FS: Supreme Bunny Rifle

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askari posted this 13 May 2021

After lurking on this site for a goodly while a couple of years ago, I simply had to have a credible bunny rifle.  So I found a Remington 580 (single-shot rimfire with rear locking lugs), picked up a new take-off Remington 700 barrel (cal. .308W) and sent it all out to Dennis Olson in Montana.  He rebuilt it as a centerfire in cal. .32 S&W Long with a nice Skinner peep on the rear. Very nice work - lovely little 4 lb rifle!

I got it back last year, put about 30 rounds through it (Lyman 115 gr and SAECO 98 gr) and very small charges of Bullseye.  As expected, accuracy at 50 yards was great, at 25 yards was superb.

Unfortunately, my interest in this rifle has waned in preference to big single-shots and 500 gr bullets that carry well to 1000 yds.  So I want to sell my little Bunny Gun, hoping to get $350 or so for it.  Since I got the inspiration for it here, I thought I should offer it here before dropping it on GunBroker.  Please e-mail if interested ([email protected]).  Pics available on request.

Askari

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Antietamgw posted this 13 July 2021

Crap. Wish I hadn't read this. Only had a mild interest in converting a 580 yesterday. Interests change quick.... That is perfect.

 

Keep your plowshare and your sword. Know how and when to use them.

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Slugflinger posted this 06 July 2021

I have just been so busy that I haven't had a chance yet. I did get to shoot it a couple weeks ago with some old plinking rounds and it was a real treat, but developing some loads is not in my immediate plans. 

However there will be a Fouling Shot article when I do. 

 

Very nice! Thank you.

Think! It's not illegal, Yet.

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RicinYakima posted this 26 June 2021

 I have the directions building one if you wish.

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Eutectic posted this 26 June 2021

Absolutely Lovely! Just the right size for the cartridge.

Lasted one day on the forum, I must check more often.

Steve

 

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David Reiss posted this 26 June 2021

I have just been so busy that I haven't had a chance yet. I did get to shoot it a couple weeks ago with some old plinking rounds and it was a real treat, but developing some loads is not in my immediate plans. 

However there will be a Fouling Shot article when I do. 

David Reiss - NRA Life Member & PSC Range Member Retired Police Firearms Instructor/Armorer
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Slugflinger posted this 25 June 2021

Very nice!

If we don't start hearing about load development and how it shoots soon, I am going conniption.

Just letting you know.

Think! It's not illegal, Yet.

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Millelacs posted this 24 June 2021

          For the military marching song with the catchiest tune ever, look up:  Youtube
          RAR Sweet Banana.  (This was the iconic song of the Rhodesian African Rifles.)

 

That's a heck of a first step "marching" out of the Dakota.

 

Sounds like a good recruitment song.

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askari posted this 23 June 2021

It was probably quite different in Yaounde than in boarding school in Rhodesia in the 1950s, a time when the sun never set on the Empire.  

Which reminds me.  For the military marching song with the catchiest tune ever, look up:  Youtube RAR Sweet Banana.  (This was the iconic song of the Rhodesian African Rifles.)

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Millelacs posted this 23 June 2021

     Missionary childhood

When we were in Yaounde, Cameroon there was an American School for missionary kids.
I felt sorry for the missionary kids.  A bunch of white kids in a black African country, stuck out like sore thumbs.  They couldn't get away with anything.  No matter where they were, someone would see them, and report them to their folks.

 

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David Reiss posted this 22 June 2021

Don't know what a 580s is. There was a 580 & 580SB, However I have know idea which model it was. You would have to ask Dan.

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mashburn posted this 22 June 2021

Hello David,

Was that rifle originally a 580 Remington or a 580S Remington?

Mashburn

David a. Cogburn

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askari posted this 27 May 2021

Missionary childhood in (what was then) the Katanga Province of the Belgian Congo.  Definitely an "upcountry" version of Swahili - not the "sweet Swahili" (Kiswahili kitamu) of places like Mombasa and Lamu Island on the Indian Ocean coast.

askari

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David Reiss posted this 26 May 2021

It is amazing what you can learn on the internet. 

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M3 Mitch posted this 26 May 2021

 Where did you learn to speak Swahili?

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M3 Mitch posted this 26 May 2021

OK, I'll bite, what language is that? 

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David Reiss posted this 22 May 2021

Dan,

"Mfungaji wa bundu mpya" (sucker for a new gun)

David

 

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-Services: Wars Fought, Uprisings Quelled, Bars Emptied, Revolutions Started, Tigers Tamed, Assassinations Plotted, Women Seduced, Governments Run, Gun Appraisals, Lost Treasure Found.
- Also deal in: Land, Banjos, Nails, Firearms, Manure, Fly Swatters, Used Cars, Whisky, Racing Forms, Rare Antiquities, Lead, Used Keyboard Keys, Good Dogs, Pith Helmets & Zulu Headdresses. .

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M1fuzz posted this 22 May 2021

That is flippin’ cool. Nice looking rifle. Now, a question. If you were going to shoot that in a a CBA match what match/class would you shoot it in?

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David Reiss posted this 22 May 2021

Here's a couple. I am so proud, just like a new baby! 

Sorry to gloat so much, but you know how new grandpa's are.

 

David Reiss - NRA Life Member & PSC Range Member Retired Police Firearms Instructor/Armorer
-Services: Wars Fought, Uprisings Quelled, Bars Emptied, Revolutions Started, Tigers Tamed, Assassinations Plotted, Women Seduced, Governments Run, Gun Appraisals, Lost Treasure Found.
- Also deal in: Land, Banjos, Nails, Firearms, Manure, Fly Swatters, Used Cars, Whisky, Racing Forms, Rare Antiquities, Lead, Used Keyboard Keys, Good Dogs, Pith Helmets & Zulu Headdresses. .

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M1fuzz posted this 21 May 2021

 .32 S&W L and yes I bought it.

Cool!!! Would love to see some pics.

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M1fuzz posted this 21 May 2021

If anyone would like to try their hand at a CF conversion for the 540/580/590 Remingtons, I have a copy of the instructions that James Calhoon published some years ago.  I found it at artfulbullet.com.  If you want a copy contact me off-list and I will send a pdf.

I would like to take a look at that!!!!

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