My only woody deer rigs.........the newest being 1967 LOL
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Blued steel and walnut
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1967 Ruger #1 (pre B). .280 rem (about 80 made in that config). Had the orig vert rings but didn't get scope where I needed it, so went with newer horiz split rings and an extension at rear.
1963 or 64 Sako Forester .243 win.
1963 Remington 760 ADL in .35 rem.
1963 or 64 Sako Forester .243 win.
1963 Remington 760 ADL in .35 rem.
tark
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Real guns are made of carbon steel, blued, with walnut stocks, all of the others are just contraptions.
Ive got 3 i think. The only one i use regularly is
The others are my (now my dads) 527 in 6.5 Grendel, and my wife's 700 in .243
I sorta don't buy guns to keep. I buy them because of something interesting that I want to try. Wood stocks add cost and rarely have as much WOW factor as I want until we are into the "can't afford it" range.
Eventually ill spend the big bucks on a wood stocked gun that's exactly what I want
The others are my (now my dads) 527 in 6.5 Grendel, and my wife's 700 in .243
I sorta don't buy guns to keep. I buy them because of something interesting that I want to try. Wood stocks add cost and rarely have as much WOW factor as I want until we are into the "can't afford it" range.
Eventually ill spend the big bucks on a wood stocked gun that's exactly what I want
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adcoch1
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If you buy one with gorgeous wood it is a lot easier to keep them...Ive got 3 i think. The only one i use regularly is
The others are my (now my dads) 527 in 6.5 Grendel, and my wifes 700 in .243
I sorta dont buy guns to keep. I buy them because of something interesting that i want to try. Wood stocks add cost, and rarely have as much WOW factor as i want, untill we are into the "cant afford it" range.
Eventually ill spend the big bucks on a wood stocked gun thats exactly what i want
Thats my plan, I'm real only looking at buying one, and spending on it....as a buddy of mine is would say, its part of the 10 year plan.....
Micro
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I prefer wood and blued steel, too. Some of mine:
Alaskan Ironworker
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Random 8
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I've have many wood and steel rifles, but this one holds a special place. Got it shortly after I figured out college was not for me. Had little disposable income, but needed a new deer rifle as the old Rem788 was getting too worn to fix anymore. Gunsmith leftover and priced to sell, came with an ugly Ram-line plastic stock that I hunted with for one year before finding a new one I could buy for a reasonable price. Was my first attempt at stocking a rifle, and let me tell you there's a lot of blood, sweat and tears as well as many coats of linseed and beeswax rubbed into that Claro. .280 Rem on a Mauser K98K action. Left the original 2 stage military trigger and winter triggerguard intact as it fits the way I hunt and shoot.
Wife's Savage .308 has a little nicer piece of wood and a better stocking job, benefiting from more disposable income and experience. She likes wood and steel too! The bolt's on the wrong side though and she just loves that ugly rubber sling instead of a proper M1907.
Wife's Savage .308 has a little nicer piece of wood and a better stocking job, benefiting from more disposable income and experience. She likes wood and steel too! The bolt's on the wrong side though and she just loves that ugly rubber sling instead of a proper M1907.
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earlthegoat2
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Ive been trying to figure out a way to articulate this concept and you did a pretty good job of it there. I have a few that I will keep “longer” but I never intend to keep any of them indefinitely.
I really have very few wood and steel rifles anymore since I divested my JM Marlins. I’m really more of a stainless and walnut kind of guy.
sage5907
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This is my latest effort in "blued steel and walnut." A pre-64 Mofel 70 featherweight that was re-bored to a 338-06 by JES. I just completed putting it together on Monday and it only took 6 shots to get it zeroed in at 200 meters. It weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces with scope and sling. I have been working on this rifle for about 2 years and it is the perfect match to my other 338-06 and is intended as a back-up rifle and for use when the going gets rough. I especially like the sling swivel cups instead of studs. Really looking forward to using this rifle.
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anothernewb
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blued steel and walnut is my retirement plan. So far the appreciation has been pretty good.
Garandimal
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Stainless/synthetic rifles - are soul-less killin' machines.
- From Reagan's First Term -
(Doesn't seem to affect the barbecue, though.)
Actually, I'd like a Ruger #1A in stainless, in .35 rem (never made) in a black plastic stock.
That'd be my deer killer.
Fair chunk o change to have one made. Might yet happen.
I kill stuff, walnut and blued steel is cool. But so is not worrying about dings dents and rain.
My 760, Sako are not mint. Neither is my #1, but it's nicer shape. The 760 has dents all over the wood and the finish is well worn on the metal.
Carried a lot, some finish damage to some solvent/ ? they used way back. Internals like new.
Shoots darn good.
I took it in the rain because I don't worry about it (much).
My .30-06, other .243, both shotguns and a .22 rifle..........all synthetic stocked.
So I only really worry about the #1's furniture getting messed up LOL
That'd be my deer killer.
Fair chunk o change to have one made. Might yet happen.
I kill stuff, walnut and blued steel is cool. But so is not worrying about dings dents and rain.
My 760, Sako are not mint. Neither is my #1, but it's nicer shape. The 760 has dents all over the wood and the finish is well worn on the metal.
Carried a lot, some finish damage to some solvent/ ? they used way back. Internals like new.
Shoots darn good.
I took it in the rain because I don't worry about it (much).
My .30-06, other .243, both shotguns and a .22 rifle..........all synthetic stocked.
So I only really worry about the #1's furniture getting messed up LOL
sage5907
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Couldn't agree more. I have a rifle with a McMillan composite stock and I look at it as a tool. A blue steel rifle with a wood stock has a personality!
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Offfhand
Absolutely gorgeous!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Legionnaire
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I like some walnut and blued steel, too, but I also like the looks and functionality of some of the synthetics.
What can I say? I like 'em both!
What can I say? I like 'em both!
bsparker
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Some good looking rifles on this thread. I don't own any synthetics, nothing wrong with them but there's something special about a walnut/hardwood stock and blue barrel.
I apparently need to take some pictures, but I've got a
I apparently need to take some pictures, but I've got a
- 1918 Enfield No1 Mk3* (not sure if it classifies as a blue barrel)
- 1964 Winchester Model 88 (.243). Taken a lot of deer with this one, took my first deer with it when I was 14.
- 1983 Marlin 30-30; was my father's. Taken a good number of deer with it since I inherited it.
- Early 90s? Winchester model 94ae in .45lc. Going to take this one out for a deer hunt soon with some Double Tap ammo. (Friend made the sling and took the photo, he did a pretty good job)
- Savage 110 Hunter XP in 30-06
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