greyling22
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Left hand short action Browning abolt action, 308 proof research carbon fiber barrel, 20" long, threaded with 7" thunderbeast suppressor. Not certain about exactly what stock. Something synthetic, stiff, and light.
It's never really been a concern for me, and I'm a still, or push and post hunter. Last trip (well last, last) my buddy had the bolt handle of my American open up enough that when he went to fire it clicked instead of going bang....first time I've ever seen it happen.Yes, the locking bolt. I will never return to another hunting rifle without it. How is not having your bolt stay closed acceptable?
Perhaps those of us pushing through Rocky Mountain brush are a minor consideration compared to tree stand hunters.
Your way over scoped for 3-400y shots with that Leupold 2-12. PM me and we can trade my 3-9cds for your 2-12... please, I’ll sweeten up the deal with some elk jerky.
In all seriousness, that Nosler setup you have looks great.
As is true in all things. Well spoken.My old Ruger M77 in my favorite caliber .257 Roberts. bought it brand new from Gibsons in 1972 for $110. at 65 I no longer shoot anything more than a .308. The Lord lends me these guns, as I don't own any.
The CZ 550 in 30-06 comes out of the safe when I’m feeling classy.
LoonWulf said:It's never really been a concern for me, and I'm a still, or push and post hunter. Last trip (well last, last) my buddy had the bolt handle of my American open up enough that when he went to fire it clicked instead of going bang....first time I've ever seen it happen.
Now while it's still not a deal breaker, I do appreciate my guns with a 3 position or bolt locking safety.
Casefull said:Kimber mountain ascent in 308. I walk a lot in remote areas and the light weight is welcome. Used to be a custom Remington 700 in 300 WM. Glass is vx3 in 3.5 x 10 I guess I’m downsizing. I have lots of nice hunting rifles in different calibers but I seem to grab this one the most.
Me: A well used Savage 110 (circa 1994) with a 2x10 on it. Critters as small as Badgers to Shiras Moose have fallen to this weapon and caliber. It has been used as a critter getter and also to filling the larder to get through the winters.
150 / 165 and 180 grainers is all I've ever used. I roll my own. Never taken more than 2 shots to anchor game. I have never shot past 330 yards. For me the one gun/caliber weapon for ALL game in N.A is the ole 06.
Had to be a heck of a windstorm to blow those rocks in a pile like that....Thanks. It is at 9500 feet in west central Montana. We are lucky to be in such a great place.