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I’m referring to the old school equipment that we, our fathers and grandfathers used that the new generation of hunters wouldn’t be caught dead using. What got me thinking during this time of extreme boredom is my latest project. My uncle who is pushing 80 and now lives in California has given me his old Remington M700 .270. I have tore it down, cleaned it thoroughly and refinished the stock. When I got it in my hands I had to chuckle as the fond memories came rushing back. Growing up I hunted on a Pre NAFTA potato farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Once NAFTA went through the Canucks were selling grade A potatoes cheaper than the farmers could buy seed potatoes. Another story. At any rate we had deer densities of 75 per sq mile and my two uncles, dad and I were designated shooters. My uncle Frank and my Dad were the best shots with my uncle being a little better. And I inherited his infamous 270. It was a 1980 vintage M700 BDL complete with the Monte Carlo wood stock, white spacers and iron sights. He topped it off with a 4x12 power Tasco (made in Japan at least) and a set of those goofy see through mounts. The trigger had been adjusted some and he had the receiver bedded with some clear epoxy. A laughable set up by today’s standards but back in the day I had witnessed some spectacular shots corner to corner across 40 acre fields that have left a lasting impression. He told me that he sighted it in for a quarter mile and he used the irons for everything under 100 yards. All he ever shot was 130 grain green box or my dad’s handloads using Speer 130 grain BTSP and a max load of IMR 4831. Nothing special but it worked. No range finders no kestrel no stainless steel or plastic stocks. Just damn good shooting and field experience. With all the gadgets and technology that’s in a basic Wal-Mart special it’s shocking how they got by back in the day.
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Sounds like a great all purpose rifle. But I just can't do the see through rings.
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I killed a Tom last Saturday with a big heavy Browning Auto 5. I started thinking about getting a Winchester 37. Would have killed just as good and a lot easier to carry.
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I don't consider a scoped Remington 700 to really be old school nor do I drop my jaw in wonder at it's effectiveness.
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Something like this? Different cartridge and scope but you get the point. It has been I the woods every season since it was made sometime in late '70s or early '80s and will continue to see duty along with an '84 Model 700 in 270 that I acquired about a month ago. The 270 will probably see a gloss fixed 4x33mm Leupold.
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The thread title made me think of this one, not so much the rifles discussed above
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I'm thinking "old school" as Springfield 1898s and Winchester 97s.
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Getting denigrated by equipment snobs does not make an effective rifle "junk".
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I inherited a Parker VHE 12 ga with 2 sets o barrels from my grandfather. I think it meets the definition of old school shotgun. My son didn't seem to mind when I gave it to him for graduation from college even though it wasn't gas operated, didn't have a plastic stock and barrels with interchangeable choke tubes. I like to hunt with old school stuff myself. My go to rifle is one I looked for many years. It is a Mexican Mauser in 7mm Mauser that has been converted to a sporter. Compared to todays rifles, it is heavy, long, not chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor, only holds 5 shots and doesn't shed water like a duck. I still like it because I know where the first shot is going and to me at least, it doesn't look bad. I'm pretty old school myself and that style suits me...
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Mathsr I tried to save your picture just now and my phone said it already had it saved. Guess I still like your rifle style
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The thread title made me think of this one, not so much the rifles discussed above Yeah, the thread title is a little misleading. Not too much old school about a 1980's remington 700, but carry on. Good story nonetheless... Especially the see thru rings. Who here can't say they have never tried those? I'm sure they worked just fine for the op's uncle...
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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One of my favorite small game shotguns is an old Iver Johnson 20 gauge single shot that probably wouldn't bring 75 dollars at a pawn shop or flea market.
I think it probably qualifies as old, effective junk.
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It was a 1980 vintage M700 BDL complete with the Monte Carlo wood stock, white spacers and iron sights. He topped it off with a 4x12 power Tasco (made in Japan at least)
I have a couple of those made in Japan Tascos and they are actually very good scopes. No see through mounts for me though.
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I am proud to say I have never owned or used see through mounts.
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Another item that used to be pretty common place but has become rare is the shooting sling. You used to see the military 1907 style pretty often, now it’s either some kind of neoprene cobra or my favorite, the padded leather cobra with an inscription of a deer, your initials and 2 cartridge holders.
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Mathsr I tried to save your picture just now and my phone said it already had it saved. Guess I still like your rifle style Thank you! I wish I had taken a before and after picture of that one. It was a Bubba special I took a chance on and my brother saved it from a real mess. It has been a long time since he worked for Frank Pachmayr, but he still has some skills and, to me, knows what a rifle is supposed to look like...
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My two oldest rifles are my Krag sporter made in 1900 and my Savage 99EG made in 1952. 120 and 68 years old. They're old school, effective, but not junk. There are some people on here that have some beautiful old rifles that still get out. Hope they see this and put them up. Mathsr 7mm Mauser is one of them. where to get mini nukes new vegas
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That sure is a beautiful Krag. I also like the sights on it.. Very nicely done..
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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My two oldest rifles are my Krag sporter made in 1900 and my Savage 99EG made in 1952. 120 and 68 years old. They're old school, effective, but not junk. There are some people on here that have some beautiful old rifles that still get out. Hope they see this and put them up. Mathsr 7mm Mauser is one of them. where to get mini nukes new vegas That Krag is some serious old school cool...Like a Lee Speed Enfield only better.
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