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  1. 15-07-2016, 10:27 PM #61
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    Just ask at your local hunting shop. But NZ Ammunition brings them in

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  3. 07-08-2016, 07:00 PM #62
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bremic View Post
    Who is importing them? Forbes' website doesn't seem to exist anymore?
    From the NULA website " In 2013 Forbes had another chance to turn his custom rifle into an over the counter, mass produced rifle. He partnered again and Forbes Rifles was launched. The outlook was grand but the new company could not build the rifles to demanding standards Melvin Forbes continued to apply to his full custom offerings. Melvin stepped away from Forbes Rifles and in 2015 they folded. "
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    Not made anymore? Shit secondhand ones just went up 20%
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    Not made anymore? Shit secondhand ones just went up 20%
    50%

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    Quote Originally Posted by oneipete View Post
    From the NULA website " In 2013 Forbes had another chance to turn his custom rifle into an over the counter, mass produced rifle. He partnered again and Forbes Rifles was launched. The outlook was grand but the new company could not build the rifles to demanding standards Melvin Forbes continued to apply to his full custom offerings. Melvin stepped away from Forbes Rifles and in 2015 they folded. "
    Where are the magnums coming from then?
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  8. 08-08-2016, 12:27 AM #67
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bremic View Post
    Where are the magnums coming from then?
    Dunno , you're asking the wrong person.

    Im on the lookout for a new non run of the mill rifle as a present to myself,found this thread by sheer happenstance during a google search,looked the website up n saw what I posted.
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  9. 08-08-2016, 12:42 AM #68
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    Stunning accuracy, if you can find one don't sell it.
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    Out or curiosity, do they kick more than a heavier rifle ? looking at something like a 300 win mag. wouldn't want to spend serious dollars to find its a collarbone hammer.
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    Forbes m20b rifles

    For some weird reason this 308 kicks less than normal

    A 150g at 2900fps usually lets you know its left in a hurry but this one is really nice to shoot

    But, a rifle in 300 win mag pushing 178 amaxs around 2960fps is an entirely different animal to tame, and a 208g leaving in a rush will really let you know.
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    A couple of months ago Wilsons in Whanganui had a couple of these things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post







    Stunning accuracy, if you can find one don't sell it.
    Are they fully bedded. Looks like it.
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    Yep they are.

    Shoot mint too!

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    Gun shop in Motueka have a 308 for $2800. Is that good?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Gun shop in Motueka have a 308 for $2800. Is that good?
    Think they are $3100 new
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