Couesdeer

The second pic with the sunset (or sunrise) in the background is very cool! Nice photography. Good luck this Sept!

I have refinished a few stocks myself and found it to be fairly simple and rewarding to boot. Going slow and steady with a sanding block with progressively finer grits of paper. Make sure not to round out any sharp edges. I've gone down to 600 grit and started rubbing in boiled linseed oil (Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil works too) in progressive layers. After a few coats, the grain will really start to stand out. (i've done as many as 20 coats of oil) There is a ton of information on the web abiout refinishing stocks as well as recipes for oil finishes. If you have some time and patience, its pretty easy. I've never had this type of work done, but if I did, I'd go with Randy Lawson at Harry Lawson's gunsmithing. some of the stocks they produce are spectacular!

Zeroed on everything except deer. 32 October whitetail. I love unit 32!

Very cool! Where was it taken?

This gun has been sold... Thanks all

I have a Smith and Wesson model 22A semi auto that I no longer use. 4 inch barrel, takes standard 22lr ammo. Integral scope bases on barrel. Holds 10 in the magazine+1 in the chamber. Fun little camp gun for plinking around. I am the original owner and doubt that I've put 100 rounds through it. $180 and its yours. Face to face deal in the Tucson area only. (The gun is not expensive enough to justify the shipping and ffl fees.) I'd also consider trades for scopes, reloading equipment, high end synthetic stocks (mcmillan, brown precision, bansner) for mauser 98s, other firearms (I could add cash to boot) or perhaps other items that I'm to tired to think of right now... Let me know what you have. Thanks for looking. JJ (couesdeer)

I checked mine after reading the AZ Draw post, but nothing here......... I hope I didn't get skunked!

Joe Reed at Harry Lawson Gunsmithing (520) 326-1117. He's reasonable, fast, and knows his craft!

Yep, That's my stock. I bought it used thinking it was for a long action, but alas... it didn't fit! I kind of like the rubber coating. feels good to shoulder, but the darn thing is about twice as heavy as a factory synthetic stock. Perhaps I am becoming a "stock snob" as i am slowly replacing all of my factory stocks out with Mcmillans.... Pricey, but I really like them! JJ (couesdeer)

I no longer have a use for this rifle. (7STW and 300 Win have effectively taken her place) And I cant stand to see her sitting in the back of the safe jealous of the rifles that get used! Winchester model 70 XTR Sporter Magnum in 7mm Rem. Post 64 (Push feed) action Factory tupperware stock. (I have long since given away the original wood) 24" barrel Trigger jobbed to a very light (almost too light) 2 lbs or so. Leupold mounts Some bluing wear on the muzzle and small scratches on the barrel near where the end of the forearm of the stock. Scratches on the triggerguard as well. I bought it used and have put 300 rounds through it since 1998. Shoots 139 grain hornadies and 140 gr. partitions around an inch if I do my part at the bench. Also included: RCBS 3 die set (neck sizer, FL sizer, and seater) 98 peices of brass (20 of the virgin) 40 handloads (67.5 gr. Re 22, 139 gr Hornady moly coated) 20 handloads (63.5 gr. Re 22, 160 gr partition) Would like to sell the whole lot for $400 shipped to your FFL. Also interested in trades for a bolt action in a non magnum cal (especially .6mm rem, 25-06, .308, 6.5x55, any of the 22 centerfires), leica 1200 rangefinder (scan or not), double action .357 or 44 mag, and probably some things I haven't listed. Let me know what you have. PM me with questions or picture requests Thanks, JJ (Couesdeer)

I have a remington AWR in 7stw. 24 inch light taper barrel, Mcmillan stocked, teflon-coated, and muzzle-braked. Light rifle, minimal recoil, but loud!! Right now, I'm finishing up load development for it. Strangely, the best groups I'm getting ae with 120gr Nosler Ballistic tips. (with 78grains of IMR 7828, consistantly under an inch@100) Haven't chrono'd those loads yet, but I like the accuracy. I have also worked with 139 gr Hornadies and 150 Gr. Ballistic tips. In my rifle, these shoot good, but not as well as the 120 grainers...

Binos: Leica 12X50 BAs, Bogen tripod with ball head. Rifle: Remington 700 .300 win Mag: 24" shilen barrel, Mcmillan stock, and Timney trigger Harris bipod, Leupold VX III 4.5-14 LR(B&C Reticle) Back: Crooked Horn Frame: Dana design Other stuff: Leica 1200 rangefinder, Garmin Etrex (I get lost, sometimes), Knives of Alaska bear cub, leatherman, and Buck 110, and one of those cushy-seats that they sell at Mall-Wart for 5 bucks. So far, this set-up has worked well for me...............

Truckin', Got my chips cashed in... Oh wait a minute.... I misunderstood the title of your post. Guess I oughta put away the pachuli and tie-dyes!

Four reasons for selling this rifle: 1. I REALLY want a light O/U shotgun! 2. I'm not a big fan of muzzlebrakes. 3. This rifle is redundant as I have a custom 300 Win in about the same configuration that I have grown very fond of. and 4. I REALLY want a light O/U shotgun! The last box of loads to go through the rifle were winchester 150 gr psp. (the least expensive factory 7STW loads I could find) With a burris signature 3-9 and rested on sandbags off of the bench, groups averaged 1.5" You know the deal... two on top of each other and then a flyer. I do have some reloading dies coming to me in the mail..... if this doesn't sell, I'll start some load development and give myself an excuse for keeping it!

This rifle is in the Tucson area. Remington 700 Alaskan Wilderness Rifle (AWR). This rifle was built in the Remington custom shop. 7mm STW, light contour 24 inch barrel with muzzlebrake. Stainless action and barrel with teflon coating, Mcmillan stock (tan with black web texturing). 80 rounds through tube. Excellent condition, however some of the teflon has worn off of the muzzlebrake. Here is a link to the Remington's website and description of the rifle: www.remington.com/products/firearms/custom_shop/700/model_700_AWR.asp $950 or trade for good quality 20 or 28 guage O/U shotgun. I can send photos, email me at soazhunterATaolDOTcom Thanks for looking.

No typo.... I just punched in the values on the point blank ballistics calculator..... I am, in no way, an expert on this. I guess it supports the argument for heavier bullets meaning more retained energy downrange. However, like Lance, I prefer flatter tragectories. Which is why I settled on 140 grain nosler partitions when the 7mm mag was my go to (only) rifle.

Casey, You might want ot consider this.... In comparing foot-lbs of energy between a 7mm mag with a 160 gr bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2950 fps and a 30-06 shooting a 180 grainer with a MV of 2700 fps, here's the data i got. Muzzle energy '06: 2913 ft lbs 7mag: 3165 ft lbs at 100 yds '06: 2506 ft lbs 7mag: 2759 ft lbs at 200 '06: 2321 ft lbs 7mag: 2397 ftl bs at 300 '06: 2140 ft lbs 7mag: 2073 ft lbs at 400 '06: 1972 ft lbs 7mag: 1784 ft lbs Basically there isn't much difference in "knock-down" power between the two until you get out past 400 yards. Now this is assuming you can get 2700 fps put of a 180 grainer in an '06 and 2950 fps out of a 7mm rem mag. In fact, at closer ranges, the 7 mag will hit "harder". As we all know, bullet placement will trump foot lbs of energy all day long. I guess I'm saying, don't passs on the 7 mag if its a shooter. I'm sure your 270 whizzum with 150 grain slugs will compare with these two provided you can get them in the 3000+ fps range. This probably isn't that helpful as you are trying to narrow down your choices (here I am encouraging you to add to your selection!) good luck with your decision and have fun shooting!

Any one of those bullets flung out of an '06 will knock a bull elk's dick in the dirt... Provided that you do your job and put it in the vitals. Try a few different bullets and go with the ones that seem to shoot the best out of your rifle. By the way, I'd concur with a previous opinion and put out another vote for 180 gr. Nosler Partitions.... Folks have been killing elk with them for many years.........

Very nice rig! Hopefully the next picture you submit of it has you and a giant Coues buck accompanying the rifle!

Ditto on what those other guys said about "rolling your own". It's fun and rewarding. Here's the cost of a reloaded 300 Win Mag round loaded with 77 grains of reloader 22 and a 165 grain nosler partition bullet (my pet load) based on new component prices from natchez shooter's supply. Brass: $20.09 for 50... .40 each CCI 250 primer: $18.12 per 1000....... .02 each 165 Gr. nosler partition: $20.99 per 50.... .42 each 77 grains of reloader 22 7000 grains per pound= 91 charges per pound $20 per pound of powder divided by 91 .22 per charge of powder I get a grand total of 1.06 per load. Compared to Federal Premium Ammunition utilizing the same 165 grain partition at 33.99 per box = 1.69 per round Of course, as you reuse brass, buy powder in bulk quantities, buy bullets in bulk (or blems from the factory), the per round cost of the reloaded ammo goes down further. hope this helps......

Thanks, bullwidgeon.... I just spit Mt Dew all over my keyboard laughing at that one! Howsabout a little warning next time?!

Mjolnir.... The Hammer of Thor....

Murphy does do good work, but last time I was there, he wasn't taking any new business as he was backed up. Recently, I have used Joe Reed at Lawson's for a rebarreling and blue job. Excellent results.

I know this opinion has been stated already, but for a kid's rifle, and solely for the purpose of piggies and coyotes, the .243 sure is tough to beat..... Now if you start going after bigger species with the same rifle, I'd step up to the 25-06. (This, in no way, implies that I think you can't hunt deer with a .243, but better options do exist.) That's my $.02

I'll second the opinion on the 4.5-14Leupold VX-3. I have one with a 30mm tube and B&C rerticle on it. Love the thing.