24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,185
C
CLB Offline
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
C
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,185
Originally Posted by Yukoner
Will my 50+ years old Husqvarna Fwt with Denver 4X Redfield work?

[Linked Image]

Seven and a half pounds all up, with five in the magazine and leather sling. Still puts a magazine full (5) of 180 Partitions into less than three inches at 200 yd.

Ted




One of my favs when considering going old school...very nice rifle Ted.

BP-B2

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,574
C
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
C
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,574
Originally Posted by moosemuncher
I just bought a used Rem 700 FS in 30-06. Jim in Idaho is dead on. Completely factory except for trigger it goes a hair over 6 pounds. So far it has shot 165 bt, 180spbt, and 180sp into an inch with initial test loads. Going to play with the 180SP a bit more. Bought it used for less than $300 and I like the Brown Precision stock a lot.

Nice find 'Muncher. Does that have a 22" sporter contour tube?

Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,339
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,339
Castandblast, It is 22" and muzzle diameter is .655 so thinking standard contour. If you can locate one of these, they are quite nice.

Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 6,935
H
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
H
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 6,935
Originally Posted by bcraig
Tell me about the rifle Jim.


I copied JB's specifications when I ordered my NULA: .30-'06; 24" stainless steel barrel in No. 2 contour; and Melvin's leaf camo on his kevlar-graphite stock.
[Linked Image]
It goes 5.75 pounds from the factory, and I started hunting with a Leup. 1.5-6X scope, but I have a 2.5-8X now. It shoots small groups, and is especially good at one-shot groups on game. wink

jim


LCDR Jim Dodd, USN (Ret.)
"If you're too busy to hunt, you're too busy."
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8,813
Campfire Outfitter
Online Content
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 8,813
jim - I could like that set up - ALOT. Nice rig.


Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it.
IC B2

Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 59,900
M
Campfire Kahuna
Online Content
Campfire Kahuna
M
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 59,900
I like mine a lot, too. Basically the same rifle as Jim's except the stock is painted black. It's also been abused more over a somewhat longer life.

Mine changes scopes frequently, since it's accurate enough to use as a test rifle for scopes and ammo. Right now it has a 4.75x Weaver Grand Slam, and weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces with the scope. If you can afford a NULA it's probably the top lightweight .30-06.


“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 17,351
Campfire Ranger
Offline
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 17,351
I considered a light 30-06, and have owned a few, but keep coming back to a light 308 shooting 165 grain bullets. The kimber Montana, Rem Ti, or a faux Ti (ala Cabelas or Gander Mtn) fits the bill nicely.

That said, a friend has an original Ti in 30-06, and sold all of his other rifles.


“Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General
John Stark.
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 6,935
H
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
H
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 6,935
I bought my first rifle from Melvin in '93: one of his M90 inline muzzleloaders for a special late Utah mule deer hunt (it has a Timney trigger and a ghost ring rear sight). I sent it back to him after I got the M24, and he checked it over and also painted the stock to match the M24. I was thinking that the barrel would probably show some damage, but only has a bit in what would be the "chamber" in a ML. Melvin takes good care of his children.

The M90 has a 28" Lilja barrel that is .500" with .505" grooves, and shoots conicals sized to .501" very well. I use it in the states that require open ignitions and iron sights.

jim


LCDR Jim Dodd, USN (Ret.)
"If you're too busy to hunt, you're too busy."
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,456
Campfire Tracker
Online Content
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,456
Hard to beat Yukoner's suggested, or I'll add a JC Higgins 51L which is essentially the same thing. Should be able to get you to about 7 lbs. pretty easy. Then you can upgrade to a McMillan for it later as time allows.


Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,727
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,727
I would recommend a Marlin "X" gun in the caliber of your choice.

I own 2, have a 3rd on lay-a-way, and plan on getting a 4th. They may not be fancy, but they will out shoot most guns costing 2-3x as much money. My 30-06 consistantly shoots .75" groups or less, weighs less than 7.25# field ready, has an adjustable trigger, soft recoil pad, pillar bedding, weaver style base included, floating bolt head, and the largest lock lugs compared to other domestic bolt guns.

For $350 or less, they are hard to beat.


I don't drink or Smoke. I spend my money on gunpowder and gasoline.
IC B3

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,294
W
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
W
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,294
how does your 06' shoot?

woofer


"I would build one again, if it were not for my 350RM (grin)."

MtnHtr
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,339
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,339
Woofer, Shoots 180 Sierra Pro Hunters at .8", 180 SPBT at 1" and 165 Ballistic Tips at an inch. All with RL17. I've only put about 40 rounds through it. With a 6x Weaver on it, it weighs right at 7 pounds. I really think the 180 PH is what I will run but may try some accubonds also. If you find one, they are very nice for the money.

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,294
W
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
W
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,294
that's an odd number for the muzzle and contour.. seems best of both worlds..... amazing how some of those $5 barrels shoot if you just leave em' on the gun smile never shoot the donor..

woofer


"I would build one again, if it were not for my 350RM (grin)."

MtnHtr
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,954
A
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
A
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,954
I can spot you 25 or so years, and a I don't see any advantage to a fwt. rifle..They are hard to hold steady off hand on a running shot for one thing, they bounce all over hell on a snap shot especially if your out of breath..but todays society seems to love the fwts, so I would opt for a small ring Mauser custom or a Mod. 70 win. Fwt..both of which do fairly well.

I never have bought off on "you carry one more than you shoot it", not since I couldn't get on target fast enough after walking my butt off all day and it happened more than a few time early on...I want any rifle to weigh at least 8.5 to 9 lbs. I will opt for a short tube if its a tad barrel heavy and puts the weight out front..That's my idea of handy...

Only my personal opinnion as applied to myself, others may prefer a 4 lb. rifle, and thats Ok if is suits them. I think every true hunter goes through this lighter than a feather stage, I know I did..

Last edited by atkinsonhunting; 08/25/10.
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,749
G
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
G
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,749
Originally Posted by JPro
That was the Model 8400. It is the new Model 84 long action Montana that folks are waiting on now. You probably knew that....


I did not know that. Thanks for the update.

Page 3 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
688 members (10gaugemag, 12308300, 007FJ, 160user, 10Glocks, 06hunter59, 70 invisible), 2,775 guests, and 1,303 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,632
Posts18,398,846
Members73,817
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.126s Queries: 15 (0.004s) Memory: 0.8685 MB (Peak: 0.9980 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-28 16:34:46 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS