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I get that. I am curious about the practical disadvantages of the early Savage 110 if someone can point me to the thread.

When I wander into cabelas here in Anchorage right by the bathrooms is a picture of Elmer Keith with a moose and on the antlers is a pre64 model 70. Another iconic picture is of Jack O’Connor laying on a mtn next to his sheep with his pre64 model 70 in a 270. I can only think the model 70 Elmer Keith had was his 333 OKH, or maybe a 338 win mag.

Good post.

I screwed up put model 20 for Jack O’Connor anyhow when I see those pictures makes me want a pre-64 that one I asked you about I might go get it if it’s still there. As my buddy says model 70’s have soul, they add to the story of a hunt. When one mentions model 70 everyone over the age 40 instantly think of Jack O’Connor.. obviously different time in the 30’s and 40’s when these two iconic men were hunting and what was available.

I poked around imgur a little bit, but I'm pressed for time. Here's the link to some pictures. Virginia general firearms season starts Saturday, this one will be going with me.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/14275666/featherweight-pictures

I’d love to see those pictures. I vote Elmer had a 338... That’s where my brain goes.

I have a pre64 270 fwt. Looks like someone was using it as boat paddle and crossing barbwire fences. Bought it as a donor. Thought I’d shot him it first. Shot 4 or 5 different factory loads in it. All grouped 1” or better. Whoever had it took care of barrel. If only it could talk. Moved on to different project. Will accept any reasonable support offer if anyone is interested.

I wish I knew where to buy one it’s a cool picture..

For sure. Be neat for my reloading room.

Op, imgur is your friend. Here are my 2 30-06 fwt rifles:

Very nice rifles.

Those are beauties. I'll try to figure out imgur when I have more time. I'm pretty sure mine has been refinished and maybe reblued.

Thanks buddy. IMGUR is really the way to go. It is very easy to use... It is a lot easier to use than Ricks photo poster here...

Notice that my Featherweight has the Fullfield II, my .270 has the Fullfield e1. Nice group, 180 grain bullets.

I didn't notice anything. Did you post pics yet? You are right about the fullfield II. It is a classic fit on my pre 64 model 70's. I pretty much run those on all my hard use hunting rifles. Dual dovetails and FFII is always what I suggest to people looking to scope their pre's. The new E1, not so much. It has a fn terrible reticle. Can't stand it. I punch a lot of paper with my rifles too, so that reticle is pretty annoying... More pics of the FFII dd set-ups:



338 Alaskan:


That combo even works well on the newer featherweights:


Hell, it even works on my m1917's:




Pretty acceptable on my CZ550 9.3x62 as well...:


The FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle is one scope I'm not afraid to hunt with...

I've got the plex reticle on both. I hunted with mine today, but no luck.

Oh man, better luck next time. I was out all day trying to help my buddy find a cow elk. He was using his trusty 1949 model 1894 30-30 winchester. That poor thing looks worse and worse every year. I'm starting to feel sorry for the thing. I used to think it was cool, it not having any bluing left or any finish on the stock....

My daughter went with me yesterday, we had gone in about 1/3 mile when she informed me that she was having problems because my wife had given her Dulcolax the night before. Total hunting time an hour and 40 minutes.

That 50s Savage is a KOOL rifle. The nut barrel joint makes it accurate, the bolt is wonderful feat of engineering and it has safety in perfect location. Remington also once made very nice rifle it went by Model 725.