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New Winchester 70 Alaskan in 30-06, who has one?
Ombre, These rifles are great. I will have targets tomorrow as the scope is on (Talley quick detach rings, Leupold VX# 1.75-6). I would not worry about the accuracy as this is my forth FN M-70 and they have all been great. I grabbed a .264 Magnum Super Grade in the Winter and my first three shot...- cbennett
- Post #17
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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New Winchester 70 Alaskan in 30-06, who has one?
I just picked up an Alaskan in .375 H&H. The rifle actually feels lighter than what it is due to the barrel diameter and length, the thing balances nicely. I have shot it with the irons as I waited on my bases ( different hole spacing than other Model 70's ) . Feeding is great . This is my forth...- cbennett
- Post #9
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Sako 85 varmint/stainless/hunter - REPHRASED
Re: Sako 85 varmint/stainless/hunter model differencf? GB, I checked by barrel contour last evening and it measured .865 at the muzzle , so it is about the same as a Douglas number 7 contour. These guns just have a great balance to them as Fish stated they are heavy but they feel good in your...- cbennett
- Post #8
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Sako 85 varmint/stainless/hunter - REPHRASED
Re: Sako 85 varmint/stainless/hunter model differencf? Ben, I have a Sako 85 Varmint Laminate in .308, I also have a Hunter blued / walnut in .25-06. That being said they are both great rifles. I bought the .308 because I could not find a FN at the time. The Sako is not a full bull barrel, I...- cbennett
- Post #6
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Gunsmithing K. Plandell's 338LM on a Dakota 76! (woo hoo!)
Re: K. Plandell's 338LM on a Dakota 76! (woo hoo!) Chad, Thanks for the time. Finally an answer based on real world Dakota experience!!- cbennett
- Post #40
- Forum: The Armory
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Gunsmithing K. Plandell's 338LM on a Dakota 76! (woo hoo!)
Re: K. Plandell's 338LM on a Dakota 76! (woo hoo!) Chad, I too really enjoy the Dakota 76's. I have handled several and marveled at the smoothness and execution. My question: There was an old internet rumor about these actions being soft, when pressed the posters always" heard it from a guy"...- cbennett
- Post #37
- Forum: The Armory
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Bolt knob conversion for Ruger Mk 77/22..Pics
Re: Bolt knob conversion for Ruger Mk 77/22..Pics 340, my camera is at work,or otherwise I would post pictures. I am running a VX-111 4.5 by 14 in stock Ruger rings,if the straight part of the handle clears the knob will. I am running the largest knob Mark offers and the knob begins after...- cbennett
- Post #36
- Forum: All Things Rimfire
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Bolt knob conversion for Ruger Mk 77/22..Pics
Re: Bolt knob conversion for Ruger Mk 77/22..Pics Men, Mark did my 77/22 on the first January from MD to Ohio and back in less than 10 days. The work looks great and really does improve function.- cbennett
- Post #34
- Forum: All Things Rimfire
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Gunsmithing arrrrrr soft sako screws (optilock rings)
Re: arrrrrr soft sako screws (optilock rings) BTC, I have had the same problem and bought the screws from Fastener Express. I think they were in California( just do a search). These screws are M 3.5X6.5 X 8mm long. The heads are oversize but I just chucked the in my drill press with a...- cbennett
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- Forum: The Armory
