What make, model & caliber would you buy?
03-17-2004 | 08:02 PM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
if i had to get another one that was not custom amo is readily available and the gun is light. i would probaly go with maybe a sako finnlight chambered in 270win. i woud hate to have one in 30-06sprg she might bite to much for me
03-18-2004 | 10:39 AM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
I looked at Browning, Remington, Tikka, Kimber, Winchester, Ruger & Weatherby.
I am leaning real hard towards a Weatherby Ultra-Lite chambered in 280. I just need to talk to my gunsmith & see what it will cost me to ream it to 280-A.I. & tweak the trigger to 3-pounds?
I am leaning real hard towards a Weatherby Ultra-Lite chambered in 280. I just need to talk to my gunsmith & see what it will cost me to ream it to 280-A.I. & tweak the trigger to 3-pounds?
03-18-2004 | 02:42 PM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
WOlfkiller, before you make any plans on converting it to a AI make sure the thing works right. I had a lightweight in 270 that went to the service center the first time came back supposedly fixed and then back to Weatherby who finally replaced itwith a 280 since it was sitting around with nowhere to go. The whole time span on this was one month so I would say their customer service is outstanding. All your modifications would be minimal in cost..if going the 280 route use Norma brass it is tremendous.
03-19-2004 | 09:40 PM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
If you already haven't made up your mind with the weatherby, you might want to at least check out the sako finnlight. This is a very comfortable gun and light. I beleive it also comes in a 280.
03-27-2004 | 09:20 PM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
Hmmm tough, Is Christansen Arms and off the shelf gun? If it is then I would take one of theirs in 300WSM.
If not I guess I would opt for a Browning micro hunter in same cal.
If not I guess I would opt for a Browning micro hunter in same cal.
03-28-2004 | 12:43 PM
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RE: What make, model & caliber would you buy?
I don't know if saying what I would buy is going to help you in your decision, but..
I would buy something I don't already have. I don't have a Browning A-bolt yet. Also, I don't have a quarter bore yet, but I think I may fill that hole with a custom shop rifle.
Maybe a 257 Roberts, to be Ackley Improved. Actually the 250-3000 Savage would be a little more efficient improved, but not as easy to find "off the shelf"
For a light rifle, off the shelf, the Remington Model 7, or the Ruger Featherweight. I really like the looks and feel of the Ruger Featherweight. The black ebony on the stock looks sweet. Too bad the bolt is on the wrong side for me!
I would buy something I don't already have. I don't have a Browning A-bolt yet. Also, I don't have a quarter bore yet, but I think I may fill that hole with a custom shop rifle.
Maybe a 257 Roberts, to be Ackley Improved. Actually the 250-3000 Savage would be a little more efficient improved, but not as easy to find "off the shelf"
For a light rifle, off the shelf, the Remington Model 7, or the Ruger Featherweight. I really like the looks and feel of the Ruger Featherweight. The black ebony on the stock looks sweet. Too bad the bolt is on the wrong side for me!