Wild West Guns - Alaskan Co-pilot

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Hey,

Just found this company that builds take-down marlin lever action rifles, I have a couple win. 30-30's that I was wondering if the same thing could be done to them too. Gunsmith job? or not worth it at all. Also is it worthwhile trying to mount a scope onto a 30-30 or is range/accuracy more suited to iron sights.

http://www.wildwestguns.com/CoPilot_And_Guide_Rifles/copilot_and_guide_rifles.html

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steve
 
There are takedown Savage Model 99 rifles in equivalent cartridges to the Thutty Thutty. And plenty of full bellies speak to their reliability.
 
Also any idea on mounting a long eye relief scope as well? Looks like the Alaskan Copilot is drilled and taped. Doing this seems a little scary, as I dont think a Win. barrel is that thick to begin with...
 
anyone?

so..what do you guys think about the Co pilot?

Has anyone heard about or held one? Is a strong rifle/design?

What about the .50 alaskan, for bear defense would I be better off with a 12 guage shotgun?

And what about their bushwacker series, those are restricted in Canada?
but boy do those little things look like fun:)

Thanks for any info you guys have.

Kevin
 
I played with a couple of these when I was working in Anchorage, they're pretty cool alright, particularly if you're a Marlin fan. The 50 Alaskan is a 348 Win case opned up and blown out to use .510 bullets, if memory serves, a pretty good stopper for North American big game. I prefer Win 86's and 71's, but the Wild West stuff is nicely done. - dan
 
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