that the majority of custom and semi-custom riflesmiths build their rifles on Remington actions. Easy to work with, customize and accurize. That has a lot to be said for Remingtons.
which rifle should I buy?
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I have a Winchester Model 70, .30-06. I love it.
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is yours a pre-64 or a newer model? got any pics?
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by the way, can anyone recommend a decent online source for custom leather rifle slings? I found this place but wanted to know if there are other options out there.
by the way, can anyone recommend a decent online source for custom leather rifle slings? I found this place but wanted to know if there are other options out there.
Check frfrogspad.com for the Ching Sling & other useful accessories.
In my country a steak knife is considered a weapon but if I could own one or two it would be a 1892 Winchester rifle and a Colt peacemaker revolver.
Almost 11 years later.....
I have one of each, a pre 64 M 70 featherweight in 30-06 and a M700 varmint special in .223. My preference is the Winchester, as it has the old controlled feed, and honestly has the edge in accuracy, I know, hard to believe. It was my first centerfire back in the spring of 63 and I still have it.
50 years ago I watched a show called The Rifleman.That guy was swinging that rifle at the reload handgrip.Loved that show.Must be the reason I like that rifle.They both helped tame the early American West.
Wholly necrothread!Walking West indeed. I think P. O. Ackley and Jack O'Connor weighed in on page one.
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So many good choices….
I sold off my Remington 700s years ago. Too many “issues” with their trigger groups. Winchester 70s have always seemed to be a contender in the bolt rifle arena. I choose Browning. Seldom if ever is there a naysayer when discussing Brownings (although I’m sure if you look hard enough…).
Slings? Andrews Custom Leather. No real need to look anywhere else.
I sold off my Remington 700s years ago. Too many “issues” with their trigger groups. Winchester 70s have always seemed to be a contender in the bolt rifle arena. I choose Browning. Seldom if ever is there a naysayer when discussing Brownings (although I’m sure if you look hard enough…).
Slings? Andrews Custom Leather. No real need to look anywhere else.
@gaseousclay hasn't been seen since 2013! Sure hope his rifle problem has been solved in the intervening time
Walking West indeed. I think P. O. Ackley and Jack O'Connor weighed in on page one.
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.I am a Browning rifle naysayer....lol...Never cared for them....But, I am a big fan of Browning O/U guns.
I like Remington 700 rifles. I dont buy anything newer than about 30 years old, though.
I like Remington 700 rifles. I dont buy anything newer than about 30 years old, though.
I agree with you on the O/U shotguns. Great stuff
So this is my humble opinion but if you have your heart set on a Rem 700 I would look at Begara. Nice Rem clone with a good accuracy guarantee that will take any Remington style accessory currently offered (within reason). I myself am a Savage whore and very excited by the new Impulse straight pull they are teasing but you can’t go wrong with an Axis or Axis2 from them. Shockingly good accuracy out of the box for not much money.
I love my 110.
I have a Bergera B14 Ridge that I really like, very much like a 700. I do miss the Remmy 700's though. Alas, I have none.
Yes on all counts. I love my Savage 10. I think the Impulse is really cool.
I think the Ruger Hawkeye, with its Mauser action and controlled feed is very classy, if you don't mind the price tag. Same with an upper end Winchester model 70 (the maple stocks are gorgeous).
Two excellent "budget" rifles; the Winchester XPR and the Weatherby Vanguard.
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