My first new Winchester
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Trevor, right now, I don't like you at all! :twisted:
That rifle is gorgeous! Man, that is a SCORE! You gotta tell us what caliber and such as well. Can't leave us hanging like that. You did really well with that rifle buddy, really well. Congratulations.
It is going to take awhile for the pain to subside, but I am pretty sure we can still be friends! :shock: Scotty
That rifle is gorgeous! Man, that is a SCORE! You gotta tell us what caliber and such as well. Can't leave us hanging like that. You did really well with that rifle buddy, really well. Congratulations.
It is going to take awhile for the pain to subside, but I am pretty sure we can still be friends! :shock: Scotty
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ROVERT":272z7j0k said:
Man, You might have a hard time reading the text of the book I just sent you buddy! JK- that rifle is awesome. You have truly done well buddy. Give us some details on planned scope and stuff. I bet you probably already have an idea of what you are wanting to load for it also! Scotty
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Yup, it's a Winchester. Pretty skookum rifle, there. Then, it is a Winchester.
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Thanks everyone. I mounted a 3-9 Conquest on it.
Here it is with some fellow Winchesters:
And here it is with what I have of the .30-06 family so far:
.30-06 .280 .270
And just some more pics:
Scotty, I haven't really decided on what bullets to try out yet. I have a box of factory ammo to get started with. What I'm thinking of trying is 130 gr Ballistic Tips to start, then maybe trying some 130 Accubonds.
Here it is with some fellow Winchesters:
And here it is with what I have of the .30-06 family so far:
.30-06 .280 .270
And just some more pics:
Scotty, I haven't really decided on what bullets to try out yet. I have a box of factory ammo to get started with. What I'm thinking of trying is 130 gr Ballistic Tips to start, then maybe trying some 130 Accubonds.
- Oct 30, 2004
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Very nice. Congrats!
- Nov 4, 2004
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That is one beautiful rifle, a true American classic.
Very nice M88 you have there too.
JD338
Very nice M88 you have there too.
JD338
Scott Spencer
Handloader
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Beautiful rifle and very nicely done photographs as well! You have a great eye for composition as well.
Oldtrader3
Ammo Smith
- Nov 6, 2009
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Nice Rovert, great scope for that rifle as well. You can not beat the Model 70 SG and the Conquest combination, especially with nice looking wood like that. I hope that it shoots as good for you as it looks.
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Thank you again, everyone. When I first held a Super Grade about a month ago, I knew I wanted one. The wood on the one I handled wasn't even as nice as this one. I immediately went home and started selling stuff.
Thanks to Tom (tddeangelo), I really looked around for one with a nice stock. He had looked at a variety of Super Grades and noted the wide variation in wood quality. When I asked at one of the local gun shops, they told me they returned the last three or four Super Grades that they got in because the wood wasn't what one would expect. Tom, who has the privilege of living in Cabela's front yard was keeping a look out there for me (thanks again, Tom). I ended up finding this one from a gun shop in TX before one turned up in Hamburg. Anyway, I'll pass on the good advice I was given - don't order a Super Grade without seeing it.
As far as bullets go, my first thought was the 130 Partition. My wallet, however, is feeling a little thin at the moment. I may still go that direction.
Thanks to Tom (tddeangelo), I really looked around for one with a nice stock. He had looked at a variety of Super Grades and noted the wide variation in wood quality. When I asked at one of the local gun shops, they told me they returned the last three or four Super Grades that they got in because the wood wasn't what one would expect. Tom, who has the privilege of living in Cabela's front yard was keeping a look out there for me (thanks again, Tom). I ended up finding this one from a gun shop in TX before one turned up in Hamburg. Anyway, I'll pass on the good advice I was given - don't order a Super Grade without seeing it.
As far as bullets go, my first thought was the 130 Partition. My wallet, however, is feeling a little thin at the moment. I may still go that direction.
Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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That is a beautiful rifle, in a classic cartridge. Am glad you topped it off with a quality scope - now the whole thing is just about perfect. Dang. Nice...
Congrats.
Congrats.
Oldtrader3
Ammo Smith
- Nov 6, 2009
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Rovert, I use the 130 Partition nearly exclusively for deer hunting when using my .270 Model 70 Super. I have been using it for deer since 1963. They are accurate and have never failed me for penetration and bullet expansion. One shot, one deer with the .270.
Trevor, there are some 130gr BT's on sale right now at SPS. Might be worth checking them out for 10.00 for 50. Keep your eyes peeled for PTs and AB's. Nosler is due to make a .277 run of the premiums soon. I have been watching for 150gr PT's myself for the 270WSM.
That rifle looks really good with the Conquest on top of it. What a great hunting rig. You did well waiting it out and finding one with excellent wood. I have to say I am more than a little jealous. I would like to have one really nice rig, and I think a Super Grade in 300WSM is pretty close to the top of the list. Scotty
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That rifle looks really good with the Conquest on top of it. What a great hunting rig. You did well waiting it out and finding one with excellent wood. I have to say I am more than a little jealous. I would like to have one really nice rig, and I think a Super Grade in 300WSM is pretty close to the top of the list. Scotty
http://www.shootersproshop.com/Products ... T3255.aspx
