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darin
02-25-2009, 06:06 PM
Tonight after work I picked up my first hunting rifle - it's a 1978 Winchester Model 70. I paid $275. It's not in pristine condition, but that's what i wanted for a 'first rifle'.

Thoughts?

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crin63
02-25-2009, 06:50 PM
Model 70's were the choice for target/sniper weapons for many years and some still prefer them. FN uses a model 70 action on their current super police rifles. I have one of the FN's and its nearly a tack driver. 30.06 is great old caliber so I think this combo is a real winner.

darin
02-25-2009, 06:57 PM
Thanks CR - that's what I was hoping for -just something to do what I need it to do. :D

glockmail
02-25-2009, 07:01 PM
My son and his friend shoot fruit and vegetables with his 30.08. It sounds like a cannon going off across the little pond. They took some videos of the a turnip and a coconut exploding. The projectile generally makes a small entrance hole, a larger exit hole, and the "brains" exploding out of the exit hole send the remaining shell forward, towards the shooter. Its pretty cool, and demonstrates the "Kennedy" phenomenon perfectly.

darin
02-26-2009, 11:57 AM
My son and his friend shoot fruit and vegetables

http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

Mr. P
02-26-2009, 12:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

It may not be pristine but it's a damn good shape for it's age!

Ammo...Federal is good all around. Wal-Mart used to sell it.. I'd go 150-165 grain.

glockmail
02-26-2009, 01:41 PM
....I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). ....

Better to use one of these to set your sights or scope. http://www.laserlyte.com/Laser_Bore_Sighter/LBS-0006-140/index.html

The accuracy of the round is mainly dependent on the precision of the copper jacket. If it's not a uniform thickness it will wobble when it spins.

Jeff
02-28-2009, 08:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

I always use 165 grain soft tip for deer , but Hogs we usally hunt with dogs and once they are bayed a 357 pistol works fine, but that 165 grains soft tip does a hell of a job