Im doing it. Im going down to ONE gun

c.t.smith said:
Thanks for all the input guys. I think im leaning towards the BLR as it probably fits all my needs the best. Also point taken on what if your one gun craps out but thus far iv been able to fix anything that has gone wrong with my rifles(even if it was me that messed it up). As for looking at blued guns if I wasn't planning on taking them out on the WET coast for extended periods id be all over it but stainless is so much easier to care for. And no im not dropping the saddle carry idea out of the equation I love my horses and have a need to carry a rifle on them.

Keep it coming guys thanks again.
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Let us know what you finally decide..
 
And no im not dropping the saddle carry idea out of the equation I love my horses and have a need to carry a rifle on them
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then I think the last thing you want to purchase is a two piece stock ... most butt sections are held to the receiver with a simple through bolt .. or a couple of screws. My limited experience with horses is that they can be tough on gear they are carrying and my experience with two piece stocks has been that they dont take a lot of lateral stress (unless its an SMLE) ... it would be pretty hard to beat a .308 Model 7 with a laminated wood stock ... pretty strong, not too long - iron sights and not as cold as a plastic stock. Probably a Remington Mohawk with the flatter bolt would be even better in a scabbard .. but would still want a laminated stock for strength
 
A good saddle gun narrows things down too much the best saddle rifle is an old school lever gun with irons imo and the best all round rifle is a bolt action. There's no silver bullet as far as I know. So here's my suggestion, a beater 30-30 Marlin (doesn't really count its just an old 30-30) lol and a Kimber Montana in 300 wsm.
 
Winchester model 70 or Ruger M77. 30-06 or 300 winmag.

But seriously - why just one? It's not like getting married - your main rifle doesn't mind if you keep a couple exotics on the side to keep from getting bored.
 
I own a Ruger Scout and I don't think i will ever part with it so if I had to pick just one rifle that would be my choice.

However, I never plan to make that choice and a BLR takedown would be a welcome addition to my collection.
 
Nobody's said it..... But dare I suggest a nice Rem 760 Pump carbine in '06 or 35 Whelen?
Slim down the forend and put some nice sights on it. It'll saddle well, drop mag for the truck and it's an easy carry.....
 
kamlooky said:
I've finally accepted the fact my BLR 81 in 358win is the one for this thread.
Big enough to be big and honestly accurate with the three sized bullets I've
fed her.
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I just sold off my BLR 358 in Brandon at the last gun show. No tears/regrets as of yet! I just wasn't using her and didn't foresee a use in the near nor distant future. Sad to see her go, but what the hay, why let her be standing and kept cooped up in the back row with a sad smile on her face! She was screaming "turn me loose"! So, I did give her away for $650. cash to a fello exhibitor before the doors opened to the public. Mistake or no????
I did see it on his table later priced at $880., but he did say that was just to shut his wife's lips up, for buying it and him wanting to keep it! Right Peter, if you are listening here?
 
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Nobody's said it..... But dare I suggest a nice Rem 760 Pump carbine in '06 or 35 Whelen?
Slim down the forend and put some nice sights on it. It'll saddle well, drop mag for the truck and it's an easy carry.....
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I'm also a big fan of Remington 7600's BUT had to send my 35Whelan pump back to the Remington factory in New York to have the action stud for the butt through bolt fixed (got a new action in fact) because the butt separated. Not common occurrence BUT "when" or "if" it happens it wont happen in your basement shop. It will happen at the most awkward time. Most two piece stocks have the same weak point. Never have been able to understand the attraction of lever actions for scabbard use .. other than the larger magazine capacity - which is needed with the anemic cartridges and poor accuracy (I'm ducking now !!:p)

Admittedly (by choice) I am not a horse "person" - I have never met a horse that could count past three (1, 2, and another and another and another!!) and I never rode a horse that didn't enjoy leaning against a tree .. preferably with your leg or pack as a cushion ... they also seem to sit down at the wrong times and find things to roll in ... I think the stronger the stock the better (laminate - one piece) and the shorter the rifle the more convenient. Just my 2 cents
 
and I never rode a horse that didn't enjoy leaning against a tree .. preferably with your leg or pack as a cushion ... [/QUOTE said:
That's what a spur in the side is for...the harder they hit the harder they get it
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c.t.smith said:
That's what a spur in the side is for...the harder they hit the harder they get it
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And horses seldom forget heavy handed riders, sooner or later you may find yourself ejected base over apex at the worst time. ;)

A few months ago I handled a nice BLR in 7mm-08 in a store.
It was a take down, stainless with a detach mag and grey laminate stock.

Light years ahead in design over the old win 94 IMHO.
 
Figgured I catch flack for spurin a horse. But ask my horses im very light handed and spured with them. I also made a good living for 6 years shoeing horses and originally being from the island and shoeing their heavy handed farriers don't last long. Being from the island yourself and assuming know horses you should know the island is not very forgiving.
 
There is a huge difference between outfitter horses and ones that have been trained well and handled well by their owners. I've had a couple horses that would never let me down or attempt to scrub me off on a tree, a well trained and well treated horse is a wonderful animal and will do absolutely anything for their owners. It's all about trust.....both ways.

OP.......I still say Sav 99, don't like the way Brownings carry.........drop one of each in your hand and go for a mile walk........you'll get my point.
 
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