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+1 Dakota
I've had a 76 classic 280
I have a
Dakota 76 Varmint single shot in 220 swift
Dakota 76 Classic 338 Winchester Magnum
Dakota 97 in 243 Winchester.
all are accurate but the 338 which I haven't figured out how to shoot off a bench quite yet.
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I ordered a custom rifle to my written specifications from the best smith I knew of. I supplied the action and .375 H&H barrel. When the rifle was finished the smith showed me the rifle and said all the work is free! He had made the stock from a blank which alone is a lot of work.
He said "the fore end is too thin."
The rifle was beautiful.
All guns should be locked up when not in use!
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About to receive a nula model 24 in 30/06... take a look at them you won’t be sorry...
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I am considering a Bergara Premier Mountain rifle in .300 Win.....One of these in your choice of caliber might meet your criteria.....Good luck...Hb
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This thread is almost 2 years old and the OP never did say what he decided on. I think I would have read ol Bobin's post and went with that. Maybe that's what he did...
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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+1 Dakota
I've had a 76 classic 280
I have a
Dakota 76 Varmint single shot in 220 swift
Dakota 76 Classic 338 Winchester Magnum
Dakota 97 in 243 Winchester.
all are accurate but the 338 which I haven't figured out how to shoot off a bench quite yet.
Those Dakota's are beautiful pieces of work. I'd say, my semi custom 338wm is not even in the same league as a Dakota, but it sure shoots well... ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/lAQNcQj.jpg) If I were looking for a semi custom, I'd probably just build one from a good pre 64 model 70 action: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/LLATmUF.jpg) Throw it in a brown poundR, slap a good quality scope on it and call it good...
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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+1 Dakota
I've had a 76 classic 280
I have a
Dakota 76 Varmint single shot in 220 swift
Dakota 76 Classic 338 Winchester Magnum
Dakota 97 in 243 Winchester.
all are accurate but the 338 which I haven't figured out how to shoot off a bench quite yet.
Those Dakota's are beautiful pieces of work. I'd say, my semi custom 338wm is not even in the same league as a Dakota, but it sure shoots well... If I were looking for a semi custom, I'd probably just build one from a good pre 64 model 70 action: Throw it in a brown poundR, slap a good quality scope on it and call it good... Love everything about that rifle
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Thanks oldelkhunter. I like it too. My elk hunting partner cant believe how light it is. For a pre 64, It's not bad at 7 pounds without scope. The poundR stock is rock solid for its weight and the ergos help to soak up the recoil.
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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Thanks oldelkhunter. I like it too. My elk hunting partner cant believe how light it is. For a pre 64, It's not bad at 7 pounds without scope. The poundR stock is rock solid for its weight and the ergos help to soak up the recoil. You ever decide to sell that rifle PM me .
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I love these old threads.
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