afternoon and would like some advance information on the type. Only reference I find is in Gun Trader's Guide, twentyfifth edition. All I can see/read there is, 24" heavy bbl, double thru bolts around he action, and rather standard-looking rear/hooded front sights (not folding express style.) They mention "old English style recoil pad, but I don't know what this means.
I understand the 700 action is a push feed, so this issue need not be addrssed. If anyone has experience with this model, in any caliber, I'm interested in accuracy potential, stock quality, durability with the heavier ctgs, etc. The book gives value as $695 for excellent condition and $473 for good. Does this seem about right? If you were in the market for such, what would be a good price?
All input appreciated.
Best,
Johnny
I'm going to try to view the rifle this afternoon and would like some advance information on the type. Only reference I find is in Gun Trader's Guide, twentyfifth edition. All I can see/read there is, 24" heavy bbl, double thru bolts around he action, and rather standard-looking rear/hooded front sights (not folding express style.) They mention "old English style recoil pad, but I don't know what this means.
I understand the 700 action is a push feed, so this issue need not be addrssed. If anyone has experience with this model, in any caliber, I'm interested in accuracy potential, stock quality, durability with the heavier ctgs, etc. The book gives value as $695 for excellent condition and $473 for good. Does this seem about right? If you were in the market for such, what would be a good price?
All input appreciated.
Best,
Johnny