Post by: Moose22 on March 03, 2012, 06:35:17 PM
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Post by: bobcat on March 03, 2012, 08:09:32 PM
Good choice in picking the 30-06. You really can't beat it.
Post by: Moose22 on March 03, 2012, 08:18:08 PM
I think stainless is good if you hunt in a lot of rain. If not I don't think it matters much. My two big game rifles are not stainless and I have never had an issue with rust. What's the price difference?
Good choice in picking the 30-06. You really can't beat it.
Hey Bobcat, good talking with you tonight. The last quote I got was about $50 more. Not that big of a deal. Being new to NE I am not sure it matters but, I am leaning towards Stainless. I sure do like the looks of blue. Might have something to do with having some of Gramps' guns since he is no longer with us.
Post by: grundy53 on March 03, 2012, 08:21:58 PM
Post by: SeaRun1 on March 03, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
SR1
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Post by: yorketransport on March 04, 2012, 07:39:09 PM
You could split the difference and go stainless in laminate wood, then have the barrel Nitrided to give the look of blued steel. :tup:
Andrew
Post by: Bshiftbc on March 04, 2012, 07:42:44 PM
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Post by: 400out on March 04, 2012, 08:12:38 PM
I love blued guns with wood stocks, but living on the wet side of the state has had me fighting rust and pitting spots over the years. I would go stainless for a hard hunting rifle and blued for a range gun. Think of it as a tool. Do you want it to rust? East side of the state may be a different story.:yeah:
Post by: Moose22 on March 05, 2012, 09:55:47 PM
Post by: Miles on March 05, 2012, 10:05:56 PM
As far as ordering one... I would want to see the wood first. I ended up with one that had some really nice wood, but some others I've seen are just sort of plain.
Post by: high country on March 05, 2012, 10:18:02 PM
Post by: Miles on March 05, 2012, 10:39:35 PM
To me, blued rifles with nice stocks should be classics.....a pre 64 or mauser. The tikka is as classic a a tupperware bowl full of halloween candy in the suburbs.....I vote stainless.
HAHA.
There's a "Tupperware Tikka" somewhere in this picture...
Post by: Miles on March 05, 2012, 10:42:06 PM
Post by: Moose22 on March 05, 2012, 10:47:49 PM
Post by: Miles on March 05, 2012, 11:08:21 PM
Miles, very nice. I feel like I should say more. All I can say is NICE.
Thanks, but I must add, that's my friends buck/Tikka in the second pic...we hosted a "tupperware party" on the hill that year. :)
Most everyone has already seen my other pics, so I figured I'd toss up a new one.
If you like the blued look better, buy it. The eastern side of WA is pretty easy on rifles. Wipe it down with a little rem oil from time to time and you'll be set.
Post by: high country on March 06, 2012, 06:42:00 AM
Post by: Miles on March 06, 2012, 06:48:00 AM
I meant no offense miles, it just seems like putting fakers on Joe dirt.
No offense taken... I actually got a good laugh and thought hmmm "tupperware tikka", kind of funny. It's funny because my buddy (his gun/buck in the picture) calls it his "throw away" gun. He said he's going to use it for a few years, then toss it if it gives him any problems. :chuckle: I don't mind them, and I actually like mine. It's shoots good, kills bucks, and I could care less if if gets scratched/dinged up.