What’s in your gun safe?

[Ragin Cajun]

I ask because I have an Interarms Mark X, specifically a Whitworth "Safari Grade Express Rifle" - Whitworth African Series so chambered.

These are Serbian Mauser actions but built on .30-06-length receivers rather than on Magnum-length actions, therefore there is some additional work needed to ensure smooth feeding and reliable function. This alone may remove it from dependable service when hunting dangerous game. Then again that's just one reason why a worthy PH is standing just beyond, with his express double at the ready to save my hide (should I ever make it to Africa! that is).

Having a PH like Max, watching my back, especially bowhunting, is reassuring. He is ex SASF and had many stories to share during our time together. Wonderful memories.

 

[Apples]

Stunning animal! Well done. And another toxophilite!


You caught me perusing that cache o' pics. Here's more:

Two of my favorite handloads.

From the 16.5" "Trapper" length .44 Mag Model 1894, this is a 270 gr Speer semijacketed flatpoint (some call these "plated" but regardless of how the copper is applied it serves as a jacket surrounding it's lead core) to a Speer book 1460 fps. That's a handy gun and load fer bear defense.

The pistol (seen here loaded with five and the hammer lowered on the empty chamber) is an uncommon (I am VERY fortunate to own one) Ruger New Model flat top Blackhawk, but a stainless, one-of-1000 TALO (like a Lipsey's) 4-5/8" chambered in .44 Special - my handload for it is a variation on the infamous "Skeeter's Load" adding .2 gr more Unique under a 255 gr Montana Bullet Works' Keith LSWC to a measured 1000 fps.

It is stout but pleasurable round to shoot and w/ the bullet design capable of breaking big bones within 25-30 yards. I do not feel undergunned wearing only this revolver, but round count is limited of course so it's good to have that SBL with me at the same time.

 

[mrmag00]

Here’s my Lipsey special edition in 44 mag
3 1/2” barrel.

 

[Apples]

^ ^ ^ no freaking way. And it's a BISLEY.

You suck!


(the Bisley grip can dramatically reduce the muzzle flip in something like this chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, and the with hammer spur appropriately lowered).

That is the pistol that this, my TALO, wishes it was.

 

[Apples]

One more:

The fourth Marlin acquistion of mine (seen here with the 1894 SBL), a glorious and very accurate 2005-made Marlin 1895GS, an 18.5" .45-70. That's a long piece of brass, so the mag holds just four, but with one in the chamber, the hammer on the safety notch and with the cross-bolt saftey switched on I may carry w/ a fifth round in the chamber for a short hike.

 

[mrmag00]

^ ^ ^ no freaking way. And it's a BISLEY.

You suck!


(the Bisley grip can dramatically reduce the muzzle flip in something like this chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, and the with hammer spur appropriately lowered).

That is the pistol that this, my TALO, wishes it was.

Probably going to sell it, it’s the only 44mag I own more into 45LC’s and matches my JM stamped Marlin cowboy limited I got several years ago.

 

[mrmag00]

Really like the new S&W 1854’s have several stealth hunters in 357 & 45lc

 

[mrmag00]

Marlin 1894 SBL tactical I built in 357mag

a S&W 1854 tactical I built in 357 msg

and a Henry brass framed 357 msg

Since we can’t get AR’s or assault rifles in Washington anymore I’ve turned to lever guns. They are a blast to shoot at the range.

 

[NightForceFan]

Finally breaking in the 300prc I had built last winter. Good shooter, but need to swap to suppressor/brake combo. So light it kicks like a mule with just the suppressor. 6.2# gun by itself.

 

[MVI]

Or are y'all 600 Nitro Express doubles rifle kinda folk.

I had a .500 S&W Revolver, but it was too much to handle as I got older.
It was better with 454 Casull loads, and much more enjoyable with 45 Long Colt loads.
Anyway sold it ,
and got the new S&W Lever action in 44 Mag as a near field deer rifle ( 80 yds) instead