New Rem 700 for Deer.....Best Round? - Page 2

Sgt.Fathead · May 7, 2007, 11:43 PM

So, I fired the Remington 700 BDL .30-06 last Friday, sans scope, at 35 yards, to get a feel for what I was getting into. I sat at a bench at the club and rested my left elbow on the table, shouldered the rifle (loaded with four rounds of 158 grain FMJ) and took a whack at it. Again, sans scope (not purchased yet) and just to get a feel for it.

What a fine, fine rifle! I fired slowly, letting the barrel cool well between four shot groups, and found it to be a pleasure to fire. I can't wait to get the scope. I got all the rounds on paper but of course, got nothing of a group.

LKL · May 8, 2007, 10:13 PM

Sgt. Fathead, Take A Can Of Black Spray Paint , Tape Off The Section Around The White 8 And Spray Evenly Until It Is Hid. You Can Use A Chemical To Rub Off The Paint At A Later Date. I Wont Give You Any Advise On Your Weapons Or Ammo, Although I Have Been Hunting For Over 40 Years. Trial And Error For Yourself, Remeber What You Learn. In The End ,you Will Use What You Find Works Best For You And Your Weapon.

Lkl

Sgt.Fathead · May 8, 2007, 11:27 PM

I'm going to keep the rude, white '8' and just cover it with a bullet band for now, an elastic black one. Maybe someone will want it complete if I sell it later and don't want to compromise it's value!

FirstFreedom · May 8, 2007, 11:47 PM

Yeah, how about a buttstock extra shell holder of nylon, neoprene, or some such? 2 birds with one stone..

Fremmer · May 9, 2007, 10:36 AM

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I'm going to keep the rude, white '8' and just cover it with a bullet band for now

How about painting the 8 w/camo paint; Dale would be proud!

May 7, 2007, 11:43 PM	#26
Sgt.Fathead Junior member Join Date: March 3, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,637	Bang! So, I fired the Remington 700 BDL .30-06 last Friday, sans scope, at 35 yards, to get a feel for what I was getting into. I sat at a bench at the club and rested my left elbow on the table, shouldered the rifle (loaded with four rounds of 158 grain FMJ) and took a whack at it. Again, sans scope (not purchased yet) and just to get a feel for it. What a fine, fine rifle! I fired slowly, letting the barrel cool well between four shot groups, and found it to be a pleasure to fire. I can't wait to get the scope. I got all the rounds on paper but of course, got nothing of a group.

May 8, 2007, 10:13 PM	#27
LKL Junior Member Join Date: May 8, 2007 Posts: 1	White 8 Made Easy Sgt. Fathead, Take A Can Of Black Spray Paint , Tape Off The Section Around The White 8 And Spray Evenly Until It Is Hid. You Can Use A Chemical To Rub Off The Paint At A Later Date. I Wont Give You Any Advise On Your Weapons Or Ammo, Although I Have Been Hunting For Over 40 Years. Trial And Error For Yourself, Remeber What You Learn. In The End ,you Will Use What You Find Works Best For You And Your Weapon. Lkl

May 8, 2007, 11:27 PM	#28
Sgt.Fathead Junior member Join Date: March 3, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,637	Bullet Band! I'm going to keep the rude, white '8' and just cover it with a bullet band for now, an elastic black one. Maybe someone will want it complete if I sell it later and don't want to compromise it's value!

May 8, 2007, 11:47 PM	#29
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Yeah, how about a buttstock extra shell holder of nylon, neoprene, or some such? 2 birds with one stone..