The most reliable rifle you ever owned.

[nscavello]

most reliable rifle

definitely a Sako 85 Hunter, in .243 win....followed by a Benelli R1 in .270 WSM, although the Benelli kicked more, the ARGO system really ate up the recoil

 

[canadaman30]

Ruger Mini-30, it ate up thousands of rounds without a hiccup. 870 is right up there as well.

 

[Huntin' Gun]

A couple years ago, I was crossing a wide creek in mid-November. I was walking across the ice when **CRACK** I fell in up to my chest. Long story short... the rifle's action had been submerged, but the barrel had not. After I got warm and dry, I did my best to dry out the action. Later that day the rifle fired just fine and I filled my tag. It was a Rem 700 Mtn rifle in .280. It struck me as rather reliable to be put through a dunking in sub-zero weather and still function without a hiccup.

Super reliable rifles work decade after decade without a hitch.

I've seen quite of few of these rifles. One that stands out is a Win M70 pushfeed. It has been hunted with every season since the early 80's. It's never had to see a 'smith and never given any problems. Very accurate. I really like M70 pushfeeds. You get an excellent firearm often at quite low prices, since everybody wants a CRF when talking Winchester.

 

[Brutus]

A couple years ago, I was crossing a wide creek in mid-November. I was walking across the ice when **CRACK** I fell in up to my chest. Long story short... the rifle's action had been submerged, but the barrel had not. After I got warm and dry, I did my best to dry out the action. Later that day the rifle fired just fine and I filled my tag. It was a Rem 700 Mtn rifle in .280. It struck me as rather reliable to be put through a dunking in sub-zero weather and still function without a hiccup.

Super reliable rifles work decade after decade without a hitch.

I've seen quite of few of these rifles. One that stands out is a Win M70 pushfeed. It has been hunted with every season since the early 80's. It's never had to see a 'smith and never given any problems. Very accurate. I really like M70 pushfeeds. You get an excellent firearm often at quite low prices, since everybody wants a CRF when talking Winchester.

I think that's the reason the M70 varmint rifles are all pushfeeds.

 

[grijim]

My Remmington 760 in 30-06.

 

[bogie]

I just recently sold a Winchester 1894 dated 1900 vintage in 38-55. Shoots like a hot damn and cycles flawlessly. Gone now to a guy back east for Cowboy Action and likely will serve him well for a long time. Then again everything I own works well including the BSA Martini comp 22. Late 20s manuf. Tack driver too and cycles smoothly. I like the old stuff and am rarely disappointed unless Bubba has been at work...