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Offline Swampman

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Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« on: September 19, 2012, 12:54:35 PM »
I finished her up.  Bell & Carlson Ultra-Lite stock.  The trigger is at 2.5 and I bedded the recoil lug and rear tang.  The scope is a VX-2 3-9X40 in Talley LW lows.  I know it's just a budget build but I like it.


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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2012, 01:43:07 PM »
I like it. ;)
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2012, 01:18:14 AM »
Swampy:  That's a pretty dang nice build.  I thought you were a Remington fan but none the less, that Winchester is a eye-catcher. 
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2012, 01:24:04 AM »
I shoot all brands of firearms and do a lot of tinkering so I can speak first hand when asked questions.  Thanks!
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2012, 01:52:13 AM »
Nice looking rifle ! Good job putting it together.  I have a question if you don't mind, you seem to much prefer Talley rings and bases on your rifles (at least on the ones I've seen) I too use Talleys some of the time but I also use Burris signature zees. My question is, in your opinion are Talleys the superior product ? I am teetering on the brink of abandoning my use of Burris and going strictly to Talley. I think I need a push! Thanks, Ron...
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2012, 02:44:17 AM »
I really like Burris rings and use them when appearence is important to me as on a really nice walnut/blued classic rifle.  The reasons that I mostly use Talleys Light Weights are these.  IMO they are the strongest, lightest, and least complicated rings you can buy.  They are all business, and on a hunting rifle that will see a lot of use that's important.  I was trying to save every ounce I could on this rifle.  If you shop online the Talleys can be pretty inexpensive too since you don't have to buy bases.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2012, 08:23:17 AM »
nice, and your photography is always good too
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2012, 09:22:48 AM »
nice piece. If you want to shave a few more ounces off swap out that 3x9 for a 2x7 luep. Its all the magnification you need for a 708.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2012, 09:41:03 AM »
The new VX-2 3-9X40 weighs 10.5 oz due to lead free glass.  That's pretty light.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2012, 11:24:05 PM »
ya but if every couple onces means something the 2x7s are lighter.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2012, 12:23:06 AM »
Thanks for your input Swampman, Talleys are indeed light weight, strong and well manufactured and have the added benefit of being USA made. Ron...
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2012, 12:25:45 AM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale on September 29, 2012, 11:24:05 PM
ya but if every couple onces means something the 2x7s are lighter.

I wish the 2-7X33 was cheaper than the 3-9X40.  I would have went that direction for sure.  Leupold says 9.9 oz for the 2-7X33.  The scale says 10.8 for the new 3-9X40.  Still I agree every oz. counts.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2012, 12:12:12 AM »
Most places online show them slightly cheaper but i guess not enough to really make a differnce. In the old vary x line there was a bigger price jump between them. Either one is a fine scope though.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2012, 05:21:28 PM »
Swampman,
  Nice looking rifle! How does it shoot?

Thanks, Dinny
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2012, 03:50:46 PM »
It seems to shoot less than MOA with Winchester 140 grain factory ammo but I haven't had a chance to shoot it as much as I'd like.
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Re: Model 70 Ultimate Shadow 7mm-08 Project
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2012, 04:30:41 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on November 30, 2012, 03:50:46 PM
It seems to shoot less than MOA with Winchester 140 grain factory ammo

Can't complain about that!

Well since it's not a Remington 700 ;), please let me know if you decide to part with it. I would enjoy turning it into a .358 Win. :)

Thanks, Dinny
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