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...In 1951.
He wants state of the art in a long-range deer and elk rifle, along with optics to match, and has the money to plunk down.
Here's what he might have bought:
Remington Model 721 (1950 Manufacture) in .270 Winchester caliber (purchased from a NWFA Member). Near pristine condition (never even drilled for swivels). Optics are a Weaver (El Paso) K-V variable. 2.75x-5x, overhauled by Vintage Gun Scopes out of Corvallis, Montana.
Buehler base was located NOS. The rings came with the scope when I acquired it.
The coolest thing about putting this all together was how all the components naturally fell into perfect place (eye relief, clearance on the buckhorn, etc.). So very unlike today where one must mix/match/trial/error to get the optimum result when mounting a scope.
Shot it yesterday: two three-shot groups (on the right) and one five shot (left). Average: .85". Seventy years ago, precision was for sale, and nobody demanded a "Sub-MOA" guarantee.
He wants state of the art in a long-range deer and elk rifle, along with optics to match, and has the money to plunk down.
Here's what he might have bought:
Remington Model 721 (1950 Manufacture) in .270 Winchester caliber (purchased from a NWFA Member). Near pristine condition (never even drilled for swivels). Optics are a Weaver (El Paso) K-V variable. 2.75x-5x, overhauled by Vintage Gun Scopes out of Corvallis, Montana.
Buehler base was located NOS. The rings came with the scope when I acquired it.
The coolest thing about putting this all together was how all the components naturally fell into perfect place (eye relief, clearance on the buckhorn, etc.). So very unlike today where one must mix/match/trial/error to get the optimum result when mounting a scope.
Shot it yesterday: two three-shot groups (on the right) and one five shot (left). Average: .85". Seventy years ago, precision was for sale, and nobody demanded a "Sub-MOA" guarantee.
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