"Old Rifles"

[nodakian]

Not for deer but my coyote rifle is a Remington 788 in .223, still hammers

I still use my 788 in 243 for deer and antelope. Bought used in 1984 from the local gunsmith with the first money I made working at a grocery store. Over the years I upgraded the scope from fixed 4x to 3-9x, refinished the metal with bead blast, epoxy bedded the lug, and kept on killing stuff. Still shoots 1-1.5" groups all day.

 

[blairvt]

Since my Dad passed all my rifles have been in the safe. Take his Pre-64 featherweight. No new rifle can compare with the craftsmanship on those old rifles. Oh, take my Savage 99 in 250 every once in a while too.

 

[TN2shot07]

Most of mine are newer but I have a couple older guns in the safe. I have my uncle’s 94 top eject that I need to get out, dad’s 7400
in 270 and the savage 170 I took my first deer with.

It’s not too old but my favorite is a model 700 bdl in 25-06, blue and wood just like the good lord intended. One of the first rifles I ever bought

 

[Gstew1930]

I still use my 788 in 243 for deer and antelope. Bought used in 1984 from the local gunsmith with the first money I made working at a grocery store. Over the years I upgraded the scope from fixed 4x to 3-9x, refinished the metal with bead blast, epoxy bedded the lug, and kept on killing stuff. Still shoots 1-1.5" groups all day.

The old 788 is hard to beat. I’m getting close to burning out the factory barrel, I’m planning on replacing it soon

 

[nodakian]

The old 788 is hard to beat. I’m getting close to burning out the factory barrel, I’m planning on replacing it soon

Ugly as sin, not exactly light weight, and my barrel must be getting near its end, but it's my favorite.

 

[jayhawk]

Those pre 64s look down right modern don't they?

Looks like a Hawken gun. 50 caliber or better.

 

[49ereric]

M1917 06 1 deer is all
42 Mauser K98 8mm/338 mag using this next fall
44 Mauser K98 8mm never used in deer season but always ready to go.
I used a Remington 722 made in February of 1952 rechamber to 308 win for decades but it is wore out from several owners over the years.

 

[Catahoula]

I inherited my grandfathers Remington 721 in 30-06 when I was 15. I shoot it on occasion at the range and still shoots great! Manufacture stamping is 4/1952. Sentimental.

 

[sodaksooner]

Just picked up a sporterized 30-40 Krag.

While I never have, my dad and brother have killed a few with Dad's sporterized Krag. It's a good looking rifle when done correctly.

Ive got a 1903 Springfield that shoots way better than I can, and a Savage model 99 in .243 that is pretty good too, with iron sights even.

 

[sodaksooner]

I bought my Ruger M77 30 06 new in 1978. Still shoots better than I do. Killed my last deer with a Savage M99 in .300 Savage with a Weaver K4 scope at 195 yards offhand.

Bought one in 81 or 82 in .257 Roberts. My son is still killing deer with it.... Great gun IMO.

 

[87TT]

Bought one in 81 or 82 in .257 Roberts. My son is still killing deer with it.... Great gun IMO.

I wore out a Bell and Carlson composite stock and had to put the wood stock back on after almost 40 years of it being on it.

 

[Yarak]

I built 2 308’s on Husqvarna 1640 actions
Best production action to build on IMO

 

[ODB]

Love the old rifles!

I have a 1912 Rigby that still shoots better than I could ever shoot it.

What chambering? Double / single square bridge? Slant-box? Gimme some details…

 

[Hoyt Ag]

I use an 1895 Chilean 7mm Mauser that was grandfathers. Still shoots well if I use heavy bullets. Not sure I would take it on a multiday backcountry hunt but its fun for coyotes and day hunts just walking in the woods.

 

[long hunter]

Old school is the best school, I have and will buy an older model rifle before a new built one.

 

[ODB]

I have a ,275 Rigby and a .375 Flanged double which was owned by Charles Bulpett, fairly famous brit who hunted with Roosevelt and was on a few of the large McMillan safaris in Kenya and the Sudan around 1920 I actually have the paperwork from Kenya when he checked his gun into the country in 1912, right in front of him was Phillip Percival who would have guided Hemmingway and Roosevelt. Bulpitt was a very interesting guy, Karen Blixen spoke about him in Out of Africa as did Bor Blixen. I got lucky when I bought it.

The .275 I got restocked, was owned by some lady bought around 1909 I think.

The double was redone by JJ Perodeau some years ago, only reason I know is he said that's his ring work when I showed him a pic, did not remember the rifle.

Bulpett wrote a few books and talked of shooting 2 charging lions and dropped both with one shot from each barrel. Don't know if it was this gun, he also owned a ,450 and did not mention which one it was sadly. I of course like to assume it's mine.

I love the old guns!

Charles Bulpett | Old Africa Magazine

oldafricamagazine.com

Ok. very good. I think I must know you from another forum, Africahunting or AR? I remember the Bulpett reference. Good stuff. Glad to know others know who those old folks are. There are (sadly) fewer of us.

 

[hh76]

My father has shot the same Remington 760 since the late 50's. Still has the first scope he bought for it, an old Redfield on flip over mounts. 82yrs old and he claims it shoots just like it did when he was 18.

 

[TheHammer]

I had a 1962 Winchester model 100. I found at a garage sale. Didn’t pay a lot for it. I only purchased it due to being a semi auto 308. A couple years after I was hard up on money n sold it for 600$. I regret my decisions at that time. Was a nice gun.

 

[robwill54]

Those in the know, enlighten me on why the pre 64 model 70 is held in such high regard please.

Just handle and shoot one. Nothing quite like it.

 

[jd9620r]

I love old rifles and old calibers .