If you could do it all over....
- Thread starter GMC403
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I too am a recent convert to the blr.
It gives me cold sweats to even think of owning only one rifle, lol.
However, I did buy a Remington 700 in 1963 when they were a relatively new offering that I should have kept.
Very Catholic in it's tastes, it shot everything well, factory or handloads. It also killed everything well, including one nasty grizzly bear.
Today, I have 2 30-06 rifles that are probably as accurate, but they lack the panache of that first 700.
Regards, Dave.
However, I did buy a Remington 700 in 1963 when they were a relatively new offering that I should have kept.
Very Catholic in it's tastes, it shot everything well, factory or handloads. It also killed everything well, including one nasty grizzly bear.
Today, I have 2 30-06 rifles that are probably as accurate, but they lack the panache of that first 700.
Regards, Dave.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
A .375 double rifle, no question. The Ruger No.1 I should have bought and used a lot earlier too for a budget consideration, also .375 but I'd be happy with a 7x57, or .308 in that too.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
I had planned on naming my favorite 30 cal, a model 65DL Schultz & Larsen in 308 Norma Magnum.
However,
I came to my senses and decided to go with the wisdom, expressed by yidava25 in post #11 and with FLHTCUI in post # 17.
However,
I came to my senses and decided to go with the wisdom, expressed by yidava25 in post #11 and with FLHTCUI in post # 17.
Jack Robinson
CGN Regular
- Location
- Alberta / Mazatlan
My custom Mauser in 308 Norma Mag.
Well its all been a learning experience but financially I should have just bought my stainless 10-22 with skinner sights, vortex 3-9 with luepold QRW rings all set in a hogue stock(wives gun) My 870 cut to 18 3/4" and build a custom Stainless Marlin with a 20" octagon barrel chambered in 444 or 35rem.
A kimber Montana in 308 would be nice too.
A kimber Montana in 308 would be nice too.
- Location
- Steel Town and The Peg
I'd like to see that
I am doing it all over again... I was up to over 130 firearms (shotguns,rimfire and centerfire rifles) not so long ago... I am down to 20 total now with four or five more on the way out and a couple more on the way in... it is an enjoyably painful experience paring down the battery to just the few that can be fully utilized and appreciated... I have let some beautiful pieces go... it hurts a little... but I am focusing more on range time and practical shooting irons... all the while keeping in mind that life is too short to hunt with ugly guns.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
I wouldn't have traded my father the 30-06 Sako that I picked out of the safe for my 16th birthday for his M70 Classic 300WM. I had magnumitis and the '06 was too pedestrian for my tastes.
That said I think I might be soon to rectify that screw up.
That said I think I might be soon to rectify that screw up.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Still have the '06 I got when my Dad passed away.
A Husqvarna model 4000 light weight and it has decent wood. It was Dads pride & joy and I used it a few years back
on my 1st Mule Deer hunt on draw in Alberta with my Daughter & guide.
My Daughter asked if I would consider passing it on to my Granddaughter, when the time comes. So, that's where it'll go or be passed on to as she's one of the few right handers in the 'family' besides myself.
I wish I would have skipped buying cheap guns and spending all that time trying to make them shoot straight...
However, If I could do a few things over,
I wish I never sold my dad's Winchester side x side model 23 (i was 18)
I wish I never sold my old faithful trap gun, a SX1 with beautiful wood, which i won every trap shoot I entered with it (i was 18)
I wish i never sold a Ruger #3 22 hornet with custom stock fitted for ME (i was 18)
...I was told not to sell the above three guns...but I chose different...
I wish I was 18 again and followed the motto "A wise man heeds the advice and experience of others, a fool does not"
However, If I could do a few things over,
I wish I never sold my dad's Winchester side x side model 23 (i was 18)
I wish I never sold my old faithful trap gun, a SX1 with beautiful wood, which i won every trap shoot I entered with it (i was 18)
I wish i never sold a Ruger #3 22 hornet with custom stock fitted for ME (i was 18)
...I was told not to sell the above three guns...but I chose different...
I wish I was 18 again and followed the motto "A wise man heeds the advice and experience of others, a fool does not"
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
A Husqvarna model 4000 light weight and it has decent wood. It was Dads pride & joy and I used it a few years back
Not a (real) tree in sight yet there you are, dressed like you're out to murder a stand of Dour Fir! Probably wearing those Van Isle golfing boots too!
