Old FN M98 30-06

[SuperCub]

I had one similar many years ago that had been rechambered by a previous owner from 30-06 to 308 Norma Magnum. Kicked like a mule! It was far too lightweight for a magnum cartridge in my opinion. It wore a 1.5x - 4.5x Bushnell Scopechief.

This one ain't no lightweight. 8.25lbs bare rifle.

 

[medvedqc]

That and the 200gr Partitions are my favourite .30 caliber bullets.

I saw a box of 220gr KKSP at the Vernon gun show. Now THOSE would have been ideal!

very rare but have heard about those yellow blue boxes ....

 

[cody c]

I think it needs the bolt modified with a large tactical ball on the end, add a velcro cheek pad in kryptek camo pattern with bullet loops, and then take a grinder to that front site piece, then it will be a perfect hunting rig!




Hahaha. To be serious though, nice old rifle there. I want to see it with the trigger/safety and maybe some optics on it, though with 220's maybe open sites will be nice too.

 

[BeaverMeat]

I like mine. It’s an newer US market example without the rear sight.

 

[SuperCub]

I like mine. It’s an newer US market example without the rear sight.

Very nice! .......... I put a 1.5-5 on mine to keep weight down.

 

[hoytcanon]

Very nice! .......... I put a 1.5-5 on mine to keep weight down.

Where are you on this project? Been to the range yet?

 

[SuperCub]

Where are you on this project? Been to the range yet?

BG rifles are on the back burner for now as I've been working 12hr shifts since Sept 15 with one day off per week. Been bird hunting instead. Didn't even buy a deer tag this yr.

 

[rem31]

You are a lucky guy. I have it's mate in 35 Whelen and it shows no signs of being re-bored or re-barreled. I wouldn't trade it for any of my pre 64 Model 70's. By the way the safety is fine as is, just put it down enough to get your thumb on it if you think you will need it in a hurry. Enjoy it and don't pay any attention to the Johnny- come- latelys who disparage "Fudds.

 

[BeaverMeat]

Very nice! .......... I put a 1.5-5 on mine to keep weight down.

The 2.5-8 isn’t too bad for weight. This isn’t a “all day on foot gun”, more of a “in the blind/off the truck” gun. lol

My Husky carbine is for all day on foot.

 

[SuperCub]

The 2.5-8 isn’t too bad for weight.

You're right there. I have a couple 2.5-8s as well.

The other reason is that I like the 1.5-5 on a rifle with bbl sights. Makes it look rather Fuddesque.

 

[BeaverMeat]

You're right there. I have a couple 2.5-8s as well.

The other reason is that I like the 1.5-5 on a rifle with bbl sights. Makes it look rather Fuddesque.

Nah. Fuddesque would mean you took the sights off, jewelled the bolt, engraved your SIN# on the receiver, and cut the stock to install a really thick recoil pad for the 10 rounds you shot all year. You’d also want full pop value on the EE for the “tasteful” mods. lol