Classic Bolt Action Rifles.... what is your vote?

[Deleted member 48126]

I was referring to the model 1895 being both at San Juan and with Roosevelt on safari not specifically the 30-06 caliber. I'm sure that steel but plate is pretty unforgiving!

What a gorgeous rifle. It's defintely on my bucket list.

 

[PRCLITE]

Love the Winchester 1895. I have the Win 1894 that my Dad gave me when I turned 30. It was the rifle I used to hunt with from the age of 9 until I was 15 and bought my own rifle.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

If I only got one this would be it. M77 tanger in 300 WM. It's been worked over but it's a shooter.

 

[Waynzee]

I don't know if you would call it a classic but my Browning A Bolt 2 in 30-06 is my favorite. My classic would be a Remington BLD 760 pump in 30-06. And am now dickering on a older Ruger M77 tang safety with sights in 7X57. If I get that Ruger it will be one I'll hunt with for some time just because it's a classic.

 

[shortgrass]

 

[PRCLITE]

Finally got my classic American bolt gun!

 

[Vortex!]

Nice! I would definitely go with the model 70.

 

[wilkup]

I know it's too late, but a Weatherby Mk 5 chambered in 240 Bee with the 6 lug action, fancy wood, and topped with a gloss Leupold FXII 6x36 would be tough to beat in terms of classic style.

 

[Hatrick]

I have my dads rifle and every once in a while carry it in PA. 1949 (the year I was born) FN in 270 win. On stand I just sit and look at it and remember.

 

[mustang58]

I suppose age has something to do with it but when I hear "classic bolt action" ; Pre 64 Model 70 comes to mind. However when I want to build a rifle a Remington Model 700,721 or 722 comes to mind. Doesn't the shape of the stock have a lot to do with the "classic" look?

 

[Sinko]

Pre 64 featherweight or 1970s 700 bdl.

 

[Mach 1]

I'm sure nobody else feels this way but I always like the higher grade Parker Hale rifles. For a newer rifle I think the newer Remington 700 CDL is a good looking long gun.
I've had an old herters 458 win mag that I've never been able to let go. It's prob only worth 550 bucks but I love that old gun and have shot rabbits to deer with it. I will never sell it.

 

[Peddler 76]

A great bunch of pics and rifles. I purchased my Model 7MS in .257 Roberts the first year they were available from the Custom Shop in Ilion, NY. It's my favorite next to my LAW Professional Creedmoor.

 

[Buck Buster]

My Father and two brothers bought me a Remington ADL 30-06, 51 years ago for Christmas ! That has been a very good gun and it also has a sentimental value ! I Would never part with it !