Thought of my "prefect" bolt action, what is yours?
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Krgwy said:
" I googled "perfect bolt action" and it came up with a picture of a Model 70 Wichester Featherweight, (blued with wood stock) in 270 Win"
...And jmr40 ratified this later.
Krgwy, you took the words right out of my mouth. More specifically ca 1995-2000 (CRF but before they lessened the wood) w/ red butt pad--just look that much more classic than the recent thicker/black pad FN's.
A .270 guy for 45 years, I also think the same in 7mm-08 would also be just dandy and the perfect "mountain rifle," and may well be my next gun.
" I googled "perfect bolt action" and it came up with a picture of a Model 70 Wichester Featherweight, (blued with wood stock) in 270 Win"
...And jmr40 ratified this later.
Krgwy, you took the words right out of my mouth. More specifically ca 1995-2000 (CRF but before they lessened the wood) w/ red butt pad--just look that much more classic than the recent thicker/black pad FN's.
A .270 guy for 45 years, I also think the same in 7mm-08 would also be just dandy and the perfect "mountain rifle," and may well be my next gun.
OK, I'll play.
For me, a variation of the classic Mauser 98 pattern. Exact calibre is not that important.....so say something between 7x57 and 35 Whelen. Wait, gee, the 7.92 x 57JS fits that criteria, so let's go with that. As for barrel, a medium weight barrel no longer than 20" (I like carbines). Sights - IRONS - either something similar to classic Express Sights, or my own forward aperture/ rear U-notch design. Finish - classic deep bluing, though I have nothing against parking or any of the more modern finishes. Stock - GOT to be wood - so, let's say walnut, with a nice classic shape, with the forend terminatiing in a nicely shaped schnabel. Action details - classic Mauser 98, with the possible exception of a different (more user friendly) safety.
Hmmm. Well, I guess I've just described my own Yugo M48 sporter carbine. Really, for MY taste, no one has ever come up with anything better. "Old-fashioned" it may be.....but it does for me nicely.
For me, a variation of the classic Mauser 98 pattern. Exact calibre is not that important.....so say something between 7x57 and 35 Whelen. Wait, gee, the 7.92 x 57JS fits that criteria, so let's go with that. As for barrel, a medium weight barrel no longer than 20" (I like carbines). Sights - IRONS - either something similar to classic Express Sights, or my own forward aperture/ rear U-notch design. Finish - classic deep bluing, though I have nothing against parking or any of the more modern finishes. Stock - GOT to be wood - so, let's say walnut, with a nice classic shape, with the forend terminatiing in a nicely shaped schnabel. Action details - classic Mauser 98, with the possible exception of a different (more user friendly) safety.
Hmmm. Well, I guess I've just described my own Yugo M48 sporter carbine. Really, for MY taste, no one has ever come up with anything better. "Old-fashioned" it may be.....but it does for me nicely.
Perfect for what?
The first rifle I ever bought was a Savage 110 in 30-06. That was the best $339 I have ever spent. It is light but not too light. It has plenty of power and range without being excessive. It now has a Timney trigger and a 3-9 Leupold. It is also the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.
The first rifle I ever bought was a Savage 110 in 30-06. That was the best $339 I have ever spent. It is light but not too light. It has plenty of power and range without being excessive. It now has a Timney trigger and a 3-9 Leupold. It is also the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.