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Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would RGK #9717313 03/27/15
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,955 Likes: 1 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by RGK This A-bolt in .223. Sadly sold to a fellow forum member that also likes it. It had a 6x42mm Leupold on it that was perfect. Bob Is that a lefty or is the pic flipped?? Quite rare if it is left.

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Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718094 03/27/15
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DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 42,102 Likes: 55 TX	I guess the biggest surprise of my graying outdoor career would be the Sako Finnwolf and Remington 7600. Both shared unbelievable accuracy straight out of the box with factory ammo. The 7600 after a little bit of work balances like no other rifle. Then again, I shouldn't be surprised, it's built just like an 870. Sorry I no longer have the Finnwolf. DMc Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718128 03/27/15
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,631 Likes: 3 Columbia, S.C. SCGunNut Campfire Tracker
SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,631 Likes: 3 Columbia, S.C.	About 5 years ago while wandering aimlessly around a gun show, I spied this old BSA Enfield Sporter model E in .303 British. Not only was I not looking for one, I had never seen one. I had always wanted an actual sporting rifle in .303 but was never a fan of the P-14 action. Still, I was intrigued and it followed me home. It turned out to be one of my most satisfying purchases and the very first 3 shot 100 yard group with 215 gr Woodleighs landed in 5/8" of an inch.

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would SuperCub #9718255 03/27/15
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Gun_Doc Campfire Regular G Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,935 Texas	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RGK This A-bolt in .223. Sadly sold to a fellow forum member that also likes it. It had a 6x42mm Leupold on it that was perfect. Bob Is that a lefty or is the pic flipped?? Quite rare if it is left. Since you can read "Leupold", I don't believe the pic is flipped. Clinging to guns & religion since 1959 Keyboards make people braver than alcohol Election Integrity is more important than Election Convenience Washington Post: "Democracy Dies in Darkness" More correct: "Killing Democracy Faster Than Darkness"

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would SuperCub #9718417 03/27/15
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OP TeleCaster Campfire Greenhorn T Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 80	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by TeleCaster Originally Posted by SuperCub I'm not a big A-Bolt fan, but I do like this one. Me, neither.... But my A-Bolt II Medallion in .257 Roberts has fast become something of an unexpected all-time favorite. Whodathunkit, eh? Is that a short action or long? I almost bought one of those in 257Rob yrs ago but it was sold before I arrived with the next day with the cash. It's short.

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Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718462 03/27/15
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HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona	50 Cal CVA Optima Elite In-Line muzzle loader. For a while I had a hard time picking up my cartridge rifles. Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718637 03/28/15
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 975 Ft. Bradon, northern Florida S Sherwood Campfire Regular
Sherwood Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 975 Ft. Bradon, northern Florida	30-30 carbines are famous for low recoil and good hunting accuracy within reasonable distances. Sherwood FIRE UP THE GRILL - is NOT catch and release!

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718703 03/28/15
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iambrb Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,335 South Carolina	no pic right now, but I have used an DPMS LR-308 with 16" barrel for a few seasons and really like it. Much more so than I thought I would and it has accounted for my longest shot ever Psalm 19:14-May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. _ Humble servant of Jesus Christ. Living His plan and praying to show it in name, word, body, and light.

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would Gun_Doc #9718753 03/28/15
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,955 Likes: 1 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by GunDoc7 Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by RGK This A-bolt in .223. Sadly sold to a fellow forum member that also likes it. It had a 6x42mm Leupold on it that was perfect. Bob Is that a lefty or is the pic flipped?? Quite rare if it is left. Since you can read "Leupold", I don't believe the pic is flipped. Thank-you for pointing that out. Missed it not wearing my specs whilst viewing the thread on my handheld device.

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9718762 03/28/15
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,955 Likes: 1 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by TeleCaster Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by TeleCaster Originally Posted by SuperCub I'm not a big A-Bolt fan, but I do like this one. Me, neither.... But my A-Bolt II Medallion in .257 Roberts has fast become something of an unexpected all-time favorite. Whodathunkit, eh? Is that a short action or long? I almost bought one of those in 257Rob yrs ago but it was sold before I arrived with the next day with the cash. It's short. What is the max OAL length for cartridges in this one?

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Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would SuperCub #9719847 03/28/15
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OP TeleCaster Campfire Greenhorn T Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 80	Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by TeleCaster [quote=SuperCub][quote=TeleCaster][quote=SuperCub] It's short. What is the max OAL length for cartridges in this one? I just measured the interior length of my spare magazine -a new in box but decades-old A Bolt magazine marked .257 Roberts on the body. With the follower fully depressed, it's 2.821" from the plastic insert at the front to the interior rear wall of the magazine. But both this magazine and the original one that came with the rifle seem to choke if the bullets are seated beyond 2.785" Up to that point, they feed fine. I'm seating my 117 grain SPBT Interlocks to 2.772". They feed fine out of both magazines and this seating depth with this bullet seems to give me best accuracy from 40 gr. IMR 4350 in Nosler .257 Roberts +P brass.

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9719859 03/28/15
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 Southwestern Montucky	For me it is easily my TC Icon in .243....bought it cause I liked the feel, and the price was greatly reduced. Never touched the bedding, trigger, nothing...great out of the box. It is now wearing a Leupold CDS setup and heading for Texas in june... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9720173 03/28/15
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,955 Likes: 1 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by TeleCaster Originally Posted by SuperCub Originally Posted by TeleCaster [quote=SuperCub][quote=TeleCaster][quote=SuperCub] It's short. What is the max OAL length for cartridges in this one? I just measured the interior length of my spare magazine -a new in box but decades-old A Bolt magazine marked .257 Roberts on the body. With the follower fully depressed, it's 2.821" from the plastic insert at the front to the interior rear wall of the magazine. But both this magazine and the original one that came with the rifle seem to choke if the bullets are seated beyond 2.785" Up to that point, they feed fine. I'm seating my 117 grain SPBT Interlocks to 2.772". They feed fine out of both magazines and this seating depth with this bullet seems to give me best accuracy from 40 gr. IMR 4350 in Nosler .257 Roberts +P brass. Thanks

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9722165 03/29/15
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bludog Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,001 Likes: 6 Missouri	For me, it would be either of the X-bolts purchased a couple years ago. Really like the SS Stalker in 7mm wsm, but the black Stalker in 7mm-08 is right there. I've got a Win M-70 custom in 284 win and a semi-custom Rem 700 in 308, but either X-bolt is a more consistent sub moa shooter. Fairly light in weight (6-8 and 6-5 resp), reliable and smooth feeder, longer than expected mag box, and Very Good to Excellent accuracy. The reason I have two is because I liked the SS Stalked so much. Very nice factory rifles. "Blessed is the man whose wife is his best friend - especially if she likes to HUNT!" "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9722968 03/29/15
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BigChief870 Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 203	My Ruger American Rifle in 22-250 has been a pleasant surprise. It feels great, shoots well enough to be a 300 yard critter killer. And, it didn't break the bank. Keep your eye on the fruit........

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would SCGunNut #9723007 03/30/15
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Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,394 Likes: 28 North East Urth	Now that is pretty sweet SCGunNut. Thansk for posting. I've never run across one myself. Like you, I always wanted a "non-sporterized" .303 and finally got a Ruger #1. I'm gonna keep my eyes out for one of those BSA's tho. Was that deer shot with the 215's? And may I PM you for some info on those as I have some I'd like to load but don't have much data for them (Mr. Redgwell's book and some Norma info). Oh, I like to carry the #1 but haven't had a chance to take any game with it yet. Geno The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would TeleCaster #9723121 03/30/15
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moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,995 Likes: 6 PA	A Marlin XL7 .270 I bought for $250. It was really accurate and handled well.

Re: Unexpected Pleasure -Hunting Rifles You Like More Than You Thought You Would Valsdad #9723417 03/30/15
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SCGunNut Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,631 Likes: 3 Columbia, S.C.	Originally Posted by Valsdad Now that is pretty sweet SCGunNut. Thansk for posting. I've never run across one myself. Like you, I always wanted a "non-sporterized" .303 and finally got a Ruger #1. I'm gonna keep my eyes out for one of those BSA's tho. Was that deer shot with the 215's? And may I PM you for some info on those as I have some I'd like to load but don't have much data for them (Mr. Redgwell's book and some Norma info). Oh, I like to carry the #1 but haven't had a chance to take any game with it yet. Geno I bought a Ruger as well but have yet to shoot anything with mine either. It's accuracy can't hold a candle to the old BSA's, but then again I haven't had a lot of time to play with loads either. That doe was killed with the 215 Woodleigh. Also shot one with the 174 Hornady RN. It seems to shoot well with about anything but it loves that 215. Got my 215 data out of an old Lyman manual. Feel free to drop me a line.

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