Post your BOLT GUN pics and list details!

Black Majik · Oct 31, 2003

posted 10-30-03 10:45 PM
Hey everyone...

I'm starting to look at different bolt guns, possibly looking into a .308 caliber bolt gun. I've researched around, the Remington 700's, Savage's, Winchester Model 70's, Browning A-Bolts, Weatherby's etc...

Mainly used for target shooting and deer hunting.

Then I gotta find a good scope to go along w/ the rifle, most likely a Leupold. Not sure what specs yet, still learning how to read the specs. I know 3-9x means the magnification, the rest I'm not sure really how to read.

I've read most of the bolt gun threads all over Sigforum, THR, here on Calguns, 1911forum and wherever else.

So, I'd like your advice on what rifles are available out there besides the brands I've listed for Bolt rifles, and also teach me how to read the scope specs. Teach me about scopes!

Also, lense shades for the scopes,I've seen numerous pictures where people have installed these on their scopes. How does it affect the scopes functionality?

Also, most importantly, Dont forget to post pics of your bolt gun. Please also list the rifle and Scope specs, including what you have done to your rifle.

Thanks all, this should be a fun thread.

uglygun · Oct 31, 2003

Here's what it started out as, 300WinMag PSS that I bought used for 600 shipped to Ca.

It wears a Bushnell Elite 3200 mil-dot scope as of now, it was a simple little scope that I bought simply to do beginning load development for the rifle while also getting some hands on experience with the mil-dot reticle.

Shortly after I got it, I did what I do to most of my black rifles, I painted that sucker and added a soft comfy cheek piece.

Since it's a 300WinMag, it isn't gonna be too terribly long before I can justify having it rebuilt. Oh and what plans I have for it

Looking at a McMillian A2 stock. Going to go with Badger Ordinance 20MOA maximized base with Badger Ordinance rings. The scope is likely to be a Nightforce 5.5-22x with mil-dot reticle. All work will probably be done by GA Precision.

Currently the rifle makes it relatively easy and fun to play out to 500 yards, still not quite honed in on a good handload but I'm doing decently with the few loads I have tried. Maybe another 6 months and I'll be ready to say bye bye to the barrel and go for a full rebuild(doing just over 150 rounds a month as now).

When it's all said and done I'm looking for a 1k-1200 yard rifle, there is a 1k yard range within relatively easy driving distance and I'm looking to go play around there a bit.

Andrew Wyatt · Oct 31, 2003

When it's all said and done I'm looking for a 1k-1200 yard rifle, there is a 1k yard range within relatively easy driving distance and I'm looking to go play around there a bit.

oh? which one?

uglygun · Oct 31, 2003

Talk to El_Rojo... he's shot at it a few times from what I can gather.

It's off "over them thar hills", I've been over to it once before while the club was having a match there. I met up with a couple of the shooters who maintain the place but it seems like they desire to keep it a little known fact that there's a 1k yard range close by. Limited membership from what it sounds like. Bout an hour's drive west of Bakersfield.

I'm beginning to think I don't really need a 1k yard range, I'd rather get good at estimating range and being able to shoot under all types of field conditions. A 1k yard known distance range though would just be nice to get out to on occasion and pit my skills against others, more or less as a reality check.

Quintin Likely · Oct 31, 2003

Top: Savage 10FP .223, pre Accu-Trigger, Leupold 1 piece base, 1" medium rings, Thrashco 3x9x40 mildot.

Bottom: Remington 700VS .308, Leupold 1 piece base, 1" medium rings, Leupold Vari-X III 3.5x10x40 duplex.

stellarpod · Oct 31, 2003

Winchester Model 70 (left hand) in .300 Win Mag with Swarovski AV 4-12 x 50 glass.

stellarpod

Sactown · Nov 1, 2003

Rem700PSS Bausch & Lomb 5-15X50mm scope, Shilen Trigger

Mosin Nagant M38

Blaser R93 Tactical

Telperion · Nov 1, 2003

How do you like the Blaser, Sactown? What kind of groups do you see off the bench?

duckfoot · Nov 1, 2003

Well lets see

I'm starting to look at different bolt guns, possibly looking into a .308 caliber bolt gun. I've researched around, the Remington 700's, Savage's, Winchester Model 70's, Browning A-Bolts, Weatherby's etc...

All good brands can't go wrong with any of those!

Mainly used for target shooting and deer hunting

I'm a big "Get the right tool for the job" kinda guy, but as long as you are willing to hump that stick while hunting one could be the same for both jobs

Then I gotta find a good scope to go along w/ the rifle, most likely a Leupold. Not sure what specs yet, still learning how to read the specs. I know 3-9x means the magnification, the rest I'm not sure really how to read.

Got the first part right about the ??X?? label. The second is the diameter of the forward lens. So it would read MagnificationXForwardLens diameter.

I've read most of the bolt gun threads all over Sigforum, THR, here on Calguns, 1911forum and wherever else.

This is good!!

So, I'd like your advice on what rifles are available out there besides the brands I've listed for Bolt rifles, and also teach me how to read the scope specs. Teach me about scopes!

Ok, Bolt guns
You got:

Mil surplus, K-31s, M38s, K98s, 91/30s... can be had for $200 or less and can mount scopes of some sort on most

Commerical bolts other than listed, lets see: Armalite, CZ, FN, Howa, Charles Daily, Ruger, Steyr, and Tikka, off the top of my head, Prices all over the place

Custom bolts: Ultralite, McMillan, IBA, GA Precision, Armament Technology, ASI, and NorCal Precision just to name a very small few, 1K + range

Scopes: You get what you pay for! The Super Sniper series from SWFA is the best deal I've seen.

Also, lense shades for the scopes,I've seen numerous pictures where people have installed these on their scopes. How does it affect the scopes functionality?

Cuts down on angled glare for a crisp sight picture

Also, most importantly, Dont forget to post pics of your bolt gun. Please also list the rifle and Scope specs, including what you have done to your rifle.

Alright, as soon as I find my digicam I'll give you a pic of my tuned and trued Remington 700P DM .308 win with a 16X42 Super Sniper with Luepold Mark 4 base, PWR high rings, and Harris Bipod

My .02 bits

Quack · Nov 1, 2003

taking this one to the range today for it's maiden voyage

it's a savage action in .223 that has been trued with a shilen barrel. the scope is a Sightron SII 6-24x42 mil-dot.

i also have a Savage 10fp .308 but it's back in it's original stock and waiting for a new scope since i stole both for the action that was buit above.

TechBrute · Nov 1, 2003

The top one is a Savage 12FV in .223 with a Leupold VXII 6-18x40mm on top. The bipod is Harris and Podloc. I cut and layered foam underneath the Eagle Industries stock pack to bring the cheek weld to where I like it.

The lower rifle is a Remington LTR in .308 with a Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40mm M3 Long Range scope. Another Harris and Podloc bipod with an Eagle Industries sling.

12-34hom · Nov 1, 2003

Remington 700 - Custom Varmint.

Remington 700 - Caliber - 6mm Ackley Improved.

Barrel - Shilen Select Match SS - Contour #7 - 1 & 8 twist - 11 degree target crown - Headspace - minimum - .273 neck.

Action - Lugs squared & lapped - Bolt face - trued. Trigger - stock - tuned 2 lb "let off".

Stock - Laminated - factory - Pillar bedded - free floated.

Optics - Springfield Armory 1st generation - 4 - 14 power - Range finding reticle. Rings & bases - Luepold.

Sling - Nylon.

Overall weight - 15lbs. @ 450 rounds shot with an .5 moa average with bullet weights from 55 thru 107 grains.

Gun was smithed by Gordy Gritters - Gordy's Gun Shop - Pella, Ia - 641 - 628- 3044.

12-34hom.

Sactown · Nov 1, 2003

How do you like the Blaser, Sactown? What kind of groups do you see off the bench?

Honestly, I don't shoot it that often because I haven't taken it out past 100yards. Been shooting my M1A. Blaser puts it into little tiny clovers at 100yards. That straight pull is pretty smooth and fast. I like it a lot. Accessories are a pain and hella expensive. I scored a deal on it from a guy who barely used it and needed to unload it. Would I buy it straight retail? I would if I had money to spare.

Bullet Bob · Nov 1, 2003

1974-ish Remington 700 C model in .243, sort of intermediate between the standard production and the real customs - had to order and wait 16 weeks; hand-lapped barrel. Leopold scope. Mods = shot it, shot it some more.

1921 Swedish Mauser, bought for $75.00 in 1990 or 91. Mods = shot it, shot it some more - very accurate, but witha 29" barrel too long for the woods.

1948 Swiss K31, 7.5 swiss; only had it for a couple of months, no picture. For 120.00, I think these are a screamin' deal. Accurate and fun.

My "most favorite" bolt actions are .22's, though.

Mark Tyson · Nov 1, 2003

Bullet Bob, the picture is pretty, but that's a precarious position to have your firearms in! Put it on a table instead.

Anyway, it's hard to go wrong with any of the brands you've mentioned. I'd get the Remington 700 PSS myself.

Okiecruffler · Nov 1, 2003

I ain't got any of those fancy new plastic rifles

but I got this one, and I like her. M48A mauser, in this picture wearing a Bsquare mount and a T/C 4X scope. She's back to original now, but I might add a peep sight sometime this year.

http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php?photo=66232&sort=7&thecat=500&password=

TechBrute · Nov 1, 2003

Don't come after MY teddy bears...

Black Snowman · Nov 1, 2003

Don't forget to look at the CZ rifles. Great value. Set trigger for target shooting and standard trigger for hunting (or set trigger too if you have a nice stable shooting position). If you're going to drag it around the woods I'd recommend the Lux or the American over my big heavy Varmit Laminated (9.3 lbs w/o scope or ammo per the website). It's in .308 and it shoots a lot better than I do

Moparmike · Nov 2, 2003

Okie, how hard was it to mount a scope to that 48a? I have a Yugo 24/47 that would really like that.

Okiecruffler · Nov 2, 2003

It probably took about an hour to get the mount lined up just how I wanted it. You have to eyeball it until you think you have it right, then tighten down the set screws, then mount the scope, boresight it and see just how far off you actually are. Took me about 4 tries IIRC. I'm sure there's probably and easier way. Not for those with no patience, but I would get another if I needed a scoped rifle.

Brian Williams · Nov 2, 2003

Win Mod 70 Compact Classic in 7mm-08 with a Leupold compact 3x9 scope in Leupold mounts with my Marlin 1894C in 357. Both are great guns and the Winchester shoots inside of 1 MOA with my handloads of 42.4 grs of 4064 pushing a 150gr Sierra pointed soft point boat tail.

Sisco · Nov 2, 2003

Savage 111 in 25.06, everything factory except the paint job.

GEW Mauser action, chambered in .270. Real dog when I bought it, refinished the stock, glass bedded the action and free floated the barrel.
Replaced the Mauser trigger with a Timney Sportsman.

natedog · Nov 2, 2003

my k31

Kingson · Nov 3, 2003

Some old surplus bolt guns
from top to bottem
Sears model 42 in .22
Carcano 91/38 in 6.5
Enfield #1 mark 3 grenade lancher in .303
Mosin Nagant 91/30 in 7.62x54
Chinise Type 53 in 7.62x54
Enfield 2A1 in .308
Swiss K-31 in 7.5
Spanish Mauser in 7mm
Greman K98 in 8mm
French MAS 36 in 7.5
Turkish Mauser in 8mm
Styer m95 in 8x50

Black Majik · Aug 15, 2004

BTT

I'm sure there are more Bolt Rifle owners out there.

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