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Tom Matiska · November 10, 2013, 11:24 AM

There was a long period when Uncle Sugar cramped my style with small dorms on base and temporary apartments off base. A Rem 788 in 308 with a budget 4X scope was it. I picked it because it was the the single cheapest gun in the store that was suitable for Mulies, and I thought the relationship would be short.

The outfit turned out to be a tack driver that embarrassed others with expensive outfits at the range. Two simple screws and the stock and 18" barreled action fit side by side in small places ... no need to check a rifle Uncle Sugar didn't know about into the armory. It was my one and only for 9 years.

November 10, 2013, 11:24 AM	#44
Tom Matiska Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa Posts: 1,029	There was a long period when Uncle Sugar cramped my style with small dorms on base and temporary apartments off base. A Rem 788 in 308 with a budget 4X scope was it. I picked it because it was the the single cheapest gun in the store that was suitable for Mulies, and I thought the relationship would be short. The outfit turned out to be a tack driver that embarrassed others with expensive outfits at the range. Two simple screws and the stock and 18" barreled action fit side by side in small places ... no need to check a rifle Uncle Sugar didn't know about into the armory. It was my one and only for 9 years. __________________ A gun is like a parachute... when you need one you usually need it pretty bad...