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Joe Boleo
12-12-2009, 06:13 PM
From 1978 to 1982 (or there abouts) Remington made the Sportsman 78 bolt action rifle. It is a cheaper Model 700. About two years ago, I found one that was like new in .270 Winchester in the used gun rack at a local gun shop and it was cheap. It appeared to be unfired and it went home with me. I got around to scoping it and took it to the range and it was a tack driver. This rifle is not fussy about what I feed it.

Today I was in another gun shop and saw the same model rifle in .30-06 sitting in the used gun rack. It was like new and came with the original box and the price was cheap. I had a store discount card for $25.00 and applied it to the sale. It came home with me. I hate it when that happens. Take care...
Joe
Hi Ball
12-13-2009, 01:10 AM
Joe now your going to become victom of the great challenge of the calibers!
The .270 Winchester or the 30-06???:confused:
Many a post has been written about the pro's & con's of each but I am sure as long as you own those rifle's, you will never be able to say which one is my favorite and that is not such a bad thing to happen to a hunter at all really.;) :) :D
Gil Martin
12-13-2009, 09:07 AM
Those are excellent rifles and cost a fraction of a new Model 700. All the best...
Gil
Altjaeger
12-13-2009, 11:34 AM
Joe now your going to become victom of the great challenge of the calibers!
The .270 Winchester or the 30-06???:confused:
Many a post has been written about the pro's & con's of each but I am sure as long as you own those rifle's, you will never be able to say which one is my favorite and that is not such a bad thing to happen to a hunter at all really.;) :) :D

Jack O'Conor knew which was his favorite, but when pushed could never really decide which was "Best". :D
Altjaeger
12-13-2009, 11:36 AM
Joe, I guess sometimes you just have to carry your fellow man's burdens.;)

Congratulations on a great find and enjoy them both.:)
ncboman
12-14-2009, 12:36 AM
I got around to scoping it and took it to the range and it was a tack driver. This rifle is not fussy about what I feed it.


ditto my Sportsman 76 in 06.

recoil gets noticable with 180gr slugs though. I haven't tried anything heavier yet. :D