Just picked up the top two rifles (one thanks to CreekChub) to keep the bottom company. 1) 257 Roberts w/ Leupold VX-iii 1.5-5x20 gloss G1613298 2) 25/06 w/ Leupold Compact 3-9x33 gloss G1963445 3) 30/06 w/ Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 gloss G2054515 1) bought new 1/21/83 2) dates to 1989 3) bought new old stock as a holdover in 1998 but not sure on DOM All have the USRA red pad
I owned a few over the years - a .257R, 7x57, and a 6.5x55. I kind of miss all of them for they were ergonomically comfy and shot great but I really miss that 6.5x55....
"You can lead a man to logic, but you cannot make him think." Joe Harz "Always certain, often right." Keith McCafferty
Good on you. Hate for that bottom beauty to be lonely!
Hear you & 'equal opportunity'! 'Hate for 'any' beauty's bottom to be lonely!' And moving right along...
Reiterating another Post, my '82 by SN, 7mm in this series. That mauser chambering a strong 'siren's song'! Ever another bolt action Model 70 since in 7x57? Never heard of such!
I’m a pre64 or Stainless Classic guy but I have to admit, if either of these followed me home, I’d find a place for them. #2 Would be my favorite. All very sweet! I like your choice of glass too.
Deadlines and commitments, what to leave in, what to leave out...
Well in keeping with the “trio theme”of this thread I will post my trio of post 64 Featherweights. Top is Stainless Classic 30-06 with Leo VariXIII 3.5x10 40mm. Although it is called a Stainless Classic, I 100% consider it a Featherweight. Bottom 2 are XTR FWT’s both in 7x57. In keeping with the vintage look & tradition, the middle has a Denver Redfield Widefield 3x9 and bottom a Denver Redfield 2x7. Scopes still have clear, very nice optics. I killed my limit of two bucks last season with the bottom two 7 x 57’s. This season the stainless classic gets a “shot or two”.
I’ve always wanted a stainless 30/06 to go with my blued 30/06. My only apprehension in buying one is that it would replace the blued version I’ve hunted with for the last 22 years - but I suppose there’s only one way to find out.