Help me decide please.

[nvbroncrider]

Here David

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =381495746

 

[killdeernow]

So, I read your post along w/the responses so far and went back and read your post again.

First, as for strength, I’ve never been a witness or have heard of someone bringing back a cast action in pieces. So you’re good there with either choice.

Now, back to the question you asked: I’d buy the Winchester in whatever long action you choose—take the trigger and stock off and send it off to get rebarreled to the exact same contour as the one that’s on it (no need to mess w/the stock because Winchester already floats them). I’m not sure which company you plan on using to rebarrel if you choose this option. I have experience with two: Hart and Pac-Nor. Both gave me an outstanding product with outstanding customer service, however, one gave me it in 6 months (Pac-Nor) and the other took over a year (Hart). The reason I went w/these companies is that they do gunsmithing in their respective shops. They will fit it to your action, true it if you want them too, etc. No need to seek out a gunsmith. Several other barrel manufacturers require a gunsmith—I’m not a fan of extra steps. They will also put a new trigger on it if you prefer (love the Timney on a Winchester)

Just my opinion—good luck on your adventure. Planning, buying, & customizing guns are a TON OF FUN.

Take care,

EDIT: Forgot a key piece of advice--you said you were contemplating an AI. If that's the case spend a little extra and get a Nosler Legacy!!! Trust me when I say, "you will not regret it" even after you pay the bill!!!

 

[DrMike]

Here David

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =381495746

Very nice, Jake. Price isn't bad, either.

 

[6mm Remington]

Darn enablers!! I see you guys have not changed one lick. :evil: :mrgreen: :shock: Killdeernow I have two gunsmiths right here that I would 100% trust to true up the action and put a new barrel on for me. So that's not an issue. I think I'm leaning towards the Winchester even though I was impressed with the Montana Rifle Company products. Oh I am so waffling here.

How about a bit more free advise from you fella's?? Should I go stainless or blued?

 

[gerry]

Stainless/walnut is pretty attractive and a bit easier to maintain. The other option is to go with CeraKote so either would be fine.

 

[BK]

Personally, I might look at getting stainless and getting it coated.

 

[DrMike]

David,

I have several stainless/walnut rifles. They are assuredly handsome brutes. However, I like blued rifles as well.

 

[6mm Remington]

I think I'm leaning with BK on a coated stainless, but Mike those sure are beautiful Winchesters!!

 

[Hegland]

Good to see you back, sir! There will ultimately be a difference in strength between cast and machined actions, but it's not likely to be encountered at chamber pressures for centerfire rifle cartridges.

I don't think you can go far wrong with any of those choices, but you may remember I'm sold on these new Winchesters. Someone mentioned grabbing one of the Shot Show 7x57 Featherweights and reaming to .280... I'm somewhat ashamed I didn't think of that when I was holding one of them in my hands.

 

[DrMike]

I kept my Featherweight 7X57 as a 7X57. Wouldn't think of transforming it into anything else.

 

[6mm Remington]

I kept my Featherweight 7X57 as a 7X57. Wouldn't think of transforming it into anything else.

I would not either Mike..... The 7x57 is a sweet cartridge!!

 

[Anonymous]

Wow Dr. Mike….makes me wish I'd picked up a stainless Featherweight when I have the chance!

 

[DrMike]

I didn't show several others, including the newer .284 and the 9.3X64, either of which is stainless and walnut. I guess I like the combination.

 

[Oldtrader3]

They are handsome rifles in stainless with the Featherweight stock, DrMike. I have had a couple of stainless rifles and did not like them but the Featherweights seem to integrate the two materials (walnut and SS) very gracefully.

 

[SJB358]

Stainless/walnut is pretty attractive and a bit easier to maintain. The other option is to go with CeraKote so either would be fine.

I agree 100% with Gerry. Stainless on wood is beautiful.

I like that your looking at going to a Winchester. They make some excellent rifles these days.


Jake, that's a great price on that 7mm Mauser.

 

[Africa Huntress]

Stainless/walnut is pretty attractive and a bit easier to maintain. The other option is to go with CeraKote so either would be fine.

I agree 100% with Gerry. Stainless on wood is beautiful.

I like that your looking at going to a Winchester. They make some excellent rifles these days.


Jake, that's a great price on that 7mm Mauser.

+ 3

Stainless/wood and winchester

However I do also like Blue and Wood

David, I am a huge fan of the 7 x 57 and the 275 H & H. They have both been very good calibers for me.

Before you decide you might also want to look at the Kilimanjaro rifles. I had a 280 AI Artemis which was a very nice rifle. ( you of course will not want the Artemis style ) You can also pick your own action, Dakota 76, Winchester 70, Mauser, Granite Mountain or use one of their actions which is a reworked Kimber 84 or Sako 85

Best of luck with whatever you decide

 

[Oldtrader3]

A Sako Model 85 in 7x57 would be a nice rifle for medium game, or a ,280 for that matter.

 

[nvbroncrider]

I kept my Featherweight 7X57 as a 7X57. Wouldn't think of transforming it into anything else.

I would not either Mike..... The 7x57 is a sweet cartridge!!

Yeah me neither love mine but with that price it would be a cheap way to get it done maybe $100 to get it rechambered. It shouldn't take a smith much to stretch it from the 7X57 to the 280.

 

[Hegland]

Point taken, ladies and gentlemen, on the 7x57. Not trying to take anything away from a cartridge which stands firmly on its merits. But if a guy was intent on a .280...

Here's hoping Winchester resolves this dilemma for us and makes the .280 the Shot Show special in 2014. Or a standard production caliber, I'd be OK with that too.

Good luck with your decision, David!

 

[DrMike]

Here's hoping Winchester resolves this dilemma for us and makes the .280 the Shot Show special in 2014. Or a standard production caliber, I'd be OK with that too.

+1

Oh, yeah, I could go for that. Though I have a Featherweight .280, I could be tempted to pick up another. :grin: