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I'm tired just thinking about it.


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Keep you eyes on the prize Rev.

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Originally Posted by MagMarc
Keep you eyes on the prize Rev.


I've read that somewhere....


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Originally Posted by RevMike
Elk, you are exactly right. I'll wind up ordering the XWR, but will wait for the other. As you said, something will come along.
Patience my friend,you will be rewarded.

When the urge to do something rash,think "Elk is gonna chew on my rearend!" wink grin


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And I'm betting I can count in that! whistle


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That's what friends are for. wink


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Originally Posted by RevMike
Elk, you are exactly right. I'll wind up ordering the XWR, but will wait for the other. As you said, something will come along.

What will the chambering be in this XWR?

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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
That's what friends are for. wink


The best option keeps coming back to the Zastava and a good gunsmith. And thanks, friend!


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Originally Posted by MagMarc
What will the chambering be in this XWR?


Huh????? confused

The classic 7x57. Is there anything else? cool

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Its against the rules to have a synthetic 7x57...


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Yeah,a .270 Winchester.


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I know, but I need something for rough weather. If I'd have been in a stand this evening it would have been in a steady drizzle.


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Get anything else ( except a .270) in stainless synthetic�but not a 7x57...


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Originally Posted by ingwe
Get anything else ( except a .270) in stainless synthetic�but not a 7x57...


I guess I could always get a Swede.


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Dat would be fine�..


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270 all the way.

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Originally Posted by RevMike
Originally Posted by ingwe
Get anything else ( except a .270) in stainless synthetic�but not a 7x57...


I guess I could always get a Swede.
.270 Winchester or get a BIG gun.... .30-06.


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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
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Get anything else ( except a .270) in stainless synthetic�but not a 7x57...


I guess I could always get a Swede.
.270 Winchester or get a BIG gun.... .30-06.


The 06 wouldn't be a mistake

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The '06 is always a great choice.


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Now just to confuse the good Rev lets throw the 280 in the mix smile


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