I'm considering a Ruger Alaskan vs S&W 69 - both in .44 Magnum. The Ruger is about $200 more - do you guys think it's worth it?

I'm in AZ, but I do find myself hiking in Montana usually once each summer.

I’d like to hear some suggestions and who you recommend to have a 7x57 built on a LH M70 action. Nothing super fancy, I want accuracy and reliability. I was thinking 22-24” barrel with NECG banded front sight base and rear sight. The factory stock, I’d like pillars installed and then stress free glass or epoxy bedded. Maybe have Super Grade style sling swivels installed.
Who would you recommend build this rifle? And why do you recommend this builder? I’m in the US, so US builders only...

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The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Last minute been thinking of an Elephant/Buffalo bolt rifle- a couple of options locally available as mentioned a 416 Taylor or a 404 Jeffery.

The 416 would be about $2000
the Jeffery about $3000

Which would you prefer and why?

Well, this will likely sling a skunk into the room, and not saying that Ruark did not exhibit a masterful use of the English language, but what I am suggesting is that he had not earned the right to the use of such language in Horn of the Hunter!
Just keepin' it real, as they say:
Ruark admits that he had never so much as fired a rifle, especially HIS rifles prior to the safari. Abomination!
He has zero grasp of the basics of marksmanship when firing upon his first animals, striking one...

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