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Wow!!! That's beautiful.....Man oh man...Now I'm not going to show my new first year 308 fwt....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I could learn to like dat one!
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Bsa1917hunter,
Post them pic's!!
I love to see them old 70's!!
If there is any proof of a man in a hunt it is not whether he killed a deer but how he hunted it.
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Oh ok.....: First year for the 308 win and the fwt (1952). Pretty good score at the gunshow today. Had a guy offer me $75.00 for the period correct bueler mount and 4x scope that was on it so I took them off and may sell them to him later...Still doing some research to see what they are worth. Anyway, I'm not shy to tell you guys what I pay for my finds as I will probably never sell any of my pre 64's: This one set me back $900.00 but if I sell the scope and mount I'll be into it for $825.00 so that's not a bad score for todays find (it also came with a sling but I took it off for the cleaning): All original first year 308 fwt in excellent condition other than the aluminum floorplate finish is worn .......It will likely keep my 30-06 company
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Really good find at a fair price.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
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I have a Winchester Mod 70,chambered in 30-06; s/n 81509 Can anyone tell me the date please ?? Texasdoug
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Sure enough your rifle was made February of 1948....Welcome to the fire too by the way....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Sure enough your rifle was made February of 1948.... Is there a resource that identifies both the month and year of manufacture of Pre 64 M70's?
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson
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Yep, Roger Rules "The Rifleman's Rifle" book....:
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yep, Roger Rules "The Rifleman's Rifle" book....: Got it....thanks.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson
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The softcover version will set you back about $80, but is invaluable. The hardcopy version you'll have to stop at the bank first.
BSAHunter,
I love the featherweights and .308 round.
Very nice find at the show.
Finds like that are what keep me hitting as many as I can.
If there is any proof of a man in a hunt it is not whether he killed a deer but how he hunted it.
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The softcover version will set you back about $80, but is invaluable. The hardcopy version you'll have to stop at the bank first.
BSAHunter,
I love the featherweights and .308 round.
Very nice find at the show.
Finds like that are what keep me hitting as many as I can.
Thanks....I've been lucky this last month...I really like the small town gunshows, seems you can find better deals on some pretty cool stuff....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hmm I need to get one of those books.
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H
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Hmm I need to get one of those books. They are a wealth of knowledge kind of like BobinNH.....I got this one as a gift for fathers day last year or else I would have bought the soft cover one for $80.00. It has all the same information in it but you don't have to be affraid to drink you coffee around it...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Nice 308 too bsa! Freedumb that 7X57 wow!
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H
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Yeah I cheat alot and ask Bob.
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H
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Yeah I cheat alot and ask Bob. That's usually the easy way...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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If anyone is interested I have a first edition signed leather bound edition of Rule's book with the slip cover I would sell for $800. I also have a Copy of Whitiker's book that I would sell for $500.
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Just saw this thread, sorry for the crappy pics. My deer rifle: Pre War Ser. #109 (second month production) 270 Win Krieger barrel. Another Pre War ('39) in 7mm Rem. Pre 64 .338 Win Pre War ('40) .375 H&H Krieger barrel and Tilden safety. And my synthetic stocked travel rifle are identical (only one pic). One is a Pre 64 .270 Win Krieger barrel, the other (pictured) a '49 Transition .340 Wby also Krieger barrel. Taking this rifle to Kodiak in 10 days. OMG can't believe I forgot my Sisk .300 Win. This rifle has been all over.....kinda took my best friend for granted cause ya know he's always by your side...... And I have 2 other Pre War long action donors ('39 and '41) and a complete '40 .270 rifle donor as well. Eventually I'm gonna replace the Pre 64s with the Pre War actions.
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