Post by: SFD2015 on November 29, 2010, 02:28:00 PM
I am leaning towards the Browning A Bolt, X Bolt Stainless Hunter and the Winchester Model 70.
I am leaning towards the Browning A or X because I prefer the box magazine. I also prefer a stainless steel barrel. Having said that, and because nobody here has EVER been shy about sharing opinions on rifles, what do my fellow Hunt-Wa peeps think about these choices? I know that a rifle is a very personal thing, so I am looking mainly for people that have experience with these rifles and more importantly with either Winchester or Browning customer service. How are they? Did they leave a poor taste in your mouth? Did you have any concerns while shooting these rifles? Do you prefer a wood or composite stock and why?
I know, I am asking allot, but I figured that my research should also include peoples experiences and opinions!
Thanks all!
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Post by: Rick on December 03, 2010, 08:18:10 PM
Synthetic stocked for sure. I don't buy safe queens. My rifles are tools. Would you buy the wrong tool to work on your car?
Wood stocked rifles are the wrong tool for the NW IMO.
Post by: wsmnut on December 03, 2010, 08:32:46 PM
The synthetic is lighter. I still wipe them down after using them or hunting with them, whether they are blue or stainless.
Good Luck. You have several good choices!
wsmnut
Post by: Wacenturion on December 03, 2010, 08:50:07 PM
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=203374062 (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=203374062)
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Post by: SFD2015 on December 05, 2010, 08:41:08 PM
I have never purchased soemthing from Gunbroker, how does it work? Can I choose a gun shop to have it shipped to? Any FFL holder?
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 05, 2010, 08:58:52 PM
Thanks to everyone for their input... I am taking it all in.
I have never purchased soemthing from Gunbroker, how does it work? Can I choose a gun shop to have it shipped to? Any FFL holder?
yes you can choose the shop. But you need to talk to the owner first. Some charge a small flat rate fee around 25.00. Other will only take used guns. Because they want to sell you the new one. That is how my local shop is. Only used guns. So talk to your local shop, see what they charge and have at it. The ffl holders will have to exchange info and then you will have your gun.
Post by: Wacenturion on December 05, 2010, 11:21:33 PM
Thanks to everyone for their input... I am taking it all in.
I have never purchased soemthing from Gunbroker, how does it work? Can I choose a gun shop to have it shipped to? Any FFL holder?
Super easy. You first get a local gun shop to agree to bring it in. They in turn fax a copy of their FFL to the seller. He ships to your shop. Your shop usually charges a fee..$25-$50 to bring it in and do the required paperwork. You also pay shipping...approx. $25-$30. However....you pay no tax as you paid the seller prior to shipping (if out of state), so you save some there.
Just look at feedback and number of feedback's on Gun Broker for the seller....usually most are gun shops, although many are just individuals.
Post by: 87Ford on December 05, 2010, 11:38:16 PM
Post by: MDGrand on December 06, 2010, 12:55:56 PM
Unfortunately, most FFL holders in Washington are now collecting use tax on interstate firearm transfers. :(
This is true and such BS! I bought my 300 RUM, 700 XCR II and the local shop charged me tax.
I was wondering though.. my local shop did not know what the price was, they had to ask me.. What if you told them it was a gift?
As far as my choice:
I had a Browning Medallion A Bolt 30.06 and it was a slick nice accurate rifle. However, I would be careful to pay attention to the barrel length offered in Brownings. They often shop a few inches off their rifles. Especially in the case of a 7mm Mag, I would make sure I get at least a 24" barrel with a 26" barrel being preferred. Its on the edge of being considered a long action.
2nd thought:
You will want to consider what type of action you like the best: control round feed or push action. BOTH are reliable. However, if I had to choose one I like better and is unquestionably reliable it would be the model 70 mauser type claw extractor.
If it were me, I would go with the 7mm mag in the Win model 70 with the new MOA trigger. Get the most weather resitant package you can get, meaning synthetic stock and if you dont like the stock go look at Stocky's.com for a B&C or HS Precision... I guarantee you those dont feel like a toy when married to the rifle.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 06, 2010, 04:50:33 PM
But, of the choices given, I think I'd go with the Browning A Bolt. I have a good friend that I have hunted Montana with for the last two years that shoots an A Bolt in .270 mag, and I can tell you, it's a tack-driver. :twocents:
Post by: finnman on December 22, 2010, 12:27:26 PM
I have owned A-bolts in 7MM-08, .308, 2 in .25-06, .280 rem, 7MM mag. and my newest addition is a limited run of Hunter A-bolts in .358 Win! They only made a 100 of them!
All have been very accurate, you just need to find the right pill.
I have owned Tikka, Ruger, Weatherby, Howa and NO WINCHESTERS!!! I don't care for them....
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