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Looking for Recommendations on Classic American Bolt Action Rifles
cornpone | 25 Nov 2004 | cornpone

Posted on 11/25/2004 8:14:40 AM PST by Cornpone

I've never been able to afford a really nice rifle in the past though I have a few interesting guns. I have two collector grade 303s, one of which I shoot and one of which I simply maintain. I've got a couple of 7.62s, a SKS and an AK plus an assortment of Ruger 22s (rifles, pistols and revolvers), several 9 mms pistols, a couple of fine shotgons I bought over 30 years ago but no classic American rifle. I'm also a beginning reloader.

I'm thinking about a Remington 700 but I would appreciate any other suggestions for a classic American bolt action under $700. Also, I would appreciate any recommendations on caliber. I was thinking originally of 30 06 but it is so similar ballistically to the 303s I don't think it would entertain me. I'm also looking for maximum flexibility in reloading options for the target range. I'm not really into hunting anymore but I would like a gun that could reach out and touch a whitetail at say 200 yards. Any suggestions welcome.


TOPICS: Hobbies
KEYWORDS: guns; reloading
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To: Cornpone

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6252746

This one sounds good, it is in .338 win. mag..
I like larger bore rifles.


21 posted on 11/27/2004 3:52:48 AM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Dan Rather called Saddam "Mister President and President Bush "bush")
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To: Roccus

Our Squantos is the tops, alright. Y'cain't defeat experience too easily...and I know...I tried !

I remember the 54 now. A sniper rifle. Do keep it, and love it....and if you're Muttly, give it a pet name, sleep with it, and carry it with you everywhere you go. If it has any puppies, I would love to adopt "one." (HA!)


22 posted on 11/27/2004 4:31:30 PM PST by PoorMuttly ("The right of the People to be Muttly shall not be infringed,")
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To: PoorMuttly

rrrama-frama-stamma
Don't know if I got the spelling right but the phonics seems correct.


23 posted on 11/27/2004 4:56:34 PM PST by Roccus
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To: Roccus

Close enough.

But I'm a lot better adjusted now...so I don't even notice myself saying it !


24 posted on 11/27/2004 5:38:13 PM PST by PoorMuttly ("The right of the People to be Muttly shall not be infringed,")
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