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Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle #350453 12/28/13 03:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30 Joe V. OP Boxlock
OP Joe V. Boxlock Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30	Gentlemen, I recently purchased a .300 WM SxS double rifle marketed by Flaig's back in the 1970s. My gun was proofed in 1970 and built by Ludwig Borovnik of Ferlach, Austria. Barrels are approx. 24 ". Does anyone have any idea what bullet weight was used to regulate these rifles...150 gr or 180 gr or ??? Any information about the rifle is greatly appreciated. Regards, Joe V.

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #350471 12/28/13 08:25 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas skeettx Sidelock
skeettx Sidelock Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas	Can you post pictures of the proof marks Often the load for the double rifles is listed in these marks BUT If I were a betting man, I would say the bullet weight of choice for this caliber is 180 grain spitzer. Mike P.S. Fun reading http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=332187

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle skeettx #351089 01/01/14 07:08 PM
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OP Joe V. Boxlock Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30	Here are some photos of the Flaigs (Ludwig Borovnik) .300 WM sxs rifle. http://s98.photobucket.com/user/JMV375/media/DSC_0849.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2 http://s98.photobucket.com/user/JMV375/media/DSC_0850.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 http://s98.photobucket.com/user/JMV375/media/DSC_0852.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351091 01/01/14 07:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas skeettx Sidelock
skeettx Sidelock Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas	Joe Great looking gun Have you shot this gun yet?? And did you like the above posting on a sister gun? Mike Last edited by skeettx; 01/01/14 09:20 PM. USAF RET 1971-95

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351118 01/01/14 11:51 PM
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AkMike1 Sidelock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Anchorage	It'd be just as easy to call or write the maker and see if they have the records on file. http://ludwigborovnik.com/

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351271 01/02/14 10:16 PM
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OP Joe V. Boxlock Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30	No I have not shot it yet but I hope to soon... I obtained this rifle and a Heym 88B in .375 H&H at a local estate sale. I am curious as to the accuracy of the Borovnik .300 WM...? Joe V.

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351281 01/02/14 10:56 PM
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AkMike1 Sidelock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Anchorage	Originally Posted By: Joe V. I am curious as to the accuracy of the Borovnik .300 WM...? Joe V. LOL, try it out and see! It should do quite well.

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351479 01/04/14 12:59 AM
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OP Joe V. Boxlock Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30	I hope to get out soon and test fire this rifle. I am sure it will be very accurate. Anybody have any extra .300 Win Mag ammo they want to sell ...? Thanks, Joe V.

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351598 01/04/14 06:02 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Anchorage AkMike1 Sidelock
AkMike1 Sidelock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 601 Anchorage	Don't expect top grouping with American ammo. I believe that Euro ammo is loaded lighter. But I may be wrong. I shot some Federal in my Winkler and IMO it's too warm. Handloads are better.

Re: Questions Ludwig Borovnik .300 WM SXS rifle Joe V. #351605 01/04/14 07:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas skeettx Sidelock
skeettx Sidelock Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,694 Likes: 225 Amarillo, Texas	These folks seem to have some ammo http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ProductListing.aspx?catid=542 USAF RET 1971-95

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