lets see your thick bush guns!

I guess if I am heading to thick bush probably this one in 35 Whelen.





If I am on my horse checking fence, checking or moving cows through the bush I guess it would be one of these, but there are so many more, not sure where it ends or how to decide ;)









Really liking the Winchester 16" trapper in 30-30 lately(no picture). Oh, and the 38-55... But what about all the others that get left at home. :confused:
 
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stickhunter said:
Kevan,

I have to bump this as this is one heck of a nice rifle. You've mentioned before about having a few of your brother's rifles --- through his work, it's evident he was very talented and had an excellent sense of style and function. Really really impressive looking rifle.
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Thank-You for the kind words, Charlie was very special and I'll miss him forever.
He was a meticulous builder and loved working with metal but his really true passion was the stock work, he truly loved wood and it shows.
He built a 404 Jeffery for my 60th and it took him three years to complete which must have been tough because he would go to work in camps often for several days ay a time.
I also have the last rifle he was working on when time ran out for him, it might be posted on here too.
 
I almost took it back to bear defence without thinking.

stickhunter said:
Kevan,

I have to bump this as this is one heck of a nice rifle. You've mentioned before about having a few of your brother's rifles --- through his work, it's evident he was very talented and had an excellent sense of style and function. Really really impressive looking rifle.
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Why is it the first time I've seen that rifle? Kevan that is extraordinarily elegant, a proper working rifle and a stunner all at once. You're very lucky for it to have come from your brother, to boot.
 
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Ardent said:
I almost took it back to bear defence without thinking.



Why is it the first time I've seen that rifle? Kevan that is extraordinarily elegant, a proper working rifle and a stunner all at once. You're very lucky for it to have come from your brother, to boot.
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Actually I have posted few pictures simply because of a severe lack of computer knowledge and yes I'm really very lucky to have it.
The rifle also came to me with all of his load notes, dies, brass, bullets, etc.
He was impressed with its ability to flatten a Yukon Bison with one 400 gr. Woodleigh load.... his favourite brand of bullet...
 
Kevan if you have any issues posting pictures feel free to email me the images, simply attach them to an email as you would a word document, or email them from your phone if that is what you use for picture taking.

I know everyone would like to see more uncut rifle #### of that variety.

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crazy_davey, nice photos and good choices. Here's a few of my choices, a couple of which are fairly recent additions to my little 'harem'.
- A custom job in 375 Chatfield Taylor



- A Zastava in '.366 Wagner'



- A Schultz & Larsen in 358 Norma Magnum



- A Marlin 444S in 444 Marlin



- A Marlin GBL in 45-70



-and, ;)for that little touch of class, my Winchester model 71 deluxe.

 
conor_90 said:
Kevan if you have any issues posting pictures feel free to email me the images, simply attach them to an email as you would a word document, or email them from your phone if that is what you use for picture taking.

I know everyone would like to see more uncut rifle #### of that variety.

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Thanks Conor, I sincerely appreciate...
 
conor_90 said:
No problem Kevan.

Johnn looking good as always, I don't know if that .358 norma is a great blacktail rifle though.
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:)Thanks guy. Oh, concerning using the 358NM, when in doubt and to ;)quote one of my idols Elmer Keith, "being over gunned beats the alternative". It's gotta' be a good calibre as I have a pair. The model 68DL Schultz & Larsen as shown earlier.



And my 1st, a Husqvarna model 1651 :redface:that I couldn't resist after 'Why not?' sent me photos of it



 
went through all these posts, most just bul#### ..how come I never saw one Ruger #1?..That is what I was looking at getting for a bush gun,maybe I am missing something?
 
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Johnn Peterson said:
:)Thanks guy. Oh, concerning using the 358NM, when in doubt and to ;)quote one of my idols Elmer Keith, "being over gunned beats the alternative". It's gotta' be a good calibre as I have a pair. The model 68DL Schultz & Larsen as shown earlier.



And my 1st, a Husqvarna model 1651 :redface:that I couldn't resist after 'Why not?' sent me photos of it



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Beautiful pictures as always Johnn, l do have a question.
Regarding the 375 CT and your 358 Norma's... of the two chamberings which is the more " enthusiastic " with respect to recoil ?
 
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This is my 416, a Taylor built by my late Brother over 20 years ago when he attended school in Trinidad Colorado.
Weight as pictured is 9.5 lbs., and makes for a nice powerful package.
He tagged his first Yukon Bison with it as well as numerous Moose and a couple big Bears.
Its built on a '03-A3 Springfield with an octagon Douglas Premium barrel.
According to him it had enough power that it " Coulda been a single shot "..
Function is as smooth as a watch and I for one would not want it an ounce lighter...
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That is a beautiful rifle and you can really see how much effort went into it. Love the metal work on the barrel. I would have checkered the stock though.
 
hoytcanon said:
Judging from the species in that wood pile, that picture was taken on the wrong side of the country...
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True enough. I didn't take the time to hunt up my photo of it when I put in that post.



The important point to remember, ;)as with a recent Ruger purchase, it/they now is/are at home, on the right side of the country:p.
 
Kevan said:
Beautiful pictures as always Johnn, l do have a question.
Regarding the 375 CT and your 358 Norma's... of the two chamberings which is the more " enthusiastic " with respect to recoil ?
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Good question. I'll have to get in some range time and do a comparison test and get back to you on that. My initial 358NM objective was for one in a Schultz & Larsen but I actually acquired the Husqvarna first. As much as S&L is my #1 bolt action of choice, I have to admit, putting them to shoulder, the Husqvarna 'feels' better. As such,:redface: even thought I 'need' two 358NM's like a hole in the head,:d I'll keep them both:p.

Overall, between the two calibres, I'd say the recoil of the 358NM is a little 'sharper'.
 
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Johnn Peterson said:
The important point to remember, ;)as with a recent Ruger purchase, it/they now is/are at home, on the right side of the country:p.
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Some say "pretty is as pretty does," and that one does do pretty!

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