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Offline handirifle

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OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« on: October 16, 2006, 02:12:58 PM »
To Mac and Quick.

Well it's not a Handi, but I just blew my gun savings on a new A&B barrel from Midway for the Savage.  You guessed it, a 24" 338-06.  It has 1-10 twist so it should handle just about any 338 bullet.  I want you guys to know this is all your fault. ;D

I'll still need to get headspace guages and a new barrel nut, reloading dies and bullets, Jeez, I can see the dollars adding up again.

Oh, well, the barrel was only $129 and they were down to 3 left and it took several months the last time they ran out, before they restocked.  VERY good reviews of that barrel.

Really went back and forth for a long time on the 338 vs 35 Whelen, and in the end, bullet choice won out.  Right or wrong, it's in play now.

I have plans on getting a Laminated stock (for weight and looks) and a decent scope for this rifle, it will be my "custom" Savage.  I just finished converting my 223 Savage to 243 and got a 1" 3 shot group with Federal poershock 100gr right off the bat.  Only took 10 shots (counting the 3 shot group) to get the scope from the POI of the 223 to 1.5" high at 100 in 243.

I hope the 338 conversion goes as well.  It will be another month or so before I can do the conversion, but I wanted the barrel here and waiting.  I am now offocially "off the caliber fence" ;D.

I'll let you guys know the results when I get to that point.

Thanks for ALL your input and feedback.

Handi
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2006, 04:42:35 PM »
I know it's a burden, but we'll take full responsibility for your actions!! :D Let us know how it goes, we'll be watching for your range report!!

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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2006, 06:35:07 PM »


Handi:

Your going to love it...Take a look at theat Law Enforcement laminate stock of Savage...My bud at work has one on his long barrel stainless 308...and it is very nice...it's got a nice palm swell and all...and would do nicely for you if they have a long action one..Good luck on putting it all together...and please do let us know how it turns out..

Mac

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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2006, 07:08:58 PM »
Will do guys.  On the stock, I'll look at it, but remember, I'm a leftie.  It's after market only for me and laminated
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2006, 05:02:40 AM »
Quote from: handirifle on October 16, 2006, 07:08:58 PM
Will do guys.  On the stock, I'll look at it, but remember, I'm a leftie.  It's after market only for me and laminated

Now see....if you would have got a Handi redone...you wouldn't have to look for a left hand stock :P :P :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I'll keep an eye out for ya...

Mac
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2006, 05:56:38 AM »
Yea yea, I know, but it's a bolt thing,,,what can I cay?
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2006, 05:57:56 AM »
Quote from: handirifle on October 17, 2006, 05:56:38 AM
Yea yea, I know, but it's a bolt thing,,,what can I cay?

I just couldn't resist ;D

Mac
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2006, 07:34:36 AM »
In case you missed it a while ago, in the savage section of this site, there is a thread regarding aftermarket left handed savage stocks. 

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,76223.0.html
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2006, 08:11:04 AM »
Yea those are all synthetic and I've decided I don't really like them.  Thanks though.
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Re: OT To Mac1170 and Quick
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2006, 12:17:29 PM »
could you update the savage thread when you find some other good sources of lefty stocks. 

did you start with an accutrigger model.  Ive been considering something like this with my '06 but I want to have an accutrigger when it is all said and done.
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