ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
Kimber was a mistake on my part to buy it is not a good gun in my opinion. I purchased one though and took the hit and learned a lesson. You on the other hand have no real lifeexperience with one correct?
Wrong. I spend alot of time at gun ranges. I know you said you usually do not shoot with many people.So I see, handle and shoot them all.I am just glad I didn't take your glowing advise to buy a kimber when you yourself didn't even buy one yet. I think I even got the PM still. I have seen some good shooting ones, but like others, rails need worked on. The ones I shot, just didn't feel like a 1000 dollar gun. But its an awesome looking gun.
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
I have handled a ton of 75,s and none had a loose bolt in fact they all felt the same since Sako has quality control. I won't even comment on the 700 has a tighter bolt. To even compare that POS to a Sako is blasphemy. Remember I used to own that 75 that I sold you the one with the "loose bolt" and it was a very well built rifle typical Sako quality, and no the bolt was just fine. Only benchrest actions will have very little play that's why they are called Hunting Rifles. You know dirt,Snow,Sleet get in the action.
Well, I have 3-5 posters on here who has shot that sako75. And everyone of them have commented how loose the bolt is. Ask Charlie, (mossyoak33) or Joe, (harley98). I have no issues with the sloppy bolt. I have the gun shooting excellent out to 300 yards and beyond. Cold bore POI, is right there with the rest of the groups. Trigger is great. Stock leaves alot to be desired. I have been meaning to replace but have worked on several other guns. So overall, I have no complaints about the gun. Just mentioning the bolt play.
Again, I am not sure you know what we are talking about. With the bolt closed, its tight. Just when you open, sliding on the rails, it has alot of play. I do have several older 700's where the lugs are very tight and smooth. They are 1980's guns.
ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
BC your comments are at times just unbelievable. I am thinking you would complain about any gun you purchased.
Not at all. I just have a great gunsmith who does alot of work for me. I like my guns a certain way. Once I get them that way, I am happy. I love all in my safe. And I usually can get any of them shooting well within my personal desire. I know you have always told me you buy and sell alot because you have had trouble getting alot of guns shooting well. Last time we talked on the phone, I think you were complaining about remington custom shop rifles not being able to get them to shoot.
Browning BARs, 7400, 700's, A-bolts, marlin levers, encores, FN SPR's, I can usually get them all shooting. But I am very particular on my reloading. I think I have only 2 guns I complained about enough to send it back. One was a weatherby mark. But I think you have sent back alot according to your words on the phone. So I am not sure what you mean, by I would complain about any gun??? That makes very little sense. Are you sure your not saying, YOU would complain???
old, I am not a private person as you. Your more than welcome to come up to westminster, md and I will show you what I mean.