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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: rasbo on July 03, 2010, 04:58:06 AM

Title: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: rasbo on July 03, 2010, 04:58:06 AM: 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
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 06:51:01 AM: I still love the old wood stocks, even on a westside gun.... You looking to lighten it up?
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: rasbo on July 03, 2010, 07:10:18 AM: Quote from: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 06:51:01 AM
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 :dunno:
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 07:12:52 AM: Sad story for sure, but did you know the previous owner well enough to know what he may have wanted?
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: rasbo on July 03, 2010, 07:15:44 AM: Quote from: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 07:12:52 AM
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
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: ICEMAN on July 03, 2010, 07:18:12 AM: Wear sun glasses for a minute. 8)

:P
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: ribka on July 03, 2010, 08:01:11 AM: 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.
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: quadrafire on July 05, 2010, 12:54:24 PM: 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.
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: rasbo on July 05, 2010, 01:46:08 PM: Quote from: quadrafire on July 05, 2010, 12:54:24 PM
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
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2010, 02:24:33 PM: I found some info here:
http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID22/2599.html (http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID22/2599.html)
It looks like changing the stock altogether is not a huge deal.
:dunno:
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: rasbo on July 05, 2010, 02:48:36 PM: 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...
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2010, 02:55:48 PM: 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.
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: ICEMAN on July 05, 2010, 07:11:18 PM: Love my see thru...
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: Hornseeker on July 12, 2010, 09:05:41 AM: 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.
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: Hornseeker on July 12, 2010, 09:06:38 AM: 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....
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on July 12, 2010, 09:10:18 AM: There are a few places around who can "blast" the stock with dry ice and remove all the finish etc with out harming the wood. They have actually done the covers of old mildew covered books and not hurt them. :twocents:
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: lokidog on July 12, 2010, 10:03:07 AM: If you are looking for a brown finish, it is really easy to do yourself. All you need is a propane torch, hot mitt and some rags. I think it is Caseys that makes one they call plum brown. It forms a very rust resistant finish, even on my muzzleloaders.
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: Hornseeker on July 12, 2010, 11:50:36 AM: If its not checkered, getting the finish off is no big deal. A long time ago my dad taught me a trick... break a good sized bottle and use the edge of the broken glass to "scrape" with the grain... takes it right down, then finish it up with 80-100 grit... then move up in grits till you get her real nice and smooth.... :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: remington model 721 30-06 springfield
Post by: lokidog on July 12, 2010, 11:07:52 PM: I refinished my 870 stock, checkering and all. Luckily the finish was loose enough I was able to use a needle and pick out each checker hole without damaging the wood.