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I had the same recoil concern when I first saw that steel buttplate, but my PAST recoil pad made it pretty pleasant to shoot.

Increase your budget to $7-10k, and look for the following: - Car: 1997 or later Lexus LS400, or if you're lucky, a 2001-2006 LS430; or, 2. A relatively clean 2003-2009 Chevy Suburban Z71 or GMC Yukon XL for plenty of space to haul all your gear, a nice ride, and decent mileage...

Very nice! Of all the non- 30-06 calibers, the 257 Robert's would probably be my favorite in this rifle; for both practical and sentimental reasons.

Dakota 76 in a classic caliber with nice wood.

Finally got it out to the range today for the first time. With factory Remington 150 grain Core-Lokts, it didn't do too bad at 100 yards with open sights and my aging eyes. The sight adjustment seemed decently on target, so I didn't mess with it; just wanted to check zero today. I'm...

Nothing more American than plinking with a 22LR, so here's my Remington 512 Sportmaster passed down through three generations. And for good measure, since we're not limiting ourselves to firearms, here is a wonderful knife that was so generously made for me by our great friend, @mdwest ...

"In other news, former President Barack Obama failed to secure a fourth term in the White House this election...". ;-)

While out walking the dogs on this beautiful morning, it did seem like the air was a little cleaner and the birds were chirping a bit more happily. ;-) In all seriousness though, I do hope that Trump's administration properly capitalizes on this win, and really sets the table for Vance in...

Good on you for having the awareness to recognize that, and the intestinal fortitude to stick with that decision. I had a rifle at a gun store sing to me this past weekend, so I know exactly what you're going for. I'm sure the right one will find you soon enough. In the meantime, since...

I'm not gonna admit how close I got to buying my daughter a Camilla as her first rifle. There was an online seller who had them at a fire sale clearance price a few years back, and no doubt it would have been a shooter; but that stock....

There is some darkness in the stock near the buttplate (see my latest photo) and also inside the stock channel; as if one of the previous owners went overboard with the gun oil and it stained the wood. It probably would have eventually rotted it, but I think I caught it in time and it seems to...

If you go back and read the very first post, it seems to me like Trump's presidency was the Genesis of this thread; so I think the velocity and volume might actually increase. :cool:

Thank you for that info, and I agree that it's most likely a 30SX. Much appreciated, and this is one of the reasons I love this community.

I'll be the first to agree with you. :)

Thank you for that additional insight into the history of these rifles. I feel very fortunate for having made this find, and will do my best to give it a good home.

A vigorous 6.5 Creedmoor or 243 Winchester debate would be a welcome distraction on Election Day. ;-)

That's actually a really good question, and I'm currently a little confused as to what "Special" model it might be. On one hand, it is currently wearing a Lyman peep sight (which originally made me think it was a 30SX); however on the other hand, there is a place on the right hand side of the...

Joe Rogan has officially endorsed Donald Trump for President, based on his most recent interview with Elon Musk. Better late than never, I suppose...

I own a Browning Safari Grade in 308 Norma Mag, which is noticeably heavier than this 30 Express; so I can imagine the 358 Norma would indeed be quite the handful (not to mention that steel buttplate).

Wow, 110 grain bullets at 3,500 FPS! I wonder just how well the 1:10 twist would stabilize that.

Sounds awesome, and thanks for that info! I was assuming I'd have to change the trigger after I bought it, but this one actually has a very smooth pull that comes in right at 2 lbs. I'm pretty certain that a previous owner did a trigger job on it (and a darn good one). It's pretty much...

Some gorgeous timber on that girl. GLWS!

I'm with @mdwest , it looks more like an '03 Springfield action to me; but still a great rifle nonetheless. I could do without the integral muzzle brake, but looks like a well built rifle. You will rarely find me discouraging someone from buying a nice rifle, so I say go for it! ;-)

Good luck and post some pics if you get it! :)

I have (and have had) a few Mark X's, including a Cavalier in 7x57 that is a great shooter. As @MontanaGrant said, they are often $6-700 rifles, but the 7x57 does command a premium; as well as the full-length "Stutzen"-style stock ("Mannlicher" is a brand, Stutzen is the style of stock). This...

I was just about to tell this same story. We live in a world where inadvertent exposure to fentanyl can and does happen, so it's not a bad idea to keep some NarCan in your emergency kit. My older daughter who is a firefighter and paramedic in a small town in North Texas gets to administer it...

Thanks! In retrospect, I'm kind of surprised that it was still sitting there on a busy Saturday; but I guess most people just don't know what they are. No doubt it probably would have been gone by the end of the weekend, though. I feel pretty fortunate; this thing just feels perfect in my hands.

You may be right about the Redfield sight. There does seem to be an inlet in the wood below the Lyman sight that is currently unoccupied. No worries, though. Since it is already drilled and tapped, I'll may scope this rifle eventually; but the Lyman is good enough to start.

Thank you, @Hunter-Habib that is quite an endorsement coming from you, and much appreciated. :)

My wife made a crack about me always buying footballs but never getting on the field. ;-)

I made an interesting surprise discovery at my local Scheel's store earlier today in the form of a Remington Model 30 Express (based on the M1917 action) in 30-06 at what I think was a bargain price ($299). I didn't previously know much of anything about the Model 30; but after some quick...

This is one of the most egregiously misleading headlines I've ever seen, when you consider what he was actually saying. Of course this comes as no surprise.

The first and second generation A-bolts are fantastic rifles. That Miroku steel makes them the Hatori Hanzo of hunting rifles. ;-)

The only two people that I've ever heard in my adult life say anything negative about Puerto Rico were both middle-aged Puerto Rican immigrants. They had some pride in their homeland and upbringing, but will never move back.

I'm proud to say that I cast my vote today for our first female President. ... but mine was a write-in candidate. ;-)

Another egregious example of votes being cast by dead people... ;-)

I listened to the full interview today, and he truly did do great. This interview has been anticipated by JRE's audience for quite some time, and I think the timing couldn't be better.

On a related note, interesting comment from Zeihan on that topic (albeit more a bit dated):

No problem at all, brotha; and I hope you're on the mend. I'm out of pocket this week anyway and wouldn't have been able to attend, but we can certainly raincheck it for next time. :-)

I'm blessed to have two of these as well. Likewise, I intend to never sell them; rather I intend to pass one down to each of my daughters.

I actually own two 243's that are based on the (Zastava) Interarms Mark X action; one is a Remington 798 with the standard length action and 22" barrel, and the other is a semi-custom build on a Mark X long action and a 24" barrel from an unknown maker. Both shoot and function well, and I think...

Not mine, but I saw this on Facebook in a classic rifles group to which I belong. Pretty impressive find, I think.

Ah, you are in a great situation for it then. I say go for it!

It seems to me that the juice just isn't worth the squeeze. I'd be more inclined to just get a 6.5 Creedmoor and leave my 243's as-is.

To me, this smells of desperation. Flying in "the professor" to (as Hillary put it) call them to heel is likely to go over like a lead balloon. https://www.npr.org/2024/10/10/g-s1-27633/barack-obama-kamala-harris-black-men-pennsylvania

@Red Leg has sent me hunting for an online dictionary or thesaurus on at least one or two occasions. :-)

That's correct; it was my understanding too that they were imported 2006-2008. I've also read that they initially didn't sell very well; and by 2009/10, you could find them on clearance for sub-$500 USD (even for the big magnum calibers). Those days are obviously long gone. Here is my...

I just can't fathom the logic...

I've got a Remington 798 in 243 Win that I picked up at a local pawn shop's going-out-of-business sale four years ago for about $400, and it has turned out to be a handy little 3/4 MOA shooter and my daughter's first hunting rifle. I just need to replace the claw extractor at some point, due to...