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Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11654411 12/12/16
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 Helena, MT J JGray Campfire Tracker
JGray Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,397 Likes: 1 Helena, MT	I've been going a bit more 'old school' the last few years. This year's buck was with a FN Mauser. Two years ago I used this Ballard 45-70 with black powder and a 540 grain 30:1 cast bullet. Though the rifle was made 15-20 years ago, the design is from 1875.

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Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11657654 12/14/16
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076 G gregintenn Campfire Ranger
gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076	1899 Savage, cal 303 Savage.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11657694 12/14/16
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16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927	They must have seen the rifle and died laughing. Talk about horrible BC and hamstrung on retained energy and drift. Did the scope fall off too? Just yanking yer chain. That's pretty dang neat.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11658398 12/14/16
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,691 J jt402 Campfire Regular
jt402 Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,691	In my first response here, I did not address my bolt guns. 1903 Spr., 1938 M70, FN, late 50s, two Browning Safaris from 1962-3. "Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11658414 12/14/16
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bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere	Sort of a shame that this thread even exists.

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Re: Old time rifles still get it done bangeye #11659214 12/14/16
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by bangeye Sort of a shame that this thread even exists. What else would old guys talk about? Well, we could get into a pizzing match over which scope is the best or have a good discussion about which bullet works best for deer hunting... 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: Old time rifles still get it done bsa1917hunter #11659330 12/14/16
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handwerk Campfire Tracker H Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,381 N.E. Mn./ Mt	My mid 50's M70 .270 fwt, it gets carried some every year.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done gregintenn #11659371 12/14/16
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1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 Likes: 4 N.E. Texas	Get it done with style there Greg! is that checkering factory? Originally Posted by gregintenn 1899 Savage, cal 303 Savage. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11659936 12/14/16
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,550 Western NY H hikerbum Campfire Outfitter
hikerbum Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,550 Western NY	Remington 721 30-06 from 1959. Fantastic gun.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done 1911a1 #11660630 12/15/16
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gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076	Originally Posted by 1911a1 Get it done with style there Greg! is that checkering factory? Originally Posted by gregintenn 1899 Savage, cal 303 Savage. No sir. My father restocked that rifle and later gave it to me.

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Re: Old time rifles still get it done gregintenn #11660950 12/15/16
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 Likes: 4 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker
1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 Likes: 4 N.E. Texas	It's a beautiful 99. Originally Posted by gregintenn Originally Posted by 1911a1 Get it done with style there Greg! is that checkering factory? Originally Posted by gregintenn 1899 Savage, cal 303 Savage. No sir. My father restocked that rifle and later gave it to me. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Old time rifles still get it done 1911a1 #11661044 12/15/16
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gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,076	Thank you. I agree. The crescent buttplate isn't real handy for standing in corners or shooting from a bench, but I think it looks cool.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done gregintenn #11661209 12/15/16
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,758 Eastern Nebraska Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana
Calhoun Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 43,758 Eastern Nebraska	Originally Posted by gregintenn Originally Posted by 1911a1 Get it done with style there Greg! is that checkering factory? No sir. My father restocked that rifle and later gave it to me. Oh heck, that's FAR better than any factory checkering then. Great gun, deer and picture. “The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11665314 12/16/16
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Sherwood Campfire Regular S Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 975 Ft. Bradon, northern Florida	Savage 99 is a keeper! Sherwood Last edited by Sherwood; 12/16/16. FIRE UP THE GRILL - is NOT catch and release!

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11665658 12/17/16
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sandpit Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 451	I really don't have many new rifles,all of mine are old and still get the job done.these are what I still use and reload for. 1.1917 enfield 30/06 2.1896 30/40 krag 3.1908 Winchester 30/30 4.1951 Remington 721 30/06 5. 1909 Mauser LR 7x57 6. 1918 6.5x55 96 Mauser And they all do a great job as long as I do mine.

Re: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11665745 12/17/16
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 180 SW Ohio J jonesmd4 Campfire Member
jonesmd4 Campfire Member J Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 180 SW Ohio	Just a nice meat doe. Marlin 336 in 35 Remington did the job. Last edited by jonesmd4; 12/17/16. Member: NRA Ohio Gun Collectors Association

Re: Old time rifles still get it done sandpit #11665770 12/17/16
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by sandpit I really don't have many new rifles,all of mine are old and still get the job done.these are what I still use and reload for. 1.1917 enfield 30/06 2.1896 30/40 krag 3.1908 Winchester 30/30 4.1951 Remington 721 30/06 5. 1909 Mauser LR 7x57 6. 1918 6.5x55 96 Mauser And they all do a great job as long as I do mine. I'm surprised you don't have a mauser 98. Good list there 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: Old time rifles still get it done bsa1917hunter #11665772 12/17/16
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sandpit Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 451	The 1909 is a 98 action,shoots like a dream

Re: Old time rifles still get it done handwerk #11665774 12/17/16
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,082 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by handwerk My mid 50's M70 .270 fwt, it gets carried some every year. Cool pic handwerk. That's a nice old buck and really nice old 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: Old time rifles still get it done ruffedgrouse #11665798 12/17/16
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T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,237 Likes: 11	.303 Sav made in 1911 .30-40 Krag-Not sure on the year made Ithaca Model 37 in 16 gauge-from the 30s I think Great Grandfather's 2nd year production model 70 in .270

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