OK so you've decided on the two chambering choices, thanks Todd, now the rifles. I won't ask you to give up any firearms, but would require that these two choices would be the go to rifles for big game hunting. How would you set them up? IE: what action type, matched, different, scope, stock, metal, two of each..............
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For my 2 choices I took 300WSM and 375 Ruger.
They are similar but different rifles, close enough that operation is similar on both.
300WSM
375 Ruger
Both rifles are CRF actions, both have 3 way safeties, both have hinged floorplates, both have tuned triggers, good recoil pads and feel good to use.
They are similar but different rifles, close enough that operation is similar on both.
300WSM
- Stainless
- Winchester Modle 70 Action
- Smith barrel
- Bansner stock
- Talley rings
- Leupold 2.5-8x36 Vari X III scope
375 Ruger
- Ruger "Alaskan" model
- Stainless Ruger action and barrel
- Pillar bedded Hogue stock
- Ruger intergral rings
- Leupold 1.5-5x20 Vari X III
- Iron sights
Both rifles are CRF actions, both have 3 way safeties, both have hinged floorplates, both have tuned triggers, good recoil pads and feel good to use.
Both stainless synthetic set ups. Stocks could be McMillan, or B&C, something along those lines. Rem. 700 actions, or full customs with PGWDTI 15 and 18 series actions. Barrels would be finished at 26 inches, stainless Gaillard, and fluted for good looks If I went with 700 actions then Talley light weight mounts, if I went with PGWDTI actions then I'd have to look at what options were available for them. As for optics, I'd likely just go with a variable in the 3 or 4 - 9 or 10 range, and an objective in the 40mm range, like a Leupold VXIII 3.5-10 would be ideal. The chamberings I chose were the 6.5 wsm, and the .338 Win Mag.
If I went with 700 actions then Talley light weight mounts, if I went with PGWDTI actions then I'd have to look at what options were available for them. As for optics, I'd likely just go with a variable in the 3 or 4 - 9 or 10 range, and an objective in the 40mm range, like a Leupold VXIII 3.5-10 would be ideal. The chamberings I chose were the 6.5 wsm, and the .338 Win Mag.
257 Roberts
Remington 700 BDL long action, matte blued
22" SS Bevan King bbl, MR contour, bead blasted
Remington TI takeoff stock
Talley LW mounts
Leupold VXIII in 2.5x8 BC, matte
35 Whelen
Remington 700 CDL
Talley LW mounts
Leupold VXIII in 1.5x6, matte
OR ............
375/338 Magnum
Remington 700 blued, long, BDL action, matte
22" SS matte, Bevan King bbl.
King "custom" express sights
Steel, weaver style bases
Leupold PRW rings, low matte
Leupold VXIII 1.5x5 matte
B&C fiberglass stock w/Limbsaver pad
Remington 700 BDL long action, matte blued
22" SS Bevan King bbl, MR contour, bead blasted
Remington TI takeoff stock
Talley LW mounts
Leupold VXIII in 2.5x8 BC, matte
35 Whelen
Remington 700 CDL
Talley LW mounts
Leupold VXIII in 1.5x6, matte
OR ............
375/338 Magnum
Remington 700 blued, long, BDL action, matte
22" SS matte, Bevan King bbl.
King "custom" express sights
Steel, weaver style bases
Leupold PRW rings, low matte
Leupold VXIII 1.5x5 matte
B&C fiberglass stock w/Limbsaver pad
Matching martini & hagn customs, built on Hartmann & Weiss mauser actions, octagon barrels with full length rib, integral banded front and rear sights, integral sling swivel. Claw mounts and some sort of high end scope (zeiss, swarovsky...) all in a hand made black walnut stock (shnabel, grip cap, leather buttpad). One in 7x57 and one in 375 H&H.
CoryTheCowboy
CGN Regular
6.5x55
CZ 550 FS
Weaver Grand Slam 3-9x
.35 Whelen
Mauser 98 action, walnut stock, 22" tube
Weaver K6
CZ 550 FS
Weaver Grand Slam 3-9x
.35 Whelen
Mauser 98 action, walnut stock, 22" tube
Weaver K6
What I got... is all I need
Sako Finnlight .308win
20" stainless fluted barrel
Limbsaver pad
SS Optilocks
Leupold VXIII 2.5-8 x 36mm
AND
Rem 700 Classic .338WM
24" blued barrel with sights
Factory Walnut, Limbsaver --> Possibly new B&C stock
Burris FF2 3-9 x40mm BP
Burris QD Zee Rings
Sako Finnlight .308win
20" stainless fluted barrel
Limbsaver pad
SS Optilocks
Leupold VXIII 2.5-8 x 36mm
AND
Rem 700 Classic .338WM
24" blued barrel with sights
Factory Walnut, Limbsaver --> Possibly new B&C stock
Burris FF2 3-9 x40mm BP
Burris QD Zee Rings
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Ignoring the 22LR for a moment..... My '06 and my 35 whelen are both Belgian made brownings from the early '60s. They are at present in Corlane Sporting Goods of Dawson Creek to be powder coated and new scopes. The scopes will be 2.5-8 leupolds in matte to match the flat black powder coat. I have refinished the stocks with varathane clear 66, which makes for a flat finish. The 35 is a rebarrelled '06, by Denise Sorensen of Victoria. It has a 22" Shillen micro groove barrel. They both shot 1/2" groups, every time I do my part.
No stainless or Tupperware for this kid ..............
This is what I would have if only allowed two rifles...................
Both rifles would be fitted with mid-grade walnut stocks and deep blue metal work.
25-06: Browning or Winchester 1885. Straight stock. 26" octagon barrel. Swarovski PH2.5-10x42
338-06: pre-64 Model 70 action with 24" barrel. Swarovski PH1.5-6x42
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The two closest matches to my "wish list" that I actually own since I can have more than two rifles.....................
Browning 1885 in 270 Win., 28" octagon barrel, Leupold 3-9 x 40 Vari-X II
BSA Imperial, 338-06 chambered SS King barrel. (All metal is Teflon coated) B&L Elite 3000 3-9 X 40
This is what I would have if only allowed two rifles...................
Both rifles would be fitted with mid-grade walnut stocks and deep blue metal work.
25-06: Browning or Winchester 1885. Straight stock. 26" octagon barrel. Swarovski PH2.5-10x42
338-06: pre-64 Model 70 action with 24" barrel. Swarovski PH1.5-6x42
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The two closest matches to my "wish list" that I actually own since I can have more than two rifles.....................
Browning 1885 in 270 Win., 28" octagon barrel, Leupold 3-9 x 40 Vari-X II
BSA Imperial, 338-06 chambered SS King barrel. (All metal is Teflon coated) B&L Elite 3000 3-9 X 40
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Trued M700 ADL stainless long action
Gaillard 24" MR contour barrel
McMillan Hunter's Edge stock, 13 3/4" with 1" decelerator
Talley lightweight lows
Leupold 6X42 matte with Premier #4 reticle
6 pound 11 oz all up and acccuracy under 1/2 MOA with 150 grain triple shocks at 3050 fps
358 Norma
Trued M70 classic stainless action with Wisner extractor
Pac-Nor #3 contour 23" barrel
McMilllan - Echols Legend stock, 13 3/4" LOP with 1" sporting clays decelerator
Leupold D/D Low rings
Leupold VX-III 1.75-6X32 matte with Premier #4 reticle
8 1/4 pounds all-up with accuracy under 3/4 MOA with 225 triple shocks at 2950 fps
What d'ya know...I own them already! It just took 15 years and several custom rifles to get here!
Trued M700 ADL stainless long action
Gaillard 24" MR contour barrel
McMillan Hunter's Edge stock, 13 3/4" with 1" decelerator
Talley lightweight lows
Leupold 6X42 matte with Premier #4 reticle
6 pound 11 oz all up and acccuracy under 1/2 MOA with 150 grain triple shocks at 3050 fps
358 Norma
Trued M70 classic stainless action with Wisner extractor
Pac-Nor #3 contour 23" barrel
McMilllan - Echols Legend stock, 13 3/4" LOP with 1" sporting clays decelerator
Leupold D/D Low rings
Leupold VX-III 1.75-6X32 matte with Premier #4 reticle
8 1/4 pounds all-up with accuracy under 3/4 MOA with 225 triple shocks at 2950 fps
What d'ya know...I own them already!
It just took 15 years and several custom rifles to get here!
260 Remington
Rem 700 stainless, 23" 1:8 twist stainless fluted barrel of medium contour, quality fiberglass stock, Talley rings and a VXIII 3.5-10x40 B*C reticle. Gimme 129 Interlocks for practice and 130 Accubonds for hunting
338-06
Rem 700 stainless, 22" stainless barrel of medium contour, quality fiberglass with decelerator pad, talley rings and a VXIII 1.75-6x32 with regular duplex reticle. 200 grain Interlocks for practice and 210 Triple Shocks for hunting.
Rem 700 stainless, 23" 1:8 twist stainless fluted barrel of medium contour, quality fiberglass stock, Talley rings and a VXIII 3.5-10x40 B*C reticle. Gimme 129 Interlocks for practice and 130 Accubonds for hunting
338-06
Rem 700 stainless, 22" stainless barrel of medium contour, quality fiberglass with decelerator pad, talley rings and a VXIII 1.75-6x32 with regular duplex reticle. 200 grain Interlocks for practice and 210 Triple Shocks for hunting.
M70 Winchester 7mm STW, rebarrelled and trued up and pillar bedded by Ted Gaillard. Jewel trigger and Tubb speed-lock. Leupold 4.5-14 x 40 VX 111 LR with Boone & Crockett reticle, Decellerator pad.
375 H&H CZ 550, bedded and stock shortened to 13 7/8" and Decellerator installed. Safety changed to Gentry 3 position M70 style safety. 3.5-10 x 40mm VX 111 in QD Warne Rings.
375 H&H CZ 550, bedded and stock shortened to 13 7/8" and Decellerator installed. Safety changed to Gentry 3 position M70 style safety. 3.5-10 x 40mm VX 111 in QD Warne Rings.
