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While looking for a .25-06 I came across CDNN's catalog with several MKVs at excellent prices. I am looking seriously at a Synthetic matte blue .25-06 for $499 or a Stainless .280 for $549. The add says the box is marked 2nd and the gun is perfect. I will call them tomorrow to find out what makes them a "2nd". They also have a Fibermark .25-06 with a hand-laid stock for $599 but I don't know if the stock is worth $100 more. Any opinions? Should I just skip 'em and go with a Vanguard .257 Wby Mag? There are just too many guns and not enough money to buy 'em all. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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I had a Mk V Stainless in .280 for about five years and I loved it. I would still have it but had an opportunity to trade straight across for a Mk V in .375 H&H. I have two other .280s (one a .280 AI) and I am going to Namibia in the late summer, so the trade made sense. I took a couple of pronghorns, two mule deer and a few Coues whitetails with the Wby .280 and found no faults with it. IMO, either price is a good one--I would opt for the Fibremark as I kept thinking that I should put a better stock on the one that I had...
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pardon my ignorance; what is a CDNN catalog? sounds like i should learn more about it. thanks..chaz
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www.cdnninvestments.comI have bought a Glock from them but no rifles.
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Chaz,
Did you get the Tikka .25-06? I am still trying to decide but I think I have it narrowed down to a Tikka or Wby.
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I have two mark V synthetics, call me boring. I have a 270 winchester and a 30-06. Other than the recoil they are identical. The 30-06 and the 270 will shoot 3 165 grain power points or 3 130 grain powerpoints into a quarter or better at 100 yards. Many groups are covered by a nickle. I love the guns, short throw, light, accurate, holds 5 rounds, long barrel to keep the noise away from my face. JimmyP
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I agree with JimmyP - I have 4 of the small MKV's, a .223, .240 wby, .280 and '06, Three in accumark flavor, one in SuperVarmintmaster flavor. I paid quite a bit more than you mention, so I'd go for the Fibermark, personally. All of my rifles shoot and handle great.
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I was checking out a Mark V in 223 Remington a couple of
days ago, short barreled police rifle, nice solid rifle, price
was 1200 with a tasco 10-40 scope.
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A few years ago I ordered a Fibermark in .243. The stock upgrade is well worth it. Very accurate rifle. I mounted a 4.75 Weaver Grand Slam and I'm quite pleased with this combination. Have fun..........Essex
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I am ordering the Fibermark .25-06 in the morning!
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Way to go! Let us know how she shoots.
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Ordered it this morning and hopefully it will make it Friday or saturday. I am thinking about putting a Nikon Monarch 3x9 in Leupold dual dovetail mounts on it.
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Ought to be a good combination. Love those 25-06's! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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