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M98 Mauser action
Douglas stainless barrel probably a #2 contour 20"
7x57mm 140 gr bullet
Serengeti laminated full length stock 20 LPI checkering
Timney trigger
Leupold 4x with a post & duplex reticle
Leupold QRW mount
New England Custom Guns sights
all metal would be cerakoated black

LOL !

JohnMoses,

For me, it's several 'perfect' rifles, for the type of whitetail hunting I intend to do-

For open hay fields, where ranges are likely to be long, it's my Weatherby MkV Fibermark, .257 Wby, with 100 gr. Barnes TSX bullets, Talley LW mounts, a Leupold VX-L 3.5-10 x 50 scope for low-light shooting.

For stand hunting, my Ruger #1a, .257 Roberts, 100 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet, Ruger rings and 3-9 Burris scope

For all-around use, close to far, any hunt method, the choice is:
Custom .280, either Nosler AB or Barnes TSX 140 gr. bullets, transition-period M70 action, 22" #2 Pac-Nor bbl, Bansner stock, bedded and free-floated, with Talley LW mounts and Leupold VX3 3.5-8 x 40 CDS scope. Trigger is stock, smoothed-up M70 Win.

I suppose I could build something more exotic, but my Rem 700 Ti in 7-08 is about as perfect as it gets; 120 TSX or 120 Nolser BT never fail to perform.

Or if I want a change of pace, then my Rem 700 MR in a Ti stock in 280 Rem shooting the same bullets is even more of a good thing.

Actually, these are not limited to WT either; I also use them on mule deer & elk as well.

7-08 Ti


280 Rem

Like the shed

Rem 760 on 30-06. Leupold 2-7x. VXll. Sierra 165 game kings.

I have a Browning A-Bolt II Micro Hunter 7-08 with a Luppy 2.5-8 that I like quite a bit. It's pretty nice to carry and shoot. Don't know what else I would need. I know there aren't a whole lot of Browning fans here but this one should last as long as I do.

Bighorn sporter action
Brux fluted #3 8 twist 21" 6.5 creedmoor
Mickey Hunters edge
Shilen trigger
Talley lightweights
VX-3 3.5-10x40 m1 elev or maybe try a VX-6 2-12 even though its kind of large

Although I shot my best whitetail with a bowtec guardian and slick tricks.

Bb

Gradous 260 Rem or 280 AI. Leupold vx6 3-18x50. 260 shooting 125 gr Partition, 280 shooting 140 gr BT's.

Took longer that was expected as there was another stock ordered and they shipped them together.

I like it!

Probably the most comfortable stock you'll ever shoulder.

Congrats!

DMc

Oh yeah bro great minds!

Sumpin like this perhaps?









Yugo 48 Intermediate Mauser action
S&K Mounts
Dakota 3- position "M70-style" safety
Custom knob
#3 CM Shilen cut to 21"
Boyd's Classic Nutmeg
Metalife plating, per Grasshopper's recommendation
(Coming soon Leupold M8 6x 42mm w/ #4 reticle thanks to Kenjs1)

She is likely going to South Dakota w/ me and my 10 yo son this November, depending upon how the tag lottery treats us!

lol yeah, something like that.

Whatever the Benoits use.

Right now a Weatherby Mk V Carbine SS in 7mm-08 with B&C Stock and Leupold 2x7. I did pickup a Rem 600 in 7mm-08 with McMillan edge a 21" barrel in 7mm-08 that may take its place. The underlying factor here is short, light and in 7mm-08, perfect for the New England woods.

1899H Savage lever action
.303 Savage, 190 grain flat nosed cast bullet @ 1900fps.
20" barrel, takedown
Windage adjustable tang sight

Like this:

If you EVER want to sell your Weatherby MK V Carbine let me know!
AMRA

Yup ..... I think I'm going to like this one. Thanks for turning me onto that stock.

Shoot me a PM when you get it put together or POST HERE ON THE FIRE!

DMc

1. MRC 1999 "Improved M70 short action"
2. 24" Douglas fluted #2
3. 6.5-284 with 120gr Ballistic Tip @ 3300fps
4. custom laminate featherweight mountain rifle stock
5. stock MRC
6. Swarovski Z6 1.7-10x42 #4a
7. Conetrol

All stainless with satin black chrome finish