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Just got off the phone with the gentleman I purchased this rifle from.
I’m now understanding that yesterday may very well have been the first time this rifle has been fired in it’s restored condition.
He told me he never used it and his uncle to his knowledge had not either.
Guess the barrel will hold up through the season 😉.
I Also believe the next shots will be from my couch and not the recliner.
THANKS FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS MEN!!
It’s the kinda rifle that deserves to be seen Al was a true master gun maker.
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Holy throw back. That is old school drop dead beautiful. .30-06 too! Best of luck with that fine rifle! I hope you enjoy it for many, many years.
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That truly is a fine rifle.
FredIII, who made the carved sling on your rifle?
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Dare I ask the question everyone is dying to know...What did it set you back?
Buy once, cry once.
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Hell of a nice rifle, congrats.
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Nice. Makes me want to get out my 257 Rbts custom Win 70 and shoot it some.
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Dare I ask the question everyone is dying to know...What did it set you back? Fair amount. I seen one go at auction for 5200$ with a 💩 rubber butt pad. 😉
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That's a beauty for sure. Despite being made to shoot, I'd still have a hard time letting it leave the safety of the safe.
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That's a beauty for sure. Despite being made to shoot, I'd still have a hard time letting it leave the safety of the safe.
LOL I hear, ya! Knew an old timer, that ask me once when I told him his pre64 300 wm in perfect condition was to nice to hunt. “ ever see a gal to cute to screw” I still laugh over it, man admired that guy.
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It’s a beaut.
Love the streaks in the wood.
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That's a beauty for sure. Despite being made to shoot, I'd still have a hard time letting it leave the safety of the safe.
LOL I hear, ya! Knew an old timer, that ask me once when I told him his pre64 300 wm in perfect condition was to nice to hunt. “ ever see a gal to cute to screw” I still laugh over it, man admired that guy. He wasn't wrong....ha ha..... I sold a rare 40-XR due to rising values, and scared I'd ding the wood.
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Dare I ask the question everyone is dying to know...What did it set you back? Fair amount. I seen one go at auction for 5200$ with a 💩 rubber butt pad. 😉 Worth every penny
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Wow man what an absolutely gorgeously functional hunting rifle I love it congratulations!
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Fred.... Fantastic. My dad, Al Biesen and Bill Steigers (Bitterroot Bullets) were hunting buddies. I’m sure they had great gear. 😎. They didn't have to wish they had fine rifles and incredible bullets.
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Fred.... Fantastic. My dad, Al Biesen and Bill Steigers (Bitterroot Bullets) were hunting buddies. I’m sure they had great gear. 😎. They didn't have to wish they had fine rifles and incredible bullets. No, they had the best of the best.
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Thanks for posting Fred. That is a beautiful rig.
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Extraordinarily beautiful rifle Fred.
Biesen surely is smiling and clapping seeing it put to use.
Congratulations, and well done sir. 😊👍
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Fred, you are a lucky man. To be fortunate enough to be caretaker of a beautiful rifle like that is a blessing few of us will ever know, but it is often enough to dream. Enjoy that rifle when in the field, and hopefully you have an offspring that you can pass it on to. Thanks for sharing it with us. Russ
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Thank you for the kind words. I have a son who is going to get it when I’m dead. He will know how important it is.
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Sir that rifle is the culmination of my dream rifle. I will never own one but I congratulate you on your beautiful acquisition. It's beautiful beyond description.
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