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Forum: Guns

02-19-2012, 11:06 AM

Replies: 10

Need good rifle

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Posted By orangeokie

The Sako 85 is really nice, but if you are...

The Sako 85 is really nice, but if you are looking for a Mauser action I would choose the Kimber 84M over the CZ.

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Forum: Firearm Review Forum

02-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Replies: 19

rem 260

Views: 22,277

Posted By orangeokie

Thanks Jerry. BTW, here in Oklahoma there is...

Thanks Jerry. BTW, here in Oklahoma there is plenty of .260 factory ammo available everywhere. I own two Kimber 84Ms and a Steyer SBS Forester in .260 Rem. It is one of my favorite cartridges. I...

Forum: Guns

01-31-2012, 08:36 PM

Replies: 215

Good long-range deer calibers.

Views: 73,569

Posted By orangeokie

I going to chime in supporting the .260 Rem or...

I going to chime in supporting the .260 Rem or 6.5x55 Swede. If I was forced to own just one rifle it would be in one of these. Just some random thoughts . . . The comments ( a few posts above this...

Forum: Guns

01-31-2012, 08:11 PM

Replies: 24

Anyone here own a Savage Arms rifle?

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Posted By orangeokie

I own three Savages. All Accu-trigger models. ...

I own three Savages. All Accu-trigger models. Good rifles.

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-28-2012, 11:37 AM

Replies: 4

Anyone have a review of Remington's 798/Mauser

Views: 2,441

Posted By orangeokie

I have a 798 in 300 win mag and it is a very nice...

I have a 798 in 300 win mag and it is a very nice rifle. Well worth the money. I would recommend it if you are looking for a nice, affordable Mauser.

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-19-2012, 05:05 PM

Replies: 19

rem 260

Views: 22,277

Posted By orangeokie

BTW, to the OPs question . . . the .260 in a Mod...

BTW, to the OPs question . . . the .260 in a Mod 700 Mt rifle is about as good as it gets!

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-19-2012, 04:57 PM

Replies: 101

.30-06 vs. .338 win mag vs. 300 win mag

Views: 133,940

Posted By orangeokie

If you have not read it, here is a pretty good...

If you have not read it, here is a pretty good piece by John Barsness on Getting the Most out of Your 30-06." (http://www.24hourcampfire.com/newsletters/May_2009.html)

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-14-2012, 01:33 PM

Replies: 7

Very interesting

Views: 1,150

Posted By orangeokie

Yep, those pesky Kimbers. I'll do them a favor...

Yep, those pesky Kimbers. I'll do them a favor and take them off their hands for 50 cents on the dollar!:biggrin:

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-14-2012, 01:28 PM

Replies: 19

rem 260

Views: 22,277

Posted By orangeokie

Jerry, do you have a link to this write up?

Jerry, do you have a link to this write up?

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Replies: 17

280

Views: 3,162

Posted By orangeokie

I could see my .280 Sig being my only rifle. ...

I could see my .280 Sig being my only rifle. (Love those 700 Mountain Rifles as well). There is so much competition in the 7mm category, the .280 seems to get lost. It is one sweet plum of a...

Forum: Scopes and Sights

01-14-2012, 11:38 AM

Replies: 23

Scope 7mm-08

Views: 13,714

Posted By orangeokie

For hunting, the Shepherd Scopes are hard to...

For hunting, the Shepherd Scopes are hard to beat. I own several for different calibers. The Shepherd website (http://www.shepherdscopes.com/index.asp) lists applications for your 7mm-08 depending...

Forum: Scopes and Sights

01-14-2012, 11:28 AM

Replies: 2

scope recommendation for a Mini-14

Views: 2,195

Posted By orangeokie

I really like the Aimpoints and own a half dozen...

I really like the Aimpoints and own a half dozen or so. I have the H1 on my mini-14 and I really like it. Very light weight and fits the mini like it was designed especially for it. Click the photo...

Forum: Guns

01-14-2012, 11:18 AM

Replies: 21

Ordered my first Cooper

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Posted By orangeokie

Did you order it directly from Cooper, or from a...

Did you order it directly from Cooper, or from a dealer? Just curious.

Forum: Guns

01-14-2012, 11:15 AM

Replies: 19

257 Roberts/6.5x55 Swede/7x57 Mauser

Views: 7,513

Posted By orangeokie

This answer pretty much covers my thoughts as...

This answer pretty much covers my thoughts as well. I am fascinated with the history of the 7x57 and 6.5x55 and, because I am a rifle looney, I own a couple of rifles in each caliber, two of which...

Forum: Guns

01-14-2012, 10:55 AM

Replies: 7

Finally got the NULA set up! (pics)

Views: 2,191

Posted By orangeokie

Very nice rig. Looks for sure to be a keeper. I...

Very nice rig. Looks for sure to be a keeper. I read a story from a former gun writer about Melvin on another site that told a story about Melvin getting together with some friend to go hunting. ...

Forum: Guns

01-14-2012, 10:44 AM

Replies: 314

Sticky Which Scope?

Views: 152,725

Posted By orangeokie

Regardless of which rifle I chose (couldn't do it...

Regardless of which rifle I chose (couldn't do it in reality) I would keep a Shepherd Scope on it for all around hunting and shooting purposes.

Forum: Guns

01-14-2012, 10:42 AM

Replies: 800

Sticky Which Gun

Views: 243,729

Posted By orangeokie

This poll causes me too much mental anguish to...

This poll causes me too much mental anguish to even think about settling on one rifle in my safe.

Forum: Firearm Review Forum

01-14-2012, 09:18 AM

Replies: 101

.30-06 vs. .338 win mag vs. 300 win mag

Views: 133,940

Posted By orangeokie

This is an old thread, but it just so happens I...

This is an old thread, but it just so happens I am looking at a .338 Win Mag at the moment and would like to share this piece by Jack Steele (http://24hourcampfire.com/the_300_winchester.htm) that I...

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