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    Stainless Barrel Rem 700 "Varmint"?

    Someone locally has one for sale in 6mm Remington; early-1967 vintage (allegedly went to CM later that year to cut costs). Just wondering if this sounds correct to Rem. experts, and what would the twist rate be? (slow rate wouldn't be a deal-breaker), but price might be - wants offers.
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    5 "Star" (Asterisk) Remington Barrel Stamp?

    Am looking at purchasing a late-90s 700. Barrel is stamped: *****, box label: 5*. Seller claims this was a special run of CDLs. No Google luck finding reason, although the same markings have been noted on Rem.'s other long guns; calls (by others) to Remington have resulted in no answers. Anybody...
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    Morbid Thread: Did Ray Kill King With .243 Or .30-06?

    Was just watching a tv show (PBS, sorry fellas) about the last weeks leading up to M.L. King's assassination. It showed the receipt from the rifle James Earl Ray purchased in Ala. and it clearly said .243 cal.; the narrator and others interviewed said it was a .30-06. The 760 Remington pump did...
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