remington model 721 30-06 springfield

[rasbo]

I have had this gun for 34 yrs,I bought it from a lady whose husband took his life with it...This is the most accurate rifle Ive owned...Now Im wondering about having it browned or camoed,not sure..I had a dull black done yrs back so it wouldnt shine at all..Also how about stocks...should I keep the wood stock or go synthedic...Ive downed so much game with this gun a buddy in Idaho calls it the slut...Anyway Im pondering here just some Ideas

[ICEMAN]

I still love the old wood stocks, even on a westside gun....  You looking to lighten it up?

[rasbo]

I still love the old wood stocks, even on a westside gun....  You looking to lighten it up?

no,actually its a light gun..I worked the stock some it was stained from blood,and had a gouge in it,but that was a long time ago..It shoots so well maybe just refinish the stock and have it reblued..Tuff thoughts here,Im wonering what a browned barrel would look like

[ICEMAN]

Sad story for sure, but did you know the previous owner well enough to know what he may have wanted?

[rasbo]

Did you know the previous owner well enough to know what he may have wanted?

no not at all,or his wife.Friends of my step dad..the more I sit here and think the more Im leaning towards refinish the stock,,,but I cant help but wonder what a browned barrel would look like on it :bash:and Im wondering who might brown it

[ICEMAN]

Wear sun glasses for a minute. 

 

[ribka]

Since the rifle is over 30 years old I suggest refinish the stock and re-blue.

I try and keep older firearms as close to original as possible IMO if they are in decent shape.

[quadrafire]

Rasbo
I have a rifle that my Dad gave me, he bought it from man whose son took his life with it. I still hunt with it, but I always think about that event. Have killed a few animals with it, but it just doesn't feel right. Sometimes I think I should get rid of it.

[rasbo]

Rasbo
I have a rifle that my Dad gave me, he bought it from man whose son took his life with it. I still hunt with it, but I always think about that event. Have killed a few animals with it, but it just doesn't feel right. Sometimes I think I should get rid of it.

I used to think about it yrs back,but,the rifle didnt pull the trigger so its not a big deal.Cleaning the rifle was odd...I can see how you would feel though

[jackelope]

I found some info here:
http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID22/2599.html
It looks like changing the stock altogether is not a huge deal.
 

[rasbo]

thanks Jackalope and others..something else about this one.I use shoot through mounts on it..had new open sites put on a few yrs back and it is sweet..I hear people say there is a problem with the scope being raised.Ha,many would be hard pressed to out shoot me with it..Its just great that way...

[jackelope]

Thats how my scopes were mounted back east for hunting in the brush...3-9x on top of xtra high see through rings so the iron sights could be used for up close and personal use. The scope being that high was always a little caddywompus for me to shoot though, but it worked.

[ICEMAN]

Love my see thru...

[Hornseeker]

I have recently started shooting an Abolt 06' but shot my 721 from about 1984 till about 3 yrs ago... LOVE that gun. Have refinished the stock 4 or 5 times (I love refinishing stocks)... The blueing is all worn... dont bother me. i think the browned barrel would be cool and maybe a laminated stock?? Get one and finish it yourself from Richards Microfit.

[Hornseeker]

By the way, when I got the gun it had a "Tip Off" mount. I ditched it, but it was a cool system really. If I am hunting somewhere I think I'll really need iron sights, I just take the 94....