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My 416 Rem. A modern Classic?
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My 416 Rem. A modern Classic? That gun is 1000% sexy.
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My favorite rifle...'55 M70 standard in .30-06, Lyman 4X in Redfield steel mounts. Bob You did a great job on that rifle. Great picture too..
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 416 Rem. A modern Classic? Great photo. And yes, a modern classic. Bob
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+1. ^^^
And while it would be arguable that the classic model 70 in deer calibers is substantially heavier than it needs to be by “ modern standards”; Ed’s heavy African calibers give up nothing to ANY rifle, modern or vintage, while being classic.
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Here's a transition I sold last year: An H&H, converted to WBY, I found at a pawnshop for $600. I like the classic looks of the transition era rifle.. Especially when its priced right.. Ha ha,,
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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As a Lefty I don't have any Pre-64 options so this is what a classic Model 70 looks like to me. A LH Super Express in 375 H&H with a 3x9 Zeiss in early Warne Premier Rings. I prefer the earlier stock design of the Super Express vs the later and chunkier Safari Express. I don't think Winchester made the LH in Super Express very long as most of the ones I have seen have been the Safari Express.
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As a Lefty I don't have any Pre-64 options so this is what a classic Model 70 looks like to me. A LH Super Express in 375 H&H with a 3x9 Zeiss in early Warne Premier Rings. I prefer the earlier stock design of the Super Express vs the later and chunkier Safari Express. I don't think Winchester made the LH in Super Express very long as most of the ones I have seen have been the Safari Express. Beauty.
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1953 M70 FWT .308 - my primary hunting rifle for 40 + years.
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M 1952 year model 300 H&H with Lyman receiver peep, low comb stock, factory 1-1/4 leather sling and a belt loaded with 220gr partitions, any critter short of ele, hippo and cape buffalo can be easily handled, even those could be taken if legal.
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1953 M70 FWT .308 - my primary hunting rifle for 40 + years. Beware the man with one rifle.
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270 Fwt, 2.5x8 Leupold in Controls, McMillan stock. Accounted for this Mule Deer last December.
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+1. ^^^
And while it would be arguable that the classic model 70 in deer calibers is substantially heavier than it needs to be by “ modern standards”; Ed’s heavy African calibers give up nothing to ANY rifle, modern or vintage, while being classic. It works too.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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1947 SG in .300 H&H - My "heavy gun"
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Aside from those I own, a very nice pre64 .270 FWT with a Leupold 2.5-8 I saw at the gun show today. A mere $2500 on the tag.
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One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge
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All that's missing is a 1960's vintage hand tooled leather sling.
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I actually did get rid of that Velo Velini sling several years ago (it was a fine sling). I put Montana slings on all my hunting rifles - best combination of function, looks, and price I have found.
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge
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1947 SG in .300 H&H - My "heavy gun" Wow! What a nice rifle, and elk by the way. Kudos for using it, most folks would not hunt with such a rare rifle.
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Kudos for using it, most folks would not hunt with such a rare rifle.
I kinda cringe at every nick but every one is another part of it's story. Here in Newfoundland.
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