I remember reading about the Model 7600/270 Win in a gun magazine, seems like the late 70's or early 80's. anyhow, it shot some very tiny groups! The article was saying how well it competed with a good bolt gun.
I usually seat the Barnes and the Hammers at the top groove anyhow. Great accuracy and plenty fast. Although, if I end up wanting to shoot one alot I would probably hunt down a Model 700 Classic in 300 Wby. 1. I really like the Classic. 2. Can put a Trigger Tech on it. 3. Heavy enough to shoot...
I'm going to wait until after my cow hunt to mess with it very much. I hope to learn alot about the 300 wby, never owned one! I have used the 300 WSM, the 300 WM (have shot the majority of my big animals with it an monos) and the 300 RUM. The RUM, while great, I didn't hang on to as I am not a...
Thanks Doc! I have some 168 TTSX on hand, but thought I would start out with some 150 Sierra PH I have, for coyotes/plinking rocks out in the desert. See if this rifle wants to shoot. If the rifle shows promise, I'll step up to Barnes or Hammers.
I asked my Smith to order me a Rife Basix trigger for this VanGuard (Howa) They have been good triggers for me in several makes. Usually, Rugers and Mausers. I'm going to mount a new Burris FFII 3x9 on it instead of the Nikon Prostaff that came with it. I know nothing about this particular...
Ha! I love to trade,etc. Sometimes the deal falls through, sometimes I back out. Sometimes I sell for a profit, sometimes I keep/or give them away. Life is too short, and I find myself in the Last Stretch of The Race...I have to make the most of it!
Well now...brought home another sweet deal! Older Wby VanGuard (Blue metal/black synthetic) in 300 Wby Mag. Nikon 3x9 Pro something mounted. ( I will replace it with a new FFII 3x9 I have on hand. Rifle has a 5 port muzzlebrake already installed, leather sling and soft case...$350! I found...
I can't get over how this Wby, factory brake handles the recoil of this 338 RPM. Even though it has approx. same capacity as the win Mag, I wonder if the burn rate, case design affects (if any( the recoil impulse? Any of you Physicists/Ballisticians have any idea?
Finally got to the range this AM. After I got all set, I fired one shot at 100yds. Hit 1.5" high and two inches left. I made the corrections for windage, left the elevation alone. I then went to my 200yds target. I hit 2" high but 3" left. I moved scope 4 clicks down, but over-corrected and...
Picked up my rifle! Hopefully, tomorrow PM I can get to the range. I will be pressed for time, but IF I can get it on paper at 100, I can then finesse it to a 200yds zero. That way, if I just can't get away again, I will be set! I will try and post pics! Hooray!
I have used Timneys, Shilen, Kepplinger, Jewel, rifle basix, and Traister. I can't remember the others . I have also had some very good factory triggers that once set, perfection. They are all very good, but I love the Trigger Tech. This is on a hunting rifle, that is. I like to have 1# at the...
He mentioned that he was not thrilled with the Talley Lwt mounts. He asked if I had any different bases. It turns out that way back, I had ordered a set of Leupold STD 2pc bases. I had two sets of rings, one extended, scope is a newer Leupold 2.5x8. He will tap/use 8x40 screws in the bases...
Hot dog, I got joy! Smith said rifle is ready! He said it ended up just a tad heavier, did not get in your face during recoil. He fired three shots for test fire...almost same hole he said! 185 TTSX factory load. I had bought two boxes, so I'm set up. I am too busy to work up handloads before my...
I'm thankful I never had a Mod 700 that had that bad trigger/safety issue. I did make a great shot on my first Axis buck, in Del Rio in late 90's (pre-Haitian Invasion) .308 230 yds, my handloaded 165 NBT, 4x scope, Mod 70 Fwt. Sweet shot. That's the best/only kill with the old 308 for me. I...
Back in late '70s, my BIL had a nice Mod 788 in 6mm Remington. It was extremely accurate with the 100gr factor Clkt load. Only thing I did not care for, upon shooting it, was the heavy, gritty trigger. I don't know if all of them have similar triggers, but that particular one was bad. The Mod...