New to me Shultz & Larsen 65DL 30 06

[Larryk]

just acquired this fine rifle. Absolutely gorgeous . About as old as my classic trumpet, but looks way nicer. Think I better get a hunting licence. Any tips or advice appreciated .

 

[scotteboy]

Sweet!
I'd seriously look at reloading as you have the most versatile cartridge ever made.
Plus reloading is just plain f uckin awesome.
Cheers

 

[Larryk]

just acquired this fine rifle. Absolutely gorgeous . About as old as my classic trumpet, but looks way nicer. Think I better get a hunting licence. Any tips or advice appreciated .

 

[track]

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You have hit the jackpot! Congrats!

 

[wjklassen]

Congratulations! The older S&L rifles are indeed fine examples of craftsmanship.

 

[kamlooky]

Great find.
Hard to beat the Ol’Schultzees

 

[Larryk]

Congratulations! The older S&L rifles are indeed fine examples of craftsmanship.

To keep it in top condition for storage. To protect the wood and metal, what is the advice . Rifle sock? Lubricant ?

 

[DGY]

To keep it in top condition for storage. To protect the wood and metal, what is the advice . Rifle sock? Lubricant ?

I use rifle socks my self, I also put a light film of oil on the metal and a good past wax on the wood.

 

[Larryk]

I use rifle socks my self, I also put a light film of oil on the metal and a good past wax on the wood.

Ok. I have mold release wax. I can use that on the wood. Light gun oil on the metal.

 

[Larryk]

Ok. I have mold release wax. I can use that on the wood. Light gun oil on the metal.

Scope is really low end tasco. Any good matches for that rifle?

 

[DGY]

Ok. I have mold release wax. I can use that on the wood. Light gun oil on the metal.

I don’t know about the wax, I would try to use a furniture wax… or you can use a furniture oil on the wood. Odie’s oil is great!

 

[wjklassen]

I had an old steel Weaver on one I owned and Redfield on the other one. If you plan to do some serious hunting with it I would look for a Leupold M8 in 4 or 6 power, about the same era as your M65.

 

[DGY]

Scope is really low end tasco. Any good matches for that rifle?

Depends on what you wanna do with it. Me I like either fix 4x scopes or 2.5-8, Leupold are my usual choice.

 

[SuperCub]

Scope is really low end tasco. Any good matches for that rifle?

Should be an older gloss scope of good quality.

A 4x fixed Leupold M8 or Bushnell Scopechief VI have served me well in the past and would look right on that fine old classic.

 

[track]

I've been using Howards Feed and Wax for years. Prophet River and Canadian Tire sells this wonderful product. Plus I do place gun socks on all my wood rifles, not synthetic.

 

[SuperCub]

Plus I do place gun socks on all my wood rifles, not synthetic.

I see others as well mention that they store their rifles in gun stocks. What is the purpose of that?

 

[huntinstuff]

I have a tv screen Redfield that would fit that rifle.......since this scope sat on my S&L 308 norma!

 

[DGY]

I see others as well mention that they store their rifles in gun stocks. What is the purpose of that?

I think they have some rust inhibitors built into them, plus I have a crowded safe so helps prevent safe kisses.

 

[Larryk]

I have a tv screen Redfield that would fit that rifle.......since this scope sat on my S&L 308 norma!

You mean the Redfield Wide Screen scope ?

 

[huntinstuff]

You mean the Redfield Wide Screen scope ?

Yes