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My first was a 22LR. My first centerfire was a Remington 700 ADL is 270 Win. My son has that rifle now, wearing the same old Denver Redfield Widefield I mounted over 30 years ago. It remains the most accurate box stock Remington I ever owned. The only stock Rifle I ever owned that was as accurate was my Tikka T3 in 270 Win.
That old ADL has killed a bunch of stuff and I could very easily have used that rifle for everything I've taken in North America to date.
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No. I still have it, 308 Win, $88 bucks NIB but not what I'd want for Cape buffalo or a bunch of stuff I've taken. Lately, it's probably more than I need. LOL
Why does a man who is 50 pounds overweight complain about a 10 pound rifle being too heavy?
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It sure could have been the only rifle, Rem 700 1st year the 700 in 7 Rem. mag came out. Still have it. Cheers NC
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Trying to merge 2 eternal threads.  My first was a 788 in .243, when I was 12. According to the internet, mine was the ONLY one that ever left the factory that wasn't a one-hole, tack-driving suminabitch. 3 or 4 MOA was more like it. Anyway, it killed deer as well as I could shoot it, but I wouldn't have been comfortable going for elk or moose with it. How about the rest of you? Have you chased the rainbow in rifles &/or cartridges, when your first rifle realistically would have carried you through all your hunting? FC Mine could have, but it was damn heavy (approaching 11 pounds all up). It was a heavy barrel (target/bull barrel) sporterized m1917 30-06. It was a true 1/2 moa shooter. The timney was adjusted to 2 pounds and it broke so fn clean it was ridiculous. I packed that sob over hill and dale when I was 12, so I'm pretty sure I could manage now as well. Oh by the way, I don't believe your 788 shot that poorly  ...Every one I've ever seen shot like this: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/008-27.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/007-33.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/009-30.jpg) Those 788's are shooting sombeeshes!!!
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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At 14 my first rifle was a new Winchester 94 in 30-30 killed a deer every year until my first gun purchased with my own money. That was a new Ruger Tang Safety 77 in 30-06. With its redfield 3-9x scope it was very accurate right out of the box and that was before I knew you had to properly break in a barrel if you wanted a accurate gun 
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NO..... my first rifle was a piece of crap Remington 7400 in a 30-06. Caliber was fine, but that crappy rifle jammed all the time. I would have been eaten or stomped to death many years ago if I still used it.
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The original jam-o-matic.... The rem 742...^^^^^^^^^7400, close enough...
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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Oh by the way, I don't believe your 788 shot that poorly :o� Those 788's are shooting sombeeshes!!! Oh, it is a shooting sombeesh, now that Mickey Coleman worked his magic on it.  A new Douglas barrel (in 7mm-08) and Mickey's gifted touch has it making groups like this: ![[Linked Image]](http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/jkubesch/7-08group_zps7eb0a72f.jpg) FC
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Oh by the way, I don't believe your 788 shot that poorly :o� Those 788's are shooting sombeeshes!!! Oh, it is a shooting sombeesh, now that Mickey Coleman worked his magic on it. A new Douglas barrel (in 7mm-08) and Mickey's gifted touch has it making groups like this: FC Awesome. Now that's what I'm talking about!!
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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No. It took four to find Mr. Right.
First was a Jap 6.5 redone to Roberts. I did not handload back then.
Next a 600 in 6mm. Gosh awful loud, but a half inch gun, even with 100 grain.
742 Rem. In .30-06. Not accurate or dependable.
BINGO. Browning BAR .30-06. Accuracy solved. Worked good and still does, but as I age it got too heavy for a walk about rig. I still have one for stand or hide hunting.
Should have got a light weight bolt gun an quit, but loonies do not do that.
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No, Neither my 1st or 2nd rifle was a good all-around rifle. Just didn't know enough about rifles at that time.
Eventually sold the 1st and traded the 2nd one.
I stiil have the one that I traded that 2nd one for.
Since I've only traded one rifle - Just took awhile learn.
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Yes. Ruger MK II stainless/laminate .30-06 Sprg.
Heavy, though.
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Have you chased the rainbow in rifles &/or cartridges, when your first rifle realistically would have carried you through all your hunting?
FC Remington 700 BDL 308 Winchester Bought it in 1977. Sold it in 1978. Bought the exact same gun in 2008. Now it's my go to meat getter. Never needed anything else but I thought I did.
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Yes. Bought her about 12 years ago, and she's still around. Rem 700 BDL in 30-06.
Killed two deer with her last fall, and hopefully an elk this fall.
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Dad gave me a 99 in 300 sav. when I was 10. It had an adjustable peep sight that I think was a Lyman. That probably would do for most things and I used it for everything until I went in the army and I gave it to my cousin. I later got a 600 in 308 that was a great do anything rifle.
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Nope. Win 94 in 44 mag. Just too specialized.
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Yes, easily. Sako finnbear in 30-06. Still felt the need to own over 30 more after that.
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Yep. Pre 64 FWT in .308. Still haven't found a better gun, but not for lack of trying.
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No. A Win. Model 94 purchased in about 1970 in 44 mag. for $95. Shot cast bullets made of wheel weights using the Keith bullet mold. Shot a 4 point from my tree stand the first evening with it. Thought I was on a safari and just took down a dagga boy.
Now many dozens later.....I think I might be zeroing in on the right one.
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It's all been downhill from my first rifle. A 1957 savage 99F in 300 sav.
At least I still have it.
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