Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2012, 06:34:44 PM
Question, what is it worth? Not sure if I want to keep it or not, I just never say no to a gun :chuckle:
Post by: Bofire on March 07, 2012, 07:04:52 PM
Carl
Post by: Wacenturion on March 07, 2012, 07:19:35 PM
It could be an ADL...cheapest, BDL...higher end, or Mountain which would be very desirable in that caliber.
Anyway, $450 up depending, Mountain..$700 up if like new, and of course the nice wood adds to the desirability.
Got any pictures? We could easily tell what it is.
Post by: Wacenturion on March 07, 2012, 07:22:10 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi98.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl241%2FSS30ANV%2FJan2012059.jpg&hash=6c72a0f651228aab4f4fdd827425f2868e2fcd88)
Post by: huntlakewood on March 07, 2012, 07:29:03 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2012, 08:19:20 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on March 07, 2012, 08:41:55 PM
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=276590534
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 07, 2012, 08:43:12 PM
Post by: Encore 280 on March 07, 2012, 08:56:41 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2012, 09:05:18 PM
Ok, now that you have that one, you probably don't need the Pro Hunter. $150 :drool: :chuckle:
LOL, I think I'll set th ADL up for my wife and or girls for the future. What would be a good load for caribou, deer, and or elk in the .270?
I'm thinking I'm looking at a 3-9 or 4-12 Leupold scope for it eventually. I have to get a couple more scopes for my Pro Hunter barrels first. I put that 4-12 Pentex on the .223 barrel. Thinking 4-12 Leupolds on the .243 and .25-06 barrels also.
Post by: Wacenturion on March 07, 2012, 09:05:47 PM
Thats good to hear, I figure I traded about $300 worth of furs for it. The guy was transfering out of AK and really wanted some of its critters before he left.
I would say you got a good deal at that price. Nice looking rifle and a good caliber. :tup:
Post by: bobcat on March 07, 2012, 09:11:11 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 07, 2012, 09:14:03 PM
Great rifle. All it really needs is a good recoil pad, especially if your wife and girls are going to use it.
It is a light rifle, don't know much about a .270 does it have much of a thump? I was thinking about like a .243? My wife has been shooting a .308 handi rifle but it weighs a ton.
Good round to shoot out of it?
Post by: bobcat on March 07, 2012, 09:25:33 PM
A 270 isn't much different than a 30-06 when it comes to recoil. Way more than a 243.
You can always get the "managed recoil" loads. I think they use a 115 grain bullet at a reduced velocity. They would be very similar to a 243 load I would bet.
Post by: AWS on March 08, 2012, 09:29:13 AM
Looking back at what I've written I might ad at the time I was sighting in my wifes gun I had a gunshop and range and spent a lot of time behind a lot of big magnums. 130s helped a lot.
Post by: NWBREW on March 08, 2012, 09:43:14 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 08, 2012, 03:03:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 08, 2012, 03:22:01 PM
Quote
2" shorter barrel
On a 270? :yike:
Post by: Wacenturion on March 08, 2012, 03:27:04 PM
Quote2" shorter barrel
On a 270? :yike:
Agree....just tone down the loads.
Post by: TeacherMan on March 08, 2012, 03:42:42 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 08, 2012, 03:48:11 PM
Only reason I was thinking that was my daughters. They are very small. If I shorten up the stock and put a new recoil pad on it that will make the barrel front heavy. I figured the muzzle break would help a little more with recoil. :dunno:
I think that barrel is 22 inches, and I would not want to go shorter than that with a 270. A muzzle brake will make it louder, plus with the muzzle brake your adding more length to the barrel.
I'd shorten the stock, install a recoil pad, and use the "managed recoil" loads. Unless you're a reloader, then you can easily load up some really mild loads, by using a 130 grain bullet and a relatively fast powder. You could even go with a 110 grain Barnes.
Your daughters may just need to only shoot with a rest, until they get bigger. Or get them a smaller, lighter rifle.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 08, 2012, 03:55:48 PM
Post by: Bofire on March 08, 2012, 05:16:16 PM
Carl
Post by: royalbull on March 08, 2012, 05:31:11 PM
Only reason I was thinking that was my daughters. They are very small. If I shorten up the stock and put a new recoil pad on it that will make the barrel front heavy. I figured the muzzle break would help a little more with recoil. :dunno:
were the adl's part of the recall on the model 700's? not sure what years were affected, but if you have to take the safety off to unload it, it will need to be sent in for repairs before you let your girls use it.
Post by: Wacenturion on March 08, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Remington 700 recall notice
Safety Modification Program
Remington Model 700 & Model 40-X
If you own a Remington Model 700 or Model 40-X rifle:
Only those Model 700 or 40-X rifles made before March 1982 were manufactured with a bolt-lock mechanism. Model 700 or 40-X rifles made after March 1982 do not have a bolt-lock mechanism and may be loaded and unloaded with the safety in the “S” or “On Safe” position. Consequently, post-1982 Model 700 or 40-X rifles are not subject to this bolt-lock Safety Modification Program.
To determine whether your Model 700 or 40-X rifle has a bolt-lock mechanism, either:
• Call Remington toll-free at 1-877-387-6691 and a service representative will help you determine if your firearm has a bolt-lock mechanism, or
• Take your Model 700 or 40-X rifle to a Remington Authorized Repair Center and a qualified gunsmith will examine your firearm and determine whether it has a bolt-lock mechanism.
If your Model 700 or 40-X rifle has a bolt-lock mechanism, it is eligible for this bolt-lock Safety Modification Program. If you participate, your firearm will be cleaned and inspected for proper functioning by a qualified gunsmith. Once the condition of your firearm has been assessed, you will be notified of one of the following:
• Your firearm’s trigger assembly is otherwise in good operating condition, and the gunsmith will proceed to physically remove the bolt-lock feature so that your rifle can be loaded and unloaded while the safety remains in the “S” or “On Safe” position; or
• Your rifle’s trigger assembly is found to be in an unsatisfactory or potentially unsafe operating condition because of any number of factors, including wear, alteration or maintenance. The entire trigger assembly will be replaced with a new factory trigger assembly, which does not incorporate a bolt-lock mechanism.
In either case, the total cost to you is $20 plus shipping and handling. You will also receive a safety redemption certificate to complete and submit in order to receive a free blaze orange hat (one hat per certificate).
How to participate in the Safety Modification Program
Complete the General Repair Form and
Send or deliver your firearm and the completed repair form to either:
a) A Remington Authorized Repair Center; or
b) Ship your firearm to the Remington factory at:
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Ilion Firearms Plant
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Remington will bill or arrange for payment once your firearm is received and evaluated.
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Post by: Encore 280 on March 08, 2012, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on March 09, 2012, 11:03:04 AM
:) shortening the stock will make it LESS muzzle heavy not more. The muzzle will be closer to them, less cantilever. :)
Carl
I'm just going to set my encore up for my girls in 25-06, .243 and .223. They will always be small. My wife is 5'4 115 lbs. I'm going to bring my wife and the gun into a gun smith and have them help make the call on the stock length. Fit it to her then put a Sims pad on it top it with a Leupold 4-12 and get some Federal 130s for it.
Thanks for all the info.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 12, 2012, 04:27:17 PM
:) shortening the stock will make it LESS muzzle heavy not more. The muzzle will be closer to them, less cantilever. :)
Carl
I'm just going to set my encore up for my girls in 25-06, .243 and .223. They will always be small. My wife is 5'4 115 lbs. I'm going to bring my wife and the gun into a gun smith and have them help make the call on the stock length. Fit it to her then put a Sims pad on it top it with a Leupold 4-12 and get some Federal 130s for it.
Thanks for all the info.
Sounds perfect. I think she'll love it. :tup:
Post by: WSU on March 12, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
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Post by: TeacherMan on March 25, 2012, 08:23:25 PM
any info?