Who likes carbines?

rascal1 said:
Considering I don't own any savages and am considering buying a Ruger M77, that doesn't explain much. Thx for nothing.
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Your original post did not come across as inquisitive, if it was, my apologies...

Why Ruger M77 (Mark II)???

- they are not Savages
- CRF action
- hinged floorplate with a nifty recessed release
- quality walnut stock with precise inletting and the best action bolt system
- beautiful, sleek stock ergonomics (somewhat subjective)
- 3-Position safety
- tab bolt release
- exactly the right receiver/bolt tolerances to keep it running in field conditions
- excellent accuracy right out of the box
- clean lines and trim feel
- rock solid feel and heft

They are not the only good rifle out there, nor even the best rifle out there, but all things considered, for a field gun in the nastiest of conditions, for me they are the clear winner... they have never let me down... I have a high degree of comfort and trust in them.
 
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hoytcanon said:
Your original post did not come across as inquisitive, if it was, my apologies...

Why Ruger M77 (Mark II)???

- they are not Savages
- CRF action
- hinged floorplate with a nifty recessed release
- quality walnut stock with precise inletting and the best action bolt system
- beautiful, sleek stock ergonomics (somewhat subjective)
- 3-Position safety
- tab bolt release
- exactly the right receiver/bolt tolerances to keep it running in field conditions
- excellent accuracy right out of the box
- clean lines and trim feel
- rock solid feel and heft

They are not the only good rifle out there, nor even the best rifle out there, but all things considered, for a field gun in the nastiest of conditions, for me they are the clear winner... they have never let me down... I have a high degree of comfort and trust in them.
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Now that is some good information, thank you. It would be nice in my opinion if there was a bottom metal/magazine conversion available for those rifles. That's about the only thing making me hesitant to buy one. They do make left hand models which I prefer.
 
My one and only carbine.
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joey.45 said:
Tell us about it. What cartridge is it chambered in? What is the stock? Thanks
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Started life as a factory blued/walnut Remington model 7 in 7-08 which was the first rifle I bought new.
I swapped out the front sight for a hooded version, added a second screw in the rear bridge to allow the use of the newer 2-piece mounts which are extra low Talley's. I fluted the bolt, shortened and reprofiled the shroud, added a timney and had all the metal work gunkoted. The stock is a McMillan edge fill in the model 7 KS pattern, and the scope is the original "shorty" 1.75-6
 
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silverfoxdj said:
If you would only keep one carbine which one would it be?
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Now there is a really tough question!!!
God forbid such a travesty should ever occur!!!
I would probably have to say my Marlin 375S in 375 Win, as I have had it the longest and taken a number of moose, black bear and my first woodland caribou with it over the past 23 years. A very fun gun to carry and hunt with!
A tough choice over my new-to-me Marlin 336ER in 356 Win which would better suited to hunting all of the big game in my neck of the woods, with added reach and energy, and was tough to find!
And then there is my beautiful new-to-me, unfired Sako LH L691 carbine with full length stock in 30-06. This would be the clear winner if it were chambered in 6.5x55 or 9.3x62 (other cartridges in which it was also offered; just have never been a big 30-06 fan, as good as it is)
 
double gun said:
Started life as a factory blued/walnut Remington model 7 in 7-08 which was the first rifle I bought new.
I swapped out the front sight for a hooded version, added a second screw in the rear bridge to allow the use of the newer 2-piece mounts which are extra low Talley's. I fluted the bolt, shortened and reprofiled the shroud, added a timney and had all the metal work gunkoted. The stock is a McMillan edge fill in the model 7 KS pattern, and the scope is the original "shorty" 1.75-6
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Nice...... very nice....
 
Just picked up a Henry Long Ranger carbine (20” bbl) at the LGS in 243 Win.
Nice wood, w/m, m/m fitting and workmanship.
Going to see how she shoots when it warms up.
 
I'm into super short 14" barreled overall length 27.5" - 28.5" depending on the butt stocks LOP T/C Contender carbines have them in 338JDJ #2, 375JDJ, 45 Colt and 45-70.

338JDJ #2 = 180gr Accubonds @ 2500fps



375JDJ 220gr - 225gr Hornady @ 2250fps



45-70 350gr @ 1750fps

 
I really like this trim little 77/44 for the thick stuff.
Added a Skinner barrel sight and Volquartsen sear. At less than 6 lbs, it handles like a bird gun.

 
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burnsy56 said:
I really like this trim little 77/44 for the thick stuff.
Skinner barrel sight and Volquartsen sear. At less than 6 lbs, it handles like a bird gun.

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Have you thought about getting the NECG dedicated receiver peep? It is much better in low light.
 
hoytcanon said:
Have you thought about getting the NECG dedicated receiver peep? It is much better in low light.
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Thanks Hoyt. I did look at that sight especially for the long sight radius. I had one on a CZ .308 carbine and it was stellar. I was trying to economize initially with this set up (stole it off a 10-22) and was hoping I wouldn't have to change out the front post. It works fairly well with the aperture removed. Like your nice Rugers, I may add some glass on QR down the road and leave the Skinner in place.
 
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