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M700 Mtn Rifle #18347164 04/16/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia I’m looking at a 700 Mtn Rifle locally and there seems to be bubbling or freckling on the black forend “cap” of the stock. They are just tiny little bubbles. Have you seen this before? Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347339 04/16/23 Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 397 H haazrob Campfire Member haazrob Campfire Member H Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 397 Yes, I have seen that.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347358 04/16/23 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,751 Maryland woodson Campfire Tracker woodson Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,751 Maryland Yup.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347381 04/16/23 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,121 Wyoming O Oakster Campfire Tracker Oakster Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,121 Wyoming Many that I have seen have large flakes or peeling spots on the black.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347384 04/16/23 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,246 Likes: 2 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,246 Likes: 2 OMAHA Not an uncommon thing.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347422 04/16/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia Ok. So not crazy. I’d Never seen it on the Mtn rifles I’ve seen before. Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347493 04/16/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,073 Likes: 9 Idaho B Burleyboy Campfire Outfitter Burleyboy Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,073 Likes: 9 Idaho Mine has it. Bb

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347561 04/16/23 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,252 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me... E eaglemountainman Campfire Regular eaglemountainman Campfire Regular E Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,252 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me... A few years back i bought a Ruger 77RL that had that same flaking and peeling on the black forend, as well. I believe it was varnish or some other finish that didn't adhere well to the ebony. I wet sanded it all off the end cap and applied a few coats of Renaissance Wax. It looks like the day it left the factory. Last edited by eaglemountainman; 04/16/23. My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347625 04/16/23 Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 159 Southern Missouri D Denver257 Campfire Member Denver257 Campfire Member D Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 159 Southern Missouri I’ve got a cdl with black forend cap and it has it.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347636 04/16/23 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,237 Southwest VA Holston Campfire Regular Holston Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,237 Southwest VA My Mtn Rifle has it as well. Not super noticeable unless you look really close though. Seems to be more noticeable on the matte finish stocks.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347679 04/16/23 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,585 Likes: 21 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,585 Likes: 21 Valhalla SE AK & WA I’ve rarely seen an ebony forend that didn’t have at least some bubbling or flaking of the finish. �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347911 04/17/23 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,762 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,762 SW Virginia I love a 700 Mountain rifle! Bubbles on the forend cap and all 😁....Hb

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18347988 04/17/23 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,274 Likes: 2 The Pennyrile of Kentucky JamesJr Campfire Ranger JamesJr Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,274 Likes: 2 The Pennyrile of Kentucky It's called "old age".

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18348075 04/17/23 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,751 Likes: 1 (513) F Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,751 Likes: 1 (513) Mine had it when I bought it from the late Timbermaster here, and it worsened on a mountain hunt with Ready. I sent it to Karnis for a refurb, and now it's almost too pretty to hunt with. Almost... Yup - that rifle's been around the 'Fire a good bit. FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18349125 04/17/23 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,073 WV StudDuck Campfire Tracker StudDuck Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,073 WV Like others have stated, I've seen it as well. 24HCF in its entirety, is solely responsible for why my children do not have college funds, my mortgage isn't paid-off and why I will never retire early enough to enjoy the remainder of my life.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18350244 04/17/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia This is really great info. Thank y’all for sharing your experience. I have a friend that has a 270 he said he’s thinking about selling. He’s had it since we were kids. We’re 49-50 now. I remember it being a shooter too! Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18350363 04/17/23 Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,021 Likes: 3 Canada Igloo Campfire Regular Igloo Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,021 Likes: 3 Canada Far off the topic of polishing yer forend tip, but... If you had a 700 Mountain Rifle in 280 Rem what would you scope it with? But I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier, The last of Barrett's Privateers

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18350923 04/18/23 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,238 Likes: 1 PA Teeder Campfire Outfitter Teeder Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,238 Likes: 1 PA 2.5x8 would be about perfect.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18351033 04/18/23 Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 31 Vicksburg MS R rhanks22 Campfire Greenhorn rhanks22 Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 31 Vicksburg MS Scoped my 700 280 mountain rifle with a 3.5 - 10 x 40 Leupold.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18351067 04/18/23 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,584 Likes: 3 Middle Ga K killerv Campfire Tracker killerv Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,584 Likes: 3 Middle Ga perfectly normal, I've picked up a couple used ones lately in 308 and 280, both had it. You can take some fine sandpaper and buff them out, then refinish the tip with some tung oil. Last edited by killerv; 04/18/23.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle Igloo #18357870 04/20/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia Originally Posted by Igloo Far off the topic of polishing yer forend tip, but... If you had a 700 Mountain Rifle in 280 Rem what would you scope it with? I have a stainless KS Mtn rifle in 280. I have a 3.5-10x44 Zeiss Conquest Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18358218 04/20/23 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,241 Likes: 11 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,241 Likes: 11 Michigan Good thread. I have an M700 Mtn rifle with a small amount of this. I assumed that it was something unique to mine only or something caused by the previous owner.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18358390 04/20/23 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,476 Likes: 3 State of Jefferson T T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T_O_M Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,476 Likes: 3 State of Jefferson Scope ... Leupold. 2.5-8X is my first choice, 3.5-10X is second. If you like fixed power, a 6x36 fits nicely. Anyone who thinks there's two sides to everything hasn't met a M�bius strip. Here be dragons ...

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18358653 04/20/23 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,005 Likes: 1 Magnolia,TX D Deans Campfire Regular Deans Campfire Regular D Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,005 Likes: 1 Magnolia,TX Topped my 280 MR with Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ISAIAH 41:10

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18439488 05/21/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia I bought the rifle. Then I turned around and bought another 30-06 for some reason I just really like. I’ve had the Mtn Rifle posted and little interest was shown at my price(s). What is a fair price for a rifle built in 88’ in good condition realistically worth? I’d like to sell it, but not needing to sell it and lose money. It’s a great rifle. Your thoughts. Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18440363 05/21/23 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 northern new york M miguel Campfire Regular miguel Campfire Regular M Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,157 Likes: 8 northern new york You had a very fair price on that .30-06. My observations would lead me to believe you could probably get around $1100 on Gunbroker. The campfire is a tough place to sell lately. Folks here seem to be holding onto their money more so than in the past.

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle miguel #18444415 05/23/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia Originally Posted by miguel You had a very fair price on that .30-06. My observations would lead me to believe you could probably get around $1100 on Gunbroker. The campfire is a tough place to sell lately. Folks here seem to be holding onto their money more so than in the past. I thought my price was good as well. The rifle isn’t pristine. $975 seemed fair. Not sure $1100 would be the number even on gun broker. Not sure I want to even mess with GB. I’ll just keep it and maybe use. Regards, Nick- Georgia

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle d500lnn #18444647 05/23/23 Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,287 R Razorhog Campfire Regular Razorhog Campfire Regular R Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,287 The market is getting more soft. Brandon and Co. is seeing to that! If you don't need to sell then hold for now. JMOP

Re: M700 Mtn Rifle Razorhog #18444775 05/23/23 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia D d500lnn OP Campfire Tracker OP d500lnn Campfire Tracker D Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,177 Georgia Originally Posted by Razorhog The market is getting more soft. Brandon and Co. is seeing to that! If you don't need to sell then hold for now. JMOP I agree. I will. Let’s go Brandon! Regards, Nick- Georgia