The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Nostagia, what one is used to, etc. I preferthe newer

Nostagia, what one is used to, etc. I preferthe newer (reply)

Rob Leahy — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:38:40 +0000

controlled round feed like a Mauser or Pre 64(Or Classic)M70 Winchester... But I ain't getting rid of my tang safety 77s either.

Probably a wagon load of nostalgia along with... (reply)

Hoot — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:27:14 +0000

"You can't get 'em like that any more". Like a lot of things...

I prefer the location of the tang safety as well as the aesthetics. Admittedly, neither of those preferences addresses which safety performs its' function better than the other.

Good to see you around Josh. Hope all is well.

I need someone to straighten me out... (reply)

Josh M. — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:34:12 +0000

...why is the tang safety preferred over the bolt mounted safety.

I've always preferred the newer bolt mounted firing pin safety like the Mauser.

Very good price all right. (reply)

Hoot — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:48:04 +0000

It's not for me though. I already have 3 '06's I've never shot. While I believe it's a great cartridge, I keep buying them to turn 'em into something else. Some kind of odd sickness maybe?

Somebody buy this!

Slow Hand — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:00:16 +0000

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/12650832/rifles-for-sale/bolt-action-rifle/ruger-model-m7...

I don't have a good excuse to buy it other than having a decent amount of '06 brass. It's a good looking tang safety model. I've got too many other things that 'need' purchased now. It seems like a great deal at the current price. I've bought from these folk before and they constantly under-evaluate the stuff they sell.