A lot of younger hunters here seem attracted to old Parker Hales, Husqvarnas, BSAs, and even pre-war classics like H&H, Churchill, Westley Richards, or Model 70s , Mausers and 700s with walnut and iron sights.
And in the midst of many threads, old timers post photos of their old rifles. Many will say, "You can't go wrong with 7x57, .270 Win, .30-06, or 7x64.
I agree with all that. This week, I am hunting with a custom .270 built in 1953 on an FN Supreme action with a Douglas air gauged barrel, Redfield aperture, and 2.5x Lyman Alaskan in a Paul Jaeger QD side mount.
The other rifle iis a 1903A3 .30-06, also drilled and tapped for a Lyman receiver sight, but wearing a Swift 6x40 scope. Someone did a great sporterizing job, but the stock was plain and scratched up, so I restocked it in this natural blonde French View attachment 50531walnut.
So you younger guys, don't hesitate when you see an Old Faithful in the back of a store. And leave it like it is, or put it back to where it should be for its vintage, ...enjoy.
And in the midst of many threads, old timers post photos of their old rifles. Many will say, "You can't go wrong with 7x57, .270 Win, .30-06, or 7x64.
I agree with all that. This week, I am hunting with a custom .270 built in 1953 on an FN Supreme action with a Douglas air gauged barrel, Redfield aperture, and 2.5x Lyman Alaskan in a Paul Jaeger QD side mount.
The other rifle iis a 1903A3 .30-06, also drilled and tapped for a Lyman receiver sight, but wearing a Swift 6x40 scope. Someone did a great sporterizing job, but the stock was plain and scratched up, so I restocked it in this natural blonde French View attachment 50531walnut.
So you younger guys, don't hesitate when you see an Old Faithful in the back of a store. And leave it like it is, or put it back to where it should be for its vintage, ...enjoy.
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