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Originally Posted by battue
Scott asked me what I thought of the rifle:


Parts fit: Perfect.

Trigger: Model 70 triggers have a definitive characteristic in that there is a little creep. Even ones worked on by a good Smith usually have some that are easily detectable. Not this one. I talked to Nathan about it yesterday and he said it is there, but he did his best to not have it be evident. His best was better than good enough.

Finish: Can't find a flaw.

Rifle by itself came in at 7lbs 15oz + a smidge. kinda surprised with the bottom metal. Thought it would be more. Balance is just ahead of the front screw. Pretty nice.

Finally, something that jumped out at me. I've had a few bolt rifles worked on by a good smith. With everyone, when you dryfire them the bolt will lift some. Vibrations coming thru from the firing pin falling. Those vibrations are not good for accuracy. With this one, I can't see any jump and I looked hard. Again mentioned it to Nathan and he said that was an excellent receiver he started out with. Well, now it is an excellent plus.

None of this is BS due to circumstances.

Nathan Chesney builds a great rifle. Perhaps some of you should give him consideration on your next build.




Congrats Battue! That's a great looking rifle. All business. Hope you roll a monster PA buck.

7lb 15oz or 6lb 15 oz for the bare rifle? Near 8lb's seems heavy for a 22" 1 contour and a, I assume, light weight stock? Or is that rifle, mounts, scope.....

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As in the pic rifle plus mounts and scope.

Addition: Good question in that originally it wasn't all that clear.

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Most excellent!
Keep us posted on its progress.
And fingers crossed that something walks in front of it for you in the coming months.


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Sorry battue my iPad changed the name to battle... Enjoy!!!


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Originally Posted by battue
As in the pic rifle plus mounts and scope.

Addition: Good question in that originally it wasn't all that clear.


I kinda figured after reading the post again. With the 150 LRAB shooting that well, I'd have a hard time not just buying a big stack of them and running it as the one load to do it all.


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Congrats "battle" whistle

Great Rifle. My thanks & appreciation to all who made it happen !!! cool

First groups are excellent for right off the bat !!

Even tho I'd love to own it, I don't think I'll be able to hunt enuff yrs to do it justice.
I'm jealous tho anyway.

Enjoy

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Have a feeling this is going to be one of those rifles that shoot most anything well.


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Originally Posted by MadMooner
... With the 150 LRAB shooting that well, I'd have a hard time not just buying a big stack of them and running it as the one load to do it all. ...

This ^^^^^ Load development = Waiting for SPS to have them on sale and then "load up" the credit card...

Received a Nosler 40% off card when I purchased a Dillon press from SPS. Purchased "several" boxes of the Nosler Trophy Grade .270Win with 130gr NAB's. Shot comparable to the two loads above in 4 different rifles. Now, not sure that I need the press.



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Battue,

1) Beautiful rifle.
2) I'm sure you can do better with handloads. However, practically speaking, any of the groups above would be more than sufficient for any KY or PA white tail hunting that I have done.
3) I'm jealous...

Enjoy !



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You all are probably right, but I'm fairly sure Bob would fret some if I didn't mess with it.


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Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
Sorry battue my iPad changed the name to battle... Enjoy!!!



I plan on doing just that. smile


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Originally Posted by battue
You all are probably right, but I'm fairly sure Bob would fret some if I didn't mess with it.


Bob would fret big time if you did not at least try to wring out everything possible. Mess away and have fun doing it. Looks like you are off to a grand start.


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Well as far as having something walk by: Just now out the front door window; for sure the yard Deer don't seem scared of it. It's already dry-fired on a couple of them. Solid shoulder holds too, but it didn't seem to phase them.



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It must have one of those 'quiet safeties' laugh


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I've been telling you all Nathan is good because everyone knows you can't slip an as issued Model 70 off quietly without being a rifle Houdini....

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Originally Posted by battue


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I knew the closest one was a buck fawn--before I ZOOMED him.
Give him 4 yrs at least.

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There have been a few rarely seen studs. By four the big boys disappear. When they die it is usually either by car or arrow.


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Originally Posted by battue
Have a feeling this is going to be one of those rifles that shoot most anything well.



That is Bob's kinda rifle. If it didn't shoot a few things decent it didn't stick around long.


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Originally Posted by Whelen Nut
It must have one of those 'quiet safeties' laugh




You got me wondering, so I picked it up. Again. grin Not sure if Nathan worked on the safety or not, but there would be no reason to ease this one off. Push it forward hard and they are not going to hear it. Perhaps if they are in petting range, but even then maybe not.


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