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by Jimbob
Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
Replies: 78
Views: 14675

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

Boomer; 17 Rem sounds good too - I find something to appreciate in most calibers!
by Jimbob
Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: 204 Ruger Forum
Topic: Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
Replies: 78
Views: 14675

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

G'day I use a Ruger #1B with a Leupold 4.5 - 14 scope on top for chasing around rabbits, hares and foxes in Western Victoria. Probably not a standard varminting rig, but I do a fair amount of walking around with it, and it's accurate enough for me. Usually I run 35 gn Noslers through it, but will tr...
by Jimbob
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Centerfire Rifles
Topic: CZ 527 American, opinions.
Replies: 12
Views: 2426

CZ 527 American, opinions.

If it's the same trigger as my cz550 in .308, the ordinary trigger adjusts quickly and easily to your preferred weight - I prefer that to the set trigger. High bolt lift can be an issue with mounting the scope low, but Leupold medium rings got it just right for me. The stock CZ rings are very high. ...
by Jimbob
Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Optics
Topic: Still my all around favorite scope
Replies: 6
Views: 1882

Still my all around favorite scope

It's that law of diminishing returns ... you can pay more but is it worth it? Weavers are an excellent scope, for the money. I've got a Leupold VX3 4.5 - 14 on my .204, but only because they were on special at the time of purchase.