I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!!
 

If you guys remember I posted a little while ago on the 7400 and 7600 Remington trying to get experienced opinions on them. I had almost decided on the 7600, but I really wanted a 7mag and it isnt chambered in that round. I am not a big proponent of "too big" guns, but I have a .243 that I love and I was interested in covering the other end of the caliber spectrum should I ever be lucky enough to go to Canada and deer hunt or hunt bear, elk, moose, etc... I also dont have the budget to have a bunch of "overlaping" caliber guns...it also doesnt make much sense.

I also have/had a 30.06, but we will get to that in a minute. *;D

SO, I went into The Shooting Center the other day just looking around at used rifles and such. I really wasnt intent on buying one, but I was trying to get ideas. I also wanted to take a look at the TC Encore to see what the fuss was all about. They had two Encores in, one was 209x50 in wood/blued and the other 30.06 in stainless/camo synthetic. I handled both and when I picked up the stainless/camo my "member" did the ol "salute" and my eyes did this: *:o

I decided I better leave since I had enough fire power in the truck to make an even trade and I might do something I would regret.
;D

I left and done some research and thinking on the matter. I talked to a buddy or two who owned or knew someone who owned one and all I heard was great things. I also talked to my wife's uncle who works/sights in rifles for Quints (local sporting goods store) and he had only great things to say. I did much research via the net and WOW you can get ANYTHING on Ebay for the TCs. *:o

I sold the 30.06 to a good friend that needed a good rifle and I made my decision and put me one on layaway at The Shooting Center just a few minutes ago. I will be getting the stainless/camo in 7mag. This will be next year's rifle as I wont have it off in time to hunt with it this season. For the money I COULD one of many different rifles, but I look for this to be my last high powered rifle purchase. This rifle will last me a lifetime and I will also be able to get other barrels for it as well. I hope to (one day) get a 209x50 and a 45-70 gov. barrel for it....oh and maybe a .22 hornet. *8)

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

You will love it Stinky, I bought one two years ago for my son and I use it all the time. Went blued /wood stock. 20 gauge rifled barrell. Leupold scope 1.5x 5. Shoots one ragged hole at 50 and two inches at 100. Knocks deer flat on their keisters ;)

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

Hey Stinky if you keep your eyes open you can find good buys on extra barrels. If your looking for a good heavy caliber that won't break your shoulder and gives you a little more umph for larger game the winchester 300 wsm or the regular 300 is a dang good one. People I know have used it on Elk and large Blacks in Alaska with excellent results. Flat shooting and a lot of good bullet weights. Sort of a beefed up 06

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

Yeah thanks willy!! I am seeing some pretty good buys on Ebay for barrels. I am also excited about setting up a barrel for it in a pistol. Im thinkin a 45-70 or 480 on the handgun. That would be baaaad! :D

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

Yea Stinky, bad on your wrist. Too heavy a bullet, makes big womp womp on your wrist for little gain. Besides we know you need that wrist for other activity's right ;D

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

AFTER SEEING THE PICS OF STINKY ELSEWHERE, I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF HIM AND A GUN TOGETHER! MAYBE HE SHOULD BE HUNTING BIN LADEN!

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

Nah Stinky is OK He and I are starting a song writing duo gonna make some money gonna rewrite a lot of classics, add a new twist I just gonna have to sign him out of the facility every day to do it ;D

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

Yeah Willy, what shall we call our duo group?

We need to think of a name and then start a new song. 8)

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

How bout Stinky Willy or Willy and the Stinky Hooker
Thats catchy huh ;D

Re: I made a decsion on my new rifle purchase...!!
 

We'll be the new Coral Reefers move down to Sebastian Inlet by the Grand Puhbah, hang out with Arlo Guthrie. Fish all day and drink Rum all night and write a few songs.