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Now that makes absolutely no sense to me..... why would you want a 223 in that configuration????
 
jimmyjazz said:
Now that makes absolutely no sense to me..... why would you want a 223 in that configuration????
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I asked the very same question myself. The reply was that it allowed people to practice with a low cost round in a rifle configured similarly to their big game rifle.
 
diemaco said:
I asked the very same question myself. The reply was that it allowed people to practice with a low cost round in a rifle configured similarly to their big game rifle.
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i'd agree, how does the trajectory of the 223 compare to the 375 ruger?
 
It is chambered in that caliber so that you can afford to practice a lot and have a good feel of the rifle before a dangerous game hunt.
Cops did the same thing with service pistols being chambered in 22lr so they could concentrate on shooting and not recoil.
You better be good with a 400lb lion runnning at you at full speed:)
 
Northman999 said:
Well, at least the damn thing has real iron sights!

.223's with irons seem to be getting as rare as hen's teeth.
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Northman's nailed it, how many American pattern .223's do you see with quality iron sights and decent walnut?

That's all it's about. No African practice. No Dik Dik or Duiker shooting. Just a nice .223 that somebody at Ruger had the good sense to order into production.
 
Ardent said:
Northman's nailed it, how many American pattern .223's do you see with quality iron sights and decent walnut?

That's all it's about. No African practice. No Dik Dik or Duiker shooting. Just a nice .223 that somebody at Ruger had the good sense to order into production.
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Agreed, I hope they continue to expand the line up of chamberings.
 
jimmyjazz said:
Hahaha ... I enjoy all my guns and fun but why in African rifle style???

What's next a 458 Win Mag varminter???
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All 'African' means here is quality iron sights. It's the same as any other Model 77 except for iron sights, and a nice all around compromise barrel length of 23". Don't get too caught up in marketing terms is all.
 
Ardent said:
All 'African' means here is quality iron sights. It's the same as any other Model 77 except for iron sights, and a nice all around compromise barrel length of 23". Don't get too caught up in marketing terms is all.
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Yes, unfortunately it is missing the Turkish walnut and ebony forend tip. ;)
 
I just picked up my African 9.3x62, this is a very nice rifle exellent express sights, can't wait to shoot it!!!
 
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