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

[Stinky_Hooker]

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)

[willy]

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 ;)

[willy]

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

[Stinky_Hooker]

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

[willy]

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

[Franco]

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!

[willy]

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

[Stinky_Hooker]

Yeah Willy, what shall we call our duo group?

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

[willy]

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

[willy]

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.