Have $800 for rifle. Going nuts.
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Don't even hesitate. Buy a pre-64 model 70 and enjoy. A .308 would be fine, but so are many other rounds. Mine is a .270 and it is a great rifle.
I usually do not scope my rifles since I hunt in the brush.
If you purchase a new rifle it will work fine, but it will just get older. If you get a pre-64 Winchester it just gets better with age.
I usually do not scope my rifles since I hunt in the brush.
If you purchase a new rifle it will work fine, but it will just get older. If you get a pre-64 Winchester it just gets better with age.
xfyrfiter
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For all these young guys (30-31 good shape) just wait. 60 is not that far off and yes 1 or2 pounds carried all day MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. Just my opinion.
MachIVshooter
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Wasn't talking to you.
Friday i went to the gun store. Held a brand new remington 700 tactical. It honestly felt ****ty. I cant put it any other way.. I picked up the tikka t3 light. LOVED IT. Picked up the savage 110?? Loved that.. So as i was getting ready to purchase a tikka t3, i just glanced at their used guns they have.
Sitting there, calling to me was a remington 700. All black, looked almost brand friggin new. It felt NOTHING like the new 700. This was light, action was much tighter and nicer. And it was 200 less then a new gun. So i bought it. ahaha. I had about 800-900 saved for a rifle and this cost me 399. I used the rest to buy a locking gun locker.
I have a concealed weapons permit, but for some reason they put me on delay. I think it has to do with my record as a kid. I should be able to pick it up thursday.
I had no idea how to tell what model 700 it was. The barrell was black with gold lettering on the side saying it was a remington 700. The bolt was jeweled also. Black sythetic stock.
Sitting there, calling to me was a remington 700. All black, looked almost brand friggin new. It felt NOTHING like the new 700. This was light, action was much tighter and nicer. And it was 200 less then a new gun. So i bought it. ahaha. I had about 800-900 saved for a rifle and this cost me 399. I used the rest to buy a locking gun locker.
I have a concealed weapons permit, but for some reason they put me on delay. I think it has to do with my record as a kid. I should be able to pick it up thursday.
I had no idea how to tell what model 700 it was. The barrell was black with gold lettering on the side saying it was a remington 700. The bolt was jeweled also. Black sythetic stock.
jpwilly
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lets see a pic once you've got it.
Here are some pics. I took it to the range last saturday with my BSA tactical scope. I got it all sighted in. Then i realized that a tactical scope with a 24x zoom will NOT work hunting. ahaa. So, i bought a new Leupold VX2 rifle scope. This thing is clearer the then bsa by a long shot. NOt to mention it sits SOOO nice on the gun.
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This is the target. 100 yards. The front of the gun was rested but i had no back rest so i had to hold it. THe last three shots. THe shot on the left i have no idea.
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This is the target. 100 yards. The front of the gun was rested but i had no back rest so i had to hold it. THe last three shots. THe shot on the left i have no idea.
For those who complain about weight, what game are you hunting? I've never understood the idea that a pound or two extra on a rifle is a deal breaker in a hunting rifle. How do you plan to get the game out of mountains? Wouldn't that be much more of a challenge than dealing with 7-8lbs of rifle? I understand that weight just for weight's sake is probably a bad idea on something you carry, but I don't get the compulsion some people have to shave every last ounce when they plan to then carry back a couple hundred pounds of animal. When you hunt medium to large game on these 20+ mile hikes are you taking the smallest one of the herd to save weight on the way back?
I clearly don't hunt where a long hike is even really an option, let alone mandatory so these questions are honest as I haven't done it. I have simply never understood the concern over a few ounces when a hunter is out to harvest and carry game that weighs far more than all the equipment combined.
I clearly don't hunt where a long hike is even really an option, let alone mandatory so these questions are honest as I haven't done it. I have simply never understood the concern over a few ounces when a hunter is out to harvest and carry game that weighs far more than all the equipment combined.
I CAN, and have carried 10 lb rifles up and down mountains. I could tape a brick to the barrrel of my rifle and carry it, but have to ask WHY anyone would do so if lighter options are available.
Because I've done it with rifles that weighed 10 lbs, and rifles that weigh as little as 6 lbs (including scope and mounts), I can assure you that the 6 lb rifle is much better.
The disadvantage of the really light rifles is cost. You're going to have to spend $1,100 or so for a Kimber, $3,000 or so for a NULA or go with some custom work to get there.
But there is absolutely no reason to own a rifle that weighs any more than 7-7.5 lbs (including scope and mounts). There are plenty of off the shelf rifles that will get you there at prices around $500, or even less in some cases. And there is zero difference in accuracy. My 6 lb. Kimber 308 shoots just as accurtely as my 11 lb 308 tactical rifle. The Tikka's I owned came in under 7 lbs with scopes and mounts and were as accurate as anything I've ever fired
I read this a lot and it makes no sense. The guys who are already in the best physical condition are the only ones who worry about a rifles weight because they are the only ones who actually carry them any distance. The fat boys who hunt from the road or their 4 wheelers are not concerned about a rifles weight.
More bad advice. Your rifle should be carried in your hands when hunting. Havng a heavy rifle slung over your shoulder instead of in your hands when needed is a good way to go home empty handed.
Because I've done it with rifles that weighed 10 lbs, and rifles that weigh as little as 6 lbs (including scope and mounts), I can assure you that the 6 lb rifle is much better.
The disadvantage of the really light rifles is cost. You're going to have to spend $1,100 or so for a Kimber, $3,000 or so for a NULA or go with some custom work to get there.
But there is absolutely no reason to own a rifle that weighs any more than 7-7.5 lbs (including scope and mounts). There are plenty of off the shelf rifles that will get you there at prices around $500, or even less in some cases. And there is zero difference in accuracy. My 6 lb. Kimber 308 shoots just as accurtely as my 11 lb 308 tactical rifle. The Tikka's I owned came in under 7 lbs with scopes and mounts and were as accurate as anything I've ever fired
I read this a lot and it makes no sense. The guys who are already in the best physical condition are the only ones who worry about a rifles weight because they are the only ones who actually carry them any distance. The fat boys who hunt from the road or their 4 wheelers are not concerned about a rifles weight.
More bad advice. Your rifle should be carried in your hands when hunting. Havng a heavy rifle slung over your shoulder instead of in your hands when needed is a good way to go home empty handed.
Jurist
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Had a Ruger 77V in 22/250 Rem,loved it.Bought a Ruger #1V in 22/250Rem,loved it more,sold the 77V never looked back.Try one you might like it.
Had a Ruger 77V in 22/250 Rem,loved it.Bought a Ruger #1V in 22/250Rem,loved it more,sold the 77V never looked back.Try one you might like it.
BrocLuno
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Nice rifle - looks like you done good 
cal74
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Get a kick out of the people who say "What's a pound or two"? As it's been stated, the difference in carrying a 7 lb rifle all ready vs a 9-10 lb rifle through the woods up the mountain and back down is HUGE.
Extra pound or two in a pack you might not feel, but those couple extra pounds on your shoulder is all the difference in the world.
Doesn't really matter if someones type of hunting is from a truck or wondering away from the road a 1/2 mile, but get out hunting way back from civilization and that extra pound or two carrying in your hands (ready to shoulder) or even on your shoulder can and does make all the difference in the world.
To the original poster, congrats on your rifle and it's good to see you put some quality optics on it as well. Looks to be a Remington SPS that someone highlighted the lettering. Something to consider would be having a competent person adjust the trigger down to 2 1/2-3 lbs. Something you can do yourself easy enough (usually), but if you don't have experience bring it to someone who does and for 30.00 bucks it'll make a big difference in shrinking those groups down which look pretty good already.
Extra pound or two in a pack you might not feel, but those couple extra pounds on your shoulder is all the difference in the world.
Doesn't really matter if someones type of hunting is from a truck or wondering away from the road a 1/2 mile, but get out hunting way back from civilization and that extra pound or two carrying in your hands (ready to shoulder) or even on your shoulder can and does make all the difference in the world.
To the original poster, congrats on your rifle and it's good to see you put some quality optics on it as well. Looks to be a Remington SPS that someone highlighted the lettering. Something to consider would be having a competent person adjust the trigger down to 2 1/2-3 lbs. Something you can do yourself easy enough (usually), but if you don't have experience bring it to someone who does and for 30.00 bucks it'll make a big difference in shrinking those groups down which look pretty good already.
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