I have to get a new rifle
03-14-2003, 02:26 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Livermore California
Posts: 56
I have to get a new rifle
I’ve just been thrust into the market for a new rifle. Last weekend I was the winner of a Ruger M77 MKII in 338 Winchester Mag. Poor me
. This is far too much gun for me but luckily the shop is willing to swap. Since I have not purchased a new rifle for several decades, I’m not familiar with the different makes. I’m partial to controlled round feed but not apposed to getting a rifle with push feeding as long as my other criteria are met. I’m considering the 270 WSM as far as chambering is concerned but am open to others. I already have a 30-06. I think the most important feature is a good trigger or one that can be made to be easily. Any suggestions?
. This is far too much gun for me but luckily the shop is willing to swap. Since I have not purchased a new rifle for several decades, I’m not familiar with the different makes. I’m partial to controlled round feed but not apposed to getting a rifle with push feeding as long as my other criteria are met. I’m considering the 270 WSM as far as chambering is concerned but am open to others. I already have a 30-06. I think the most important feature is a good trigger or one that can be made to be easily. Any suggestions?
03-14-2003, 02:34 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Port Neches, Texas
Posts: 5,514
RE: I have to get a new rifle
Since you have a 30-06 already, maybe a 7MM Rem. mag might be a choice.
A 7MM-08 or .260 would give you a lighter deer rifle or maybe a varmint caliber like the .223 or 22-250! Choices, choices! I wish I were so lucky! Good luck!
A 7MM-08 or .260 would give you a lighter deer rifle or maybe a varmint caliber like the .223 or 22-250! Choices, choices! I wish I were so lucky! Good luck!
03-14-2003, 09:41 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bar Harbor ME USA
Posts: 443
RE: I have to get a new rifle
I don' t know what you' d be using this for but since you have the 06 and that can be loaded to handle almost anything. How about .300 Win Mag or Quillys favorite 35Whelen
03-15-2003, 07:12 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Port Neches, Texas
Posts: 5,514
RE: I have to get a new rifle
AAA,
I prefer Winchesters, but thats just me! The Rugers, Brownings, Tikkas, and Savages are all good too. The Remmington 700 is still a good gun too, I guess! I haven' t shot any of the newer 700' s.
If all this free new gun stuff gets to be too much for you, you can always defer your pick to me! I' ll shoulder the burden for you!
I prefer Winchesters, but thats just me! The Rugers, Brownings, Tikkas, and Savages are all good too. The Remmington 700 is still a good gun too, I guess! I haven' t shot any of the newer 700' s.
If all this free new gun stuff gets to be too much for you, you can always defer your pick to me! I' ll shoulder the burden for you!
03-15-2003, 04:59 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: dedham massachusetts USA
Posts: 1,361
RE: I have to get a new rifle
AAA..
since you already own a 30-06sprg. what about a nice 25-06rem or for those large hogs a nice 35whelen LOVE MINE. controlled feed are nice but i think are more of a need for them when hunting dangerous game.
look into a nice browning medallion in the 25-06rem . i have two brownings and will never buy any other guns besides them. nice 60 degree bolt nice finish and both guns shoot the best out of all the guns i ever owned.
BTW. brownings' triggers can be easily adjusted. mine came set at about 3.5lbs.
since you already own a 30-06sprg. what about a nice 25-06rem or for those large hogs a nice 35whelen LOVE MINE
. controlled feed are nice but i think are more of a need for them when hunting dangerous game.look into a nice browning medallion in the 25-06rem . i have two brownings and will never buy any other guns besides them. nice 60 degree bolt nice finish and both guns shoot the best out of all the guns i ever owned.
BTW. brownings' triggers can be easily adjusted. mine came set at about 3.5lbs.