Recent content by Ranger Jim

Congratulations to you and your Grandson on a successful hunt. I have very fond memories of hunting with my grandfather and successfully taking Black Tailed Deer, Pheasant, Quail, Ducks, and allot of fishing. Your Grandson will cherish these memories for the rest of his life, Bless you for...

Well I have my L61R Sako in 300 Win Mag back from Jim See of Center Shot Rifles. I am really pleased at how the rifle turned out. I still have to come up with some scope mounts for it but I do have a Bushnell 10x 3200 Elite already to mount. Any suggestions on mounts would be greatly...

Well it's been awhile since I posted on this but my rifle is done and on it's way home. Just wanted to give a heads-up to you guys and will post some pics for sure. Now comes the fun part of working up a load for deer season as in California it is just around the corner. Ranger Jim

Good for shooting around corners ! lol Ranger Jim

Out of curiosity I checked out Stocky's, H-S Precision makes a nice synthetic for a carry type varmint/heavy sporter style rifle. That's probably your best bet right now. Ranger Jim

Bell and Carlson also make stocks for the Sako actions, I purchased one through Stocky's Stocks, it took about 1-2 months to get, but not as long as McMillan's. Ranger Jim

I second on the Tikka's, good shooters, I saw one in the local gun store used for $400.00. 270 + in caliber and you could have a Smith put a muzzle brake on it and you'd be set. You'd be well under the 1 grand limit and probably enough to get some new optics from like Bushnell, Nikon, or one of...

What size shank are they ? I'm interested in both if you still have them. What contour is the 243 ?

Jim See is Coyboy, look closer : )

I want to trade a Savage Model 10 XP in 223 for a Custom SA Action. Rifle is in new shape, has had about 400 rounds through it. Comes in the Brush Camo pattern. Savage Model 10 XP Synthetic Stock w/ Accu-trigger 223 Caliber, 22" Heavy Barrel w/ 1 in 9 twist Simmons 3-9x40 Scope MSRP $ 864.00 $...

I agree with Coyboy, use it and honor the man who used that rifle before you. A 1in9 twist is what that cartage should use with the bullets you are intending to shoot. I have my Dad's Pre 64 Model 721 Remmy 06, I shoot the heck out of it. My Uncle has his Pre 64 Model 70 243 & his Dad's Pre 64...

Great info, thank you guys. Nice Edge, don't want to go that big, already have a 300 Win Mag build in the works. I'm leaning towards a 7mm-08 build on this action, now it's time to start gathering parts, thanks again, Ranger Jim

I have a Savage Model 10 in 223, my question is, what larger caliber can I re-barrel this action to ? I would like to make it a 243, is that possible ? 7mm-08 ? Ranger Jim

No brainer, 264 Winchester Magnum Ranger Jim

The standard Howa w/a 22" barrel comes in at 7.75lbs. The Ranchland series comes in at 7.15 lbs. with a 20" barrel. Depending on the purpose of the gun you can see which one fits you. You can also purchase a barreled action from them and do your own custom build. It's an option to look at, the...