I was looking through some past SCI magazines and I read the story entitled "A Tale of Two Rifles." The sum of the story was the author was issued 2 M70's while he was stationed in Cambodia as a sniper. He took the actions with him after he left the service, had them re-barreled, and has used them ever since to hunt game around the world.

I really liked how this guy has been using the same two actions for the past 47 years to hunt 90% of his game. Has anyone else ever had a similar experience with a rifle (i.e. used it through many barrels and chamberings)? I think it will be a heck of an accomplishment if I can shoot out at least one of my rifles barrels over my life.

Anyway, just thought there was something great about this story.

I haven't read the story but I shoot my "hunting rifles" year around. I know others that may only shoot their "deer rifle" 4 or 5 times a year, if that. I've a 7-08 that I bought when Remington first standardize the round that I have hunted with and used in factory matches. It's on it's second barrel. I have a 30-06 that is a candidate but it still shoots into 1.5" so I doubt that it'll get done. I have a couple of Pdog rifles that are on their second barrel.
Now a days, I doubt very many people --unless they are rich and travel the world-- shoot out a barrel shooting only at game.

I would love a copy of that! Sounds like a great article.

The story is in Safari Magazine Jan/Feb.2010 issue, Page 24.

For some reason I can't find a web address for them. Do they have a site?

Chuck, Safari Magazine is published by SCI and is sent to members. I have a copy of this issue and will send it to you if you PM me your address. Jim

Jim, you're a saint!

I received your address Chuck, I'll get it in the mail tomorrow.

For those of you who read the article, anyone notice he had no complaints about shooting tiger, elephant, and gaur with the 30-06?

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Originally posted by JA:
I received your address Chuck, I'll get it in the mail tomorrow.

Thank you very much.

I bought a remmy 700 in 1974 that I shot for 35 year. I had a full custom built on the action in '92, and it was on it's 3rd barrel when I sold it this winter. I finally got bored with it and replaced it with a super sexy Cooper in .270.