GUN STUFF

[ducatiz]

If you need more than 3 with that style of rifle, then you need to find another job.

[rgramjet]

I guess it's possible that it is the internal mag, to be used for damage repair. (?)

Remington offers a DM (detachable magazine) series.  I like the concept, easy and quick loading/unloading while hunting.

[The Architect]

Wow, I didn't know that about the model 700.  Haven't they been making it since the early 60's?

In college I picked up a Remington Sportsman 78 in 30.06.  It's the no frills version of the 700.  It does have the 700 internals but the stock is very simple.  On a college income it was perfect.

I wanted to get a Marlin 30.30.  The guys at the gun store talked me into the 30.06.  It was the round to have back then.  Of course I needed the 3x9 scope.  And to top it off they recommended the 240 grain bullets.  All this for 80 lbs. deer hunting in the dense woods of the Catskills. 

Every deer I ever saw or shot was within 40 yards.  And I had a 200 yard gun.  When the deer were hit the bullet never got a chance to do it's intended task (but it did get the job done.)  I eventually stepped down to a 140 grain round.  It helped.

I've always hated the round.  If you go to the range don't expect to shot boxes of rounds.  Your shoulder will hate you.  When you shot it everyone knows your shooting.   

I should have gotten a shotgun with a rifled barrel.  You live and you learn. 

[Dannyboy]

If you need more than 3 with that style of rifle, then you need to find another job.

Guess it all depends on what you're hunting...and where.

[fastwin]

I looked it up and the 700 series has been made since 1962. It was patterned after the 721/722 and they were made in 1948. I thought the 700 started after WWII but it was the 721/722 series. If I remember right I believe I read where those earlier rifles had similar problems that continue to this day. WTF?

[ducatiz]

Guess it all depends on what you're hunting...and where.

maybe.  but it's a bolt rifle.  followup shots aren't as quick and if you have correct ammo and proper glass, then it's all operator.

if you need more than one shot, then you may need a different rifle.

[Dannyboy]

maybe.  but it's a bolt rifle.  followup shots aren't as quick and if you have correct ammo and proper glass, then it's all operator.

if you need more than one shot, then you may need a different rifle.

I get ya.  I'm just referring to military use. 

Look at AI, Sako, even Remington with the new M24/XM2010.  They're all box mags.

[fastwin]

Accuracy Int'l. makes some really nice shit! If I was into long range stuff I'd find a way to afford one.

[ducatiz]

I get ya.  I'm just referring to military use. 

Look at AI, Sako, even Remington with the new M24/XM2010.  They're all box mags.

same here. 

Accuracy Int'l. makes some really nice shit! If I was into long range stuff I'd find a way to afford one.

Check out the current Savage 110BA.  Has a lot of the features of the AI guns and comes in a LOT cheaper.

[fastwin]

A shooting buddy told me recently that Savage has really stepped it up. I'll have to check one out. At least it wouldn't have the Rem 700 issues.

[fastwin]

The same is true of my 1911s. I have some basically stock Kimbers that shoot just as well as my Les Baers, at least in my hands. The Baers are great guns, very well made and worth the asking price but I personally can't shoot any better with them. I just wanted to own them... and shoot them!

Long range shooting is just like riding motorcycles. You're right, it's about the person and their ability. Sure some bikes, rifles and pistols are better than others but it always comes down to the human involved. Rossi would lap me even if he was on a Vespa!

[Kopfjager]

Driving to the range in your vehicle and unloading all your kit, to set up and shoot a match, is totally
different than doing a drop off, or leave behind mission. Where you may be on glass for several days
to weeks. Eating, sleeping, shitting etc. in some type of a hide site.

[ducatiz]

The longest leave behind I had was 2 days and that was enough.  It was 99 in the shade.  I drank about a gallon an hour an would piss a teacup once every 12 hours.

That's a long time ago.

[Monsterlover]

Put some reloading goodies on my Christmas list

RCBS taper crimp carbide die set, 9mm x 19

Shell holder

Brass

bullets

Partridge

Pear tree

(well, not those last two, but I will need something to shoot at )

[fastwin]

All gun BS goes here!