I thought I'd share a picture of the rifle my Dad has hunted exclusively with over the last 37yrs. It's been fortunate (as has my dad) to have seen more dead game and more rough real estate than some rifles see in several generations of use. Look at that bolt handle, it speaks volumes.

It sure looks nice after all these years also. I admire people that take care of there equipment and that one should last a very long time.

Tell us more about it don't tease.

I have a Winchester 71 348 that looks similar in condition but was used for many years by my father hunting white tails in N. Michigan then by myself...no pictures as I lost the gun then bought a Browning 71 deluxe to replace it. The best deer I ever shot was with that 348.

I bet that action is as slick as heck too.

There isn't much to tell about that rifle. My dad bought it while home for the summer from University. Everyone was raving at the time about the "7MM" so he bought this rifle so chambered. He distinctly remembers purchasing the "cheap" ADL version, and it came complete with the weaver bases still on it, and a bushnell banner mounted in weaver rings. About the only modification to the rifle other than the obvious scope swap was a bit of epoxy under the action, the adition of a decelerator when the vented recoil pad that came with the rifle aquired the consistency of an apolstered brick, and a sling swivel change out. These simple modifications were done by him.

The game it has taken is really inumerable and of quite a variety.

The reason I snapped the picture yesterday is because the scope came off. A good friend, whom my dad had done work for and as usual wouldn't take payment, bought him a Kimber select grade 84M chambered for the 7mm-08. He was adamant the scope go to the new rifle, as he insisted that "I know that old scope so well".

Chuck

Great picture of a great tool. The stories that rifle could tell.......... Sounds like your dad got a worthy 'replacement'.

Let us know how he likes it.

Ya-know... The picture and history really makes me think back... Then ask... Do we (I) really need all the latest Wiz-Bang Gizzmo's to enjoy my hunt??

that is a great picture, mag cover quality.

and a fine looking rifle, a hunting tool, if you will.

I had early 70s' rem700BDL .222rem, that was pitted in the barrel,bluing worn,bought it that way,but shot consistent 1/2-3/4" with cheap factory fodder, I enjoyed it much until I was told I needed a custom Mauser to enjoy hunting and gun ownership!

Gotta love a good old workhorse!

I can imagine the memories and countless hunting stories that surround that rifle are quite interesting.

Reloader

!!You can sure tell a man with pride!! Just look at how he takes care of his guns. Very nice, and I hope he has great luck with the new one...

Well, Chuck, your credibilty has gone all to hell. First you expect us to believe a man has been able to hunt with the same rifle for all those years. Then, you tell us he was successful as a hunter while doing so. To top it off, you want us to believe this was done with an unaltered, wood stocked, push feed, rifle. Come on now!
From what you have written, one would get the impression the rifle didn't suffer from severe inaccuracy problems from that constantly moving stock. You also made no mention of the bolt handle falling off, the trigger malfunctioning, hopeless feeding issues, constantly moving Weaver mounts, or any of the other inumerable problems any visitor to internet forums is familiar with.
I guess it's your story and you can tell it any way you like but I, for one, am a little disillusioned. I fully expect you to be offering up some Alberta oceanfront property any time now. Regards, Bill.

The first high powered rifle I ever fired was a Remington Model 700 ADL in .270 Winchester.

That one's in nice shape. The only thing I like better than new rifles are old rifles.

I hope your father is not retiring it!

Ocean front property you say......

May have a line on something for you.

Chuck

Your Dad's rifle is nice, but I like the one Bill Leeper made for you better.

He must be damn careful with it. Mine look worse after ten years not 37.