Helluva "social/ranch" rifle though, damn. :D

Looks nice but at that price point I can get 3 different Model 70's

You're thinking about goats, Bob. I'm talkin' Mongolian Horde.

Got a hold of a used but immaculate Model 70 in '06 last year. I like the .308 because of the recoil and because it's a military cartridge but I also like the '06 because I like the balance of a long action better than a short one. Agree with a few of the others that the '06 is a premier round.

I have been checking with local gun shops and boy do they want to gouge youto process a Mod 70 if I order it or gouge you if you buy it through them.

Went to the base BX and they are contacting Winchester to see what they can get it for me. Normally 10-20% less than on the street.

Still torn between the 06 and 7mm. If it is 7mm it will be the Mag round......

Find a local dealer who will do the paperwork for $20 or so.

Go to Gunbroker or a big dealer, order the gun and pay for it yourself.

Have the dealer send his FFL or you get a copy and mail it to the seller.

Go fill out the usual paperwork and pick up the rifle.

Easy peasy.

TR

If you do go magnum, give serious thought to the WSM. I believe it's a better round overall because it achieves everything the 7mmRM does in a lighter rifle with less powder. Yes - lighter has it's trade-offs but if I'm lugging it over hill and dale for that one shot that brings home the bacon, I'll gladly suffer a little more felt recoil. NTM - the rifle the gunsmith is building for me is intended for 1000 yd competition. I've shot his and the accuracy is phenomenal.

Well I am in NM and I went to 3 stores and they all wanted 80-120 to do it.......They want to make more than the usual fee.

I can buy it from Winchester with a discount and beat Gunbroker. Will wait to see what the base can do. They will waive the fee if I have it shipped ther. He thinks he can get it at a good price. I am not in a hurry as I still have to get a scope....... That will be the next thread :eek:

Hell lets just ask for input. What say you for a good mid priced scope for a Model 70 for a near sighted FOG. MIL Dot is what I want.......

Any recomendations ?

Weight and recoil are not an issue.

What is better in you experience 7mm REM Mag or 300 WSM?
Never shot a 300 WSM

My 300 is a WM. That choice was made for me because the rifle was a LA and I had ready access to the brass. 1400 rounds of once fired match brass is a) a lifetime supply, and b) worth almost what the rifle is. As for the 7mm REM mag, it has better ballistics but less choice WRT bullets - 30 cal really is king when it comes to bullet choices. My 7mm (when the gunsmith gets finished with it will be a 7mm WSM and it'll primarily be for long range shooting with 175 gr. SMKs. HTH.

For a scope? $500 range, The usual suspects- Leupold VX3, Nikon Monarch, Bushnell, et al. I have an older Nikon 3-9X40 Buckmaster on my .270 that has never let me down.

Yep. I like old Loopy's or scopes with Japanese glass.

That .300 Winchester short mag is a heckuva round. Magnum ballistics with a short action rifle. A bunch easier to lug up a big hill. A buddy had one built, and it is an elk-whacking machine.

As to scopes, hmmm.

Mark you were reading my mind. Price point and the Leupold VX3

Good scope. I have heard good things(on this board) about the new, higher end Bushnells, too. But it is hard to go wrong with a Leupold, service and quality are dependable.