Ticonderoga
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After searching high and wide since Thanksgiving I finally found my rifle
I found two other stainless Mod 70 Classics in the $1200 to $1400 range, both used and in "near new" condition. Both were on the factory plastic stocks. As many of you had mentioned, a blued rifle on walnut looks much more appealing (in the Safari sense at least) than silver on black. So, I had considered getting a laminate stock as I think stainless on wood, especially if it is "pretty" wood looks very nice. I found Boyd's Gunstocks and they sell some beautiful laminated stocks and had considered the .375 at $1200 with a grey/black wood laminate.
And then, I found this rifle for $1400; it is already on a laminate stock that has been aluminum pillared and glass bedded, has some fancy schmancy carving on the mag floor plate and a 3.5 lb polished trigger job. I think that the combo of stainless rifle, scope and rails is a beautiful contrast against the wood.
I inquired with the seller about the Zeiss scope & quick detach rings and he agreed to leave them on for $500 more; as these were put on by a gunsmith and have already been bore-sighted it should save me some headache. Can't wait to get my new toy in and get it to the range. I expect shipment early next week.
After searching high and wide since Thanksgiving I finally found my rifle
I found two other stainless Mod 70 Classics in the $1200 to $1400 range, both used and in "near new" condition. Both were on the factory plastic stocks. As many of you had mentioned, a blued rifle on walnut looks much more appealing (in the Safari sense at least) than silver on black. So, I had considered getting a laminate stock as I think stainless on wood, especially if it is "pretty" wood looks very nice. I found Boyd's Gunstocks and they sell some beautiful laminated stocks and had considered the .375 at $1200 with a grey/black wood laminate.
And then, I found this rifle for $1400; it is already on a laminate stock that has been aluminum pillared and glass bedded, has some fancy schmancy carving on the mag floor plate and a 3.5 lb polished trigger job. I think that the combo of stainless rifle, scope and rails is a beautiful contrast against the wood.
I inquired with the seller about the Zeiss scope & quick detach rings and he agreed to leave them on for $500 more; as these were put on by a gunsmith and have already been bore-sighted it should save me some headache. Can't wait to get my new toy in and get it to the range. I expect shipment early next week.
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