1st bolt action

[mightymouse]

I do believe this is the case, I believe the year was 1994.

You are correct. My memory is a little hazy, but I should have known it was around 1994 since I bought a surplus M38 Swedish Mauser for $110 just about then. I remember reading about that year's Classic and just wishing (A) I could afford the Remington or (B) I could make my surplus Swede into a fine sporter that would rival the Remington. Neither one of those things happened...though I did see a NIB 6.5 x55mm Classic at a gun show a few years later. I still couldn't afford it. Good luck on getting the rifle!

 

[Eagle Eye]

I got to trade that lever action for the unfired 700 in 65x55.
here is what I am thinking will happen next.
1. Scope (are HD worth the extra $?)
first choice is: SWFA SS HD 10x42 Tactical 30mm Riflescope
second choice is: SWFA SS HD 3-9x42 Tactical 30mm Riflescope
third: SWFA SS 20x42 Tactical Riflescope
2. Mounting kit. Not sure really, but i am leaning toward a 20MOA 1 piece mounting kit
3. Lapua brass and whatever 140 grain bullets I can find.
4. Synthetic stock... Are the pricey ones worth it? any suggestions? I like to stick with something that is similar (design wise) to original wood stock.


Thoughts?

 

[jc5420]

Set your priorities and go from there. Hunting, paper targets, steel targets, competitions / types. That will dictate what you buy.

 

[jc5420]

The swfa scopes are "ok" these IMO are extremely over hyped, but they are still good scopes I still have one in the safe.

 

[mightymouse]

Glad to hear you got the rifle. Were it mine, I'd leave the wood stock on it (the 700 Classic stock was one of the nicest ever put on a Remington), and use Weaver two-piece bases and rings with a 3-9x40 Leupold VX-II. But then I'm not just old school, I am old. Best of luck with your new rifle!

 

[Eagle Eye]

I went to lexington yesterday. I brought with me 100 rounds, 50 loaded with 5 different charges of Varget and 50 with 4 charges of 4350, all with new Lapua brass and 130 grain berger match bullets. I think the gun is more accurate than I am. Ive got lots of practicing to do. Here are two of my best groups (5 shots) at 100 yards. I was using a bipod for stability and a 5-20 HD SWFA scope. My wife chipped in with me to make that happen.
I am super happy with the results and look forward to reaching out a little further.




Thank you all again for helping me get my 1st bolt action. The 65 Swede is an excellent choice!!

 

[mightymouse]

Looks like a promising start! The 6.5 Swede is a very sweet cartridge.

 

[turkeyrun]

Buy my Ruger77 in 7mmRemMag. It has 2 Merco recoil reducers in the buttstock and a muzzle brake.

My sons 7x57 kicked harder. Long range performance is outstanding. I have taken a dozen deer, all one shot kills, between 350 and 400 yrds.

140gr BarnesX bullets, zeroed at 250, point blank shooting from 0 - 400 yrds.

 

[Eagle Eye]

Buy my Ruger77 in 7mmRemMag. It has 2 Merco recoil reducers in the buttstock and a muzzle brake.

My sons 7x57 kicked harder. Long range performance is outstanding. I have taken a dozen deer, all one shot kills, between 350 and 400 yrds.

140gr BarnesX bullets, zeroed at 250, point blank shooting from 0 - 400 yrds.

Thanks but I think i'll shoot the s&$it out of the one I just bought.

 

[turkeyrun]

I love the 6.5x55.

Looks like you got a really goodun.