Snakum
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I picked up an old Remington 742 Woodsman 30-06 today that looks like it's been in a safe for the past 30 years. Just gorgeous. I'd heard bad things about them but bought it anyway, since it was gorgeous and quick-feeling and I need a 30-06 carbine. I took a chance. Not smart perhaps, but I loved the way this thing felt.
So, I bought a box of Win-X 180gr silver tips and took it to the range and went thru all 20 rounds without a single jam, and was getting 3 - 4 inch groups with it's iron sights (it's not scoped) at 100 yards just shooting from a 'stick rest'. It was pretty accurate, considering the set-up. Then I took it on a loop thru my hunting grounds and jumped three does but couldn't get it up fast enough. Almost got it up in time for a clean shot, though. This thing points fast and feels really nice in the thick brush.
But I came back home and hit the internet and now have read horror stories about them, however. Seems many people consider them junk. Is it possible there were some decent ones made? Should I trust it in the field, or try to turn it over quickly? I paid $350 for it with an inexpensive case. Was I robbed?
Thoughts?
So, I bought a box of Win-X 180gr silver tips and took it to the range and went thru all 20 rounds without a single jam, and was getting 3 - 4 inch groups with it's iron sights (it's not scoped) at 100 yards just shooting from a 'stick rest'. It was pretty accurate, considering the set-up. Then I took it on a loop thru my hunting grounds and jumped three does but couldn't get it up fast enough. Almost got it up in time for a clean shot, though. This thing points fast and feels really nice in the thick brush.
But I came back home and hit the internet and now have read horror stories about them, however. Seems many people consider them junk. Is it possible there were some decent ones made? Should I trust it in the field, or try to turn it over quickly? I paid $350 for it with an inexpensive case. Was I robbed?
Thoughts?