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I bought this full up custom 257 Weatherby from Safariman (Mark), and this is killing me but I�m going to sell it since I already have a 257 and need to make some room! This one is unique in that the rifle marries a pre 64 M70 action to one of the best calibers out there! If you need a flat shooting rifle with reach, here you go! Details: - Blueprinted, squared, Jeweled and trued pre 64 Model 70 30-06 action (1958). It is drilled for a side swing scope mount, but the holes are filled, polished and are barely perceptible. - Entire metalwork highly polished and triple hot tank blued. - PacNor #3 Contour 27.5� barrel, super-match grade hand lapped - Model 70 trigger polished and tweaked down to just under 3# - Boyds JRS laminate stock re-shaped and 'de-porkified' with the grip slenderized, rounded to 4.25" circumference - same as a Weatherby MK V - and shaped and opened up a la Prince of Wales style. Also re stained to a darker more Walnut like color and Checkered to 20LPI, hand checkering by a real pro and very well executed. - Jeweled bolt - Round count � about 200. - Solid 3/4 MOA I also made several improvements: - New Kick Eez all purpose dual action recoil pad - New Talley lightweight low alloy one piece rings - New Leupold VX-3 4.5-14x40 LR riflescope, Fine Duplex, in Matte. Mounted but never shot. I have the box, manual, warranty card, etc. This is a $600 scope. - Leupold Alumina flip up scope covers - Pre 64 264 Win Mag magazine box (original) and follower (Wisners). The rifle feeds great! I�d like to sell the rifle with scope, for $1350 shipped. Thanks, Eric ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2621.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2655.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2658.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2614.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2659.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2643.jpg) This was taken in my garage at close range, but you get the idea. [img] http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss275/ebm1973/IMG_2647.jpg[/img]
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That's a beautiful rifle. Bump for a great guy to deal with....
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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Beautiful rig, wish you were up for some trades......
Bob
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This was, in fact, my primary long range deer hunting rig for several years before I sold it to Eric. It is a best of the best no holds barred no expense spared full custom that flat out shoots. My handloads in this rifle pushed 100gr TTSX bullets - moly'ed - out the tube at a full chronographed 3800fps. I would never had sold it excpting an amazing opportunity to buy a Leneord Brownell octagon barreleed rifle with amazing wood in 7mm Mahburn Super. Eric was/is great to deal with and you will not find a better long range deer/antleope set up anywhere at any price.
Eric, if this does not sell for all cash and you would entertain a collectable old Winchester or Savage as a trade PM me.
MARK
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About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Great deal, great caliber and great guy to deal with it!
Good guy bump.
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Dang it Eric. I remember when Mark sold this I almost cried. If you would have gave me some notice I would have been saving. Nice set up in a great round.
GA precision all day long
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Ummmmmm..... dang! Thats a super deal. I am a 700 guy so i am kinda happy this is a Win mod 70 action.....BUT DANG, what a setup.
BTT so someone can buy it and I wont have yet another .257 wthby in the crowded stable!
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The price is super good and a year ago I would've bought it. WA state now dings us residents ~8% use tax on out of state purchases so it would cost me another $100.
It won't last long.
But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!
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Thanks for the bumps and kind comments, gents! I'm answering a number of PMs.
Eric
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Wow this is killing me,
have purchased 2 rifles this week.
Very nice rifle at a great price.
Someone please take this
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"You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"
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What does this rifle weigh?
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I'll take it per our pm's
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SPF to Realralfy. Thanks for all the PMs guys!
Eric
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Lucky! I would have loved to have this rifle.
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GREAT grab and a superlative rifle to RealRalfy.
LOVE God, LOVE your family, LOVE your country, LIKE guns and sports.
About 2016 team "R" candidates "We definitely need a crew with a sack of balls the size of hot water bottles, bloviated estrogen leaking feel-gooders need not apply." Gunner 500
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Mark, you did a great build with this one!
Eric
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Thanks guys.....
If this damn ankle will heal properly, I'm taking her down to S. Alabama to hunt some whitetails over bean fields very soon!.....There are opportunities to take some nice bucks and great distances down there.....this rig should be perfect for that....
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