My New Rifle
 

I mentioned in another thread a few months ago that I was wanting to buy a hunting rifle. I had it narrowed down to the Remington M700 and the Browning X-Bolt. Took a long time and a lot of research but I did finally make a decision... :yep:

http://xl-logic.com/pics/hobby/XBolt_01.JPG
I got the Browning X-Bolt, Stainless Stalker in 30-06 caliber :up:

http://xl-logic.com/pics/hobby/XBolt_02.JPG
It's all stainless steel with black composite stock. I'll be using it to hunt deer and boar across the southern states.

http://xl-logic.com/pics/hobby/XBolt_03.JPG
The scope is a Nikon Omega 3x9-40 with bullet drop compensator (BDC) optics. Not the fanciest scope (around $250-ish) but a fairly decent one. I may upgrade to a Nikon Monarch or Zeiss Conquest at a later date... for now, this one is quite nice and more than adequate for me.

http://xl-logic.com/pics/hobby/XBolt_04.JPG
Obviously, it's a bolt action... Browning A-Bolt fans might notice there's a button there on the bolt arm that doesn't exist on the A-Bolts. It works in conjunction with the safety; you can press that button to work the bolt to load a round while the rifle is set for safety. In this pic the rifle is in safety so the bolt button is raised.

http://xl-logic.com/pics/hobby/XBolt_05.JPG
Yeah, there it is... the gold Browning Buckmark on the trigger guard. You know you've seen it on the back of countless pickups. I guess I gotta go buy some buckmark stickers now. http://xl-logic.com/emoticon/rambo.gif

You should be able to reach out with that one! I always like 30-06's--good all-around weapons. Call me old-fashioned though :yep: I still prefer a wood stock. I can buff the scratches out after I get out of the briar patch ;).

No doubt, I like the walnut stock better myself... they just don't make one in a matte finish with SS. I don't care for the hi-gloss ones.

Hunter Model in Walnut

Stainless Stalker

Sweet looking rifle. Allso good luck on your hunting trips, nothing tastes qutie as good as boar or moose you have shot, gutted and prepared yourself. Just made myself sallivate thinking about smoked moose meat sausages.

Right on! Always liked 30-06. Shot my first and only deer with one.

-S

A fine weapon! I would have gone with the Remington myself (brand preference) and I was going to suggest a Zeiss scope but I see you already mentioned that.

I wish I had a beautiful weapon like that. All I have in now are two Mosin-Nagant M1891/44 rifles and a pair of the carbine versions.
Dreadful weapons. The quality of their manufacture is apalling.:down:

From my experience those Mosins kick like a mule, especially the carabines.

They do. And the carbines are LOUD.


I feel a little bad for the Soviet infantry.

I cant help myself on this issue.

Finnish Mosin Nagant Rifle - FAQ's

http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/finnfaq.asp

Simo Häyhä

http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/simohayha.asp

Forums

http://forums.gunboards.com/

There are some pristine condition and accurate weapons available in the States trough these forums.:up:

If I had Finnish mosin-nagants I wouldn't have any fun now, would I ?

In Soviet Russia, rifle aims you!:rotfl:

lame joke, sorry for that:oops:

Can't own stuff like this in the UK :( Would love to go hunting.....

Also my dad owned a Russian made 12 bore O/U shotgun and it was really well made.

Move to the US. We have plenty of room!

-S

Yes you can, actually. It's just not as easy to get as in the US...

http://www.fcsa.co.uk/ as an example.

Oh man, that's a BEAUTIFUL rifle! Sometimes wish I lived in the states, not allowed anything in the UK! Should imagine its great fun stalking deer etc in the wilderness.

Very nice rifle! I like synthetic stocks in that it makes the weapon lighter for carry in the field. But I do love the look of the wood stocks. Did i say "woodstock" Yikes! I better watch that. My dad was an 30-06 fan. I like the 7mm remington for longer range shooting, but that old 06 is a workhorse and is capable of taking anything on the North American continent.:up: