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Bought one when they first came out, but just ran across another one last week. Been watching for awhile and they are getting harder to fine in any number, especially with wood I like. Thought I did well on the first one, but the latest is very, very nice considering it, as is the first one, is just the tribute model. First two pictures the original one(first picture doesn't do justice to the wood), last two pictures the newer one. What you don't see in any of the four photos is the subdued fiddle that runs through both when you move in the light a certain way. Perhaps when I order the matching soft case I'll get the correct spelling on Lewiston....giving me one of each as I have the mispelled version already. http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/MyJOC014_zps945a4b4d.jpg.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/MyJOC013_zpsd1d80745.jpg.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/MyJOC0015_zps2b9a83c4.jpg.html] http://s98.photobucket.com/user/SS30ANV/media/MyJOC0016_zps2242daa3.jpg.html]
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For those of us not familiar with these rifles, a little (or a lot) history would be welcome. How many were made, caliber,years....... they sure are beautiful.
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That second rifle has super nice figure on the wood!
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For those of us not familiar with these rifles, a little (or a lot) history would be welcome. How many were made, caliber,years....... they sure are beautiful. These rifles were chambered in.270 only in honor of Jack O'Connor, thus the JOC reference. They had two models available...the Tribute (black rubber pad on stock with AA wood..msr...$1999.00), and the Custom Tribute (checkered metal butt plate and AAA wood...msr....$2499.00). They only made the following numbers......... Custom Tribute.....506 Tribute................410 Here's a link to a Winchester article regarding their unveling at the 2012 Shot Show. http://www.winchesterguns.com/library/articles/detail.asp?id=397
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Beautiful rifles. Especially the second one..
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If you don't mind, let us know how they shoot and if you have any problems with copper fouling. A member here was having a terrible time with his. Thanks..
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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Wish they made them in a lefty... Bob
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JOC wasn't a lefty...
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If you don't mind, let us know how they shoot and if you have any problems with copper fouling. A member here was having a terrible time with his. Thanks.. Will do.
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Kitch, I hope you heal up fast. Take it easy buddy...
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Me too, BSA, but it'll be about two weeks before I can walk they tell me. They stripped a vein out of my leg to bypass a blockage but, that's another story and another thread. Thanks for the well wishes.
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Kitch, just looking at the wood on that thing ought to make your leg feel better:) Good luck with your rehab, hope you're up and around real soon. John
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It's pretty for sure. I have a SC born and bred Winchester 7x57 and a recently(pre-surgery) purchased Remington 700 Classic 35 Whelen and I haven't had the chance to shoot either one of them yet. I still can't walk after being home a week. I have to move about with a walker. The physical therapist told me yesterday afternoon it may be two weeks yet.
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Bringing up an old thread. I just stopped at the local fun store and they have a NIB Custom Tribute with beautiful wood. This is a pre-owned but unfired rifle that the first owner already sent in for the case and other stuff for it. They are asking $2295 for it but I think I can get it for $2000. What do you guys think, sound like a decent price? It would look nice next to my 270 Ultra Grade.
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reelman, if you can live with the FN BACO. I say go for it ! ! ! Just a reminder of Kitch's problem he's had with his JOC rifle: It fouls something terrible. If you want to go mining for copper, look Kitch up..
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Lord, those are pretty rifles! EVERY time I see one . . . "I don't need that, I don't need that, I don't need that . . ."
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Buy it reelman. Then take it sheep hunting.
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JOC was a good man and knew a good rifle when he saw it. I'm sure he'd even like the new BACO's...
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What is it with his particular series that causes the copper fouling? Wouldn't using Molly coated bullets reduce or eliminate that? I molly coat the NBT's I use in my 257 Wby and all my varmint rifles.
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