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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
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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........
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Model 70 Featherweight in .270 Win. Just about perfect for all things 'deer'.
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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.
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Mudhen/MM: Those are two beautiful and classy rifles!
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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20" Barreled .308 Win Handy - Accurate - Deadly - Fun
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Perfect for sidelock only seasons in some areas.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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"..
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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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
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'm pretty fond of my Sako 75 Finnlight in 7mm08.......
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Bunch of nice rifles posted, especially the 270's...grin
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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 !
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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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!
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