Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight

[Three_Oh_Eight]

I just picked up a NIB M700 XCR in 7mm-08 on clearance for $599!  I thought it was used when I first saw it.  I'm super excited to get some loads together and shoot.  I've heard nothing but good things about the 7mm-08 and I'm excited to finally have one.  I found 2 boxes of Federal Fusion 140gr to play with for cheap.  I'm going to clean the rifle and give it the once-over and then scrub the barrel down with JB bore paste.  Then, its off to the range.

[carpsniperg2]

yep they are a great cal i have 2 one in rifle and one in handgun very nice cal and at a good buy

[Wenatcheejay]

Nice caliber. My boy shoots it and loves it. (So do I)

[Huntbear]

Great round.  I love mine.  It flat drives tacks.

[Tony 270]

What??? You were looking at the Remmy just the other day 

[Tony 270]

When are you going to the range?

[Three_Oh_Eight]

I bought a Remmy.  I picked up an XCR, the stainless/black version vs the black/green version.  I don't know when I'll get to take it out.  I have some crap to do this weekend and then I should be able to go.  We need to take it out and play with it when we can.  I'll put the VX-3 3.5-10x40 on it now.  I think I'll end up putting a VX3 2.5-8x36 on it later.

[Tony 270]

And what of the 270? It going down the road?

[Tony 270]

I think we need to have a talk Dan. Admitting your problem is the first step. Say it with me: My name is Dan and I'm a gun-a-holic 

[addicted]

I'm a gun-a-holic 

i resent and resemble that remark

[Three_Oh_Eight]

I might keep the 270 just because I'm not sure there is anything more right than a Model 70 in 270 Winchester.

[Tony 270]

Maybe that XCR II in 7mm Remmy you were looking at the other day 

[Three_Oh_Eight]

Maybe that XCR II in 7mm Remmy you were looking at the other day 

To me, the M70 is more of what I think of when asked about a well-made rifle.  The M700s perform well, but there isn't much to them.  Just a drilled out tube for an action and a washer for a recoil lug pinched between the action and barrel.  But, I do think the M700 is a great hunting rifle and has nice lines.  I guess that's why I bought another one

[addicted]

some guns just dont have any "soul" ya know. you just dont get that feeling. they feel cheap and hollow.

[BigGoonTuna]

lots of "soul potential" in my m70 featherweight in 7-08.  one of the classiest looking guns on the market today in my opinion.

just gotta get out and get good at shooting it before october!