Chrome
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I'm set on a 700 in .30-06. Please do not try to convince me of other wise. My family has used them since they were brand spanking new in '62 and I will continue this tradition.
Back to my decision. I have a chance to pick up a brand new 700 ADL with a synthetic stock, but NO iron sights for $280 + tax. I initially wanted the much nicer BDL, but it is out of my price range at the moment.
Now. I have nothing against a synthetic stock, and the bolt can be jeweled easily. However, what about the iron sights? I understand that the 700's sights are drilled and tapped, so they could be added, but at what cost? Any of you gunsmith's care to chime in?
And yes, I really do want iron sights, it is a major factor in my descision. An ADL with iron sights jacks the price up to $520 + tax, although it does include a laminate stock.
Thoughts?
Later,
Chrome...
Back to my decision. I have a chance to pick up a brand new 700 ADL with a synthetic stock, but NO iron sights for $280 + tax. I initially wanted the much nicer BDL, but it is out of my price range at the moment.
Now. I have nothing against a synthetic stock, and the bolt can be jeweled easily. However, what about the iron sights? I understand that the 700's sights are drilled and tapped, so they could be added, but at what cost? Any of you gunsmith's care to chime in?
And yes, I really do want iron sights, it is a major factor in my descision. An ADL with iron sights jacks the price up to $520 + tax, although it does include a laminate stock.
Thoughts?
Later,
Chrome...