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Well finally had the time to get it out and take it apart clean and give it the once over. Overall pretty happy with what I have but have a few questions. 1. Looks like sling swivels are not original or have been cut. Not a big deal. 2. Appears to have a steel trigger guard and floor plate. Would this be correct for 1955? According to Rule book should be first year made of the Monte Carlo featherweight in 243?? Pic 1Pic 2Pic 3Pic 4Pic 5
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That sure is a sweetheart. BTM metal should be aluminum. The 243 fwt came out in '55, just like so many of the others. First year of the montecarlo is '52. Yours could have had either or: Low comb or montecarlo with aluminum butt plate. As you noted, it should have sling "swivels", not sling swivel studs. Those are aftermarket. Nice for hunting with, but not original to the rifle.. Thanks for sharing Ldg. When are you going to take it to the range? We want range report!! 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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The bad news the leupold has some issues I think it has a weird reflection in the bell looked like a crack, but no sign of crack or scratch and is still clear. Magnification ring is also weird clicks instead of smooth. Will probably have to send back to leupold just to be sure. I sign of damage on the outside of the scope.
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The bad news the leupold has some issues I think it has a weird reflection in the bell looked like a crack, but no sign of crack or scratch and is still clear. Magnification ring is also weird clicks instead of smooth. Will probably have to send back to leupold just to be sure. I sign of damage on the outside of the scope. Yeah, it sounds like that Leupold has more issues than I normally see. Generally they just don't track for schidt. Good idea to send that one in, but they will probably send you a new Freedom in its place. Good luck with it though.. Gosh dang, those new Leupolds are looking worse and worse. Kind of like an old 90's Bushnell Banner and probably don't track any better either!!
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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That sure is a sweetheart. BTM metal should be aluminum. The 243 fwt came out in '55, just like so many of the others. First year of the montecarlo is '52. Yours could have had either or: Low comb or montecarlo with aluminum butt plate. As you noted, it should have sling "swivels", not sling swivel studs. Those are aftermarket. Nice for hunting with, but not original to the rifle.. Thanks for sharing Ldg. When are you going to take it to the range? We want range report!! ha ha. I don’t have Rule handy but I seem to recall that the 243 fw is an oddball and was only available in MonteCarlo; not sure if that was first year only or for the entire run.
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That sure is a sweetheart. BTM metal should be aluminum. The 243 fwt came out in '55, just like so many of the others. First year of the montecarlo is '52. Yours could have had either or: Low comb or montecarlo with aluminum butt plate. As you noted, it should have sling "swivels", not sling swivel studs. Those are aftermarket. Nice for hunting with, but not original to the rifle.. Thanks for sharing Ldg. When are you going to take it to the range? We want range report!! ha ha. I don’t have Rule handy but I seem to recall that the 243 fw is an oddball and was only available in MonteCarlo; not sure if that was first year only or for the entire run. Yes, you are correct Ak. Good catch. According to Rule, they started the "phase out" of the low comb stock in 1955. According to Rule: "The 243 win was offered only in the Monte Carlo version for all of its various styles". Page 222
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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Nice rifle. My own .243 is a standard and about as nice a rifle as they come. Jealous of yours now too!
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the Leupold scope has life time warranty just send scope into Leupold they will fix it free does not matter who owns it first or last.
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the Leupold scope has life time warranty just send scope into Leupold they will fix it free does not matter who owns it first or last. Pipe dream. They will replace with a lesser scope in a matte finish. I agree though. He should send it in and let us know what they do.
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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