Phil Giordano
AH fanatic
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2022
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- 604
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- Rome, Italy
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- Hunted
- Usa, Canada, Italy
Well, just as the title says, these few lines - and the ones that will follow I hope - are in strenuous defense of rifles with wood stock, and blued steel. Sure a synthetic stock is more stable and makes a gun more accurate over time, doesn't wrap, doesn't scratch. And sure, a cerakote, inox or wathelse, does far better in whet, salty climate.
But a classic, well made rifle from the previous generation can still do very well if properly cared, can shot as accurately as the best of todays sticks, and is incomparably more beautiful. Also, it can age very well, make a nice patina, and be more fashinating by far, over time.
So, if you agree, show one of your favorite Wood & Blue rifle, you candidate for the equivalent of a Classic Car, your go-to gun, ready for the worst weather just like your Dad's rifle succesfully was.
Here is one of my favorites :
A Sauer 90, made May 10, 2001, in 300 Wby.
A good Schmidt & Bender Summit in EAW mounts completes it.
It shots very well, and well enough up to 350 yrds, and there are very few hunts it can't feel at home in.
But a classic, well made rifle from the previous generation can still do very well if properly cared, can shot as accurately as the best of todays sticks, and is incomparably more beautiful. Also, it can age very well, make a nice patina, and be more fashinating by far, over time.
So, if you agree, show one of your favorite Wood & Blue rifle, you candidate for the equivalent of a Classic Car, your go-to gun, ready for the worst weather just like your Dad's rifle succesfully was.
Here is one of my favorites :
A Sauer 90, made May 10, 2001, in 300 Wby.
A good Schmidt & Bender Summit in EAW mounts completes it.
It shots very well, and well enough up to 350 yrds, and there are very few hunts it can't feel at home in.