Recent content by Augie1

Thank you, the bore is pristine and the bolt face had no marks on it at all, I'm used to seeing brass on the bolt face on the used rifles I buy and I was surprised to see none on this one.

Bored so decided to go to my favorite local gun shop to see what they had, shelves were pretty bare, due to the times they are having a hard time getting any firearms. I spied one lonely used rifle sitting in the rack, took a look at it and turned out to be a Remington 700 Police .308 26" barrel...

Have been looking for quite awhile for a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 heavy barrel varmint in .243. Finally located one next state over and was able to make a deal. Made in 1958, has 100% metal finishes, nice wood grain with some dings and scrapes, not...

Thanks for the information Frank.

Figured I would update the thread. Was able to work up some loads and get the rifle out to the range again. It is starting to come together and I am getting an idea of what the rifle likes. Seems to prefer bullet weights of 70 to 100 grains, tried some 58 grain loads and accuracy was not that...

Thanks for all the comments. I had it out the other day and it shows promise, once I have the ability to work up some loads for it I'm thinking it should do 1/2" or so at 100. I have other Unertl's but this is the first 2" Ultra Varmint I've owned, it is very clear and bright compared to my...

Have always thought the Pre 64 Winchester Model 70's were some of the classiest looking factory rifles ever made.

Have been looking for quite awhile for a Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 heavy barrel varmint in .243. Finally located one next state over and was able to make a deal. Made in 1958, has 100% metal finishes, nice wood grain with some dings and scrapes, not bad for a 63 year old rifle. Rifle is topped...

Thank you, its a McMillan but I'm not sure which model.

Hi, new here, picked up a Remington 700 from their Custom Shop in 6.5 Creedmoor a couple weeks ago and I am very impressed with the rifle and the cartridge so far, the group shown is a seven shot group at 100 yards but 3 days apart , 3 shot on a Friday when I first shot it and 4 more rounds on...