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**jnclement** · 05-06-2008, 07:58 PM

I've got a bunch of Savages that are great. Of course, I think I've rebarreled them all into interesting calibers in my garage.

Thod24 · 05-07-2008, 05:55 AM

I love my Winchester M70 in 270. I have the Bushnell scope as well, but am looking to upgrade to a Nikon. The gun is deadly accurate, but a little on the heavy side with the wood stock. I'm preparing to replace the old stock with synthetic to lighten it up a little.

I'm surprised about the issue with the Browning BAR. I used to own a Belgium made BAR in 308 and absolutely loved it. I regret selling the thing. Was the problem with the rifle or mainly with the scope?

Barbarossa · 05-07-2008, 08:55 AM

Mainly the 60's era scope, and the fact that it was a borrowed gun.

He never sighted it in, just borrowed it and went out hunting. There is no way to shoot that gun without scoping yourself, you have to be right up on it to see anything.

The guy we borrowed it from is a bit of a prankster, so...who knows, But Pop's needs a rifle he can call his own.

Also if you try to stealthily load a semi auto, (easing it forward) they jam. So you get a loud click, or a jam. At least this one did.

**BEEFCAKE-NMCB1** · 05-07-2008, 09:05 AM

I am going to be putting my Winchester .300 up for sale in a day or two its a Super Shadow and a few month ago I had Magna-Port put a Magna break on it so the recoil is very manageable, and the gun is in great shape and well taken care of will be asking in the $400.00 dollar range.

hikeeba · 05-07-2008, 09:06 AM

I was recently shopping for a bolt gun. I inquired about Rem 700s, CZ, Weatherby, and Savage. My guy at the gun shop said it is hard to beat the deal that Savage offers with their Accutrigger models.

Savage Arms Centerfire Rifles

A Savage 111G or 114 may fit the bill for your Dad without breaking the bank.

As far as a scope goes, I can just recommend your Dad try some out somewhere like Cabela's, Gander, Sportsman's, Dick's, etc.

Reeek · 05-07-2008, 12:58 PM

Many shooters consider the Accutrigger as the best trigger you can get on a reasonbly priced rifle, some say it's the best there is regardless.

cwd500 · 05-07-2008, 04:53 PM

i got a remington 700adl 7 mag with a 4.5x14x40 leupold and love it.

tnjet · 05-08-2008, 06:35 PM

No brainer......Browning A-Bolt (High grade wood) in 7MM Mag. Leupold is the only way to go. I've had this set-up for years and it is flawless, with many happy hunting trips.

Barbarossa · 05-08-2008, 07:24 PM

Anyone know about the X bolt?

Was just reading my American Rifleman and they have a good write up.

~Barbarossa

UncleBuck · 05-08-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XD40DucheKiller

maybe you should tell him how synthetic doesnt warp or expand in different climate or humidities...and holds a longer lasting better zero.

anywho...

browning makes great bolt actions. wood stock too. check out their A-bolts. i personally feel that since there is a .308 there is no need for an 30 06. but i believe they offer both.

+1 I have had a Browning Abolt2 30-06 (wood) for 13 years. It has performed flawlessly and is very accurate. I also have a AR-10 which takes .308. I would stick with the 30-06 round since it is still extremely easy to find in many bullet weights (150-220) and types. The .308 is more limited and harder to find.

Personally I have been through some ammo (deer hunting) and I prefer the 168gr.ballistic tip the best.

good luck

05-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#11
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,390	I've got a bunch of Savages that are great. Of course, I think I've rebarreled them all into interesting calibers in my garage. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

05-07-2008, 05:55 AM	#12
Thod24 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 553	I love my Winchester M70 in 270. I have the Bushnell scope as well, but am looking to upgrade to a Nikon. The gun is deadly accurate, but a little on the heavy side with the wood stock. I'm preparing to replace the old stock with synthetic to lighten it up a little. I'm surprised about the issue with the Browning BAR. I used to own a Belgium made BAR in 308 and absolutely loved it. I regret selling the thing. Was the problem with the rifle or mainly with the scope? __________________ XD 45 Tactical Taurus PT145 Stainless Mossberg 500 Winchester M70 XTR Sporter 270 My father's old JC Higgins 22 Red Rider BB (don't laugh...it'll put your eye out ) There is no problem that cannot be solved by the use of high explosives. - Bumper Sticker

05-07-2008, 08:55 AM	#13
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 358	Mainly the 60's era scope, and the fact that it was a borrowed gun. He never sighted it in, just borrowed it and went out hunting. There is no way to shoot that gun without scoping yourself, you have to be right up on it to see anything. The guy we borrowed it from is a bit of a prankster, so...who knows, But Pop's needs a rifle he can call his own. Also if you try to stealthily load a semi auto, (easing it forward) they jam. So you get a loud click, or a jam. At least this one did. __________________ XD-40 5" (Round Count: 200 WWB, 50 UMC), Rem. 870, Rem. 710, Rem. 597

05-07-2008, 09:06 AM	#15
hikeeba XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE WI Posts: 243	I was recently shopping for a bolt gun. I inquired about Rem 700s, CZ, Weatherby, and Savage. My guy at the gun shop said it is hard to beat the deal that Savage offers with their Accutrigger models. Savage Arms Centerfire Rifles A Savage 111G or 114 may fit the bill for your Dad without breaking the bank. As far as a scope goes, I can just recommend your Dad try some out somewhere like Cabela's, Gander, Sportsman's, Dick's, etc. __________________ XD-9 Blacktical Melange still races...

05-07-2008, 12:58 PM	#16
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,649	Many shooters consider the Accutrigger as the best trigger you can get on a reasonbly priced rifle, some say it's the best there is regardless. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

05-07-2008, 09:05 AM	#14
BEEFCAKE-NMCB1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 563	I am going to be putting my Winchester .300 up for sale in a day or two its a Super Shadow and a few month ago I had Magna-Port put a Magna break on it so the recoil is very manageable, and the gun is in great shape and well taken care of will be asking in the $400.00 dollar range.

05-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#17
cwd500 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sour Lake, Tx Posts: 104	i got a remington 700adl 7 mag with a 4.5x14x40 leupold and love it. __________________ ...._________________ .../\ / `---___ XD-9__\|]= = = = O ../_==o;;;;;;;;__.:/='' ...), --/(__) /``` ..//__// .//__//

05-08-2008, 06:35 PM	#18
tnjet XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	hunting rifle No brainer......Browning A-Bolt (High grade wood) in 7MM Mag. Leupold is the only way to go. I've had this set-up for years and it is flawless, with many happy hunting trips.

05-08-2008, 07:24 PM	#19
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 358	Anyone know about the X bolt? Was just reading my American Rifleman and they have a good write up. ~Barbarossa __________________ XD-40 5" (Round Count: 200 WWB, 50 UMC), Rem. 870, Rem. 710, Rem. 597

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