First up is another XP-100. All XPs are now getting hard to find, but this one is one of the rarer versions. It's the XP-100 Silhouette chambered in 7mm BR (Bench Rest). It was brought out in the early 80s, back when silhouette was hot.
The 7mm BR is no longer commercially loaded, but brass can still be made from its parent cartridge, the 6mm BR, which is still a very popular cartridge on the competition bench rest market, especially in the Norma variation. The 7mm BR was the prefect handgun cartridge for silhouette. It had all the power needed to topple rams at 200 yards without being brutal on the recoil. Power-wise the 7mm BR is comparable to a 30-30, but much flatter shooting and, most of all, more accurate than any 30-30 could ever hope to be. Definitely a 200 yard plus yard handgun deer cartridge.
Next up is one of the rarer vintage Rugers. This one is as new in the box, possibly unfired, Security Six in 357 mag. This is an early 70s version made a few years after the Six was introduced. The Ruger Six was Ruger's first DA revolver. At the time, the competition was the Colt Python and the K frame Smiths like the Model 19. Ruger intentionally overbuilt the Six to address some of the weakness of the competition and because of the Six's modular build, take down was much easier and, best of all, it made the Ruger more affordable than the Colt or Smith.
These Six series Rugers (Security Six, Speed Six and Service Six) rarely come up for sale because owners don't part with them and when you do see one, they are well-used. This one will not be shot. Not to worry, I have another lightly used identical Security Six to shoot and use. One in this shape with box and papers is appreciating in price rapidly.
Saving the best for last. If you treasure fine vintage German rifle craftsmanship the way I do, you'll love this one. It's a Walther KKJ with the KKJ being initials for Kleine Kalibre Jagdt, meaning small bore hunter. These were made in 22 LR, 22 mag and 22 Hornet. This one is in 22 Hornet. The KK series of Walthers were made in the 50s through the early 70s with this one being a late one made in 1970. The competition at the time was the famous Winchester 52 Sporter and the Anschutz Model 54. All three as good as it gets in a small bore rifle, but where the KKJ has the others beat is the weight and superb handling. This is a rifle you can carry all day, up and down hills and mountains.
The Burris 2-7x Compact is also no longer made, but it's such a perfect match for this rifle, I gladly payed extra for it. Note the superb tangent rear sight, too.
Ya, will shoot this one a bit or maybe just carry to around in the woods, yodeling as I go.
I hope you enjoyed a look at these hard to find guns. These old school guns are now part of history and disappearing fast. Glad I could share them with you.
