noharleyyet
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Nice glass bigeasy! Nothing like a free rifle to rationalize an optics splurge. Ought to be a shooter.
This year's line up?
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jryoung
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After several hours of shooting while constantly being interrupted by guys who couldn't get their black guns to work...and telling them no, they can't shoot through my chronograph my Mashburn is getting the nod.
dustinf
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dustinf
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You should see how it all fits in his Fiat...
Talk about being undergunned...
For me it's the trusty 1937 Winchester model 54 in .30-06. It's light, trim, and fast...fine for taking elk in the timber at an average 65 yards.
Topping it is a Leupold Alaskan 4x which has a 7/8" steel tube, a latter day upgrade of the classic Lyman Alaskan. It's a rock solid combo that shoots with minute-of-elk accuracy every year. This rifle has helped me take a lot of big game.
I do have a hankering for a modern rifle with modern optics, but I'm partial to the classic style and would choose a wood stocked lightweight in .30-06 with a gold ring above.
I doubt many production or custom rifles today match the craftsmanship of that Winchester. I love my 1957 production M70 and can't think about retiring it. Absolutely gorgeous rifle, Hummer.
greatwhitebuffalo
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A. Remington 700 - 7 RUM
B. Marlin 444
C. Thompson Center Omega - .50
D. Sig SHR - 25-06 & 300 Win Mag
B. Marlin 444
C. Thompson Center Omega - .50
D. Sig SHR - 25-06 & 300 Win Mag
I don't have the best eye for comparing optics, but it's a very nice piece of glass. I have more experience with the vxIII than the 3, but I'd say they're in the same class.
Dustin, you're not allowed back without a rifle and tag.
MKotur325
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...just saw this. Looks like the windage is off.
But it's off to the left, just means he won't have to compensate for spin drift as soon
Seriously though... Fantastic shooting! Tells us a bit more about what GAP can do!
MThuntr
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Factory Rem 700 CDL 7mm-08 with 140gr Nosler E-tip (factory second reloads) for antelope, deer, elk, & bear.
Mossberg 835 for waterfowl. Rem 870 16ga for upland birds.
Mossberg 835 for waterfowl. Rem 870 16ga for upland birds.
I love the 444. Very underrated cartridge.
Randy - thanks. I'll have to check them out. I've got a VXIII 3.5x10 that I love.
dustinf
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Ok, but I'm only going to kill in a spot that requires a ridiculous pack out.
jryoung
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I knew I should have taken a picture. The range commandos have no idea what to think of me. I have cool guns, a fancy velocity measuring thing-a-majiggy, and am reloading rounds at the bench, but drive an electric car.
noharleyyet
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Most here are very knowledgeable and follow strict range protocol but there was this one foreign pilot who was strolling behind the benches last winter with his weapon slung barrel down. He was cool about clearing and racking when I asked but it was an uncomfortably creepy moment.
greatwhitebuffalo
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A heavy slug at moderate velocity will put meat in the freezer so long as you can hit what you're aiming for. The old ways work, you just have to get a little closer.
HSi-ESi
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Primary right now is my Bear Motive 6. But once rifle comes around it'll be:
Tikka T3 in .300 Win Mag (Leupold 4.5X14 VX3) as primary go to.
In the wings are: Ruger No 1 in .338 Win Mag, Browning BLR81 in .308, a 70's vintage Weatherby in .243 Win and rounding out with a .444 Marlin.
The Marlin might see some white-tail action this year. Love that gun in the thick stuff.
Tikka T3 in .300 Win Mag (Leupold 4.5X14 VX3) as primary go to.
In the wings are: Ruger No 1 in .338 Win Mag, Browning BLR81 in .308, a 70's vintage Weatherby in .243 Win and rounding out with a .444 Marlin.
The Marlin might see some white-tail action this year. Love that gun in the thick stuff.
