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I live in Alaska. I think a drilling would be an ideal for hunting in brushy bear country: slugs in the shotgun tubes for bear and a rifle for short-range game taking. It would also be useful for taking grouse, ptarmigan, and hares for camp meat.
I often hunt with a fine Muchler drilling in 16x16x8x57JR, and have taken caribou and bears with her. But she is too nice to carry in inclement weather or heavy brush. The 8x57JR round is also a bit light for moose and bear.
I am seeking a drilling chambered in 12 or 16 gauge with a rifle chambered in either .308, .30-06, 7X65R, 9.3x74R, 11.15mm or other rifle of SUITABLE FOOT POUNDS for ethically taking large game. I am not afraid of obsolete rounds as I have reloaded for obsolete rounds before, but a readily-available cartridge is preferred.
The gun I seek should be a FIELD gun and not a safe queen or a collector piece. Maybe the finish is worn. Maybe the stock has dings and scuffs. It does not require a scope. In fact, a lack of scope mounts is preferred as it will be a sub-100 yard gun where iron sights are used.
The gun must be mechanically sound, with all locks and the safety in working order. And it should be tight on face. I am reasonably competent with minor gun repairs, so small issues such as a barrel dent, missing sight, or small cracks in the wood should not be an issue.
It CANNOT be an exposed hammer gun. I want hammerless only.
It CANNOT be an under-lever gun. I want a traditional top lever action only.
I would like something in the price range of a quality, modern bolt action rifle with a quality scope. I’m open to negotiations, so please don’t think I’m being cheap. I know what drillings are worth. But I’m not wanting an expensive piece.
I realize that I’m being picky and this a long shot, but I have a vision of what I want and I’m enjoying the search for just the right gun. I recently located the perfect gun for me only to discover it is in Canada and they won’t ship to the USA! I’ve been watching Gun Broker for a long time, but the gun I seek hasn’t popped up yet. The drilling I already own I found on this forum, so I’m hopeful one of you has a gun for me.
PM me if you have a drilling that might suit my needs. Thanks for taking the time to read this long post.
I often hunt with a fine Muchler drilling in 16x16x8x57JR, and have taken caribou and bears with her. But she is too nice to carry in inclement weather or heavy brush. The 8x57JR round is also a bit light for moose and bear.
I am seeking a drilling chambered in 12 or 16 gauge with a rifle chambered in either .308, .30-06, 7X65R, 9.3x74R, 11.15mm or other rifle of SUITABLE FOOT POUNDS for ethically taking large game. I am not afraid of obsolete rounds as I have reloaded for obsolete rounds before, but a readily-available cartridge is preferred.
The gun I seek should be a FIELD gun and not a safe queen or a collector piece. Maybe the finish is worn. Maybe the stock has dings and scuffs. It does not require a scope. In fact, a lack of scope mounts is preferred as it will be a sub-100 yard gun where iron sights are used.
The gun must be mechanically sound, with all locks and the safety in working order. And it should be tight on face. I am reasonably competent with minor gun repairs, so small issues such as a barrel dent, missing sight, or small cracks in the wood should not be an issue.
It CANNOT be an exposed hammer gun. I want hammerless only.
It CANNOT be an under-lever gun. I want a traditional top lever action only.
I would like something in the price range of a quality, modern bolt action rifle with a quality scope. I’m open to negotiations, so please don’t think I’m being cheap. I know what drillings are worth. But I’m not wanting an expensive piece.
I realize that I’m being picky and this a long shot, but I have a vision of what I want and I’m enjoying the search for just the right gun. I recently located the perfect gun for me only to discover it is in Canada and they won’t ship to the USA! I’ve been watching Gun Broker for a long time, but the gun I seek hasn’t popped up yet. The drilling I already own I found on this forum, so I’m hopeful one of you has a gun for me.
PM me if you have a drilling that might suit my needs. Thanks for taking the time to read this long post.
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