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For sale is a Forbes 20B chambered in 7mm-08 Remington. I've owned it a couple of months and I've fired about 100 rounds. I bought it to form my own opinion of the rifle and try one on for size. This is truly a nice lightweight hunting rig. The rifle has a 21" stainless barrel. It shoots great. The target below is typical of its performance. Full disclosure -- the extractor as shipped from the factory was hit and miss. I called Forbes and they sent another immediately. The original extractor had a couple of burs that were detected under a magnifying glass. The new extractor has performed flawlessly without a hiccup ( I also ran about 200 pieces of empty brass through it from different manufactures to test reliability). $1300 shipped. US only. Individual to FFL only. Paypal discreet gift, check or money order. The rifle will ship with the Talley's and in the hard case from Forbes, including all paperwork. Scope not included. Trades of interest: Kimber 84M Montana's. Any chambering in the 84 family will work -- 204 thru 338 Federal. I'd also consider a custom repeater action such as Stiller, Templar, Bighorn, etc. The action size must be SA, for the 308 family. First I'll take it posted on this thread trumps all -- including PM I'll take it's and/or trade offers. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/A8CDDA1F-D13D-41BE-8089-6B806E52D093.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/0e9dc1431a5d5b1f33ca2d8ee572245f.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/A7F7101E-9E42-4C6B-8811-5D8C9989B551.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/A2F2570C-CDFC-4AD0-958A-B56AA7838269.jpg)
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I knew this was coming, but didn't think it would be quite this fast. Very nice rifle.
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Ha!
Forgot to mention -- I called Melvin and he'd turn it into a FULA for $650. He'd go over the action, install a new Douglas barrel, chamber to whim, bed and paint the stock.
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What gr/brand bullets were you shooting?
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Those were 120 NBT's loaded for a Cooper. I've shot the 120 TTSX and 140 Partition. They shot about the same. Very few groups were on paper. I've been shooting quite a bit of steel lately.
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Thanks for the reply SAS.
This should be a keeper.
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Smokin deal from the shortactionsmoker. Wish I had the coin. Bump for one of the fires finest.
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Its guns and deals like this that ruin many a good marriage. Free bump. Good luck with the sale
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SAS I'll take it per our PM's
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Wished This Was Listed Few Weeks Ago.As I Sold Both my 08'S.A Kimber Montana And a Custom Shop Model 7.And Been looking For Another 7MM. Ran Up On a Custom Built 284. Or I'd Say the Words..
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For sale is a Forbes 20B chambered in 7mm-08 Remington. I've owned it a couple of months and I've fired about 100 rounds. I bought it to form my own opinion of the rifle and try one on for size. This is truly a nice lightweight hunting rig. The rifle has a 21" stainless barrel. It shoots great. The target below is typical of its performance. Full disclosure -- the extractor as shipped from the factory was hit and miss. I called Forbes and they sent another immediately. The original extractor had a couple of burs that were detected under a magnifying glass. The new extractor has performed flawlessly without a hiccup ( I also ran about 200 pieces of empty brass through it from different manufactures to test reliability). $1300 shipped. US only. Individual to FFL only. Paypal discreet gift, check or money order. The rifle will ship with the Talley's and in the hard case from Forbes, including all paperwork. Scope not included. Trades of interest: Kimber 84M Montana's. Any chambering in the 84 family will work -- 204 thru 338 Federal. I'd also consider a custom repeater action such as Stiller, Templar, Bighorn, etc. The action size must be SA, for the 308 family. First I'll take it posted on this thread trumps all -- including PM I'll take it's and/or trade offers. Wait......I thought I called dibs on this when you posted that you had it on order?
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