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Bob, Yes, it is a vintage 1950's era Skyliner. I found it on eBay a couple of years ago. Now I just need a set of Bausch & Lomb 9x35 Zephyrs and I will be set.  Chet Chet Chet: I think I still have mine....can't wear it anymore becasue the sleeves are starting to fall apart..Plus it's too small anymore...LOL!.Wore it all over......think I still have my Northwind as well.Gotta check this out! Still have and use my Eddie Bauer Large and Long rectangular bag....that thing has to be over 35 years old now.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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..... I also like the fact that they are offering the featherweight in .257 Roberts. They are?  JasonH linked to the standard Featherweight (that I didn't realize they were offering). Cabela's latest shooting catalog also shows a "Lightweight" (or some such name), think a lightweight supergrade if you will. Temptations, temptations.
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The new model 70 super grade 75th anniversary edition has the same MSRP as the oconnor rifle, $1999 and buds gun shop has them for $1680. So I would imagine that will be about what you can expect to pay for the oconnor rifle.
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I've always liked the standard sporterweight, as opposed to the featherweight, Model 70s so I'll stick with my Pre-64 sporters. I also prefer a 24-inch barrel for the .270 Winchester cartridge.
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Jason/ Cheesy, thanks!
Well, I have plenty of 270's and almost all are pre 64's....I would rather have that FW in 257 Roberts!
When we say Shot Show Special are they not being offered as a standard run item?
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Jason/ Cheesy, thanks!
Well, I have plenty of 270's and almost all are pre 64's....I would rather have that FW in 257 Roberts!
When we say Shot Show Special are they not being offered as a standard run item? Looks like they're standard issue now. I checked out their website and they list the .257 Roberts right in there with the .270, .30-06, .243, etc
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If you look closely at the left hand side of the column you will see a tiny "shot show" logo beside the .257 Roberts caliber. In years past I have had no trouble getting shot show special from either Browning or Winchester. They have been readily available.
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Mudstud, was that the son of the owner at Scenic Sports in Williston? A friend thought it may be.
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Jason/ Cheesy, thanks!
Well, I have plenty of 270's and almost all are pre 64's....I would rather have that FW in 257 Roberts!
When we say Shot Show Special are they not being offered as a standard run item? Looks like they're standard issue now. I checked out their website and they list the .257 Roberts right in there with the .270, .30-06, .243, etc Cheesy: Thanks! Yippee! A FW in 257 Roberts! I did live long enough! 
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Cheesy: Thanks! Yippee! A FW in 257 Roberts! I did live long enough! Calm down there Bob. You might have a heart attack and not get to order one. Jerry
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Jason/ Cheesy, thanks!
Well, I have plenty of 270's and almost all are pre 64's....I would rather have that FW in 257 Roberts!
When we say Shot Show Special are they not being offered as a standard run item? Looks like they're standard issue now. I checked out their website and they list the .257 Roberts right in there with the .270, .30-06, .243, etc Cheesy: Thanks! Yippee! A FW in 257 Roberts! I did live long enough! I am going to go out on a limb here and guess that Bob is a 257 BOB fan?
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Tim: Yes I am...the Roberts was my first CF rifle.I used it a great deal back in New England for varmint hunting in VT, NH, and Maine.I basically got started with that and a Savage Anschutz in 222Rem.
I also killed my biggest pronghorn with a Roberts.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Wow, that looks nice. Too bad they are only available in 270. Too bad? Too good!
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Wow, that looks nice. Too bad they are only available in 270. Too bad? Too good! [quote=Cheesy][quote=BobinNH]Jason/ Cheesy, thanks!
HEY GUYS....LOOK DOWN HERE ! ! !
Looks like they're standard issue now. I checked out their website and they list the .257 Roberts right in there with the .270, .30-06, .243, etc Jerry
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That stock is about as modern as it gets. What a nice way to commemorate a great writer and fine rifle.
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Dammit, I know why it has to be a .270, but why does it have to be a .270? I hate the .270, but I think I need to have this rifle! Thinking the same thing. misguided individuals, both of you!  I had refrained from asking this ? but 'Bobbing Hitler' just made me go ahead. Seriously, have either of you used a 270 much or at all? ? They are accurate, moderate recoil, and KILL STUFF. Why do you not like or hate them?? Covered that earlier. You guys need to get a sense of humor.
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.270 haters are usually "effete gentlemen of questionable tastes and desires", to include leopardskin clothing, hatbands and other things in rainbow patterns.........  So say I. Like that! Laughin'!
This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.
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Cheesy: Thanks! Yippee! A FW in 257 Roberts! I did live long enough! Calm down there Bob. You might have a heart attack and not get to order one. Jerry ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/smiley-laughing025.gif)
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