Favorite Rifle?
Re: Favorite Rifle?
So far, my Browning A-bolt in .30/06, I just love the good functioning and smooth bolt, as well as consistant shooting.
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Re: Favorite Rifle?
Easy answer there. I absolutely love my Ruger M77 Mark II .270. I have had nothing but success with it and it's a great all around gun in my opinion. Not too big that it will shred a deer and still big enough to drop an elk.
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Nah, you ain't gotta be born out in the sticks
With an F150 or a .30-06
Or have a bubba in the family tree
To get on down with me!
Nah, you ain't gotta be born out in the sticks
With an F150 or a .30-06
Or have a bubba in the family tree
To get on down with me!
Re: Favorite Rifle?
I was reading a post below re varmint rifles, and the 243 was mentioned several times, along with the 223 & 22/250. Question; Is the 243 also enough for muleys? Duane
Re: Favorite Rifle?
My Favorite rifle is one I haven't shot yet. A 300 RUM made by kirby Allen of Allen Precision Shooting. Just waiting Out the Mandatory State of California 10 wait!
Here is the spec List...
300 RUM from APS
28" Broughton Barrel and PainKiller Muzzle Brake from APS
Borden Timberline Action
Seekins 20 MOA Rail
McMillan A-3 Stock, Adj. Cheek-piece
Shilen Trigger set at 1.75 Lbs
Leupold Scope: Vari-X III 6.5 X 20 X 50
w/Target Elevation and Windage Knobs
Also use Exbal on Pocket PC
(W/ Paper Copy in field)
Kestrel 3500 Wind Meter
Garmin E-Trex GPS
Kirby personally shoots every rifle he builds, and will not let it out of the Door unless it shoots
1/2 MOA @ 100 Yards with ammo he loads. I asked him how it shot and He stated he put 5 shots
inside 2.5 Inches @ 700 yards!! (Using Heavy Steel Gongs as Targets) I am Hoping to be able to
reproduce similar results with the Load Data He's providing me.
In the meantime I am using a Factory Howa 1500, 7mm Rem Mag. with a self done Trigger Job
set at 2.5Lbs, and a simple Bedding Job on the Stock. An Old Leupold Vari-X II 6 X 18 X 40 w/ Target Knobs is the Rifle I Hunt With. It Hits the 12" X 12" Steel Gong 500 to 1000 yards regularly, from the bench and Field Positions.
I'm learning to shoot these distances from sites like http://www.rifle-accuracy-reports.com
http://www.longrangehunting.com and also, I am learning alot from this fine site...Muley Madness!!
Russell
Here is the spec List...
300 RUM from APS
28" Broughton Barrel and PainKiller Muzzle Brake from APS
Borden Timberline Action
Seekins 20 MOA Rail
McMillan A-3 Stock, Adj. Cheek-piece
Shilen Trigger set at 1.75 Lbs
Leupold Scope: Vari-X III 6.5 X 20 X 50
w/Target Elevation and Windage Knobs
Also use Exbal on Pocket PC
(W/ Paper Copy in field)
Kestrel 3500 Wind Meter
Garmin E-Trex GPS
Kirby personally shoots every rifle he builds, and will not let it out of the Door unless it shoots
1/2 MOA @ 100 Yards with ammo he loads. I asked him how it shot and He stated he put 5 shots
inside 2.5 Inches @ 700 yards!! (Using Heavy Steel Gongs as Targets) I am Hoping to be able to
reproduce similar results with the Load Data He's providing me.
In the meantime I am using a Factory Howa 1500, 7mm Rem Mag. with a self done Trigger Job
set at 2.5Lbs, and a simple Bedding Job on the Stock. An Old Leupold Vari-X II 6 X 18 X 40 w/ Target Knobs is the Rifle I Hunt With. It Hits the 12" X 12" Steel Gong 500 to 1000 yards regularly, from the bench and Field Positions.
I'm learning to shoot these distances from sites like http://www.rifle-accuracy-reports.com
http://www.longrangehunting.com and also, I am learning alot from this fine site...Muley Madness!!
Russell
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Re: Favorite Rifle?
Bear2 wrote:I was reading a post below re varmint rifles, and the 243 was mentioned several times, along with the 223 & 22/250. Question; Is the 243 also enough for muleys? Duane
Yes the 243 is big enough i know a few younger hunters that use them
Re: Favorite Rifle?
My favorite rifle is the 300 winchester magnum
Re: Favorite Rifle?
My personal favorite would have to be my Model 70 Win. 30-06. This was my first rifle purchase when I was fifteen and it has taken many animals over the years. Lot's of good memories while this gun has been with me.
I like all my guns though.
sawsman
I like all my guns though.
sawsman
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, dosen't go away."-Philip K. Dick
Re: Favorite Rifle?
Marlin 1895 chambered for 45-70 Gov't. SUCH a hoot to shoot!
Guess what? I got a fever! And the only prescription is more cowbell!
Re: Favorite Rifle?
Browning Medallion chambered in .243, my dad bought it for me when i was born, its got sentimental value and i love shooting it.
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Re: Favorite Rifle?
Thanks for the reply re the 243 being enough for mule deer.
My favorite rifle however is a Remy 700 Classic in 30-06 with a Leup 3.5 x 10 Vari XIII.
My uncle (Sam) made me a fan of the 30-06, in the M-1 Garand.
Bear2
My favorite rifle however is a Remy 700 Classic in 30-06 with a Leup 3.5 x 10 Vari XIII.
My uncle (Sam) made me a fan of the 30-06, in the M-1 Garand.
Bear2