Dream Rifle
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I'm not a collector, I like practical rifles that can be hunted hard. However, I do have one rifle that was a bit of a "dream." I wanted a Kimber 84M in 257 Rob in a good stick of walnut. Most of the Kimber wood is pretty disappointing, but after quite a few years looking I found one I loved and bought it.
Those of us a certain age grew up reading O'Connor and dreaming about M70's. At my heart, I'm a CRF guy and think that's what a "real" rifle is built around. It's my irrational prejudice, but at least I'm aware it's not rational and IS a prejudice.
Understood. I like my Remingtons better. I'll take my 721 over a 64. I'm soon to be 59. mtmuley
noharleyyet
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There was a brief time when they held my curiosity but didn't take the plunge...fully recovered.
Outlaw99
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I’m 43, I have a slick little Cooper in 7mag that shoots absolutely lights out…..I still find myself grabbing my pre 64 .270 more often than not. It’s all about the feel of the walnut, the ease and smoothness of the action that gets me. I know I can shoot tighter groups with the Cooper all day long, but holding and handling those old winchesters just does something different for me.
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Winchester was CRF until some time then push feed. Then back to CRF and back again push feed, right? Were all pre-64 CRF? And Vietnam snipers had push feed. Do the 90’s CRF hold any value over the 80’s push? @mtmuley is right, this pre-64 is dumb.
BackofBeyond
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I am not of that age, but my old man was - I’m pretty sure there’s a copy of everything O’Connor ever wrote on his bookshelf. That’s slowly becoming my bookshelf now. That’s why I want one.
Not that I’d turn an actual O’Connor down if it was given to me, but I really want a pre ‘64 M70 270 Win and have @p_ham do it up right. Just something about being able to say I had a Paul Hampton before he became “Paul HAMPTON” that appeals to me.
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I may know where there’s a 1.5 owner pre 64 model 70. I came across it about 2 weeks after I’d already purchased a fine example of the same gun.
Pahoundsman
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My grandfather’s model 88 Winchester in the 308.
I’m with ya. Not as old though.
If I was thinking classic it would probably be a Winchester 88 in 358 Winchester or a Winchester 1885 or Ruger No 1 in some type of classy cartridge
New would probably be some custom action in an MDT HNT26 stock with a shortish barrel and a suppressor. Maybe a 7-08 or 6.5 Prc
New would probably be some custom action in an MDT HNT26 stock with a shortish barrel and a suppressor. Maybe a 7-08 or 6.5 Prc
ismith
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My biggest problem with my M700 Classic is the stock design. Even though it's only a 30-06 it will punish you like a 375 H&H. A pre-64 Model 70 has noticeably less felt recoil, in addition to being prettier.
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You like m77s?
kodiakisland
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I'm not a collector, I like practical rifles that can be hunted hard. However, I do have one rifle that was a bit of a "dream." I wanted a Kimber 84M in 257 Rob in a good stick of walnut. Most of the Kimber wood is pretty disappointing, but after quite a few years looking I found one I loved and bought it.
I love the Kimbers and am always on the lookout for an exhibition grade stock. Mine is more of a user grade, which is great because it does get used.
geetar
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I kinda bought my dream rifle or at least one of them last year. It's a BLR Gold Medallion in .308 Win. I've taken it out a couple times this year on still hunts but have yet to draw blood with it. 
BAKPAKR
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Have you been hunting with it with the open sights?
Kodiak, I love that photo and rifle - I've seen it before. I actually took a screen shot of it and sent it to a friend when I saw it! Mine isn't any special grade, it just happened to be a good stick on the regular Select Grade, same as yours. I bought mine used, so it has some handling marks, which is fine by me. I do intend to use it.
