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    Accuracy Changes In The Rem. 700 Over The Years???

    In talking to a few people over the past few years it seems that Remington has given up their #1 spot as the most accurate bolt action out-of-the-box! Several have said that quality control has gone downhill a little. Some also say that alot of the older gunsmiths/workers have retired. Anyone...
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    Anyone Putz With The New .338 Federal???

    Anyone Putz With The New .338 Federal??? How is the accuracy???
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    Barrel Cleaning???

    I finally got around to cleaning the Ruger #1 that I recently had picked up off of layaway. I ran several wet patches of Barnes CR-10 thru and to my surprise found no "blue" hint of copper fowling. I followed up with several passes with a nylon brush with CR-10, dry patches and Shooters Choice...
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    Excuses For The Same Caliber In A Different Rifle?!?!

    Anyone reading any of my threads lately knows that I have a desire for another Ruger No. 1. Problem is I am going back and forth on caliber. I was wanting a .243 but lately have been thinking differently. I already have a Winchester M70 in .270 and a Ruger No.1 in .300 Win Mag! The .243 idea...
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    Current Pricing On Ruger #1's ???

    I picked up the Ruger #1 that I had on layaway today! I came close to ordering a #1 in stainless in .243...........at $789 I decided to hold off. Any one have any better price quotes?
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    What Caliber For #1???

    I currently own the following rifles: Winchester M70 in .270 Win. Savage M99 in .300 Savage Ruger #1B in .300 Win Mag ( on layaway) I want to put another #1 on layaway. I hunt mostly whitetails. I am considering one in .243 Win. in the stainless version. Any other suggestions? Would like to...
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    .338 Federal???

    So what is the general feeling about this cartridge???
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    Mossberg SSI Single Shot???

    Anyone know anything about these rifles??? Good or Junk???
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    Model 70 Trade For A Ruger #1???

    I thought I would never give up my Model 70 Stainless Classic in .270 Win. But.........lately I have had a hankering for a new No.1 since I put a No.1 on layaway. I am thinking about trading the model 70 in on a No.1. This Model 70 is a real good shooter...........any recomendations???
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    Factory Sporter!!!

    This is a pic of a few loads that I worked up for my Winchester Classic Stainless in .270 Win. This target is from roughly 12 yrs. ago. Nothing has been done to this rifle other than a little trigger adjustment. I'd say I have a winner! First pic.......59.0 grains of H-4831 SC, WLR primer, 130...
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    Sierra???

    With all the "new" developement being done in the last 20 yrs. or so ( Nosler Ballistic Tips, Barnes X, Bonded Core Bullets..............just to name a few ) Sierra almost seems "behind the times." Having recently spoke with a Sierra Tech recently is seems that they feel that all the "Premium"...
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    Why Bother???

    Why does Winchester and Remington both have short mags that do pretty much the same thing??? Seems stupid to me!!!
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    Three Or Five Shot Groups???

    When working up reloads do you guys use 3 or 5 shot groups. I have always used 5 simply because I don't soot the same everyday. I need 5 to take the human variables out...........even with sandbags.
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    Winchester Model 70.........When Was It Made???

    My father has a pre-'64 Model 70 30.06 S# 188136. How can I find out when this gun was made?
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    .270 Win. w/130 Gr. Ballistic Tip Enough???

    I live in Pennsylvania and am planning to hunt Black Bear this fall. One of the guys that will be going only has a 30-30 Win. I was thinking of letting his use my .270 loaded with 130 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips. Is this enough or good bullet for this application?
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    New Ruger #1

    I have been wanting a #1 for close to 10 yrs. now. I finally got off of my duff and got one. I came across a Winchester High Wall in .300 WSM w/Leupold 50MM 3.5-10 scope today for $1199. Couldn't bring myself to buy it. A little more looking and I came across a Ruger #1B in .300 Win. Mag...
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    Original Price Of A Rifle???

    There is a Savage 99EG and a Winchester Model 70 in my family. Both were bought around 1951. I have always been curious what these rifles cost new. Any way to find out?
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    Current Weatherby Quality???

    Current Weatherby Quality??? Any thoughts..........good or bad??? Worth the extra $$$ ???
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    45-70......For Those Interested!!!

    Here is the link to the new marlin XLR 45-70! http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/xlr/1895XLR.aspx
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    What Is The Deal With The Sako Finnwolf???

    Is the Sako Finnwolf a clone of the Winchester 88? How long was the rifle made and is it any good?
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