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A perfect rifle #9431510 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 Winter is setting in, and boredom has come sneaking in with it. Time for a time-killing photo essay thread... Let's see the "perfect rifles" you have. Not THE perfect rifle, but A perfect rifle. It is perfect for the task at hand, no matter how narrow that task might be. What might be perfect for one task could be dreadfully ill-suited for another. A perfect rifle is one that has proven up in the field, and that you would make absolutely no changes to (a high standard for a loony.) Here is one of mine: A .416 Rem built on a LH Winchester 70 action, with a McMillan sniperfill stock in the supergrade pattern. Zeiss 1.5-8x scope. Barrel that I got from Mule Deer here on the campfire. Heavy enough to shoot well, light enough to carry all day in heat and humidity. Figured out a way to mount a light that is ever so handy when you are out after dark, and you are not the only/top predator in the system.

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431551 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Nice rifle. If I shot left handed rifles, that one would be close to perfect for me as well.. I'm working on my "perfect" rifle as we speak. I'll be picking it up here in a little while: Cerakote is done!!!! Waiting on my Swarovski. Glass bedding is done and I started on stock paint today.... It's one of those heavy azzed pre 64's. Should top the scales at a little less than 8 pounds, hold 4 in the magazine and a 338 win mag to boot. My "perfect" elk rifle.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9431659 12/17/14 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,189 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,189 south of south BSA, did you end up making a deal with davidlea on his? I thought he was at least $100 too rich. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: A perfect rifle local_dirt #9431710 12/17/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin C CowboyTim Campfire Tracker CowboyTim Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin CZ550 Premium 270 WCF, FX-3 6x42 LRD...whatever I point it at just seems to fall over and die...still in factory trim and going to stay that way. Last edited by CowboyTim; 12/17/14. Mauser Rescue Society Founder, President, and Chairman I don't always shoot Mausers, but when I do...I prefer VZ-24s. jdi do píči

Re: A perfect rifle local_dirt #9431737 12/17/14 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah R rosco1 Campfire Tracker rosco1 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah Working on it..Task will be big muleys,near or far. Rem 700 based of course with fixes to its weaknesses. One piece PTG bolt,M16 extraction,calvin trigger,milled follower, bartlien 5R rem mag contour,McM EDGE GS.. all of these parts are "proven" on other rifles, this will be the first time i've melded them all together tho. Pay no attention to the red parts,i've got replacements.

Re: A perfect rifle rosco1 #9431752 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 Perfect parts and a perfect gun are a fair bit different. I have built a number of clunkers out of pretty good components.

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431801 12/17/14 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah R rosco1 Campfire Tracker rosco1 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah you and me both,price you pay I suppose. Sorry mine aint bolted together yet. I've been down the light,ultra-light,long/medium and short barrel,CRF/PF and hybrids of both,10 different stock patterns..You know the drill. This one should come in around 8 pounds scoped,24" tube..Hope I get it right this time the only question I havent answered yet is glass.Hoping the new LRHS is a winner,its about the only one with all the features I want and it wont be out till next year sometime.

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431805 12/17/14 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,377 N.E. Mn./ Mt H handwerk Campfire Tracker handwerk Campfire Tracker H Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,377 N.E. Mn./ Mt I've got an arm load of great rifles but when it was time to build my elk rifle it came to rest in a perfect spot. A pre 64 M70 300 H&H, lilja barrel. echols legend stock and a swaro scope all at just under 8 lbs an it loves 180 TTSX's

Re: A perfect rifle rosco1 #9431814 12/17/14 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada C castnblast Campfire Regular castnblast Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada Mine's a 1949 vintage Czechoslovakian Brno 22F 7x57 that has been customized a bit. The original double set triggers were removed and a single Recknagel trigger was installed by Ralf Martini, and the crown cleaned up. I had him install a three position M70 stye Dakota safety, and the original Meopta 3x scope was replaced with a clearer Leupold 2.5x in the original skeleton style QD mounts. Added another Leupold 6x compact in QD mounts for longer shooting. Slim, lively, accurate and deadly. Responsive enough to shoot coyotes on the run. Perfection in the bush for whitetail and moose. Last edited by castnblast; 12/17/14.

Re: A perfect rifle handwerk #9431834 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: A perfect rifle handwerk #9431838 12/17/14 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,693 Northeast Louisiana S Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,693 Northeast Louisiana A simple hunting rifle in .308 Winchester! Hunting Rifle by Sharps45 2 7/8, on Flickr It collected this for me last Thursday morning! Never fails! KanBuc1 by Sharps45 2 7/8, on Flickr Last edited by RMulhern; 12/17/14. Reason: Added photo Even birds know not to land downwind!

Re: A perfect rifle handwerk #9431839 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by handwerk I've got an arm load of great rifles but when it was time to build my elk rifle it came to rest in a perfect spot. A pre 64 M70 300 H&H, lilja barrel. echols legend stock and a swaro scope all at just under 8 lbs an it loves 180 TTSX's Damn handwerk. I swear I didn't copy your "perfect rifle", but it's looking an awful lot like yours . Nice rifle there buddy... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle handwerk #9431847 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ My "perfect" rifle is based on a Husqvarna 1900 action with a Hart barrel, bedded into a McMillan stock chambered in 30/06. Action and trigger work done by Griffin & Howe. Fits me great and shoots like a house on fire. 5 shots @ 100 yards.

Re: A perfect rifle battue #9431848 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by battue I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." Nothing wrong with a rifle with good mojo Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431849 12/17/14 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,624 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,624 All are perfect for their various intended purposes, antelope thru moose, at least for me, they are. MM 280 Rem MR in a Ti stock, metal cerrokoted, 7 lb even as shown. Rem 700 KS, 270 Win, cerrokoted, also shoots 1/2" groups Rem 700 1st Gen Ti, 7-08, bone stock but bedded well, shoots 1/2" all day Win M-70 SG Classic, 30-06, in a McM Edge Classic, 7lb 14oz as shown, shoots 3/4" [img]http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/baw0000/P1010581Medium.jpg[/img]

Re: A perfect rifle castnblast #9431850 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN About perfect for what we do with it. Sorta fitting today...Mickey Coleman built 22-250AI vanguard Douglas sako Classic. Just a good go to gun.

Re: A perfect rifle RDFinn #9431854 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by RDFinn My "perfect" rifle is based on a Husqvarna 1900 action with a Hart barrel, bedded into a McMillan stock chambered in 30/06. Action and trigger work done by Griffin & Howe. Fits me great and shoots like a house on fire. 5 shots @ 100 yards. Nice rifle Roy. I'll bet it's wearing an elite 4200 2.5-10x40 too. Pretty nice set-up.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle handwerk #9431856 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 Originally Posted by handwerk I've got an arm load of great rifles but when it was time to build my elk rifle it came to rest in a perfect spot. A pre 64 M70 300 H&H, lilja barrel. echols legend stock and a swaro scope all at just under 8 lbs an it loves 180 TTSX's I agree with you on two levels. First, a perfect gun is a bit of luck--it just happens. It seems to be the interplay of a whole bunch of small details. Second, the Legend stock gets you a fair bit of the way to "a perfect spot," if you are building a mid- to large-caliber gun.

Re: A perfect rifle MontanaMan #9431859 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by MontanaMan All are perfect for their various intended purposes, antelope thru moose, at least for me, they are. MM 280 Rem MR in a Ti stock, metal cerrokoted, 7 lb even as shown. Rem 700 KS, 270 Win, cerrokoted, also shoots 1/2" groups Rem 700 1st Gen Ti, 7-08, bone stock but bedded well, shoots 1/2" all day Win M-70 SG Classic, 30-06, in a McM Edge Classic, 7lb 14oz as shown, shoots 3/4" [img]http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/baw0000/P1010581Medium.jpg[/img] I love your stock paint jobs. Nice work!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9431870 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ You'd be betting correctly too. I'm sure it's not as "reliable" as a 4 pound tactical scope, but so far it works perfectly all the time.

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9431875 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by battue I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." Nothing wrong with a rifle with good mojo A rifle without the mojo ain't much more than a loud tire iron.

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9431880 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by battue I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." Nothing wrong with a rifle with good mojo Them pre63's have extra mojo. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: A perfect rifle battue #9431913 12/17/14 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky S shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!

Re: A perfect rifle battue #9431922 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by battue Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by battue I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." Nothing wrong with a rifle with good mojo Them pre63's have extra mojo. I guess Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431924 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by utah708 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by battue I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would call it lucky. Nula 7mm-08. Have a Pre63 FWT .308 that fits into the same hole. To pharaphrase: "I would rather have a good luck rifle than a perfect one any day." Nothing wrong with a rifle with good mojo A rifle without the mojo ain't much more than a loud tire iron. Yep... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9431930 12/17/14 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 U utah708 OP Campfire Outfitter OP utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578 Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! I'll bet I have built 30 guns, and had five times than number pass through my hands. Maybe 4 among them are perfect--a .22lr, a .270 that belongs to my son, a 7 mag, and the .416. A lot of the others are close, but not quite there.

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9431954 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,808 outside the burgh Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! If any find "the" one, it should be you. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9431977 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania D donsm70 Campfire Outfitter donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,158 Western Pennsylvania These are two of my current favorite deer rifles. Top is a CLR/NULA in 7x57, Bottom is a NULA in 7-08; My favorite elk rifle is a Kimber Montana in 300 WSM. (Not pictured.) donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

Re: A perfect rifle battue #9431982 12/17/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico This one has been the one that I have reached for the most over the last 20+ years: Commercial Mauser action, side-swing safety, Douglas premium grade barrel, Larry Caudill stock, Leupold 2-7X compact in Buehler mounts. .270 Winchester, of course. Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: A perfect rifle battue #9431985 12/17/14 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky S shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker shortactionsmoker Campfire Tracker S Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 6,314 Western Kentucky Originally Posted by battue Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! If any find "the" one, it should be you. I'm almost tired of looking Harry! I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9432004 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon I have 2 if that's OK, one short and one long action. Long action would be a KS .280 with a little added bling from Karl Feldkamp Short action 7MM-08 built by Jon Beanland "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9432013 12/17/14 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 D DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 Originally Posted by utah708 Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! I'll bet I have built 30 guns, and had five times than number pass through my hands. Maybe 4 among them are perfect--a .22lr, a .270 that belongs to my son, a 7 mag, and the .416. A lot of the others are close, but not quite there. You're sandbaggin--you've only showed us one of the "perfect" ones. I'd be interested in the 270 and 7mag specs.

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9432029 12/17/14 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Remington M7, Pacnor #1 223AI, built by Mickey Coleman. Works on beaches chasing wuffs in Alaska In the snow running a trapline Shooting cans at 500 yards Killing deer in Alaska and Texas Even coyotes in Tennessee And it blends... [img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Yellow1.jpg[/img] "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9432430 12/18/14 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho I too own an azzload that I have used successfully but this simple POS M700 rebored 338-06 I bedded in a KS takeoff in 1995 would be it. [img]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/BCBearHunt015.jpg[/img] Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: A perfect rifle Oregonmuley #9432444 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,006 North Texas S Seven_Heaven Campfire Tracker Seven_Heaven Campfire Tracker S Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,006 North Texas Originally Posted by Oregonmuley Short action 7MM-08 built by Jon Beanland " class="post-image" style="height:auto!important;max-width:100%!important;"/> That 7mm-08 is not quite perfect sir. If it was in MY safe then it would be perfect!! "An open message for all Democrats; "Look you are nothing and your work is worthless. Anyone who chooses you is detestable." Isaiah 41:24 (HCSB)

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9432456 12/18/14 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 J JDK Campfire Regular JDK Campfire Regular J Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,720 Sako AII in 308 Winchester Leupold VariX-II 2x7x33 Perfect for me and I've killed a lot of things with it.

Re: A perfect rifle JDK #9432473 12/18/14 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,160 29376 R ringworm Campfire Ranger ringworm Campfire Ranger R Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,160 29376 376 Steyr Prohunter. Leupold VX-R 2-7X33 in QRW rings. Ballistic firedog reticle shot out to 300 on steel. Pushes 270 gr SP @ 2500 into one hole groups. TRUMP- GABBARD 2024

Re: A perfect rifle JDK #9432474 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 TC1 Campfire Tracker TC1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 Here is one of mine, a modern relic. This is my 1st year using it but so far it fits the roll. Not too heavy or light, built like a tank, shoots just a little over MOA with the green box Remington core-lokts and while I am careful with it I won't worry if it gets a scratch. The rifle has a nice balance, carries easy but still has enough weight to hold steady. It's a J.C. Higgins model 50 in .30-06. It still wears the factory chrome lined barrel and has the left side wing safety. The only modifications are a Timney trigger, McMillan stock and green CeraKote paint. While it's not much to look at it has a functional beauty that makes up for it. It's a great Mississippi white tail rifle.

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9432639 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,530 Western NY H hikerbum Campfire Outfitter hikerbum Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,530 Western NY I don't have a picture handy, but I have a bunch of rifles..... the favorite (perfect) one is a Remington 721 30-06 from 1959 that is in outstanding original factory condition, even though it has been hunted quite a bit. Nice gun that does the job, and of course its even more perfect since its a 30-06.

Re: A perfect rifle shortactionsmoker #9432782 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky lastround Campfire Tracker lastround Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,518 Western Kentucky Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker Originally Posted by battue Originally Posted by shortactionsmoker I've yet to find the "perfect rifle".... ....but I'm still looking! If any find "the" one, it should be you. I'm almost tired of looking Harry! Ok, dad is calling BS on that one! If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice. Doug

Re: A perfect rifle EdM #9432812 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by EdM Dat grizzly is uber COOL lookin'! "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: A perfect rifle ingwe #9432828 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Like most of us, Ive owned a couple dozen "perfect" rifles ( at least I thought they were at the time...... ) The closest Ive come was my Ingwe Special 7x57... Ive killed stuff with it for so long I was skinny when I started! Nowadays the fave for deer on down is a Campfire rifle...223AI 1 in 8 twist 22" inch barrel with a 2-7 Redfield...on talley lightweights of course .Bought everything except the action here on the fire and its one of those rifles that just 'feels right'... . "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: A perfect rifle EdM #9432831 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee 1 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee Originally Posted by EdM I too own an azzload that I have used successfully but this simple POS M700 rebored 338-06 I bedded in a KS takeoff in 1995 would be it. [img]http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/BCBearHunt015.jpg[/img] Simplicity and hunting rifle in the same sentence...great concept Ed!!!!! and it kills elk and bear without the word "magnum" attached to it ....who would have thunk!!!!

Re: A perfect rifle 1tnhunter #9432989 12/18/14 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,416 Eastern part of W. Texas! Bbear Campfire Regular Bbear Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,416 Eastern part of W. Texas! Model 94 made in 1906. It was my Grandfather's and my Father's before me. If rifles could tell stories, I'd love to hear the one's this rifle could tell. It will go to my Grandson some day. Support your local Friends of NRA - supporting Youth Shooting Sports for more than 20 years. Neither guns nor Liberals have a brain. Whatever you do, Pay it Forward. - Kids are the future of the hunting and shooting world.

Re: A perfect rifle Bbear #9433038 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee 1 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee Cool rifle bBear!

Re: A perfect rifle 1tnhunter #9433054 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC W whitebread Campfire Regular whitebread Campfire Regular W Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC It took me many years of farting around, but I finally have the perfect hunting rifle (for my own needs/preferences). Remington 700 (blue printed), 22" 1/9.4 twist 338-06 Benchmark barrel, and S&B Zenith 1.5-6x42 A8. Took three deer with it this year and it hasn't disappointed me yet. Actually, I haven't hunted with any of my other guns since this one has been in this configuration.

Re: A perfect rifle whitebread #9433074 12/18/14 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,515 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,515 Bozeman, MT I am lucky, I have 5, all Sakos in 222 magnum...

Re: A perfect rifle RDFinn #9433124 12/18/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by RDFinn You'd be betting correctly too. I'm sure it's not as "reliable" as a 4 pound tactical scope, but so far it works perfectly all the time. I am kind of surprised you didn't spring for the brand with the melted diamon coating. Oh well

Re: A perfect rifle Steelhead #9433129 12/18/14 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by Steelhead Remington M7, Pacnor #1 223AI, built by Mickey Coleman. Works on beaches chasing wuffs in Alaska In the snow running a trapline Shooting cans at 500 yards Killing deer in Alaska and Texas Even coyotes in Tennessee And it blends... [img]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Yellow1.jpg[/img] Betting a lot of Mickey's rifles will never leave their new homes

Re: A perfect rifle shrapnel #9433150 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA Mines the Model 70 Alaskan. Pulled it from the wood stock and put it in the McMillan. Swaro 2.5x10 and Talleys. Runs about 9lbs all loaded out. Semper Fi

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9433167 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT I wouldn't call it perfect for all hunting, but this was the perfect rifle for this particular hunt a couple months ago: I've owned it for years but haven't hunted with it much - I see it getting more use in the future now that it's been properly broken in...

Re: A perfect rifle beretzs #9433172 12/18/14 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana dis one A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

Re: A perfect rifle rattler #9433234 12/18/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,486 Big Sky Country D Dave93 Campfire Regular Dave93 Campfire Regular D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,486 Big Sky Country Rattler, what is that? Inquiring minds.....

Re: A perfect rifle Dave93 #9433288 12/18/14 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana its a 303 British double rifle by Rodda for Indian market....belongs to gunner500 and is the only gun ive ever fallen in love with he let me use it on the Tennessee hog hunt 2 years ago....unfortunately its worth more than ill ever be able to offer Jerry though he would never sell it anyway A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

Re: A perfect rifle rattler #9433292 12/18/14 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,486 Big Sky Country D Dave93 Campfire Regular Dave93 Campfire Regular D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,486 Big Sky Country Gorgeous! Do you remember how old it is? Thinking about 100 years old or so with the exposed hammers there....?

Re: A perfect rifle Dave93 #9433297 12/18/14 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana no i dont....would guess gunner does, IIRC he has had pretty extensive research done on the rifle... A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

Re: A perfect rifle rattler #9433378 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! I'll throw in a couple. BPCR big bore smokeless single a .270 and a .300 win mag "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: A perfect rifle JGray #9433498 12/18/14 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 930 South Central Kansas 6 65X54 Campfire Regular 65X54 Campfire Regular 6 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 930 South Central Kansas JGray, that looks like a perfect rifle for the job at hand. Kind of reminds me of a #5 Pacific Ballard. What Caliber? Through the late 70's & early 80's I used a #10 Ballard in 38-55 on a lot of deer. It always worked fine although a tad on the heavy side.

Re: A perfect rifle Steelhead #9433869 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Originally Posted by Steelhead Remington M7, Pacnor #1 223AI, built by Mickey Coleman. And it blends... Just didn't see that coming wih that rifle. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle EdM #9433880 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Originally Posted by EdM I too own an azzload that I have used successfully but this simple POS M700 rebored 338-06 I bedded in a KS takeoff in 1995 would be it. I would have to agree that for all things in NA with a single rifle, that just may be perfect. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle mudhen #9433929 12/18/14 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,624 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,624 Originally Posted by mudhen This one has been the one that I have reached for the most over the last 20+ years: Commercial Mauser action, side-swing safety, Douglas premium grade barrel, Larry Caudill stock, Leupold 2-7X compact in Buehler mounts. .270 Winchester, of course. Mudhen, Very beautiful rifle with perfect styling. Here's another similar "perfect" one that in a moment of weakness, I sold...............I hope the current owner doesn't mind me posting it. Keith Stegall Pre-64 Model 70 with a featherweight barrel, 270 Win, of course. MM

Re: A perfect rifle Oldelkhunter #9434126 12/18/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter Originally Posted by RDFinn You'd be betting correctly too. I'm sure it's not as "reliable" as a 4 pound tactical scope, but so far it works perfectly all the time. I am kind of surprised you didn't spring for the brand with the melted diamon coating. Oh well I think this one has some sort of rare earth pixie dust........

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9434155 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Model 70 Featherweight in .270 Win. Just about perfect for all things 'deer'. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle MontanaMan #9434193 12/18/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 Mudhen/MM: Those are two beautiful and classy rifles! The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9434459 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,642 Ouachita Mtns, AR gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter gunnut308 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 8,642 Ouachita Mtns, AR 20" Barreled .308 Win Handy - Accurate - Deadly - Fun

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9434512 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Perfect for sidelock only seasons in some areas. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle gunnut308 #9434518 12/18/14 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan It isn't a hi-dollar custom, and it may not be "perfect", but my Ruger M77R MkII in 7x57 is mighty close. It is my favorite deer rifle. It has a Timney, and I floated the barrel, and it hits exactly where it's pointed every time. Leupold 2-7x33 in Ruger lows. Don't have any photos of her, but you guys know what she looks like. Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.

Re: A perfect rifle gunnut308 #9434567 12/18/14 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 732 Alabama J Jwood1284 Campfire Regular Jwood1284 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 732 Alabama These two will never leave, as I have grown very fond of both. Both were rescues, with a lot of help from the 'fire! As purchased: after: early 80's RMR, .270win original stock refinished by Karnis w/ 1" Decelerator, 1" Montana 2.5-8x VX-III in Talley lows... I still need to have the bolt re-jeweled. I killed my first whitetail with it shortly after putting it together. As purchased: after: New Haven M70 Classic Stainless, .300WSM, refinished factory stock. 3-9x VX1 in Talley lows, 1-1/4" Montana, will probably add a Decelerator pad I have yet to blood this one. -JW

Re: A perfect rifle Jwood1284 #9434589 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Nice transformations. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle 1Nut #9434810 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,739 Maryland woodson Campfire Tracker woodson Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,739 Maryland Took a few previous builds to really figure out what I liked and what I didn't. This one is perfect and certainly wouldn't change one thing. Remington 700ss SA Rock #2 contour 1-8" 243 win @ 22" Micky Edge MR pattern Meopta Meopro 3-9x42BDC Don't mind those sick knives... Last edited by woodson; 12/18/14.

Re: A perfect rifle TC1 #9434840 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by TC1 Here is one of mine, a modern relic. This is my 1st year using it but so far it fits the roll. Not too heavy or light, built like a tank, shoots just a little over MOA with the green box Remington core-lokts and while I am careful with it I won't worry if it gets a scratch. The rifle has a nice balance, carries easy but still has enough weight to hold steady. It's a J.C. Higgins model 50 in .30-06. It still wears the factory chrome lined barrel and has the left side wing safety. The only modifications are a Timney trigger, McMillan stock and green CeraKote paint. While it's not much to look at it has a functional beauty that makes up for it. It's a great Mississippi white tail rifle. Nice rifle. What does it weigh? considering "it's not too heavy and not too light".. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle beretzs #9434870 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by beretzs Mines the Model 70 Alaskan. Pulled it from the wood stock and put it in the McMillan. Swaro 2.5x10 and Talleys. Runs about 9lbs all loaded out. I love that one.. You have excellent taste Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9435028 12/18/14 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun 2muchgun Campfire Ranger 2muchgun Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun I'm pretty fond of my Sako 75 Finnlight in 7mm08.......

Re: A perfect rifle 1Nut #9435117 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania keystoneben Campfire Regular keystoneben Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,972 Northeastern Pennyslvania Bunch of nice rifles posted, especially the 270's...grin

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9435134 12/18/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ Originally Posted by BobinNH Mudhen/MM: Those are two beautiful and classy rifles! You said a mouthful. As much as I would love to own one that pretty, I probably couldn't bring myself to beat it up in the field. Guess that's the "beauty" of owning a spray painted McMillan that's easily fixed with a Sharpie !

Re: A perfect rifle keystoneben #9435152 12/18/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Sako AV .25-06, Leupold 3-9X in Leupold rings. Not THE perfect rifle, but a perfect rifle, with nothing I'd want to change. It's zeroed with 100 grain TTSX Barnes factory. Bob Last edited by RGK; 12/18/14.

Re: A perfect rifle RGK #9435363 12/18/14 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... My Ruger in 300 WM, Timney trigger, Mickey stock and a Leupy VX-2 3-9. Also have a NEGC peep for it. Most reliable and consistent rifle I own.

Re: A perfect rifle 65X54 #9435365 12/18/14 Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,396 Helena, MT Originally Posted by 65X54 JGray, that looks like a perfect rifle for the job at hand. Kind of reminds me of a #5 Pacific Ballard. What Caliber? Through the late 70's & early 80's I used a #10 Ballard in 38-55 on a lot of deer. It always worked fine although a tad on the heavy side. This is a #4 Perfection in 45-70 - has a standard weight 28" barrel and weighs just over 9lbs. It's never felt too heavy and is trim enough I just grab it at at the balance point and it carries great - haven't felt any need for a sling. As I recall, the #5 Pacific had a wiping rod under the barrel. Jerry

Re: A perfect rifle keystoneben #9435424 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by keystoneben Bunch of nice rifles posted, especially the 270's...grin OH, ok, you asked for it....: Where would I be without my 30-06 though: Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle JGray #9435456 12/18/14 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 930 South Central Kansas 6 65X54 Campfire Regular 65X54 Campfire Regular 6 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 930 South Central Kansas JGray, The Perfections were a little more stream lined than the Pacifics I think. Yes, the Pacific had the wiping rod but also had the double sets and ring lever. The Perfections usually had a single trigger. However with Ballards they were what ever the customer ordered. The No.10 weighs a little closer to 13 lbs. You have a very nice looking Ballard there in a great caliber!

Re: A perfect rifle 65X54 #9435476 12/18/14 Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC W whitebread Campfire Regular whitebread Campfire Regular W Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 563 Raleigh, NC BSA, what open sights are those?

Re: A perfect rifle whitebread #9435480 12/18/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by whitebread BSA, what open sights are those? Factory irons.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle ingwe #9435677 12/19/14 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by EdM Dat grizzly is uber COOL lookin'! The day before was one a bit larger but uglier, if a grizz can ever be ugly. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: A perfect rifle EdM #9435689 12/19/14 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA R RJM Campfire Outfitter RJM Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA Remington Model SEVEN KS... .350 Rem Mag with Leupold 1.75-6 and GrovTec sling...7# even If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....

Re: A perfect rifle EdM #9435690 12/19/14 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee 1 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee Nice mount!

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9435707 12/19/14 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 TC1 Campfire Tracker TC1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by TC1 Here is one of mine, a modern relic. This is my 1st year using it but so far it fits the roll. Not too heavy or light, built like a tank, shoots just a little over MOA with the green box Remington core-lokts and while I am careful with it I won't worry if it gets a scratch. The rifle has a nice balance, carries easy but still has enough weight to hold steady. It's a J.C. Higgins model 50 in .30-06. It still wears the factory chrome lined barrel and has the left side wing safety. The only modifications are a Timney trigger, McMillan stock and green CeraKote paint. While it's not much to look at it has a functional beauty that makes up for it. It's a great Mississippi white tail rifle. Nice rifle. What does it weigh? considering "it's not too heavy and not too light".. 7.1 LB for just the rifle. It's 8.2 LB like pictured.

Re: A perfect rifle TC1 #9436491 12/19/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 My perfect rifles are like Utah's with the bolts on the udder side...and like BSA's. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: A perfect rifle TC1 #9436721 12/19/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by TC1 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by TC1 Here is one of mine, a modern relic. This is my 1st year using it but so far it fits the roll. Not too heavy or light, built like a tank, shoots just a little over MOA with the green box Remington core-lokts and while I am careful with it I won't worry if it gets a scratch. The rifle has a nice balance, carries easy but still has enough weight to hold steady. It's a J.C. Higgins model 50 in .30-06. It still wears the factory chrome lined barrel and has the left side wing safety. The only modifications are a Timney trigger, McMillan stock and green CeraKote paint. While it's not much to look at it has a functional beauty that makes up for it. It's a great Mississippi white tail rifle. Nice rifle. What does it weigh? considering "it's not too heavy and not too light".. 7.1 LB for just the rifle. It's 8.2 LB like pictured. I like it buddy. Damn near "perfect" as far as I'm concerned. Good weight and probably great balance and excellent no nonsense/geterdone hunting rifle right there. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9436960 12/19/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Love my 270s, but I will admit that the 30-06 just may be the perfect 'all-round' rifle for things in NA. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle TC1 #9437453 12/19/14 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 P Paradiddle Campfire Regular Paradiddle Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 Originally Posted by TC1 Here is one of mine, a modern relic. This is my 1st year using it but so far it fits the roll. Not too heavy or light, built like a tank, shoots just a little over MOA with the green box Remington core-lokts and while I am careful with it I won't worry if it gets a scratch. The rifle has a nice balance, carries easy but still has enough weight to hold steady. It's a J.C. Higgins model 50 in .30-06. It still wears the factory chrome lined barrel and has the left side wing safety. The only modifications are a Timney trigger, McMillan stock and green CeraKote paint. While it's not much to look at it has a functional beauty that makes up for it. It's a great Mississippi white tail rifle. I want to see your rifle but the pics aren't working in the thread..

Re: A perfect rifle Paradiddle #9437616 12/19/14 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 178 P Peator Campfire Member Peator Campfire Member P Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 178 Here's a bit of an unusual entry- a BSA featherweight, an early one with CRF, basically a lightened mauser. When Dwayne at the pawn shop put it in my hand my first thought was, "this feels like my BRNO 21h.", (but without the antique scope, weird safety and butterknife bolt handle, which by the way is all worth it for the way they feel) It's super slender and light, handles like a dream. It has some cool hand checkering and a tight little schnabel. In has a snappy kick in 30-06, the factory muzzle break may help, hard to know for sure. It weighs 7.5# scoped and loaded. But's accurate. I have resolved myself to putting some hard wear on this thing before the fire goes out. Here she is posing with her boyfriend the 44 special. [img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z146/eagleye5/IMG_3037_zps78d6be8d.jpg[/img] [img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z146/eagleye5/IMG_3034_zpsf36b9161.jpg[/img] [img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z146/eagleye5/IMG_3031_zps57b35d58.jpg[/img] [img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z146/eagleye5/IMG_3030_zpsc3552c45.jpg[/img] Last edited by Peator; 12/19/14.

Re: A perfect rifle Peator #9442411 12/21/14 Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 3,237 Coulee Country C cv540 Campfire Tracker cv540 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 3,237 Coulee Country [/URL] My take. Couple of Remington Model 7s bought in the late 80's. Top is a FS model in .243, perfect "walking around" rifle, perfect for any critter up to and including a whitetail. 6 pounds 4 oz loaded as shown. Bottom is a KS model in .350 mag, perfect "break both shoulders and anchor them right there" rifle, perfect for whitetail and anything on up. 6 pounds 14 oz loaded as shown. Last edited by cv540; 12/21/14.

Re: A perfect rifle cv540 #9442440 12/21/14 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner.. scenarshooter Campfire Tracker scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner.. This one....I'm a little partial though, as I helped design it. GA Precision built 6.5 SAUM, soon to be re-named 6.5 GAP as that will be the headstamp on the brass. This rifle/barrel has 3000+ rounds through it, and will see a brand new barrel sometime this winter. During two hunting seasons it has racked up 16 one shot kills on big game including elk, mule deer, antelope, and black bears. shots have been from 40 to 613 meters. It likes 139gr scenars at 3100fps. Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: A perfect rifle scenarshooter #9442802 12/21/14 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,062 Virginia Beach, VA V vacrt2002 Campfire Tracker vacrt2002 Campfire Tracker V Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,062 Virginia Beach, VA The one I've had the longest: Kampfled Custom 250AI - 6.5lbs as you see it. “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets credit.” R. Reagan

Re: A perfect rifle scenarshooter #9442826 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 Originally Posted by scenarshooter This one....I'm a little partial though, as I helped design it. GA Precision built 6.5 SAUM, soon to be re-named 6.5 GAP as that will be the headstamp on the brass. This rifle/barrel has 3000+ rounds through it, and will see a brand new barrel sometime this winter. During two hunting seasons it has racked up 16 one shot kills on big game including elk, mule deer, antelope, and black bears. shots have been from 40 to 613 meters. It likes 139gr scenars at 3100fps. That's an interesting cartridge and rifle. Pat is that a Defiance action? What GAP model is it? Thanks. Last edited by BobinNH; 12/21/14. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9442850 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ GA has their own actions that are made for them by Defiance Bob. Looks like a Bushnell LRHS on that rig as well.

Re: A perfect rifle RDFinn #9442884 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 RD: Thanks! I can't find anything on the GAP website about the 6.5 SAUM.....maybe not looking correctly. Seems Pat's rifle is the Non-Typical? The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9442921 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ The model I don't know

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9442930 12/21/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas I think BSA nailed it...a perfect rifle, in .30-06. Where would I be without one (or ten). Bob Customized Ruger Hawkeye, .30-06. 24" custom Benchmark barrel. Perfect. Red Decellerator, straight-grain, nice-colored walnut. Last edited by RGK; 12/21/14.

Re: A perfect rifle RGK #9442966 12/21/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by RGK I think BSA nailed it...a perfect rifle, in .30-06. Where would I be without one (or ten). Bob Customized Ruger Hawkeye, .30-06. 24" custom Benchmark barrel. Perfect. Red Decellerator, straight-grain, nice-colored walnut. Damn near perfect hunting rifle right there buddy. I shoot lefty, so I can appreciate a rifle like that. I like it a lot: Upgraded rings, professional red decelerator recoil pad install, nice walnut, custom barrel, 2.5-8x36 leupold. Damn nice 06 right there. I could hunt something like that for the rest of my life and not look back. You have some real nice rifles... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9443012 12/21/14 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,789 Buffalo, Wyoming Sendero_man Campfire Regular Sendero_man Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,789 Buffalo, Wyoming Originally Posted by BobinNH RD: Thanks! I can't find anything on the GAP website about the 6.5 SAUM.....maybe not looking correctly. Seems Pat's rifle is the Non-Typical? Extreme Hunter is the name of the rifle

Re: A perfect rifle Sendero_man #9443047 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 Sendero man: Thanks! The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: A perfect rifle BobinNH #9443082 12/21/14 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA O Otter6 Campfire Regular Otter6 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA Pretty close in my mind. An early run Stainless Classic M70 in 30/06. A weak moment and it's gone. I miss her. "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Re: A perfect rifle Otter6 #9443174 12/21/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Originally Posted by Otter6 Pretty close in my mind. An early run Stainless Classic M70 in 30/06. A weak moment and it's gone. I miss her. OMG! You sold that? For shame! Bob

Re: A perfect rifle RGK #9443208 12/21/14 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by RGK Originally Posted by Otter6 Pretty close in my mind. An early run Stainless Classic M70 in 30/06. A weak moment and it's gone. I miss her. OMG! You sold that? For shame! Bob I was thinking I wouldn't have admitted to that... I'm sure we've all done some pretty stupid things though Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9443364 12/21/14 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA O Otter6 Campfire Regular Otter6 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by RGK Originally Posted by Otter6 Pretty close in my mind. An early run Stainless Classic M70 in 30/06. A weak moment and it's gone. I miss her. OMG! You sold that? For shame! Bob I was thinking I wouldn't have admitted to that... I'm sure we've all done some pretty stupid things though It took about 6 weeks in therapy to get to where I could admit it. I'm better now...............NOT! Aw shucks. it wasn't that great a rifle. After all. It would group 180gr Hornadys in little clover leaf groups over a stiff (60gr) charge of RL22 with boring regularity. Nuttin special. Right? "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Re: A perfect rifle RGK #9443834 12/21/14 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 D DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 Originally Posted by RGK Are those current Leupolds rings on there, or is that an older edition?

Re: A perfect rifle DakotaDeer #9444086 12/21/14 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas Those are an older set without the ugly L on the ring top. Bob

Re: A perfect rifle CowboyTim #9445270 12/22/14 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter kenjs1 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,936 Texas Cowboy Tim- swap your Leupy for a Meopta 6x42 and you have my CZ. When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of . Confucius

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9445302 12/22/14 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by keystoneben Bunch of nice rifles posted, especially the 270's...grin OH, ok, you asked for it....: I just like the look of that rifle. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: A perfect rifle mudhen #9667417 03/07/15 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by mudhen This one has been the one that I have reached for the most over the last 20+ years: Commercial Mauser action, side-swing safety, Douglas premium grade barrel, Larry Caudill stock, Leupold 2-7X compact in Buehler mounts. .270 Winchester, of course. That's a beautiful rifle. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: A perfect rifle kingston #9667513 03/07/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by mudhen This one has been the one that I have reached for the most over the last 20+ years: Commercial Mauser action, side-swing safety, Douglas premium grade barrel, Larry Caudill stock, Leupold 2-7X compact in Buehler mounts. .270 Winchester, of course. That's a beautiful rifle. +1. Extremely nice rifle there. I see why he grabs it.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9667533 03/07/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born A lot of damn nice "perfect" rifles here. I like all of them, you guys have some good taste. Here is my "perfect" rifle. I had to go back thru all the posts and make sure I hadn't already posted a picture of it. When the OP started this thread, I was working on getting this one cerakoted and found the perfect scope for it too. Now it's all put together and I'm liking it. 8 pounds all up with a 5 round capacity. Pretty good for a 338 win mag. This will be my elk hunting rig and no I don't plan on ever getting rid of it!!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9667588 03/07/15 Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,509 Alberta, Canada R rembo Campfire Regular rembo Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,509 Alberta, Canada I would have to pick this one. 1987 700 ADL/FS, factory installed Brown Precision stock, 7mm Rem Mag, 4.5-14X Leupold. Weighs 8lbs 2 ounces. The Hawkeye shows me the throat is eroded for a good quarter inch and the bore looks like alligator skin for another inch,...but it does shoot well. It loves 150 Ballistic Tips and H4350. The lower targets were shot at 327 yards. It works quite well on whitetails. "after the bullet leaves the barrel it doesn't care what headstamp was on the case" "The 221 Fireball is what the Hornet could have been had it stayed in school"

Re: A perfect rifle rembo #9669029 03/08/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 27,692 Western NC hillbillybear Campfire Ranger hillbillybear Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 27,692 Western NC Lots of fine, fine rifles here. This is as close to "perfect" as I have found in a hunting rifle. Nothing fancy at all. Just a good solid hunting rifle that just plain hits and kills stuff. So far it has around 20 deer to its credit and none have needed more than one bullet or taken more than two or three steps save the last forkhorn I killed that slid over the bank to the bottom of a holler on very wet leaves. Please forgive the picture quality as the camera I had at the time was dying and I don't have any recent pictures of it. Its a .280 AI on a 1982 vintage 700 ADL action put together by Mickey Coleman. It has a # 3 1 -9 twist SS Matchgrade Shilen @ 23 inches. Mickey also squared the action and and glass bedded the factory stock. Its currently topped with a 3.5-10 VX 3 in Burris Signature mounts. It weighs 9.25 lbs field ready. It shoots really, really well with the 120 grain Nosler BT, 162 AMAX, and 150 Nosler BT Thus far I have 359 rounds down the bore and when and if the barrel ever gets shot out I will just retire it to a place of honor on the rack. Member: Clan of the Turdlike People. Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers �If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9669186 03/08/15 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker Campfire Outfitter bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska My Kimber Montana 7 WSM. 24" pacnor super match barrel. It's waiting for the bears to wake up.

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9670129 03/09/15 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA O Otter6 Campfire Regular Otter6 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA "Waiting for the bears to wake up". What a life you folks have up that way. I can't even imagine being a hunter and living in AK. Sweet! "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9670454 03/09/15 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 190 Iceland K Konnari Campfire Member Konnari Campfire Member K Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 190 Iceland My Sauer 202 in 30-06 with S&B 2.5-10x56 (I also have extra barrels in 9.3x62 and 25-06) and this is how it shoots 165 gr. Sierra GK!

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9670834 03/09/15 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,416 Eastern part of W. Texas! Bbear Campfire Regular Bbear Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,416 Eastern part of W. Texas! Model 94 made in 1906. It was good enough for my Grandfather and it still works just fine today, more than a century later. Support your local Friends of NRA - supporting Youth Shooting Sports for more than 20 years. Neither guns nor Liberals have a brain. Whatever you do, Pay it Forward. - Kids are the future of the hunting and shooting world.

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9670892 03/09/15 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 P Paradiddle Campfire Regular Paradiddle Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,007 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter A lot of damn nice "perfect" rifles here. I like all of them, you guys have some good taste. Here is my "perfect" rifle. I had to go back thru all the posts and make sure I hadn't already posted a picture of it. When the OP started this thread, I was working on getting this one cerakoted and found the perfect scope for it too. Now it's all put together and I'm liking it. 8 pounds all up with a 5 round capacity. Pretty good for a 338 win mag. This will be my elk hunting rig and no I don't plan on ever getting rid of it!!! That a Banser stock?

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9671241 03/09/15 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy WBY 416 bee Classicmark II Shoots great 300 TSX at 3150 and .65" https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9671531 03/09/15 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA O Otter6 Campfire Regular Otter6 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,315 PA Now that's pretty sweet! "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9672223 03/09/15 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,017 Battle Born That's a beauty Fotis!!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9672396 03/09/15 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Thank you! https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9673549 03/10/15 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy and another group https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: A perfect rifle Paradiddle #9674946 03/10/15 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 D DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 Originally Posted by Paradiddle Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter A lot of damn nice "perfect" rifles here. I like all of them, you guys have some good taste. Here is my "perfect" rifle. I had to go back thru all the posts and make sure I hadn't already posted a picture of it. When the OP started this thread, I was working on getting this one cerakoted and found the perfect scope for it too. Now it's all put together and I'm liking it. 8 pounds all up with a 5 round capacity. Pretty good for a 338 win mag. This will be my elk hunting rig and no I don't plan on ever getting rid of it!!! That a Banser stock? Brown Precision, and he's fixing to sell it to me soon!

Re: A perfect rifle utah708 #9675117 03/10/15 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,146 Riverton, Wy B byron Campfire Regular byron Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,146 Riverton, Wy My perfect rifle is a stock Ruger Hawkeye 338WM. When not hunting with a handgun, it is the only rifle I have hunted with since 2007. The Ruger classic stocks fit me very well, and being chambered in 338WM it has hammered everything I have shot with it. Adds up to a world of confidece.

Re: A perfect rifle bsa1917hunter #9675583 03/11/15 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Liking your perfect rifle big time