Post by: hookr88 on October 25, 2018, 09:43:40 PM
Post by: screedler on October 25, 2018, 09:50:47 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on October 25, 2018, 09:51:24 PM
That being said. Do whatever the heck you want to do with it. I’ve taken a new unfired Rem700 Classic in 6.5x55 and had it rechamber to 6.5-284. I was good with it but the collector types sniveled a bunch on the forums. Then again there are a bunch of snivelers out there. ❄️❄️❄️
Post by: Crunchy on October 25, 2018, 10:44:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 25, 2018, 11:25:12 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on October 25, 2018, 11:35:57 PM
You said it shoots well. Why fix it, if it’s not broke? 🙃
That being said. Do whatever the heck you want to do with it. I’ve taken a new unfired Rem700 Classic in 6.5x55 and had it rechamber to 6.5-284. I was good with it but the collector types sniveled a bunch on the forums. Then again there are a bunch of snivelers out there. ❄️❄️❄️
There are a lot worse things you could do with a Rem 700, people even collect Beanie Babies, so why not a Remington 700 :dunno:
Post by: BKMFR on October 26, 2018, 05:17:10 AM
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Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2018, 06:56:29 AM
Post by: Goshawk on October 26, 2018, 09:58:36 AM
If it were in my safe, I'd have the wood refinished and the gun blued like it used to be. I'm just not a fan of cerakote for a long lasting finish. I have not found it as durable as blueing.
Bottom line? It's your gun, so choose whatever you think you'll be proudest of in 10 years.
Post by: thinkingman on October 26, 2018, 10:03:25 AM
All of what you described doesn't seem to diminish the function.
Leave the memories, patina, intact.
Post by: Angry Perch on October 26, 2018, 10:08:36 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 26, 2018, 10:10:57 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on October 26, 2018, 10:30:05 AM
If you're not a collector and looking to flip it and make a buck though who cares what a collector thinks?
Post by: Angry Perch on October 26, 2018, 10:32:35 AM
You'd think collectors would want it messed with so the value of the others would increase. Unless they think they are going to get their skinners on it for cheap.
Some guys just can't stand to see something they're passionate about get defiled. Like the numbers matching Classic car guys.
Post by: cardinalguns on October 26, 2018, 10:34:16 AM
Why take a classic hunting rifle and ruin the value? If you want to customize a rifle, you can buy any number of used rifles (not pre-64 M70's) for $350 and spend some money making it uniquely yours.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Post by: Skillet on October 26, 2018, 10:35:45 AM
Post by: Bofire on October 26, 2018, 10:46:07 AM
My Tikka is lighter, very accurate and damage proof(cuz I do not care about it)
Carl
Post by: fly-by on October 26, 2018, 01:30:57 PM
Still shoots like a tack driver.
Vintage look AND still shoots? Enjoy it as is.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 26, 2018, 01:37:22 PM
Post by: woodswalker on October 26, 2018, 02:45:13 PM
My granddad's rifle is just as he had it, with a peep and no scope, its shooting fine and i can still hit the 300 yard gong with it. it brings back time with him in Eastern WA and ID
Post by: magnanimous_j on October 26, 2018, 03:17:05 PM
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Post by: yorketransport on October 27, 2018, 05:25:27 AM
It’s just a tool. The love is pre-64 Winchester’s is more about nostalgia than quality anyways. There are better designs, techniques and materials available today to build better tools.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 27, 2018, 08:28:09 AM
I would have already had that barrel hit with a 30 Gibbs reamer and a can of Krylon. :chuckle:Sort of depends on the models. A pre-64 1894, for example, has a forged receiver unlike the cast ones that followed. The quality--function, feel, fit/finish are better than after Olin's accountants took over. The metal blues better too. I've found that the depression era guns seem to be of the best fit, cleanest machining. I don't disagree that the technology exists to make a better performing tool, but seems most gunmakers are making cheaper not better. You can notice differences in Remingtons, Rugers and Savages over time, too. There is a saying in manufacturing "Cheaper, Faster, Better....You can pick two."
It’s just a tool. The love is pre-64 Winchester’s is more about nostalgia than quality anyways. There are better designs, techniques and materials available today to build better tools.
Post by: MadMooner on December 22, 2018, 08:57:58 AM
Rock Creek barrel, McMillan stock, trigger job. I love it. It’s my go to rifle. The rifle is about 6.5#’s, with scope and mounts is maybe 7.5#’s. Greatly improved ergo’s.
To be fair, mine had little collector value as it was DT’d for a side mount. Picked it up for cheap at a pawn shop.
Post by: Alchase on December 22, 2018, 09:20:00 AM
If it was my dad's rifle, I would leave it as is and mount it on the wall, knowing all those nicks and scratches were made while my Dad was doing something he loved.
I have my Dad's 1952 Montgomery Ward, Browning 12 gauge, screws buggered up, blueing gone, slight rusty pitted patina, butt plate hard as a rock (it hung on 2 nails in the my dad's garage for 40 years) I used it as is for grouse a few times years ago. Honestly it is worth only sentimental value.
I have other shotguns that shoot much better. Now it is a reminder how much my dad loved to duck and goose hunt, and the times we spent together.
As other have said, it is your gun, go with what you want to do with it.
You can't be wrong either way.
:tup:
Post by: Tracker0721 on December 22, 2018, 10:44:04 AM
Post by: bornhunter on December 22, 2018, 10:53:20 AM
There will be a time where you wished you'd left it alone.
All of what you described doesn't seem to diminish the function.
Leave the memories, patina, intact.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 22, 2018, 10:58:40 AM
Post by: bearpaw on December 24, 2018, 07:36:07 AM