Jack Suber Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I finally got the rifle I always wanted...... Can't wait to shoot it!!!......tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 very nice... I treated myself this week too...must wait for pics before i tell have a good day at the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 favorite rifle since 1971...have a blast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Been shooting mine lately as my pistolas are in jail. (gunsmith) The more I shoot it, the more I love it. While the .308 is expensive, I just can't bring myself to stop pulling the trigger. What I will say as someone who humped the boondocks with an A2 and the HOG back in the day, I REALLY like the feel of this rifle. It feels substantial. If I gave a quick buttstroke to the head of some badguy, I can assure you it is HIS head that will give, not the rifle. And, while the trigger has quite a bit of take-up, the break is smooth and clean! I have the dies, and single stage. Now I just need to get of my rear and start loading. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Cool! Now if it was only selective fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Jack, Congrats. The exact same rifle is on my list of must haves. Bare bones beater too! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvb Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 sweet! I've been wanting one for years.... The settlement for our old house is this week; As soon as that check comes in....... rvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Cool! Now if it was only selective fire! I think I would be broke (from trying to feed it) if it were selective fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Been shooting mine lately as my pistolas are in jail. (gunsmith) The more I shoot it, the more I love it. While the .308 is expensive, I just can't bring myself to stop pulling the trigger. What I will say as someone who humped the boondocks with an A2 and the HOG back in the day, I REALLY like the feel of this rifle. It feels substantial. If I gave a quick buttstroke to the head of some badguy, I can assure you it is HIS head that will give, not the rifle. And, while the trigger has quite a bit of take-up, the break is smooth and clean! I have the dies, and single stage. Now I just need to get of my rear and start loading. enjoy I agree. I think this is one of the best balanced and feeling rifles ever made. My first experience with one was a few years back when my accountant brought one over. He told me that a client gave it to him in trade for his services and he asked me if I would try it out for him. This rifle was like new (Winchester). It was in mint condition and could even accept a selecter switch. I was more than happy to go test it (especially since my accountant was paying for the ammo)! Anyway, the rifle was accurate as hell. I only shot out to 200 yds but it grouped wonderfully. So, I brought it back and told him it was a great rifle and that I was envious. A few weeks later, we were having lunch and I asked him about the rifle. He said he sold it!! I said, "You sold it?!??!" He said, "Yep." I asked, "what did you get for it?" He said, "$650.00!!!!!" I said, "You idiot! I would have given you a grand without blinking!!" Then and there, I decided that I was going to get one when I had some spare change. Well, two weeks ago, I found out that Uncle Sam made a sizable mistake on some overtime pay (disaster work). So, I got a nice present with interest. Then I treated myself. I have dies, tons of brass, and several thousand Winchester 147 grn FMJ bullets that I acquired over the years (anticipating this purcahse). So, I am set to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Wow.... beautiful rifle and on my list of want to haves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here is the 1st group I shot at 100yds, with American Eagle 150 grn FMJs. I think I can tighten it up if I clean the trigger up a bit and practice a little more. Can't wait to see what I could do with a scope on it. Damned I love this rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here is the 1st group I shot at 100yds, with American Eagle 150 grn FMJs. I think I can tighten it up if I clean the trigger up a bit and practice a little more. Can't wait to see what I could do with a scope on it. Damned I love this rifle! The one looks like ou mighthave jerked her a little, but still very nice and a respectable grop for an iron. Get a scope on her and do a follow uf for us Jack. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here is the 1st group I shot at 100yds, with American Eagle 150 grn FMJs. I think I can tighten it up if I clean the trigger up a bit and practice a little more. Can't wait to see what I could do with a scope on it. Damned I love this rifle! The one looks like ou mighthave jerked her a little, but still very nice and a respectable grop for an iron. Get a scope on her and do a follow uf for us Jack. Jim Jim, Yeah, I got a little excited with that one - the 4th shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Used them in the Navy, and a portion were select fire. NOT fun beyond the first couple mags, very high cyclic rate and extremely difficult to control. I have always really liked the rifle though, great shooters and ours were extremely reliable. My first qualification was a 2000 inch qual, about 50 yards and reduced (drastically) targets. I shot all three positions and had groups you could just about cover with a dime, but they were on the corner of the shoulder and only about a third of them touched the target. By far the best shooting of the day but the dink in charge failed me, I argued that I wasn't able to zero the rifle before qualifying but it wasn't good enough. They said I should have seen the hole and corrected during the qual. I still love the rifle and would like to have one someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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