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Been doing a bit of reading on this site about old Model 70s so I decided to join up and post a picture of my most recent acquisition. Then I realized I already joined this forum, six years ago! Anyhow, here she is. Took a sharp eye and around eight tanks of mid-grade to bring her from Minnesota to Montana.
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Congrats! Give up some details....
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Congrats! Give up some details.... Teasers are frowned on.
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She's a December '38 rifle, in 30-06, with a pre-war Lyman Alaskan.
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Nice, The RH Ruana Is a winner along with the Winchester!
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The best hunting knife I have ever used. One sharpening will get me though one elk.
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Great classic you have there, beautiful signs of use...enjoy!
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That rifle really speaks to you. I love the signs of wear. It's been carried a bunch but well cared for and loved. Probably not shot too much either. Very nice rifle. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the fire.. Do you have any close up pics of the other side?
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 don't yet, but I'll try to get more pictures of her tomorrow, perhaps along with her younger sisters.
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Not to hijack your tread with knives but for 38 years my favorite carry knife has been a 20A skinner from Rudy. My dad bought it for my 18th birthday and graduation from Boot Camp.
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Nice, The RH Ruana Is a winner along with the Winchester! Love the rifle and I was eye balling the knife too.
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I love the wear on the scope.
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"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
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ismith, Very impressive. I'd say you've got the continent covered with that trio. What is the story on the stock on the .257? It has some beautiful figure in it. John
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Always nice to see a 300 H&H without a pad....
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ismith, Very impressive. I'd say you've got the continent covered with that trio. What is the story on the stock on the .257? It has some beautiful figure in it. John All I know is its not an Factory stock and it looks and feels great. It does have some really nice figure that comes out in the sun.
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Nice working collection of fine Winchesters!
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