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There's a nice Husqvarna 1640 in 257 Rob (Douglas barrel job) on GB ending in 9 hours. No bids yet at $975.
But I bet everybody that went there looking for Kimbers and such already saw that.
Yep, Kimber sold for 2150.00 I think. I have one 1640, nice rifle.
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wow, I wonder what one of these in a .270 will run? I have an absolute stellar example of a Kimber 84L Classic. Its a safe queen because its too pretty to take out in the woods. I have the exact rifle/caliber...love it! I paid $800 four years ago...try even finding them now, ha!
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Habco- my very first Mod 700 Classic was a new 1982 I traded a Colt Python for. It was ata gunshop when I was checking a well in Vidor, Klan Kountry! ha I played with awhile, then had it reamed to the Ackley Improved, loved it even more! I had a young family then, oil was $18 a barrel, you remember times were tough. Had to sell it.
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There's a nice Husqvarna 1640 in 257 Rob (Douglas barrel job) on GB ending in 9 hours. No bids yet at $975.
But I bet everybody that went there looking for Kimbers and such already saw that.
It didn’t sell and is back up.
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I have a Cooper Excaliber, Kimber 84m, Winchester FW, Ruger 77 & #1 RSI in 257 Roberts. I have owned a Kimber Montana in 257 and a Rem 700 long action I had re barreled to 257 Rob. My favorite is the Cooper. Kimber next, then FW and Rugers. The long action was a waste of time and money IMO. I load for the Roberts and never saw the benefit of the long action...for me. Your situation might be different.
The Cooper was damned expensive, but I bought it 10 years ago and I would do it over again in a heartbeat. Its that good.
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Actually, my biggest gripe about the 77s is that the 18.5" barrels on the RSI are too short, making them unbalanced to the rear, IOW butt-heavy. I think that they would have been better balanced and more pointable with a 20" barrel.
I've read that comment about those Rugers several times over the years and agree wholeheartedly. It's hard to understand why Ruger wouldn't see that shortcoming and make a change to that rifle. Add in a few cool chamberings like 257R, 358W and 7x57 along with a couple std offerings and they'd have a winner. I have RSIs chambered for all 3 of those cartridges, plus a long action in 6mm REM, yes, I was wondering too....358 win RSI? factory? How cool that would be!! Seriously cool
Carry what you’re willing to fight with - Mackay Sagebrush
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Way back in the day I had a Ruger UL in 257 R. For some reason I sold it and back then it was probably to pay a bill of some kind. I've had two M70's both pre64's. One shot well one didn't both were heavy and both have found new homes. I got a 1909 Argentine Mauser action and had one built and couldn't be happier with it. If I were to buy a factory rifle today I'd look at a Cooper.
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I have this Ruger #1-A, in .257 Roberts, that I will be selling in the near future- just time again to reduce the herd. It's favorite ammo is a handload of Barnes TTSX 80 gr., ahead of H100V powder, which shoots around 1 MOA. Mint condition. I replaced the factory trigger with a Jard, huge improvement! ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/jwNn5rR.jpg)
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I have this Ruger #1-A, in .257 Roberts, that I will be selling in the near future- just time again to reduce the herd. It's favorite ammo is a handload of Barnes TTSX 80 gr., ahead of H100V powder, which shoots around 1 MOA. Mint condition. I replaced the factory trigger with a Jard, huge improvement! Now that’s a peach!
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The most accurate of the ones you mentioned would be the 700.
I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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I’m leaning towards 700 classic. I like the stocks.
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Remington Model 700 Classic Stainless
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
Hunter S. Thompson
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Remington Model 700 Classic Stainless
I had one. It was a tank heavy. Sold it PDQ.
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I had a 77 tanger that would not shoot no matter what I tried. 2” was the best I could get it.
Moved on to a custom 77 tanger in a McMillan stock that shot great, but wanted blued steel and walnut, so sold the custom to a member on here who was beyond pleased with it.
Then I picked up a kimber classic select that also shot well, but my brother has it now.
That led me to my current Roberts, a 1981 featherweight xtr with the most ridiculous factory stock I’ve ever seen. It shoots 117gr sierras under an inch, and it’s here to stay.
Oh, and believe it or not, deer bite. Fairly hard.
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JMHO, but a Kimber 84M in .257 Roberts is a match made in heaven.
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Hanco, Could you use a LH bolt gun? If so, pm me.
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1. Never tell everything that you know.
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Remington Model 700 Classic Stainless
I had one. It was a tank heavy. Sold it PDQ. I had that one cycle through my hands. Same opinion of it and same result (moved along).
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Hanco, Could you use a LH bolt gun? If so, pm me. . I be a righty, can’t do cshit left handed
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Picked up a 700 Classic. I like 700’s a lot. We will see how it shoots when I get it in my hands.
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I have a tang safety Ruger 77RL Ultralight .257 Roberts made about 1985. It's in about 90-90% condition. It loves Barnes 100 TSXs.
Took a couple deer last fall...Need to clean out my safe.
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