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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 19, 2010, 08:33:25 PM

Title: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 19, 2010, 08:33:25 PM: 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.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 19, 2010, 08:34:59 PM: yep they are a great cal i have 2 one in rifle and one in handgun very nice cal and at a good buy
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Post by: Wenatcheejay on July 19, 2010, 08:44:17 PM: Nice caliber. My boy shoots it and loves it. (So do I)
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Post by: Huntbear on July 19, 2010, 08:56:14 PM: Great round. I love mine. It flat drives tacks.
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 08:57:05 PM: What??? You were looking at the Remmy just the other day :dunno:
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 08:58:48 PM: When are you going to the range?
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 19, 2010, 08:59:56 PM: 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.
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Post by: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 09:00:46 PM: And what of the 270? It going down the road?
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Post by: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 09:04:55 PM: 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 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: addicted on July 19, 2010, 09:26:50 PM: Quote from: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 09:04:55 PM
I'm a gun-a-holic :chuckle:

i resent and resemble that remark
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 19, 2010, 09:32:04 PM: I might keep the 270 just because I'm not sure there is anything more right than a Model 70 in 270 Winchester.
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 09:36:40 PM: Maybe that XCR II in 7mm Remmy you were looking at the other day :chuckle:
Title: Re: Might Have to Change My Name to Seven_Oh_Eight
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 19, 2010, 09:42:51 PM: Quote from: Tony 270 on July 19, 2010, 09:36:40 PM
Maybe that XCR II in 7mm Remmy you were looking at the other day :chuckle:

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 :)
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Post by: addicted on July 20, 2010, 06:50:14 AM: some guns just dont have any "soul" ya know. you just dont get that feeling. they feel cheap and hollow.
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on July 20, 2010, 06:54:31 PM: 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!