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What can I expect for accuracy from this little wonder in 7mm Mag with good optics and ammo.
"A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either."
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old model from the 1970's, or new release?
My .25-06 from the mid-70's is stunning, with preferred loads.
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That would be a new one...
"A .358 Norma Mag is not for everyone but then again Bear hunting isn't either."
Unknown Bear guide on the Kodiak coast
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Free floated barrels foo the factory, with the for end solidly bedded to the hidden for end hanger in front of the action.
Great barrels with good chambers.
Since 1980 I have owned an even dozen B-78s, 1885s(both high and low walls). They have all been among the most accurate out of the box factory rifles I have ever owned.
They will run with the best sporting bolt rifles made in that regard.
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My 1973 B78 in 30-06 will shoot 3/4 in. groups at 100 yds. What I really like is it shoots 165 gr. Nosler BTs and Barnes Xs to same POI.
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Mine shot 1 hole groups with the first load I tried. It was W760 with 140's that I recall.
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Robert E. Lee
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The guns are capable, but I have never owned or handled one with a really nice clean light trigger. Do not tinker with the trigger, it takes someone who knows what they are doing. Enjoy!
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And don't EVER take the action apart unless you totally know what you're doing! I stripped mine once, and it took me three evenings to get it back together. What an idiot. I swore never again. It (octagon bbl .30'06) was the most accurate out-of-the-box factory rifle I ever owned, with the lousiest factory trigger I ever owned.
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My 22-250 shoots cloverleafs at 100 yards!
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My 70's era 25-06 shoots 5/8". As stated, trigger was horrible, and even when professionally tuned, it is only good for several hundred shots before needing re-tuning.
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My 35 yr. old 30-06 B78 will still do 3 shots into an inch at 100 yd.
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had a 7mag that was everything Les Bowman ever claimed as a long range elk killer with 160 gr....but too damn heavy, still think about getting another and trying to chop couple three pounds off it.
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And don't EVER take the action apart unless you totally know what you're doing! I stripped mine once, and it took me three evenings to get it back together. What an idiot. I swore never again. It (octagon bbl .30'06) was the most accurate out-of-the-box factory rifle I ever owned, with the lousiest factory trigger I ever owned. There are tear down instructions you can download off the 'net now that make it a cinch! Cat
scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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