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That stock is beyond ugly. Get rid of it all. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/IMG_0957_zpsc198ff00.jpg)
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Rude, ignorant, pointless. Par for the course.
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Just wait until he sees the stock I got from you today. He'll really be offended  . Thanks again for that great stock. I'm going to be glass bedding it here in a few minutes. Wish me luck!! 
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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Here's what you say:
"I love the cartridge and rifle and it shoots great.......totally reliable, action is smooth as butter. Trigger is great at 2.5 pounds.....took my buck at 648 yards last year with this rifle."
Why would you even consider selling it? New Haven isn't going to make any more of 'em! If you really have to, cut it to 24" before selling but be prepared to live with the possible consequences (velocity loss, accuracy?, value). I have 4 26" M70s, and yeah, they're long but to me they don't carry any different than a 24 incher. If I want a brush popper I grab something else, like my Ruger Alaskan. I'd do as my Granny would say, "Just don't you pay it no never mind" and go shoot tiny groups and critters a long way off.
Good luck in your quest!
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You and your granny make a lot of sense
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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My granny always used to say "grab me another beer and bring me my cigarettes" when you decide to unload that thing let me know
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Your granny really said that??
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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Ha! I like 79s granny better!
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Alright, I cut the SOB down today and put an 11 degree crown on it. Well, I had my smith do it anyway. I'll run some 160gr. Nosler partitons downrange tomorrow and see how fast I can push them. I'm hoping the rifle still shoots like a house a fire too. Wish me luck!! Here's the rifle now: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/IMG_1190_zpscb4714bc.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/IMG_1189_zps7e77880f.jpg) Camera and pic still sucks, but oh well . I know it is just 2" shorter, but I didn't bang the end of the barrel on the safe when putting it in this time. Didn't hit it on the door jam when going into the house or leaving the shop either. I think I'll like it MUCH better!!!!!
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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Just can't leave well enough alone, can ya? (another granny quote) Hope it shoots as good as it feels now, or you'll be pissed!
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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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How about inexpensive fun gun like this one....... [img:center]http:// ![[Linked Image]](http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah282/jagermainster/IMG_0403_zps016c9061.jpg) /img] Twenty round back of Russian ammo at W-mart is $5.47.
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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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If that was my only rifle I woulda cut it too. If not, I'd carry something else for the brush and save that one for clearcuts.
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I loaded up some 160gr. Nosler partitions and some 162 A-max to do a velocity comparison and accuracy test. 26" vs. 24". We'll see how much was actually lost.
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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Looks much more "balanced" to me and I would be amazed if it doesn't shoot at least as good as it did previously.
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Looks much more "balanced" to me and I would be amazed if it doesn't shoot at least as good as it did previously. Looks REAL good BSA! Can't wait to hear how it shoot for you. I can't imagine you'll much of anything.
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Thanks guys. It feels better to me. Now I need to lighten up the scope a bit!!! That long azzed Nikon could be replaced by a good ol Leupold VX3 3.5-10x40 and it wouldn't hurt my feelings  . I've been hearing some good things about the VX2 3-9x40 as well and even looked thru some at the new Cabela's store here in OR. I'm thinking something like that may round this package out nicely. I'm keeping it in the factory tuperware because it is nicely bedded and it feels good in the hands 
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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A 3.5x10 would be a nice scope for that rifle.
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