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Is any one going to build a really nice one this coming year for the old guy. Has anybody heard? 100 years old not mention the .30-1903 that started it  If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | ||
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Your question has two components. The first is, "Is any one going to build a really nice one." That is open for debate. Certainly the manufacturers could, but will they? Or, will it be a slicked up, re-marketed item that is nothing more than a Pinto with a fancy paint job. The second part is, "Is any one going to build a really nice one." The answer to that is that every gun maker will build one! Oh, I take that back. I don't think Kimber is, but I wish they would. As to the basic question you ask, I think it would be nice if someone did, but frankly I'm not really impressed with the quality of the rifles that are being produced today by the major players and probably wouldn't buy a limited edition from anybody. | |||
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I took the meaning of the question differently, ie, "is anyone cobbling up a nice custom 06." I did last year.   | |||
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I never was very good at comprehension! | |||
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  Ruger M77 Mk II in .30-06 Springfield. English walnut stock; shadow line cheek piece; cross bolt; flat point checkering; tung oil finish (I don't know the exact mixture/formula that was used). Pachmayr Decelerator pad. Steel magazine floor plate. Dakota inletted pistol grip cap and rear sling stud. Ruger barrel band sling stud. Rifle Basix trigger. Pillar & glass bedded. Jewelled bolt and extractor. Bolt lugs lapped. Extractor tuned. My gunsmith friend did all of the work. The rifle was completed earlier this year. (I know that a Ruger is a little unusual as a choice for a custom rifle. I just happen to like Ruger bolt actions. To each his own. But, I think it turned out rather well.) -Bob F. | |||
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Bob F -- looks very nice!  | |||
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Bob, I like your rifle... not as pretty as mine tho  | |||
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OK guys, now if you would just chambered them for an 06 Improved then you would be a rocking! Brad knows that I am of course referring to the good old 270......grins The wood is pretty, but for handling I'd much prefer the African walnut that is on Brad's rifle (personally I want the weight in the tube). I've been around that rifle a bit and it is one of the best pure hunting rigs I've seen. Nice rigs guys, now just go out there and wear them out! grins MD | |||
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Mark, In reference to wood vs. synthetic: "Different strokes for different folks!" I'm not one of those to get caught up in the wood vs. synthetic debate. There really is no debate in my opinion. For pure usability and practicality then a good synthetic stock with a stainless rifle is pretty hard to beat. I just like the feel of wood and I think I’m a little old fashioned. Brad's rifle looks to be a VERY nice rig. I like the way he has it set up.  And besides, he has excellent taste in cartridges! I guess great minds do think alike!! Cheers.... -Bob F. | |||
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B-wasn't trying to start a debate, just my thoughts on rifles that I use hard in tough country. I've a couple of pretty rifles with some great smokey wood. I just like the handly feel of the plastic anbd how it handles the elements better. But mainly I want that weight 4-ward and not in the handle, just my different stroke I guess. MD | |||
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B-one other thing I love the touch or your barrel band, I am amazed Brad didn't go that way also. I believe he didn't because he wanted to be able to use a cheater. MD | |||
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Mark, I know you weren't trying to start a debate. I was just wanting to let you know that I agreed with a lot of what you said. -Bob F.  | |||
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Bob, if I'm not mistaken your 30-06 has been to Africa, no? That little beauty has "African Hunting" all over it! Mark, your thought's about my little 06 mean more to me than anything anyone's ever said about any piece of gear I own cause I know the quality of rifleman and hunter you are! | |||
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Brad, No, the one above hasn't been to Africa yet. I did take a Ruger M77 MkII in .30-06 to Africa in 2002 but that's a different rifle. Yes, I have TWO Ruger M77 MkII rifles in .30-06!!!  The one I took to Africa in 2002 is plain jane. (Factory stock except for a bedding job and a Timney trigger.) Same scope on both: Leupold 1.5-5x Vari-X III.Here's a pic of me with the .30-06 I took to South Africa:  BTW: Speaking of centennial cartridges. I leave for South Africa on August 20 for another plains game hunt. I'll be taking my CZ 550 in 9.3x62 and my Remington Model 700 Classic in 8x57JS. Both of these cartridges came out in 1905 and I'll be using them in South Africa in 2005. (The 8x57J came out in 1888 with a .318" diameter bullet. It was changed to a .323" diameter bullet in 1905 and designated the 8x57JS.) Sort of a sentimental, centennial safari!! -Bob F. | |||
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I'm a couple months ahead on this one.....Mine is a modified M-70 featherweight. I added sights to it and glass bedded it and floated the barrel. Handloads make a .300 magnum envious and it's super light. The .30-06 has caused me to sell a couple .300 mags and I might also sell my .338 mag as well The way I see it is that if I need something bigger than a .30-06 then I get a .375 and that is in the works.  /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Vapodog I have the same featherweight but in a .270 Win I was thinking about puting sights on it also. Yours looks good Did you do it youeself? If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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Kimber will have an 06 out in October. Join the NRA | |||
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In all honesty I bought that rifle in a Ranger stock. The rifle sights were installed from the factory and all I did was apply a featherweight stock. They are original winchester sights. Damn thing shoots great and is quickly becoming my "go to" rifle for all big game hunting. With the featherweight barrel and 22" length the thing is quite light and easy to carry. It'll shoot 180 grains over 2,800'/sec and that's all any game needs up to the dangerous stuff. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Savage99-I've also heard rumors of a 375 H&H in the works...that could be nice for various jaunts in the mnts. MD | |||
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Kimber seems to be producing the best factory rifles made right now. I'm looking forward to their next offerings in the coming years. I hope they keep their production standards high. | |||
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Maybe Brad or I will find out what the complete list is. I usually just ask them what I need to know. The new rifle will be a longer 8400 action that will handle the standard rounds like the 30-06 and 300 WM for sure. As to the magnums we have to find out. Join the NRA | |||
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im putting two matching 06 s togethger M 98 action made by Stuart Saterlee double square bridges, leupold 4x scope mcmillan carbon fibre stock and a barrel from boots obermyer..... regards daniel | |||
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It looks like Remington has already scored. Go to their website and look at their special guns. They have made a run of 500 anniversary models of the 7600 pump in 30-06. It's complete with a natural finished maple stock. What finer way to pay tribute to the old war horse. | |||
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I'd definitely hold out for the Kimber! Hopefully they'll be shipping by this fall. I think I might be first in line for one if they are going to be available. Formerly "the444shooter" I think I had about 73,000 posts before I had to re-register  God Bless and Shoot Straight God is a comedian playing to an audience afraid to laugh--Voltaire | |||
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It looks like they may have ended the classic too soon. This year it's in .308 and they're ending the series with that chambering. Had they run it one more year in the centennial chambering they would have sold a gazillion of them. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Of all the rifles I've seen on the net, this is always one of my favorites -- everything you need and nothing you don't. Okie John "The 30-06 works. Period." --Finn Aagaard | |||
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John, thanks for such a nice compliment. We obviously see rifles very much the same way and it goes without saying Finn Aagaard is correct about the 06! His article from years back entitled "A Professional's Rifle" was the inspiration for the above. | |||
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Now if it was just a 06 Improved......grins MD | |||
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Bob, My first choice of actions for building a custom rifle on is a Mauser (preferably FN or JC Higgins), second is a toss up between a Springfield and an M-77. They (Rugers) have many desirable characteristics of a custom base built right into them. I like them a lot! A far better choice than a Charles Daly action. Nice rifle. Back to the original post, Im sure someone will place a little bronze badge in the buttstocks of their 06 to move some. It is too good of a sales opportunity to pass up. But the only legitimate one would be one made by Springfield. The blueing on mine (06) is done, just need to finish the stock now. It is an 03 Springfield. | |||
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You guys need to check out the American Custom Gunmakers raffle project for 2006. 30-06 of course, 100 years. Pre 64 M70 action, 70 years. http://www.acgg.org Jim Wisner Custom Metalsmith | |||
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Beautifull work Jim! I think that is the best one they have done in several years. | |||
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Just adding to Jim Wisner's post.    Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 30-06 cartridge and its versatility for North American Big Game. The ACGG #21 Firearm Project will be raffled in January 2006. "The North American Rifle" was based on a pre-64 Model 70 Winchester in honor of its 70th anniversary in 2006. http://www.acgg.org/firearms.html http://www.acgg.org/project21.html -Bob F. | |||
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Bob Faucett Thats what Im talking about!! That is what I call a tribute! If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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Yeah it is bound to happen  If it cant be Grown it has to be Mined! Devoted member of Newmont mining company Underground Mine rescue team. Carlin East,Deep Star ,Leeville,Deep Post ,Chukar and now Exodus Where next? Pete Bajo to train newbies on long hole stoping and proper blasting techniques. Back to Exodus mine again learning teaching and operating autonomous loaders in the underground. Bringing everyday life to most individuals 8' at a time! | |||
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Remington is already advertising a Centennial 7600 chambered in .30-06. I'm not a pump man, but growing up in PA, the '06 pump was the gun of choice in my parts. Like I said, I never was a fan, but this may be my excuse to buy one for old times sake. -Lou | |||
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Being the owner of five 30/06 rifles I didn't see a dog in the bunch there. Nice rifle Bob and nice synthetic stock one too and of course that other beauty would look good sitting in my safe. I am still plugging along with my first 721 Remington. I also have a Sako in 30/6 AI but would not do that again now that I have done it once. You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family. | |||
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bob...great wartie! great pose and composition, just use the flash next time in those harsh light and dark shadow situations. you can scan it and do some post processing and bring out more detail if it is important enough. makes me wish that was me behind that hog. good onya mate! i say the true beauty of a rifle is how you use it, its power, design, strength and the physical representation of good times and good times to come. to me it cant be too pretty to use but pretty to me is field grade, dinged and scratched. i think it is a great rifle! not too pretty to use and all business! sling studs are great and good checkering. 577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375 *we band of 45-70ers* (Founder) Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder) | |||
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I got thinking about this topic late last year and decided to have Al&Roger Biesen work me up a nice .30-06. It is a 1957 M70 Featherweight with a Circassian walnut stock, skeleton grip cap and butplate, four panel checkered bolt, ebony forend tip and fleur de lis checkering. Weighs 7 lbs. 14 oz. scoped and shoots very well. There is just something that makes you smile when you hold a rifle like that. Chet | |||
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Chet, I like your style! I would dearly love to see a pic of that rifle! Best, Brad | |||
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